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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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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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Uttar Pradesh RERA Registers 106 Projects (Jan-Apr 2026)

NEW DELHI: The real estate sector in Uttar Pradesh has experienced consistent activity in 2026, with 106 projects registered in the first four months, up from 84 during the same period in 2025, as reported by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA). Project registrations have been on the rise, increasing from 197 in 2023 to 259 in 2024 and 308 in 2025. In terms of supply, there have been proposals for 33,206 residential and commercial units from January to April 2026, following 84,976 units in 2025, which was an increase from 69,365 in 2024 and 55,297 in 2023.…

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UP-RERA warns buyers on ‘assured returns’ schemes, ads

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has issued a public advisory to homebuyers, cautioning them against deceptive promotional schemes such as “assured returns” and “fixed rental income before possession.” The authority stated that these offers lack legal validity. UP-RERA noted that many developers continue to promote schemes like subvention plans, pre-EMI payments until possession, buyback guarantees, and lease assurance models to lure buyers. Some developers also use flashy offers like free cars, gold coins, and international trips. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, stated, “Homebuyers should be wary of promotional schemes like assured returns…

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Hawelia Group Receives UP-RERA Approval for Noida Project

NEW DELHI: Hawelia Group announced on Sunday that it will invest ₹770 crore to revive a 22-acre housing project in Greater Noida, following approval from the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA). The company’s involvement will help over 2000 homebuyers who have been waiting for years to see their investments realized. In 2023, the Delhi-NCR-based firm reached an agreement with SJP Infracon, the previous promoter of the stalled ‘Shri Radha Sky Gardens’ project, to ensure its completion. The firm sought governmental approval to act as a co-promoter in this delayed development. In its statement, Hawelia Group mentioned that it…

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UP-RERA to Open QPR Filing Window April 1-15, Warns of Penalties

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) will open its portal from April 1 to April 15, 2026, for promoters to upload their quarterly progress reports (QPRs) for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The authority has instructed all developers of registered projects to update their project details within this specified timeframe, warning that non-compliance may result in regulatory actions. UP-RERA emphasized that the submission of QPRs is required under section 11(1) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This process is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability within the sector. The reports provide information…

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UP-RERA fines three projects ₹5 lakh for unregistered promotions

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has fined three projects ₹5 lakh each for marketing and selling units without the required registration, breaching the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. During its 198th meeting, UP-RERA discovered that ‘Estate 105’ (Max Estate), ‘Sobha Rivana’ (Sobha) in Noida, and ‘Avikalp Estate’ (Dhanushkothi Builder & Developer) in Lucknow were being promoted or sold without obtaining the necessary RERA registration. UP-RERA noted that these projects were advertised on digital platforms, and in one instance, units were sold prior to registration, violating section 3 of the Act, which mandates registration…

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UP-RERA fines Lucknow builders ₹2.43 crore for QPR delays

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has levied a fine of ₹2.43 crore on two Lucknow-based promoters for their repeated failure to upload mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPR) of their registered projects on the authority’s web portal. In one instance, promoter Shushil Kumar Katiyar of the Arpita Infinity project has faced penalties. This project, registered with a start date of July 10, 2024, and an expected completion by January 31, 2027, did not adhere to uploading the necessary progress reports despite receiving multiple notices from UP-RERA. Consequently, the authority sanctioned a fine of ₹16.25 lakh, which…

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Noida HC Upholds RERA Relief for Gaur City Centre Buyers

NOIDA: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed four appeals from Gaursons Hi-Tech Infrastructure concerning shop-buyer disputes related to the Gaur City Centre project in Greater Noida West. The court declined to intervene with the favorable orders issued by the UP-Rera and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) for the buyers. The court noted that the developer failed to provide reasonable diligence in approaching the court, with reasons cited for delays deemed “bald, unsupported, and unsatisfactory,” in some cases showing a “careless and reckless” attitude. This ruling enables the execution of RERA orders. In judgments delivered on…

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UP-RERA Delivers ₹2,040 Crore Relief, Resolves 11,300 Cases in 2025

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has successfully delivered ₹2,040 crore in relief to homebuyers through recovery actions, mutual settlements, and conciliation processes, addressing over 11,300 long-standing cases involving properties worth ₹5,920 crore by the end of 2025. A significant volume of complaints was submitted to UP-RERA benches under Section 31 of the RERA Act, mainly concerning delayed possession, refunds, and interest claims. Following hearings, recovery certificates (RCs) were issued against defaulting promoters, allowing district administrations to commence recovery procedures. Out of 6,018 RCs issued, ₹1,505 crore was recovered via legal enforcement and directly credited to…