SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh government is focused on promoting systematic development to ensure affordable and eco-friendly housing options that suit the state’s mountainous geography, as stated by Urban Development and Housing Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Wednesday.
Minister Dharmani chaired a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
He emphasized that RERA is crucial in safeguarding consumer rights within the real estate sector and facilitating the resolution of property disputes.
The authority ensures transparency by providing essential information about real estate projects to homebuyers, thereby bolstering their confidence, he added.
Officials reported that there are currently 269 registered real estate projects and 159 agents under RERA in the state. Out of 194 complaints received, 144 have been addressed successfully.
Meetings are being conducted online via WebEx, utilizing information technology effectively.
RERA has deposited ₹1.2 crore into the state treasury, while nearly ₹7 crore has been refunded to homebuyers.
The minister remarked that RERA is vital in empowering homebuyers and ensuring timely project execution. He stressed the need for developers to provide detailed project outlines, layouts, and specifications for construction materials.
“This ensures higher quality projects for buyers. With geo-tagged photographs and videos submitted by executing agencies, relevant departments can ensure quality control,” he stated.
Furthermore, the minister highlighted that RERA is strengthening trust between buyers and developers by effectively resolving complaints and addressing project-related issues.
The meeting also covered the establishment of a Building Safety Council.
