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Govt Official to Lead Odisha RERA Meeting

BHUBANESWAR: A high-level meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, will address important issues related to the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) on Wednesday, focusing on enhancing the authority’s operations. This marks the second meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary in recent weeks, following a leadership change at ORERA in June. The initial meeting took place on June 17, and this upcoming discussion will likely focus on the potential introduction of a regularization mechanism for pre-RERA apartments. The agenda, obtained by TOI, also covers discussions on access to private land and the approval process for using government land as…

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MahaRERA Lists 1,244 ‘Under Abeyance’ Projects in Pune

Representative image created by AI PUNE: The Pune district is facing a significant issue with 1,244 real estate projects currently under ‘abeyance’ as designated by MahaRERA, disallowing any new bookings or sales. This status indicates that these projects have either not received completion certificates or have failed to secure deadline extensions, leaving many buyers with their investments in limbo. One impacted buyer, an IT professional after 11 years, has yet to take possession of his apartment in a project located at the Sinhagad foothills. Despite several favorable orders from MahaRERA, the project remains incomplete, and a refund has not been…

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U.P. RERA Recovers ₹1,410 Crore for Homebuyers

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has successfully recovered ₹1,410 crore from 5,700 recovery certificates to date. Of this, ₹861 crore has been collected in 3,053 cases from August 2023 to July 15, 2025, representing a significant 61% of the total recoveries made thus far. Recovery momentum continues to rise, as demonstrated by ₹380 crore recovered in 2023 and ₹463 crore in 2024. Between January 1, 2025, and July 15, 2025, ₹251 crore was recovered across 955 certificates, compared to ₹244 crore during the same period in 2024. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, remarked, “This upward…

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Telangana RERA Penalizes Five Developers for Delays, Violations

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has recently imposed penalties on several real estate developers for infractions regarding the sale of villas, flats, and plots. The rulings were made between July 24 and 25, in response to complaints by dissatisfied consumers against five developers: Suvarnabhoomi Infra Developers Pvt Ltd (Banjara Hills), Maha Infra Developers (Kondapur), Edifice Projects Private Ltd (Jubilee Hills), 2getherments Infra Pvt Ltd, and Bhuvanteza Infraprojects Private Ltd. A complaint by B Suresh Goud and others against Suvarnabhoomi Infra and Maha Infra highlighted the failure to complete the Suvarna Sampada 2 project. Initial commitments required completion…

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Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra RERA to Reinstate Hybrid Hearings

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) to reinstate hybrid hearings within four weeks. This will allow parties to choose between physical or virtual appearances. “Access to justice includes the right to appear in person, not just virtual access,” stated Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale. A petition filed by Mayur Desai requested the court to expedite the resolution of execution and non-compliance cases pending since March 2024 and to reinstate hybrid hearings, a practice in place before the Covid-19 pandemic. MahaRera’s attorney mentioned that parties wishing to attend in person could…

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Odisha RERA Establishes CDR Cell for Dispute Resolution

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has announced the establishment of a Conciliation and Dispute Resolution (CDR) cell at its office. This CDR cell aims to serve as a platform for distressed homebuyers and promoters to resolve disputes amicably, minimizing the need for prolonged legal battles. ORERA attempted a similar initiative in January of last year, but it was not operational due to a lack of government approval. This time, following approval from the housing and urban development department, the CDR cell has been officially notified. “In line with Section 32 (g) of the Real Estate (Regulation and…

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Haryana RERA Orders Assotech to Refund ₹39 Lakh to Buyer

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has ordered Assotech Ltd to refund ₹38.5 lakh to a homebuyer for failing to deliver a flat in its Assotech Blith project located in Sector 99, Gurgaon. The complainant, Vineet Minocha, purchased a 3BHK unit (G-503) in 2012 for ₹1 crore, with possession promised by March 2016. Despite paying ₹38 lakh, the unit remained incomplete. The builder later requested consent to resell the unit, assuring a refund within two months, which was not fulfilled. HRera has now mandated the refund of the paid amount along with 11% interest. Minocha provided a consent…

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Telangana RERA Fines Roy All Diamond for Plot Fraud

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has levied a penalty of ₹4.5 lakh on Roy All Diamond Infra Developers for misrepresentation and unauthorized marketing of a residential plot. The authority found that the firm had taken ₹9 lakh from complainant Madikonda Mallesh despite not having any legal ownership or authorization over the property. Mallesh, a 40-year-old government employee from Mallapur, lodged a complaint after realizing that the plot he intended to buy in the undertaking ‘Kaasvi E-City’ did not actually belong to the developer. In his complaint, he reported…

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Odisha: Departments to Submit RERA Act Action Reports

BHUBANESWAR: The housing and urban development department is taking steps to enhance the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). Specific tasks have been assigned to various government departments and agencies, along with deadlines for their completion. They have been asked to submit reports on their progress. In a communication to the agencies, Satish Chandra Singh, Joint Secretary of the housing and urban development department, noted that a high-level meeting, chaired by the Chief Secretary, was held on June 17 to address the implementation of the RERA Act of 2016. The Chief Secretary plans to hold another review meeting soon. Singh…

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Unified RERA Portal Expected by March to Track Developers and Projects

PUNE: Homebuyers will soon be able to monitor real estate projects and developers throughout India via a unified digital platform. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in collaboration with the All India Forum of Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (AIFORERA), is working on a comprehensive RERA portal. AIFORERA officials informed TOI on Monday that this integrated IT platform, expected to launch by the end of March, will consolidate all state real estate regulatory authority (RERA) websites into a standardized format. This initiative aims to enhance navigation, improve transparency, and empower buyers to make informed decisions. “Currently, buyers must navigate…