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Haryana RERA mandates builders to compensate buyers for delays

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has reaffirmed the right of homebuyers to seek compensation for delayed possession in the Sovereign Floors at Alba, Esencia, Sector 67, and Coban Residencies, Sector 99A. In the case of Sovereign Floors, Rera ordered New Look Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd to compensate Rs 39.7 lakh, along with Rs 1 lakh for mental anguish and Rs 50,000 to cover litigation costs. The buyer had booked a residential floor in 2011, expecting possession by August 2014, but the project remained unfinished. The buyer eventually withdrew in May 2023. Although HRera had previously mandated…

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Kerala RERA Grants 16.65% Interest for Delayed Flat Handover

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has mandated a builder in the state capital to compensate two homebuyers with simple interest at a rate of 16.65% per annum for delays in delivering their flat in the Sparrow Paradise project located at Kudappanakunnu. Dr. Ullas Raghavan and Shakuntala Prabhakaran invested approximately ₹1.02 crore for their 1,765 sq ft flat. This interest will be calculated from December 1, 2018— the day after the agreed completion date—based on the ₹54.41 lakh advance they paid, along with subsequent payments from their respective payment dates until the flat’s delivery. K-RERA has directed Sparrow…

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Govt Begins Process to Fill Odisha RERA Bench Vacancy

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has begun the process of appointing a new member (administration) for the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). This comes more than two months after the position became vacant due to the premature departure of the previous member, who had been in office for only about a year. This development is especially significant for ORERA, as the chairperson’s position in the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has also been vacant since May. Stakeholders are concerned that prolonged vacancies in these critical roles could hinder the resolution of disputes among homebuyers, developers, and real estate projects.…

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Uttar Pradesh RERA Registers 143 Projects Worth ₹31,952 Crore

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) recorded 143 new real estate projects in the first half of 2026, encompassing a total of 46,049 housing units with an estimated capital investment of ₹31,952 crore. The number of new project registrations increased from 134 during the same period in 2025, with proposed units rising from 35,082. Lucknow led the new project registrations with 37, while Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida and Greater Noida) topped in terms of capital inflow. Even with fewer projects (27), Gautam Buddh Nagar secured ₹15,678 crore for 13,160 units. Meanwhile, Lucknow attracted ₹3,834 crore for…

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Odisha REAT Rejects Promoter’s Appeal on ORERA Ruling

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has rejected a promoter’s appeal against a ruling by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), affirming decisions aimed at safeguarding apartment owners’ interests in a significant residential project in Patia. During a recent session, the tribunal asserted that the promoter is legally required to adhere to ORERA’s directives regarding promised amenities, rectification of structural flaws, transparency in maintenance and corpus fund accounts, as well as the transfer of common areas to the allottees’ association. According to the case background, a complaint was lodged by the apartment owners’ association, highlighting that numerous…

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Gurugram: RERA Orders ₹50L Compensation After 13-Year Delay

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has ordered Ramprastha Promoter and Development Pvt Ltd to pay Rs 50 lakh as compensation, along with an 11% annual interest, to a homebuyer due to significant delays in delivering a residential unit in the Edge Tower project, situated in Sector 37D. Vinod Kumar Gupta, the complainant, had booked the unit in 2010 for Rs 49.8 lakh, with an expected possession date of August 31, 2012. However, the project remains unfinished years later. Gupta had initially sought a refund through HRera. In October 2022, the authority instructed the developer to refund the…

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Telangana RERA Directs Aparna Constructions to Deliver Flat

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has mandated Aparna Constructions & Estates Pvt Ltd to transfer a flat in Aparna Sarovar Zicon to a new purchaser within 30 days. They noted that a registered sale deed maintains its validity presumption until overturned by a competent court. The ruling, issued on July 21, responded to a complaint from Shridevi Valluri, a Banjara Hills resident, relating to a resident of Block J in the Nallagandla project. The original buyers, Koshy Mathew and Shiney Mathew, reportedly sought financial help from Vijay Valluri. Following their failure to repay the loan, they…

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Bihar RERA Simplifies Project Registration for Easier Business

PATNA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of Bihar has made the registration process for real estate projects more straightforward to enhance the ease of doing business, while still ensuring thorough document scrutiny before approvals are granted. With the updated system, applicant promoters will receive guidance through each step of the filing process via a new filter-based approach. The portal now features a checklist of necessary documents right at the start and includes built-in validation checks to identify discrepancies, minimizing errors and rejections. Furthermore, RERA has simplified the documentation requirements. Promoters are now only required to submit the Jamabandi, a…

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MahaRERA Dashboard Lacks Updates for Six Months, Activists Alarmed

Representative AI image PUNE: Consumer activists have raised concerns regarding MahaRERA’s commitment to transparency as its online dashboard for tracking recovery warrants against defaulting developers has remained stagnant for nearly six months. This lack of updates persists despite the regulator issuing new orders during that period. The “Recovery Warrants District Wise” section on the MahaRERA website was last refreshed on January 20. Although individual recovery warrant orders issued thereafter have been uploaded, the consolidated dashboard has not been updated. This makes it challenging for homebuyers to monitor enforcement actions and recoveries. Shirish Deshpande, chairperson of Mumbai Grahak Panchayat, stated, “The…

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Odisha Government Starts Appointing New RERA Member

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha state government has begun the process of appointing a new member (administration) to the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), following a vacancy left by the sudden departure of the previous appointee, who was in the role for just under a year. This development is particularly important for ORERA, especially with the chairperson position in the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) remaining unfilled since May. Stakeholders are concerned that continued vacancies in key roles may hinder the timely resolution of disputes involving homebuyers, developers, and real estate projects. The member (administration) is one of three positions…