Plot buyer paid Rs 4.45 crore earnest money, found no civic amenities at plot, didn't pay remaining due; DDA forfeits Rs 4.45 cr and Delhi HC upheld it

A plot buyer lost Rs 4.45 crore earnest money after failing to pay the balance amount for a DDA commercial plot. The Delhi High Court upheld the forfeiture. The court ruled that the 'as is where is basis' sale meant the DDA had no obligation to provide amenities like sewerage and water.