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MahaRERA says it can't direct developers to restrict clubhouse access

MahaRERA has said that it lacks the jurisdiction to direct a real estate developer to restrict tenants or guests from accessing common amenities such as a clubhouse. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Haryana: Adjudicating officer can’t entertain development-related reliefs: Tribunal

The Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) has held that complaints seeking directions for developmental works and compensation cannot be directly entertained by the adjudicating officer without following the statutory procedure prescribed under the Act and the Haryana RERA Rules (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:16 am IST

High court seeks response from Punjab RERA on plea from Beverly Golf Avenue residents

The residents allege that despite collecting enormous amounts from allottees, the promoter committed persistent and substantial defaults in paying outstanding dues of 80 crore to GMADA. (HT File)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 07:48 am IST

Mohali: RERA directs flat owner to pay 4 lakh maintenance dues

The Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority directed the allottee to pay the amount within 90 days, failing which recovery proceedings may be initiated under the land revenue mechanism provided under the RERA Act. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:04 am IST

Flat buyers entitled to interest for delayed possession: HC

Flat buyers entitled to interest for delayed possession: HC
Published on Jun 21, 2026 10:54 am IST

Delayed possession: RERA directs builder to pay 34 lakh interest to New Chandigarh homebuyers

The developer contested the complaint and argued that the matter was not maintainable. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:20 pm IST

Chandigarh: RERA tells realtor to pay interest for delay in flat possession

The complainants argued that the project remained incomplete and that no occupation certificate (OC) had been obtained, preventing lawful possession from being offered. (HT File)
Published on Jun 03, 2026 03:32 am IST

RERA directs developer to hand over flat worth 89 lakh, pay interest for over 5-year delay

RERA observed that the complainants had paid over 75 lakh, which was more than 90% of the total cost, and had fulfilled their obligations. It rejected the builder’s argument that the delay was due to payment defaults and force majeure conditions, including the Covid-19 pandemic, noting that the committed possession date had already lapsed before the pandemic began. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:08 am IST

RERA and structural defects: Can homebuyers challenge poor construction quality?

RERA update: Structural defect includes issues in the building’s foundation, columns, beams, slabs or any other core structural components, as well as defects in workmanship, quality or provision of services. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Apr 28, 2026 09:28 am IST

Developer told to pay interest on Rs1.66 crore over delayed possession in New Chandigarh project

RERA also instructed the developer to issue a formal offer of possession only after securing the completion certificate from the competent authority. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:34 am IST

Himachal: RERA slaps 70 lakh penalty on Chester Hills projects

The Chester Hills project is embroiled in a controversy amid land scam allegations, accusations of ‘benami’ dealings and violations of Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act. (HT file)
Published on Apr 20, 2026 06:32 am IST

Mohali: RERA directs builder to pay 9-lakh interest on delayed possession

To ensure compliance, RERA has declared the recoverable amount as land revenue under Section 40(1) of the RERA Act. (HT File)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 06:46 am IST

Bengaluru Development Authority is a ‘promoter’; RERA provisions apply: KREAT

The Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (KREAT) dismissed an appeal by the Bangalore Development Authority and upheld a Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority order classifying the authority as a ‘promoter’ as per RERA..(Picture for representational purposes)
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 06:51 am IST

‘Make RERA AI-ready with machine-readable QTRs for actionable insights’

RERA's quarterly progress reports (QTRs) must be machine-readable and digitally integrated, enabling AI tools to analyse project updates and generate intelligent insights, said Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary, MoHUA, at an event organised by Naredco.
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 08:43 am IST

Housing minister Manohar Lal proposes fund to revive pre-RERA stalled projects

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on February 14 indicated that a dedicated fund could be set up to revive stalled housing projects approved in the pre-RERA era,
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 09:46 am IST

Homebuyers’ body says 75% of state RERAs haven’t published annual reports

Homebuyers' body FPCE has said that if 'we continue to monitor only the number of projects registered under RERA without tracking actual completion, we are setting ourselves up for the same disaster.' (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 12:39 pm IST

SC says it's 'better to abolish’ RERA as it benefits only defaulting builders

The Supreme Court has taken a critical view of real estate regulatory authorities, saying they states may be 'better to abolish' them as they mainly benefit defaulting builders
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 07:40 am IST

RERA doing nothing except facilitating defaulting builders: SC

RERA doing nothing except facilitating defaulting builders: SC
Published on Feb 12, 2026 03:49 pm IST

Failed housing project: HC directs Mohali DC to provide recovery certificate to petitioner

The petition stated that since inception, the project was allowed to proceed in violation of core statutory safeguards. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 07:44 am IST

RERA has streamlined real estate sector, protected homebuyers: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on December 19 that RERA has helped streamline the real estate sector while safeguarding the interests of homebuyers.
Updated on Dec 20, 2025 10:23 am IST

Chandigarh: RERA orders developer to hand over delayed SCO unit

A conveyance deed was executed in their favour on September 19, 2014, followed by mutation in revenue records. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Dec 03, 2025 05:16 am IST

KRERA restrains lender from seizing Bengaluru homebuyer’s mortgaged flats

KRERA has barred a lender from seizing flats bought by homebuyers in a mortgaged Bengaluru project, safeguarding their ownership rights. (Representational Image)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Builders, regulators leave buyers in Mohali, Panchkula in lurch

A recent case in point is that of Gupta Builders and Promoters (GBP) Group that fled the country in 2022, leaving over 2,500 investors in the lurch, while the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) failed to act. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Sept 19, 2025 08:26 am IST

Maharashtra proposes RERA-like law for real estate redevelopment projects

Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025: In Maharashtra, several old buildings, especially those comprising two to seven storeys, are currently being redeveloped. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 23, 2025 10:20 am IST

Has your builder delayed flat possession? Here's how to manage EMI and rent

Delayed flat possession? A homebuyer’s guide to handling EMIs and rent (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jul 28, 2025 08:50 am IST

RERA orders builder to pay 70 lakh for delayed apartment delivery: Report

On July 1, Karnataka RERA ruled that the builder refund the entire sum paid by the buyer — plus an additional 19 lakh as interest for the years lost. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 20, 2025 09:43 am IST

Why are Bengaluru developers withholding site inspections before registration?

Several Bengaluru homebuyers have raised concerns about being denied access to their own under-construction apartments until after full payment and registration are completed. (Representational Image)
Published on Jul 18, 2025 10:28 am IST

Former IAS officer RD Dhiman is Himachal RERA chief

Himachal new RERA chief RD Dhiman (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 25, 2025 06:04 am IST

Delay in RERA chief appointment shows govt’s ‘mala fide’ intent: Himachal HC

RERA was rendered headless after the post of chairperson had fallen vacant in December last year, following retirement of Shrikant Baldi. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jun 22, 2025 08:56 am IST

DDA moves Delhi HC against RERA order for registering housing projects

The Delhi Development Authority has moved the Delhi High Court after the RERA in the capital directed the registration of its housing projects. (Representational photo)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:07 pm IST