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Real Estate RERA compliance and regulatory advisory

RERA project registration, allottee dispute resolution, builder compliance, ongoing project obligations and Real Estate Regulatory Authority representation.

Counsel that connects the technical, the commercial, and the legal, across ten offices in India.
RERA
2016
Registration
All States
Allottee
Dispute Resolution
10
Offices
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RERA project registration and ongoing compliance

  • Project registration under Section 3 of RERA, 2016 with state RERA authority.
  • Quarterly update filing (QPR), annual audit and escrow account compliance.
  • Model sale agreement and allotment letter compliance under Section 13.
  • Structural defect liability (5 years) and handover obligations.
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Allottee rights and builder obligations

  • Possession delay claims, interest computation and compensation under Sections 18 and 19.
  • Allottee right to information, plans, specifications and common area entitlements.
  • Builder obligation to deposit 70% of collections in designated escrow account.
  • Defect rectification and structural warranty claims.
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RERA authority proceedings and appeals

  • RERA authority complaint filing, adjudication and order enforcement.
  • Appellate Tribunal proceedings and High Court appeals.
  • Penalty provisions: up to 5% of estimated project cost for non registration.
  • Interaction with NCLT (insolvency) and consumer forum jurisdiction.
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How AMLEGALS assists

  • RERA project registration and ongoing compliance management.
  • Allottee representation for possession delay and defect claims.
  • Builder and developer compliance advisory and RERA authority representation.
  • Real estate transaction structuring, JDA and revenue sharing compliance.
Answers

What clients ask before they commit.

Short, direct, on the record.

01Which projects must be registered under RERA?

Every real estate project where the land area exceeds 500 square metres or the number of apartments exceeds 8 must be registered with the state RERA authority before advertisement, marketing, booking or sale. Projects that have received completion certificate before RERA commencement are exempt.

02What is the penalty for selling without RERA registration?

Penalty of up to 10% of the estimated cost of the real estate project. Continued violation can attract imprisonment up to 3 years and further penalty up to 10% of the estimated project cost.

03Can an allottee file both RERA and consumer forum complaints?

The Supreme Court in Imperia Structures (2020) held that the remedies under RERA and the Consumer Protection Act are concurrent. An allottee can choose the forum, but cannot pursue both simultaneously for the same relief.

04What is the builder escrow obligation under RERA?

The promoter must deposit 70% (or such percentage as prescribed by the state) of amounts received from allottees in a separate escrow account. Withdrawals are permitted only in proportion to project completion, certified by an engineer, architect and chartered accountant.

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