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UP-RERA Approves 13 Projects Worth ₹3,052 Crore for Buyers

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has approved 13 real estate projects, cumulatively estimated at ₹3,052.73 crore, across eight districts in the state. The projects, approved during the authority’s 202nd meeting, will include a total of 4,772 residential and commercial units. Notably, Ghaziabad received the highest number of approvals, with four projects amounting to ₹1,936.72 crore. This includes three commercial developments and one residential project, totaling 2,199 units. In Gautam Buddh Nagar, one commercial project was approved with an estimated investment of ₹420.50 crore, which will consist of 855 commercial units. Agra saw the approval of…

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Only 5 RERA-Registered JDAs Include Non-Agriculturist Partners

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HPRERA) has clarified that of the 17 real estate projects registered under Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) since 2020, only five involve non-agriculturist partners. This statement comes amid ongoing accusations regarding violations of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act related to housing initiatives throughout the state. Chairperson RD Dhiman provided this clarification in response to inquiries from the Housing Department about projects executed under JDAs. “A total of 17 projects have been registered since 2020 under JDAs. For 12 of these projects, the JDA partners are agriculturists, while…

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Experts and Homebuyers Embrace RERA Act Jail Term Change

BHUBANESWAR: Real estate professionals and homebuyers in Odisha have expressed approval of the Central government’s decision to replace imprisonment for non-compliance with tribunal orders under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) with monetary fines. Legal and real estate specialists have described this change as part of a larger initiative to decriminalize business regulations and alleviate the pressures on courts. “This amendment aligns RERA with the government’s broader goal of easing the legal landscape for minor offenses, facilitating a better living and business environment,” stated real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan. On May 7, the Ministry of Housing and…

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Himachal Chief Secretary Demands RERA Report in 15 Days

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has instructed the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to retrieve all pertinent documents related to Joint Development Agreement real estate projects overseen by the state’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). Both agencies have been given a deadline of 15 days to provide the required details. This directive aims to investigate potential violations of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972. The Chief Secretary has communicated this in a letter to the Director General of Vigilance. Reports suggest possible irregularities in land agreements involving local farmers and non-agriculturists. The…

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Haryana RERA Takes Action Against Nitara Projects for Non-Registration

NEW DELHI: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HARERA), based in Gurugram, has launched suo motu proceedings against Nitara Projects for purported violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The authority acted under Section 35 of the Act upon noticing that the promoter was allegedly involved in the development, marketing, and sale of residential floors without obtaining the necessary project registration as mandated by Section 3(1) of the Act. HARERA indicated that the promotional materials and advertisements from the company failed to include essential information, such as the RERA registration number, the authority’s website, and the Department…

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UP-RERA Launches Online Complaints for Excess Transfer Fees

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has introduced an online system for registering complaints against promoters and developers who demand transfer fees exceeding the allowed limits during the allotment transfer process. Homebuyers and allottees can submit complaints using Form-M on the UP-RERA portal, a feature that became available following the implementation of the 10th amendment to the UP-RERA General Regulations, 2019. According to the revised Regulation 47(c), promoters are prohibited from creating new or amended agreements for sale or lease with the assignee or successor-in-interest. Transfers must be documented via an endorsement in the original agreement,…

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Karnataka-RERA: Builders and Landowners Share Delay Responsibility

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has clarified that both landowners and promoters bear equal responsibility, classifying them as promoters under Section 2(zk) of the RERA Act, 2016. In a case related to a complaint filed by BS Susheela Ramamurthy, a landowner from Dodda Kallasandra village in Bengaluru South taluk, K-RERA concluded that the complainant could not seek relief from the promoter. “We believe that further discussion is unnecessary since the complaint is not maintainable. Therefore, this complaint should be dismissed,” the RERA order states. According to Section 2(zk) of the RERA Act, 2016, a promoter is defined…

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Haryana RERA’s Gurugram Bench Approves 35 Projects (Jan-Apr 2026)

NEW DELHI: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HARERA) – Gurugram bench has approved 35 projects in the first four months of 2026, with 23 of them being residential. To date, a total of 1,057 projects have received approval, of which 825 are residential. HARERA has introduced several reforms, including improved scrutiny of information submitted by real estate developers during project registration, mandatory site inspections by experts, quarterly progress report filings, and public consultation via public notices as a requirement for project registration. The authority has also resolved all pending complaints filed up to 2024. Published On May 8, 2026…

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Be Honest in Ads: RERA Officials to Real Estate Builders

File photo NEW DELHI: Real estate regulatory bodies are urging developers to implement transparent practices and refrain from misleading advertisements, emphasizing that failure to comply with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) could result in regulatory repercussions. During a FICCI real estate conference in New Delhi, Anand Kumar, chairman of Delhi RERA, highlighted the need for developers to ensure their project advertisements accurately depict the offerings without relying on unverifiable claims. “Advertisements must be realistic,” he stated. “Developers should provide clear details such as the covered area and refrain from marketing units exclusively based on super area measurements.”…

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Odisha RERA Permits Hard Copy Submissions for Offline Projects

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has revised the quarterly progress report (QPR) formats for builders, now allowing hard-copy submissions for offline-registered projects, moving away from the previous online-only system. These new formats, recently announced, will take effect starting from the quarter ending June 2026. Officials believe this change will enhance transparency, accuracy, and compliance tracking as per the Odisha Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 (RERA). Under the new guidelines, projects registered offline, though limited in number, will submit QPRs in physical format, while the majority of online-registered projects will continue to file reports digitally via…