SC directs states and UTs to enhance real estate agencies
BHUBANESWAR: The Supreme Court has issued important directives to enhance the functionality of real estate regulatory authorities throughout India, including the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). The ruling in the case of Mansi Brar Fernandes vs Shubha Sharma and others, delivered on September 12, requires states and Union Territories to implement thorough measures to empower RERA bodies to effectively manage the sector. The SC’s directive underscores the necessity for adequate staffing and infrastructure within RERA authorities. Every RERA must include at least one member who possesses legal expertise or experience as a consumer advocate in real estate. This aims…