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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 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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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 RERA Updates Quarterly Report Formats for Agents

BHUBANESWAR: To bolster accountability and improve transparency in the real estate sector, the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has mandated a new format for quarterly progress reports (QPRs) from registered agents, in accordance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This initiative comes after an audit by the Directorate of Audit, Indirect Taxes and Customs, which highlighted significant non-compliance and insufficient data in quarterly submissions by agents. Starting from the quarter ending December 2025, agents will be required to provide detailed, transaction-level information. According to the ORERA directive, “The DG Audit, Indirect Taxes and Customs, Govt of…

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Odisha RERA to Hire Land Expert for Dispute Resolution

BHUBANESWAR: To enhance governance, the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has begun the search for a land expert to help address complex disputes. This initiative follows the recent implementation of a standard operating procedure (SOP) by the revenue and disaster management department for the registration of part plots across the state. ORERA is currently accepting applications from retired Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers, particularly those with at least eight years of experience as tehsildars, sub-collectors, or land acquisition officers. The selected consultant, who should be under 62 years old, will assist ORERA in reviewing land documents, assessing building and…

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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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Odisha HC’s Ruling Boosts Real Estate, Safeguards Homebuyers

BHUBANESWAR: Recent orders from the Orissa High Court, largely favoring homebuyers, are poised to transform the real estate landscape in Bhubaneswar. Experts believe this signals a decline in developer monopolies. The court issued a stay on the construction of an access road by a developer for his new project, responding to a plea from an allottee’s association from a major housing initiative at Paikarapur in Kalinga Nagar. The roadwork was reportedly undertaken within the common areas of the existing housing project. The developer was advancing the housing project in phases, a detail withheld from the original project owners. Allegations arose…

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Odisha RERA Asks Developers to Update Project Info Online

BHUBANESWAR: To keep homebuyers informed, the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has mandated that all registered developers upload and regularly update information regarding their housing and plotting projects on the new ORERA 2.0 website. The newly launched website serves as a comprehensive platform for homebuyers, allowing them to easily access the latest information about the projects in which they have invested their money. In a letter sent to developers, ORERA requested that they update essential details of their projects, such as construction milestones, booking statuses of available units, and specifics about site engineers and architects involved. ORERA has also…