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Mumbai: No respite for six defaulter buyers in Chembur project

MUMBAI: MahaRERA has recently ruled against six flat purchasers, stating they are not entitled to relief under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act due to payment defaults. Out of the six purchasers, five requested refunds to withdraw from a residential project in Chembur, while one wished to continue but asked for an extension on payment. Godrej Developers responded by terminating their bookings and attempting to forfeit the booking amounts. The allottees contested the forfeiture, seeking refunds under Section 18 of the RERA Act based on their desire to withdraw from the project. One complainant mentioned that due to the…

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MahaRERA Updates Project Certificate Format for Homebuyers

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has updated its project registration certificates to better inform homebuyers and promote transparency. These revised certificates now present key project information in a clear and concise format. For the first time, the certificate issued during project registration will include essential details such as total built-up area, the number and names of buildings and wings, approved habitable floors, as well as the status of commencement certificates and total parking spaces available for vehicles. These crucial details, including the promoter’s and project’s name and address, are now formatted in bullet points for improved readability,…

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Odisha RERA Asks Developers to Update Project Info Online

BHUBANESWAR: To keep homebuyers informed, the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has mandated that all registered developers upload and regularly update information regarding their housing and plotting projects on the new ORERA 2.0 website. The newly launched website serves as a comprehensive platform for homebuyers, allowing them to easily access the latest information about the projects in which they have invested their money. In a letter sent to developers, ORERA requested that they update essential details of their projects, such as construction milestones, booking statuses of available units, and specifics about site engineers and architects involved. ORERA has also…

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Andhra Pradesh RERA Advises Against Unregistered Flats, Plots

VIJAYAWADA: S Suresh Kumar, the in-charge chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (APRERA) and principal secretary of municipal administration, has issued a warning to the public regarding the purchase of flats in unregistered apartments or plots. He emphasized that such transactions could lead to significant issues for buyers. “We’ve observed that certain developers and builders are soliciting advance payments from potential buyers under the false pretense of ‘pre-launch’ activities for projects that lack APRERA registration. Additionally, some real estate agents are promoting these unregistered pre-launch projects. According to Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)…

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Builder must register villa owners’ association: Telangana RERA

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) has directed Prime Infratech, the developer of the Prime Alpenia villa project in Mokila, to establish a formal association of allottees within 45 days. This directive, issued on June 4, came after a villa owner lodged a complaint regarding ongoing harassment and the unlawful collection of funds due to the absence of a registered society. Budi Venkata Ramana, a resident of LB Nagar, reported that he purchased a villa in December 2021 and paid Rs 3,41,000 for corpus and maintenance charges in February 2022, but the promised owners’ association was never formed.…

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Over 7,000 Complaints Still Pending with MahaRERA

Eight years after its establishment in 2017, Maharashtra’s real estate regulator, MahaRera, is still facing a considerable backlog of unresolved complaints. Out of the 29,374 complaints filed, 7,310 are still pending, leading to calls from homebuyers, legal experts, and activists for quicker resolutions and stricter enforcement of orders. While MahaRera has successfully resolved 21,888 cases and conducts both online and offline hearings, the growing number of unresolved cases has raised concerns among consumer advocates. They emphasize the need for more adjudicating officers and additional regional benches to manage the increasing workload. MahaRera has registered over 50,000 real estate projects—the highest…

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₹128 Crore Returned to 350+ Homebuyers in 2023: UP-RERA

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP Rera) has reported recovering Rs 128 crore from promoters who failed to complete their housing projects, depositing this sum into the bank accounts of approximately 376 homebuyers this calendar year. With this, UP Rera has transferred a total of Rs 1,360 crore to around 5,500 homebuyers who had not received possession of their homes. “We have issued over 12,900 recovery certificates (RCs) valued at Rs 3,900 crore, primarily in the National Capital Region (NCR). We guarantee every complainant (homebuyer) who has contacted Rera that justice will be served. They will either…

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Planning Authorities to Notify Odisha RERA on Housing Approvals

BHUBANESWAR: The Housing and Urban Development Department has mandated that all planning authorities, including the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, must notify the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) regarding plan approvals for various housing and plotting projects. This step will facilitate ORERA’s follow-ups on developers’ activities. This initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recommendation during a Pragati review meeting for state governments to enhance ORERA’s effectiveness and ensure the enforcement of its orders for the benefit of homebuyers. Sources indicate that the ORERA chairperson recently communicated an eight-point agenda to the Chief Secretary aimed at reinforcing ORERA’s operations, including the requirement…

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Himachal HC Fines for RERA Appointment Delay

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court expressed strong discontent with the state government on Friday regarding two significant administrative failures: delays in appointing members to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and an unexpected six-month extension for Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, despite a pending CBI charge sheet against him. The High Court remarked, “The government is playing hide and seek,” as it reprimanded the state for its non-compliance, demanding action by June 25. During a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) hearing, Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma imposed a penalty (specific amount to be detailed later) on the…

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Karnataka: 10 Builders Owe ₹347 Crore in Penalties

Even years after the implementation of the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act (RERA), many major builders in Karnataka are disregarding recovery orders from the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA). Consequently, homebuyers with favorable rulings find themselves struggling for justice through courts and bureaucratic channels. When RERA was launched, there was hope that victims of real estate fraud would quickly receive justice. Unfortunately, that hope has largely gone unfulfilled. A striking example is the fact that ten major builders owe a collective ₹347 crore in penalties, yet have not made any payments. Recent information acquired through an RTI query…