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UP-RERA Delivers ₹2,040 Crore Relief, Resolves 11,300 Cases in 2025

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has successfully delivered ₹2,040 crore in relief to homebuyers through recovery actions, mutual settlements, and conciliation processes, addressing over 11,300 long-standing cases involving properties worth ₹5,920 crore by the end of 2025. A significant volume of complaints was submitted to UP-RERA benches under Section 31 of the RERA Act, mainly concerning delayed possession, refunds, and interest claims. Following hearings, recovery certificates (RCs) were issued against defaulting promoters, allowing district administrations to commence recovery procedures. Out of 6,018 RCs issued, ₹1,505 crore was recovered via legal enforcement and directly credited to…

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Delhi REAT Urges RERA to Resolve Builder Registrations in 30 Days

NEW DELHI: Delays in processing registration applications from builders and promoters have raised corruption concerns. Delhi’s real estate tribunal has instructed the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to make decisions—either approve or deny—within 30 days of receiving applications. “The clear directive is that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority must address applications within 30 days of receipt, making decisions based on the merits. Protracted delays violate statutory timelines and can lead to accusations of corruption and malpractice, which can be mitigated by adhering to the law,” remarked the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal last week. The tribunal reviewed an appeal from the…

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MahaRERA Orders Refund with Interest for Kalpataru Yashodhan

MUMBAI: The MahaRera has instructed the promoters of the Kalpataru Yashodhan project in Andheri West to refund over Rs 1.40 crore, along with interest at SBI’s highest Marginal Cost of Lending Rate (MCLR) plus 2%, to a couple who booked a flat worth over Rs 7.12 crore. The couple paid a total of over Rs 1.46 crore in 2017, with possession promised by December 2018. The couple, Hina and Sanjay Choksi, represented by advocate Dharmendra Damani, argued that the promoters failed to provide possession within the stipulated time and forfeited the entire payment made by them in February 2020, despite…

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Builders fined ₹25,000 for late quarterly reports: Karnataka RERA

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: BENGALURU: In an effort to safeguard homebuyer rights, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has decided to enforce a penalty of ₹25,000 per quarter on promoters who fail to submit quarterly progress reports (QPRs) for the financial year 2025-26, as required by the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. In a circular released on Tuesday, K-Rera reminded promoters that they are obligated to upload quarterly updates of their registered real estate projects on the K-Rera website within 15 days of each quarter’s conclusion. The authority stated that it has the authority…

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Haryana RERA Urges Homebuyers to Use Registered Agents Only

NEW DELHI: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Gurugram bench, has cautioned homebuyers and property investors to conduct transactions solely through agents registered with the Authority. They warned that engaging with unregistered intermediaries could pose legal and financial risks. In a recent advisory, Gurugram RERA mentioned that unregistered real estate agents frequently make misleading promises to entice buyers, leading to disputes and complications later on. According to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, no real estate agent is allowed to facilitate the sale or purchase of property in a registered project without the proper registration from the…

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Punjab RERA: Recover ₹25 lakh from GMADA for plot delay

MOHALI: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera), Punjab, has instructed the Mohali deputy commissioner to recover ₹25,89,659 from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada), designating it as a judgment debtor for not providing timely possession of a plot auctioned in IT City back in 2016. The directive, issued under Section 40 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, empowers Rera to collect dues as arrears of land revenue. A formal Recovery Certificate has been dispatched to the Deputy Commissioner for enforcement. The complainant, Amandeep, a resident of Chandigarh’s Sector 21-A, stated that he bought a 256-sq-yard plot…

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Karnataka RERA Orders Builder to Submit Mysuru Project Compliance Plan

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has instructed a builder from Haryana to provide a comprehensive compliance report and action plan within 30 days. This plan must detail the completed and outstanding amenities and infrastructure for the Astrum Grandview – Phase I project, aligned with approved plans, agreements, and representations made to buyers, supported by relevant documentation. In an order issued on December 31, 2025, the Authority responded to complaints from 19 homebuyers, requiring the builder to submit a schedule outlining when all pending amenities, common facilities, and statutory obligations will be fulfilled. The order cautioned that non-compliance…

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Gujarat RERA Directs Builder to Pay Maintenance on Unsold Units

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has ruled that developers are required to pay maintenance charges for unsold units to housing societies from the date that Building Use (BU) permission is granted until those units are sold. In a case involving a housing society in Vastrapur, GujRERA stated that the promoter is responsible for ongoing maintenance of any unsold flats or units. This ruling came after the society reported that the developer had not settled maintenance fees for these unsold units, placing an additional financial burden on current residents. The complaint indicated that BU permission was obtained in…

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Karnataka RERA to Mandate Exact Parking Slot Details in Sale Agreements

BENGALURU: In response to homeowner complaints about vague and changing parking allocations, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) is moving to make it compulsory for builders to clearly outline the number, dimensions, type, and exact locations of parking spaces in both allotment letters and sale agreements. “We are currently finalizing these measures,” K-Rera chairman Rakesh Singh informed TOI. The authority is in discussions with Credai, the leading organization for private real-estate developers, and has consulted with representatives from major real-estate firms in the region. “Clearly identifying parking spaces in residential complexes ensures that buyers are well-informed about what they…

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Karnataka RERA Orders Builder to Refund with Interest

BENGALURU: Despite the actions taken by law enforcement and the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA), the issue of double sales continues to affect unsuspecting homebuyers. Many of these buyers are desperately seeking justice, with some hoping for relief from K-RERA, which has started issuing judgments that address prolonged complaints. In a ruling on December 22, 2025, the K-RERA addressed a complaint from Sudhir, a victim, ordering the respondents — Sri Vanishelters, LS Srinidhi, B Kenchappa Gowda, and G Vidyavathi — to reimburse Rs 32,94,816 with interest. The interest rate is based on the SBI’s marginal cost of funds-based lending…