Based on a complaint filed by Advocate Shaila Pathak on October 8, the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Borivli (W) registered an offence (copy available with MiD DAY) against Vikas Oberoi, director of Oberoi Constructions, and three of his colleagues under Maharashtra Ownership of Flat Act (MOFA) and sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on November 23.u00a0

The quartet has been accused of selling a single flat to two persons despite Pathak — first buyer — paying over 50 per cent of the total value of the flat. As per MOFA rules, if an investor has paid even 20 per cent of the total value, the builder cannot sell the flat to another buyer.