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6.     On merits, it is argued that the complainants booked the plot at the pre-launch sale when the project was in a very initial stage. It is denied that the project was booked for residential purpose for any relative residing in rented premises. It is stated that the rate of Rs.5600/- per sq yd was the basic booking amount with other charges such as EDC, EEC and other charges being statutory charges to be paid in addition as per clause 3 and 4 of the agreement. It is denied that Rs 28 lakh was paid towards the entire amount payable except for registry charges as alleged. Complainants could have requested for cancellation and sought refund which they did not do being investors looking for monetary gains. It is stated that Change of Land Use (CLU) was under process and that necessary approvals were being obtained. It is denied that any compensation is to be paid by the opposite party since the complainants have defaulted in payment of the statutory dues. It is also contended that EDC charges cannot be on pro rata basis but are required to be paid on the basis of the entire project and the demand raised for EDC by the concerned department was valid and justified. The opposite party denies having being deficient in service or guilty of unfair trade practice by making false assurances and having diverted the money received from the complainants to some other projects. It is also denied that the project is in complete or that the opposite party is not in a position to give possession of the plot. It is, therefore, contended that the relief prayed for is justifiable since compensation has been offered subject to payment of dues and that the complaint be dismissed.