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Bhubaneswar: BMC Halts Builder’s Work After Resident Complaints

BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered a halt to construction activities at a housing project in Nandan Vihar due to multiple complaints from the residents’ welfare association. The residents raised concerns regarding unauthorized expansions, violations of ORERA regulations, and the developer’s neglect of critical infrastructure commitments. BMC officials confirmed that the stop-work order was issued on Friday after a preliminary investigation revealed ongoing construction for the expansion block despite identified violations. A senior official from the BMC stated that inspectors have been tasked with monitoring the site to ensure compliance with the order. “In light of the grievances…

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OREAT Rejects Promoter’s Appeal on Ghatikia RERA Conditions

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has rejected an appeal from a developer contesting the conditions set by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) regarding the registration of phase III of a real estate project in Ghatikia. When issuing the registration certificate for the third phase, ORERA imposed two key conditions: the developer must not execute any sale agreements without re-validated building plan approval or an occupancy certificate, and they must refrain from any sale agreements until the Orissa High Court’s mandate for correcting land records is fully adhered to. The disagreement stems from discrepancies in revenue…

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Odisha Housing Minister Discloses ORERA Case Backlog

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has registered a total of 4,334 cases against 714 builders since its establishment in 2017. Out of these, 1,028 cases are still pending resolution, as reported by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra in the state assembly. The minister addressed a question from MLA Mangu Khilla regarding ORERA’s operational effectiveness. Khilla also inquired about the government’s actions to enhance ORERA’s functions. Mahapatra stated that the government has increased staffing and oversight, but various external factors continue to obstruct timely justice for homebuyers. He indicated that procedural and legal hurdles, rather…

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States face CJI backlash over appointing retirees to RERA

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant delivered a stern critique to states regarding the performance of the Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs), stating that many have turned into “rehabilitation centres for retirees” rather than serving to protect homebuyers. The CJI urged states to “revisit and rethink the very purpose of constituting the RERA,” pointing out the disillusionment among those whom these institutions were intended to help. “The truth is that none of them are receiving any substantial relief,” he remarked, highlighting the need for immediate reforms. In Odisha, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority is entirely staffed by retired officials,…

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Bhubaneswar Residents Accuse Developer of Road Encroachment

Representative image BHUBANESWAR: Residents of a prominent housing project in GGP Colony have accused the developer of encroaching on their common road to facilitate a neighboring construction project. The residents report that heavy vehicles and construction machinery have been using the road designated solely for their housing complex, creating inconvenience and safety hazards for over 50 families. They claim this is happening despite the second project not having secured the necessary approvals from local authorities. As part of the ongoing dispute, residents further allege that the developer has occupied common areas within their existing complex, including parts of the ground…

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Odisha RERA to Hold Weekly Meetings for Timely Project Registrations

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) plans to undertake visits to Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to study successful practices in the timely issuance of registration certificates for real estate projects. Additionally, ORERA will hold weekly meetings with its officials responsible for registration to discuss and resolve issues, ensuring that property registration certificates are granted within the mandated 30-day timeframe. This decision comes after ORERA received criticism for delays in issuing registration certificates, which are crucial documents affirming the authenticity of projects. The certificates are granted following a comprehensive review of land ownership and layout plans. While the…

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SC Upholds Orissa HC Ruling on Pahala Project CC Legality

BHUBANESWAR: The Supreme Court has stayed the Odisha High Court’s December 2025 decision that overturned the orders of the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) concerning a significant real estate project in Pahala, located on the outskirts of the city, along with the interests of its allottees. The High Court previously determined that the project was completed before the initiation of the Odisha Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), rendering homebuyers’ complaints inadmissible. This conclusion was based on a completion certificate issued for the project in 2015. However, the Supreme Court’s intervention has placed this ruling on hold,…

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Over 70 Realty Projects Missed Registration Deadline: RTI Reply

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: BHUBANESWAR: Concerns are rising among promoters and homebuyers due to delays in the issuance of registration certificates by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). An RTI response has highlighted significant lapses from the approved timelines. As per the Odisha Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, intended to safeguard homebuyers’ interests while regulating the sector, the authority is required to process registration applications within 30 days of receipt. Currently, many approvals are taking much longer than this timeframe. The RTI response indicated that 72 projects have yet to receive…

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Odisha RERA to Hire Civil Engineers for Buyer Protection

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has started the recruitment of a civil engineer to conduct in-depth evaluations of various real estate projects. This initiative aims to protect the interests of homebuyers and enhance transparency. According to ORERA, the ideal candidate should have prior experience in the role of executive engineer within the roads and buildings division of the works department or similar roles in government or registered private agencies. In its official announcement, ORERA noted, “The selected engineer will perform field inspections as required by the authority in cities like Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Balasore, Sambalpur, Rourkela, and other…

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Odisha REAT Upholds ORERA Order on Builder’s OC and Common Areas

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has rejected an appeal from a local realtor, affirming an order from the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) that mandates the developer acquire completion and occupancy certificates (OC) for a duplex project in Janla. Upon discovering violations by the builder, OREAT instructed the formation of an allottees’ association and the transfer of common areas and statutory documents to the property buyers within two months. The project comprises 41 duplex apartments. An OREAT panel asserted that the real estate company is the promoter of the entire development and cannot lessen its legal…