MOHALI: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Punjab, has prohibited the Chandigarh-based builder Motiaz from advertising, marketing, booking, or allotting flats in its project ‘The Royale Sector 39 Extension’ located in Mohali.
RERA Punjab chairman Rakesh Kumar Goyal issued an interim order after the developer failed to appear before the Authority despite numerous notices. The project, which has been promoted widely—including as an exclusive society for judges—has not been registered with RERA, violating Section 3 of the RERA Act.
According to the complainant’s attorney, Mohit Uppal, the developer had been advertising and selling units without the required registration and had not established a separate escrow account for the project, as mandated by law. “This interim relief is a significant victory for potential buyers,” stated Uppal. “Despite ample opportunity, the respondents have neglected to respond or appear before the Authority.”
The Authority noted the alleged violations seriously and granted interim relief, ordering that no further promotion, booking, or sale of flats in the project shall occur until further notice. The interim stay will remain in effect pending a comprehensive hearing.
The respondents have now been granted a final opportunity to submit their reply by August 1, 2025. The hearing is scheduled for August 25, 2025, when further details will be discussed. This order serves as a strong warning to builders operating without regulatory compliance, reinforcing RERA’s commitment to safeguarding buyer interests.
