#real estate regulation

The Allahabad High Court has mandated that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority must conclude registration proceedings initiated via notice under Section 59 of RERA, 2016, within three months of its production. This enforces a strict statutory deadline, protecting homebuyers from indefinite delays and reinforcing RERA’s obligation to act with urgency, not discretion.

Bombay High Court rules that a successor developer assuming project obligations via a development agreement is bound by RERA, 2016 to honor allotment commitments to buyers, even without direct contractual privity. The judgment reinforces RERA’s consumer protection mandate, ensuring buyers retain rights against subsequent developers.

MP High Court rules that the Collector is legally bound to enforce RERA orders within 14 days under Section 40 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Failure to comply constitutes a breach of statutory duty, exposing authorities to writ petitions and mandamus. The ruling reinforces accountability in real estate regulatory enforcement for homebuyers and residents.

Chhattisgarh High Court reinforces that failure to deposit the mandated award amount under Section 43(5) of RERA results in automatic dismissal of appeals at admission stage, without hearing on merits. The ruling underscores strict compliance as a precondition for appellate remedy in real estate disputes.

Bombay High Court clarifies that interest under RERA must be calculated only until the date of actual possession claimed by the buyer, not the date of the appellate order.

Bombay High Court holds builders liable for structural defects under RERA even after warranty expires, reinforcing consumer protection and statutory obligations.

Bombay High Court holds that builders cannot evade RERA liability for delayed possession through contractual clauses, reinforcing statutory remedies over private agreements.