RERA Registration

RERA Registration is a registration covered under the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act. RERA stands for Real Estate Regulatory Authority which was established to regularize the problems that subsist in the real estate sector. Before Advertising, Marketing, Book, sells or, offers for sale or, invite persons to invest in any plot, apartment, or building is it mandatory to get the RERA registration. It is done in order to accompany with the bellow mentioned dependability, which are as follows:-

  • Ensures Transparency
  • Accountability (By minimizing the chance of fraud).
  • Provides the benefit and maintains the interest of the promoter and purchaser.

The RERA Act is implemented at the state level, and the authorities governing the act are responsible for below mentioned things:-

  • Registration and related approvals for the registration under RERA of commercial properties and residential flats.
  • Regulating the sale and purchase transactions of real estate properties.

What are the Benefits of Obtaining the RERA Registration?

Below-mentioned are the benefits of obtaining the RERA Registration:-

  • 1

    Timely Possession Of The Property

    RERA was introduced to provide transparency and accountability towards the purchaser. RERA Registration helps the promoter in providing the estimated date of completion of the project and other related information. However, in case of failure, there will be huge penalties imposed on the promoter.

  • 2

    Increased Compliances Reduces The Fraud

    Under RERA Registration, the promoter, and the agent has to comply with various compliances that help in reducing the fraud.

  • 3

    Enhances Trustworthiness

    RERA registration helps the promoter and agent in enhancing the trustworthiness. The main reason behind this is that the buyers prefer to deal with the builders having RERA registration.

  • 4

    Clearance Of Assured License

    Under RERA Registration, it is mandatory to have the requisite licenses before selling a unit. Hence the buyers cannot be now attracted to fraudulent plans.

  • 5

    Complaints Handling

    All complaints or grievances raised by the buyers are directly entertained under RERA.

  • 6

    Proper Disclosure Of Projects And Activities Involved

    With the help of RERA Registration, all the compliances are performed in such a way (including disclosure of projects and activities that helps the buyers in obtaining the proper disclosure of projects.

What is the Checklist on the Applicability of RERA Registration?

  • It applies on the promoter, projects, and real estate agents.
  • It applies on commercial, residential, and plotted development.
  • It applies on any builder who wants to develop a property (Whether commercial or residential) on land that is more than 500 sq. meters or the number of proposed apartments in all phases is more than 8 shall mandatorily obtain the RERA Registration.
  • It applies on the agents that are engaged in selling and purchasing the properties shall take the RERA registration certificate.
  • RERA Registration Certificate remains valid throughout the State.
  • It applies to the Parties to the transaction.
  • Types of Properties, and Area

What Documents are Required for RERA Registration?

The documents required for RERA registration depend on who is getting registered under RERA i.e. the promoter or the Agent. Here is the list of documents required for RERA Registration:-

Documents Required For Promoter Registration

  • Id and address proof of the promoter.
  • Photographs
  • PAN Number
  • Email id
  • Commencement Certificate along with the Sanction Plan,
  • Layout Plan,
  • Location details of the project.
  • The plan of action works to be executed in the project.
  • Availability of Parking slots in the real estate project.
  • Legal title deeds considering the title of the promoter of the land on which the project is proposed.
  • Particulars of previous project experience of the promoter, if any. The particulars shall include-
  • Name and status of the project.
  • Any delay in its completion.

Additional Documents Are Required If In Case Of Promotor As Company

  • Certificate of Incorporation,
  • CIN / TAN number
  • Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
  • The Audited balance sheet of 3 financial years along with the Audited report and director’s report of the preceding 3 years.
  • Particulars of directors/chairperson or any other authorized person.

Documents Required For Real Estate Agent Registration

  • Id and address proof of the applicant
  • Photographs
  • Particulars of real estate agent Company (that includes name, registered address, Byelaws, MOA, AOA, and type of company.

What is the Procedure to obtain RERA Registration?

The process of RERA Registration is done state-wise and hence varies from state to state. The process of registration is online, and the application is filed from the official website of the state in which registration is required to be done.

Every real estate Promoter/agent is required to make an application for RERA registration to their respective state. An application shall be submitted along with the above-mentioned documents and fees as prescribed by the law.

After application renewal, the state authority will grant a RERA registration for the respective state as applied for. However, in case of discrepancies, the authority may even reject the application. It is also provided that, before rejecting the application, the applicant will be provided an opportunity of being heard.

Note- The authorities shall issue the RERA registration number, along with the certificate, within 30 days from the date of registration. However, if the applicant does receive any revert from the authority, consider that the application to be accepted.

The Below-Mentioned Procedure Is To Be Followed To Obtain The RERA Registration-

  • 1

    Filing The RERA Registration Form

    The applicant shall make an application in the respective form (Varies from state to state) to the authority along with the requisite details and documents.

    The website for RERA registration is http://rera.(Respective state).gov.in

  • 2

    Submission Of Requisite Documents

    The application form shall be submitted along with the requisite documents. After document submission, the applicant shall pay the fees either by the way of:-

    • Demand draft or,
    • Bankers cheque is drawn on any scheduled bank or,
    • Online payment to the real estate regulatory authority is calculated in the schedule.
  • 3

    Acceptance Or Rejection By The Authority

    The authority will either accept or reject the application within 30 days of receipt of such application form. In case no revert is provided, it will be considered as acceptance from the authority.

  • 4

    Issuance Of Registration Certificate

    The authority shall issue a registration certificate to the promoter or the agent.

What Penalties are Applicable under the RERA Act?

  • If the agent commits any default, he shall be liable for a penalty of Rs 10000 per day that can extend to 5% of the cost of the plot or building.
  • In case any unfair trade practices are conducted by the agent, he shall be liable for punishment by way of 1-year imprisonment.

Which RERA Projects are Not Required to be Registered under the RERA Act?

Below mentioned projects are not required to be registered under the RERA Act-

  • Where the area of the land does not exceed 500 square meters or the number of apartments does not exceed 8 (eight),
  • Where the work involved is restricted only to-
    • Renovation or
    • Repair or Re-development
  • Also, it does not involve marketing, advertising, selling, or new allotment of any apartment, plot, or building.
  • Where the Promoter has obtained a completion certificate for a Real estate project before the commencement of RERA.

Under what Circumstances the RERA Registration can be Revoked?

RERA specifies various compliances concerning real estate project. If the promoter or the agent has not complied with the rules and regulations, the registration of an already registered real estate project may get revoked.

Further, the Authority may revoke a registration based on a complaint received or Suo moto by the Authority by giving 30 days' notice in writing to the Promoter of such real estate project explaining the basis of proposed revocation and directing the registration holder to show cause as to why the registration should not be revoked.

Based on the promoter’s reply, the Authority may allow it to be registered or may cancel the registration. Show cause notice is sent by the authority on the below-mentioned grounds-

  • Default is done by the promoter under RERA.
  • If the Promotor breaches any terms and conditions of the approval granted by the Authority.
  • If the Promotor is engaged in any kind of unfair practice or irregularities.
  • If the Promoter is involved in any fraudulent practices.