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Housing Ministry Unveils Unified RERA Portal

NEW DELHI: In its fifth meeting, the Central Advisory Council (CAC) witnessed Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, launching the unified RERA portal (rera.mohua.gov.in). This platform is designed to enhance transparency and facilitate the sharing of best practices among States and UTs. “The launch of the Unified RERA Portal marks a significant advancement in promoting transparency and accountability within the real estate sector,” stated the housing minister. He also emphasized that RERA has empowered homebuyers, ensured timely project deliveries, and introduced discipline within the sector. Khattar urged States and UTs to implement RERA thoroughly to safeguard…

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Telangana RERA Fines Vasavi Realtors for Delay in Flat Delivery

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has mandated Vasavi Realtors LLP to pay 10.8% annual interest to buyers of the Vasavi Lake City project at Hafeezpet due to delays in possession delivery. A group of 23 buyers, including Venkata Satya Naga Sudheer Kurapati from Miyapur, lodged a complaint citing significant delays and poor communication from the developer regarding the west wing of the project. The original handover was set for August 2023 but saw extensions to February 2024 and then February 2025, none of which were fulfilled. The buyers reported having paid a total of 1 crore,…

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Bengaluru Body Claims RERA Order Doesn’t Apply, Cites Status

BENGLAURU: Following Rera’s designation of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NKPL) project as “lapsed” due to significant delays and unmet commitments to allottees, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) asserted on Monday that it is not a “promoter” and therefore outside Rera’s jurisdiction. In its official statements, BDA contended that complaints against it do not hold under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, as site allotments are solely contractual. The authority highlighted that site allotments are regulated by its 1984 rules, strictly governing the relationship between the BDA and the allottee. Once an allotment is accepted, the allottee is bound…

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Over 200 Projects Registered with UP-RERA in Early 2025

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has seen the registration of 208 projects from January to August 2025. In comparison, 259 projects were registered in 2024, with Lucknow and Gautambuddha Nagar leading in project registrations. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, the chairman of UP-RERA, stated, “Our commitment at UP-RERA is to safeguard consumer interests while fostering trust and transparency in the real estate market. The rise in project registrations indicates positive investor sentiment, proactive policies by the state government, and enhanced infrastructure in both metropolitan and tier-II cities.” Enhanced monitoring by RERA has resulted in timely project completions, increased…

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RERA Warns Against Unregistered Real Estate Agents in AP

AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (APRERA) issued a warning on Thursday against engaging with unregistered real estate agents, instructing them to register within 30 days. APRERA emphasized that operating without registration constitutes a significant violation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. “We have alerted the public regarding dealings with unregistered agents and mandated these agents to secure their registration within the stipulated 30 days,” stated APRERA Chairperson S. Suresh Kumar in an official announcement. Kumar noted that trust is vital in the real estate sector, where agents play an essential role in influencing homebuyers’…

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Linking Property Registration with MahaRERA to Combat Fraud

Representative image created by AI PUNE: The state registration department is set to merge its property registration site with the MahaRERA portal to prevent fraudulent property transactions. This proposal will be discussed in an upcoming meeting with government agency representatives. Senior officials confirmed on Tuesday that this integration will allow sub-registrars to verify project RERA registration numbers in real-time prior to completing any transaction. “We have received approval for this process, which will be initiated following consultations. This move will verify project approvals and title statuses, ensuring that developers are RERA-registered before any property registration,” an official stated. Developer associations…

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Haryana RERA Orders Agrante Realty to Compensate Buyers for Delay

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has mandated Agrante Realty to compensate homebuyers for delayed possession of its affordable housing project, Kavyam, located in Sector 108. In response to four complaints from allottees, HRera’s ruling on July 11, 2025, stated that the developer had not delivered possession by the agreed date of February 20, 2024, despite having collected nearly all sale amounts. The authority evaluated these cases collectively due to their similar circumstances. Homebuyers contended that they purchased flats under the Affordable Housing Policy of 2013, with an expectation of possession within four years following the environmental clearance.…

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UP-RERA Holds Weekly ‘Samvaad’ for Homebuyer Grievances

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) hosted its weekly ‘RERA Samvaad’, a virtual interaction designed to address homebuyers’ concerns and provide guidance on legal remedies. The session, led by Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, saw participation from 24 pre-registered homebuyers. Participants from locations including Dubai, NCR, Ranchi, and Prayagraj raised concerns primarily about delays in apartment possession, where developers had failed to deliver despite significant payments. Officials outlined the available legal options, such as filing complaints with RERA, taking action against non-compliant developers, and utilizing online platforms for grievance resolution. UP-RERA’s…

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Telangana RERA Halts R Homes Project for Norm Violations

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has mandated that R Homes Infra suspend its project, Jai Vasavis Bliss Heights, located in Yamnampet, Ghatkesar. The promoter is instructed to halt all marketing and sales activities immediately due to 11 complaints, including one from Narasimhula Upendra of Hanumakonda, which allege misrepresentation and violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. The complaints assert that R Homes collected significant funds from prospective buyers during the pre-launch phase by making misleading claims regarding project registrations. Allegedly, the promoter executed 10 agreements prior to receiving RERA registration, in violation of Section…

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Maharashtra REAT Cancels MahaRERA’s Possession Date Extension

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has overturned a prior ruling by MahaRERA that had extended the possession deadline for a Navi Mumbai project. In its updated decision, MREAT underlined that such unapproved extensions from the developers, without the homebuyers’ consent, are illegal. This case involves homebuyers Neha and Nitin Walavalkar, who have been expecting possession of their flat since December 2017. In a modification of MahaRERA’s February 2024 order, MREAT clarified that the unilateral extension of the possession date had effectively changed the conditions of the original sale agreement, which is not permissible by law. MREAT ordered…