Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 · Chapter VIII: Offences, Penalties and Adjudication
Section 72: Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer
While adjudging the quantum of compensation or interest, as the case may be, under section 71, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:—
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the amount of loss caused as a result of the default;
(c) the repetitive nature of the default;
(d) such other factors which the adjudicating officer considers necessary to the case in furtherance of justice.
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