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Rera portal to fast track stalled realty projects in Gurugram

The site aggregates listings from individual state portals to give buyers, lenders and regulators one place to check project status, approvals, agent registration and adjudication outcomes.

Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 04:08:15 IST
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The newly launched unified Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) portal launched on September 4 promises to tackle the real estate sector’s problem of stalled and delayed projects by providing a single, searchable national database of registered projects, promoters and agents that will make detection and enforcement far more efficient and transparent for homebuyers in Gurugram and beyond.

For Gurugram, the move could be a game-changer by simplifying due diligence and enabling quicker regulatory action against delinquent developers. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
For Gurugram, the move could be a game-changer by simplifying due diligence and enabling quicker regulatory action against delinquent developers. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Arun Kumar, chairman of RERA, said the regulator will ensure that state-verified data flows seamlessly into the central platform. “We will provide all information that the Ministry of housing and urban affairs (MOHUA) requires,” said Kumar, adding that timely and accurate uploads from state RERA bodies are key to the portal’s success.

The site, accessible at rera.mohua.gov.in, aggregates listings from individual state portals to give buyers, lenders and regulators one place to check project status, approvals, agent registration and adjudication outcomes.

Union housing minister Manohar Lal Khattar described the initiative as a major step in strengthening transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. For Gurugram — where multiple large residential and commercial projects are underway and buyers often contend with fragmented information — the move could be a game-changer by simplifying due diligence and enabling quicker regulatory action against delinquent developers.

Kushagra Ansal of Ansal Housing said centralised, verified project histories will restore buyer confidence and help distinguish genuine developers from fly-by-night operators. “RERA Gurgaon already provides protection to buyers against fraudulent developers and ensures timely possession, increasing buyer confidence in the real estate market. The unified portal amplifies these benefits by creating standardised processes across all jurisdictions,” he said.

Harinder Singh Hora, founder chairman, Reach Group , said, “Ultimately, this portal will strengthen trust, reduce disputes, and empower every individual to make well-informed purchasing decisions, making the entire real estate process more efficient and accountable for all.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar

Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.

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