1. if the insolvency proceeding has been filed by the bank as a financial creditor against the builder, then once the application of the bank is allowed, there will be a moratorium or stay during which no legal proceeding can be filed against the builder
2. a flat buyer has been recognised as a financial creditor by the insolvency and bankruptcy code
3. thus if a IRP has been appointed then the flat buyer can also lodge his claim with the IRP for the moneys so far paid by him to the builder with the interest
4. the IRP with directions from the tribunal will try to revive the builder so that he is not declared insolvent
5. in case the insolvency process fails and the builder is adjudged as insolvent then the flat buyer's claims will be taken care of by liquidation of the builder's assets
6.therefore it is essential that you lodge your claim with the IRP
7. lodging your claim will not affect your allotment of new flat [if building is completed, provided builder is not adjudged insolvent or the builder company is taken over by some other builder who would then complete the project]
8. in case the builder is adjudged insolvent, nothing also stops you from filing a RERA complaint against the builder to recover your money with interest
9. if the builder is declared insolvent and liquidation proceedings are initiated then your bank's claim and also your claim for the EMIs so far paid by you will be adequately taken care of by the court in the liquidation proceeding