Contractor built unsafe staircase and refuses to fix it — can I legally get my money back? (India)

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        April 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
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        Hi everyone, I need some advice.

        I recently hired a local worker to build a concrete staircase in my house. The work included two sections (lower half and upper half). I paid him after he completed the work.

        The problem is that the upper half of the staircase is built at a very steep angle and feels unsafe to use. It doesn’t seem to follow proper staircase proportions.

        When I complained, the worker agreed to come and fix it, but he has been delaying every day. It has now been around 2 months and he still hasn’t come, despite repeated calls.

        I have:

        * Proof of payment (UPI/cash record)

        * Call/chat history where he promised to fix it

        * Photos/videos showing the staircase condition

        My questions:

        1. Can I legally demand a refund or compensation for defective work?

        2. What is the best way to proceed in India — consumer court, legal notice, or something else?

        3. If I hire another worker to fix it, can I recover that cost from him later?

        Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks!

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