NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has approved 13 real estate projects,
cumulatively estimated at ₹3,052.73 crore, across eight districts in the state.
The projects, approved during the authority’s 202nd meeting, will include a total of 4,772 residential and commercial units.
Notably, Ghaziabad received the highest number of approvals, with four projects amounting to ₹1,936.72 crore.
This includes three commercial developments and one residential project, totaling 2,199 units.
In Gautam Buddh Nagar, one commercial project was approved with an estimated investment of ₹420.50 crore,
which will consist of 855 commercial units.
Agra saw the approval of two residential projects, totaling ₹246.94 crore and 797 units.
Meanwhile, Lucknow received approvals for two residential projects with an investment of ₹216.14 crore and 364 units.
Other notable approvals include a commercial project in Mathura valued at ₹10.28 crore (81 units),
a residential project in Varanasi worth ₹41.12 crore (131 units), a project in Prayagraj for ₹102.69 crore (241 units),
and a residential initiative in Barabanki for ₹78.34 crore (104 units).
The authority emphasized that these approved projects are expected to bolster construction activities
and related sectors such as building materials, transportation, engineering, architecture, and financial services.
In a separate note, UP-RERA has urged homebuyers, allottees, promoters, and other stakeholders to utilize
its online portal to track the status of complaints and recovery certificate proceedings.
It highlighted the unawareness among many complainants about the ability to check complaint statuses online
without needing to visit RERA offices.
As per Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, affected homebuyers, promoters,
and allottee associations can file complaints with the regulatory authority regarding violations of the Act
or its associated rules.
UP-RERA stated that complaints can be filed online by choosing the relevant category, uploading
necessary documents such as builder-buyer agreements, allotment letters, payment receipts, and other records,
alongside a fee of ₹1,000. After submission, a unique complaint acknowledgment number will be generated
for tracking purposes.
This system will allow complainants to check the status of recovery certificates regarding refund claims,
delayed possession, registry issues, and interest payments due to delays by promoters.
Recovery certificates are issued against defaulting promoters to recover dues through district administration.
Furthermore, the authority has issued an advisory reminding homebuyers to verify project details on
its official portal before making any property bookings or purchases.
Homebuyers are encouraged to check land title and ownership, sanctioned maps, layout plans,
inventory details, specific project collection account information, quarterly progress reports, and
the nature of complaints filed against promoters.
UP-RERA stressed that homebuyers should not rely solely on promotional materials or verbal assurances
from developers and agents, and instead utilize the portal as the primary source for verified project information.
Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, stated that promoters are expected to adhere to project timelines
and regulatory responsibilities while buyers should use the authority’s digital resources to make informed
decisions and monitor proceedings.
