1. What is the nature of the case filed by the builder against the owner? Has the court passed an order till date?
2. As per the contract the floor was to be given to the builder after the completion of the work i.e after the house is rebuilt.
3. Is there any time period specified in the contract for the completion of work?
4. The owner has abundant rights which he can exercise in the given scenario. He can go to court and seek specific orders to the builder to complete the work which he has since stopped. In addition to this the builder can also be obligated to pay damages for stopping the work.
5. The issue of encroachment by the builder can also be addressed by filing a lawsuit for his eviction.
6. To make the registry before the completion of the work would be to surrender to the illegal demands of the builder. Furthermore, it will leave you with no legal rights to assert against him.