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Karnataka RERA Chair: Reject Subpar Services, Citizens!

BENGALURU: Rakesh Singh, chairman of the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA), has warned citizens not to allow promoters to deceive them when purchasing real estate. He emphasized that they should not tolerate subpar services and can reach out to his organization for assistance in case of issues. Singh highlighted the significance of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, stating that it marked a pivotal change in India’s property landscape by providing buyers with a legal framework to safeguard their interests. He made these remarks at the RWA Excellence Seminar organized by Nemmadi.in in Bengaluru on Saturday, which…

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Karnataka RERA: Builders Must Insure Common Areas or Cover Repairs

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has issued a directive emphasizing that builders must insure common areas to avoid covering repair costs for disasters themselves. In a recent ruling, K-Rera instructed the developers of an apartment complex on Kanakapura Road to provide all insurance documentation for the project within 30 days, partially addressing a complaint regarding a fire incident that damaged the Block 4 clubhouse. The complaint arose from a fire on January 30, 2024, when resident Dhananjaya noticed smoke emanating from the clubhouse. The blaze destroyed the ladies’ washroom and sauna. Despite repeated requests for repair or…

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Karnataka RERA Launches One-Stop Clearance for Real Estate

MYSURU: Rakesh Singh, chairman of the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA), announced on Saturday that the authority is considering implementing a single-window clearance system. This initiative aims to streamline the coordination and follow-up on permissions necessary from various government agencies for real estate projects. Singh explained that once developers or promoters register with K-RERA and comply fully, the authority will take on the responsibility of liaising with the relevant departments to ensure timely approvals. He added that if an agency does not clear a proposal within the designated time frame, the approval should be considered as deemed granted. He…

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Homebuyers of 129 Projects Should Contact IRPs, Not UP-RERA

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has released a public advisory following the admission of 129 real estate projects from 14 developers into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) from January 2024 to the present. As insolvency proceedings commence, UP-RERA has instructed affected homebuyers to submit their claims exclusively to the appointed Insolvency Resolution Professionals (IRPs) for each project, as per the guidelines of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). RERA jurisdiction suspended during moratorium UP-RERA stated that once a project enters the CIRP, a moratorium under section 14…

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Haryana RERA Orders Chintels to Refund Homebuyer with Interest

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Ha-RERA) has mandated builder Chintel to refund the buyer, Kumar Mangalam Dalmia, with an interest rate of 10.85% per annum. Dalmia, a complainant against the Chintel Paradiso housing society, had approached the RERA court in Gurugram, seeking a complete refund of his principal amount along with interest based on the current market value of his flat in Chintel Paradiso, Sector 109, Gurugram. In February 2022, a tragic collapse at Chintel Paradiso resulted in the loss of lives. Despite paying over Rs 1 crore for his…

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Himachal RERA Amendment Bill Passed Amid Opposition Walkout

DHARAMSHALA | SHIMLA: On Wednesday, the state assembly passed the Real Estate (Regulation and Development), Himachal Amendment Bill, despite protests and a walkout from the opposition. Currently, the chief justice of the high court serves as chairperson of the committee that recommends members and chairperson of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). This Bill proposes to replace the chief justice with the chief secretary. The amendment also establishes a fixed, non-renewable four-year term for the chairpersons and members, instead of the existing five-year term, which is subject to a 65-year age limit. The BJP MLAs exited the House before the…

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Haryana RERA Orders Builder to Compensate Buyer 11% Interest

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (H-RERA) has ordered Godrej Real View Developers to pay a compensation of 10.8% per annum to a couple from Lucknow for the delayed possession of their flat in Godrej Meridien-I, located in Sector 106. This decision, made by member Ashok Sangwan, follows a complaint from Malik Ram and Sarita Verma of Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. They approached H-RERA under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. H-RERA dismissed the builder’s claims regarding Covid-19 and pollution-related construction bans as force majeure events, highlighting that these do not justify the delay beyond…

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Mohali: 10-Year Wait Ends as RERA Orders Developer to Deliver SCO

MOHALI: In a significant development for buyers who have been waiting nearly a decade, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of Punjab has ordered a private developer to hand over possession of a commercial shop-cum-office (SCO) in Sunny Enclave, Sector 124, Mohali. The ruling was prompted by a complaint from two residents of Mohali, Santosh Machagalath Krishnan and Nisha Puliyoth Nandanan of Sector 125, who claimed they had paid the full cost of the unit and completed all necessary paperwork, yet had not received physical possession. The complainants had booked SCO no. 178, spanning 62.22 square yards in High Plaza…

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Odisha REAT Ensures Homebuyer Rights in Realty Dispute

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has dismissed appeals from a public sector bank that sought to auction a real estate project in the city, where buyers have made significant investments. The bank’s appeal challenged a prior ruling from the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) after the project promoters defaulted on loan repayments. The tribunal concluded that by initiating auction proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, the bank “stepped into the shoes of the promoter” and is required to assist in completing the halted housing project. This dispute originated from two separate complaints lodged by allottees of…

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Haryana RERA reinstates flat, orders MRG Infrabuild to pay 10.9% interest

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has overturned the cancellation of a flat in an affordable housing project located in Sector 89. The authority has ordered the developer, MRG Infrabuild, to reinstate the unit and compensate for delays at a rate of 10.9% per annum. The authority’s findings indicated that the builder failed to adhere to legal timelines and wrongfully cancelled the unit, despite the buyer having paid more than the total sale price. The issue revolves around a flat in The Meridian project, which was allotted to Amit Kumar…