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Haryana RERA Dismisses Buyers’ Complaint for DLF Corporate Greens

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has issued two significant rulings. In the first case concerning DLF Corporate Greens, HRera determined that the project, completed before the RERA framework began, does not qualify as an “ongoing project” and therefore does not need to be registered under the Act. Buyers had raised issues regarding delays in possession and disputed additional charges. The second ruling, involving Emaar India Ltd, emphasized that HRera cannot re-evaluate its own decisions or those made by the appellate tribunal. In this instance, two complainants reported a delay of nearly four years and eight months between…

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MahaRERA approves 1,060 housing projects; new ones near 50%

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has approved over 1,060 housing projects statewide, with nearly half of the new registrations, even as developers request extensions on many ongoing projects. Out of the total approvals, 486 projects received registration numbers, while 426 projects were granted timeline extensions based on revised completion plans submitted by developers. Additionally, 148 projects were approved for corrections on previously accepted proposals, indicating a continuous adjustment within the project pipeline. The surge in approvals reflected increased activity in the 18 days leading up to Gudi Padwa, which is traditionally viewed as a favorable time for…

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Haryana RERA Orders Refund with Interest in BPTP Park Terra

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has instructed BPTP Limited to refund ₹18.12 lakh along with 2% interest to a homebuyer of its Park Terra project in Sector 37D. This decision came after BPTP’s claim that the complaint was lodged too late was dismissed. The ruling, dated March 12, 2026, pertains to two complaints from Salaj Ahlawat, the allottee. As per the order, Ahlawat secured two units in 2012 and paid ₹18.12 lakh from a total of ₹88.77 lakh. The builder-buyer agreement, signed in December 2012, stipulated that possession was to be granted by December 29, 2016, a…

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Haryana RERA Orders Sunrays Heights to Deliver Homes with Interest

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has mandated a developer to deliver possession of flats to allottees, along with applicable interest, due to a five-year delay. HRera has ordered Sunrays Heights Private Limited to hand over possession following multiple complaints related to an affordable housing project in Sector 63. One prominent case was filed by Kinshuki Goel, concerning the 63 Golf Drive project, which spans 5.9 acres. The order does not specify a fixed handover date. Homebuyers reported significant financial investments—some exceeding Rs 13 lakh—with possession still pending years after the initial timeline. The scheduled date for possession…

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UP-RERA Revises Rules: Complaints in Unregistered Projects Allowed

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has announced the 10th amendment to its General Regulations, 2019. The amendments, which are effective from March 25, 2026, were made under Section 85 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Significant revisions have been introduced in Regulations 24 and 47 to address the ongoing issues faced by homebuyers, especially concerning unregistered projects and transfer charges. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, stated, “These new provisions aim to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and consumer-friendliness of the grievance redressal process.” A key change in the amended Regulation 24 allows allottees…

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UP-RERA to Open QPR Filing Window April 1-15, Warns of Penalties

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) will open its portal from April 1 to April 15, 2026, for promoters to upload their quarterly progress reports (QPRs) for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The authority has instructed all developers of registered projects to update their project details within this specified timeframe, warning that non-compliance may result in regulatory actions. UP-RERA emphasized that the submission of QPRs is required under section 11(1) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This process is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability within the sector. The reports provide information…

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RERA Orders Imperia Structures to Compensate Homebuyers ₹55L

NEW DELHI: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Haryana RERA) in Gurugram has mandated Imperia Structures to compensate homebuyers ₹55 lakh for loss of property appreciation, in addition to amounts for mental distress and legal fees. This decision follows a complaint by Harjeet Kaur Dhillon and HS Dhillon concerning a residential unit in ‘The Esfera’ project located in sector 37C, Gurugram. Alongside the ₹55 lakh for appreciation loss, the adjudicating officer has ordered the builder to pay ₹1 lakh for mental distress and ₹50,000 for legal expenses. The buyers had booked their apartment in November 2013, with a promised possession…

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Karnataka: 4th in India for RERA Complaints with 12,772 Cases

BENGALURU: Karnataka is emerging as a dynamic player in the Indian real estate market, demonstrated by an active project pipeline and increased engagement from homebuyers within the grievance-redressal system. The number of complaints registered under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) highlights the growing disputes that often accompany new developments. According to the latest RERA report, released on March 9 and covering data from 2016 to 2026, Karnataka ranks fourth in the country for complaints, with a total of 12,772 cases filed and 10,322 resolved, reflecting an over 80% resolution rate, nearly matching the national average. Ramachandra CH,…

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PM Gati Shakti to Oversee Gujarat RERA Projects

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) and the state urban development department are now integrating GujRERA-registered real estate projects with town planning and development plan data, facilitated by the PM Gati Shakti platform to enhance service delivery. Established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, GujRERA is responsible for the registration of real estate projects and agents, along with regulation, monitoring, and grievance redressal for the registered projects. Currently, promoters utilize Google-based services to define project boundaries and upload information to the GujRERA portal. These services are also employed to display project boundaries on maps, geo-fence…

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UP-RERA fines three projects ₹5 lakh for unregistered promotions

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has fined three projects ₹5 lakh each for marketing and selling units without the required registration, breaching the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. During its 198th meeting, UP-RERA discovered that ‘Estate 105’ (Max Estate), ‘Sobha Rivana’ (Sobha) in Noida, and ‘Avikalp Estate’ (Dhanushkothi Builder & Developer) in Lucknow were being promoted or sold without obtaining the necessary RERA registration. UP-RERA noted that these projects were advertised on digital platforms, and in one instance, units were sold prior to registration, violating section 3 of the Act, which mandates registration…