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SOTC Travel Offers Super Holiday Sale to Celebrate its 70th Year
MUMBAI: With the holiday season right around the corner, SOTC Travel, known for its unique, specially curated holiday offerings, has created a special “Super Holiday Sale”, a range of breath-taking travel packages spanning several picturesque locales in Asia and Europe, among others.
The 10-day long Super Holiday Sale, from March 06th to March 16th, offers unbelievably attractive deals and discounts on bookings for holidays, through all platforms – online (mobile and website) and offline, by SOTC Travels. Travellers with limited budgets can now avail the best deals and offers for a series of destinations.
Having been in the industry for the last 70 years, SOTC has uniquely positioned itself to take advantage of the rising experiential aspirations of Indian travellers.
Mr. Daniel D’Souza, President and Country Head, Leisure, SOTC Travel, said, “We at SOTC Travel understand that every traveller likes to enjoy a vacation in his or her own way. SOTC ensures that every traveller saves big while holidaying in his or her preferred destination. Thus, our prime objective is to channel holiday demand amongst consumers, which is achieved via a range of individually curated offers and deals targeting Indians who look for value-for-money offers. Summer holidays are meant to be spent with family members, and these offers will provide each traveller with one more opportunity to have a holiday he or she will always remember.”
The packages included are:
ASIA HOLIDAYS STARTING @ 28,900, WITH AIRFARE INCLUDED:
1. 4-Day Grand Tour of Phuket or Bangkok
Starting @ Rs. 28,900
2. 4-Day Tour of Dubai or Sri Lanka
Starting @ Rs. 29,900
3. 6-Day Bali Bonanza or 7-Day Malaysia & Singapore
Special Price: Rs. 49,900
EUROPE HOLIDAYS STARTING @ 95,700 WITH AIRFARE INCLUDED:
1. 7-Day Best of East Europe
Visit: Germany, Czech Republic,
Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria
Special Price: Rs. 95,700
2. 8-Day European Dreams
Visit: France, Belgium,
Germany, and Switzerland
Special Price: Rs. 1,18,600
3. 8-Day Best of Scandinavia
Visit: Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
Special Price: Rs. 1,31,900
OTHER POPULAR HOLIDAYS STARTING @ 1,24,100 WITH AIRFARE INCLUDED:
1. 5-Day East Coast of USA
Special Price: Rs. 1,27,900
2. 8-Day South African Delight
Special Price: Rs. 1,24,100
3. 8-Day Highlights of Australia
Special Price: Rs. 1,43,800
DOMESTIC HOLIDAYS WITH FREE MOVIE TICKETS FOR 6 MONTHS:
1. 6 Day Ladakh @ Rs. 45,400
2. 6 Day Andaman @ Rs. 33,000
3. 6 Day Bhutan @ Rs. 42,100 (Ex-Delhi)
Also Get a 4-Day International Holiday Free on your Summer Holiday.
You can choose from among Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Dubai, Egypt, and Mauritius.
The Holiday includes Accommodation, Sightseeing, Transfers, and Breakfast.
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
