RERA Appeal Pre-Deposit Requirement Applies To Refunds, Interest And Compensation, Not Just Penalties: Uttarakhand HC

The Uttarakhand High Court has recently held that the mandatory pre-deposit requirement for entertaining a promoter's appeal under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, applies not only in cases involving penalties. It also applies where a promoter challenges directions requiring payment of amounts to allottees, including interest and compensation. A bench of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Subhash Upadhyay made the observation while dismissing an appeal filed by...

LiveLawBiz RERA Monthly Digest: May, 2026

Supreme Court Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Jaypee Used “Facade” Deals To Divert ₹13,833 Crore Homebuyer FundsCase Title: VANDANA SABHARWAL VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS.Case Number: Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s).661/2026Citation : 2026 LLBiz SC 213The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a writ petition alleging that Rs. 13,833 crore out of Rs. 14,599 crore collected from homebuyers by the Jaypee Group was diverted through transfers to group entities and...

Promoters Cannot Claim RERA Exemption Through Separate Ownership Of Adjoining Land Parcels: Rajasthan REAT

The Rajasthan Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) has cautioned against attempts to claim exemption from project registration by relying on separate ownership of adjoining land parcels measuring less than 500 square meters. A bench of Chairperson Justice Madan Gopal Vyas and Judicial Member Yudhisthir Sharma made the observation while dismissing eight connected appeals filed by promoter Harish Jasuja concerning the “City Trade Center” project in Sri Ganganagar. Under the Real Estate...

Telangana RERA Directs SVS Square Spaces To Fix Terrace Waterproofing Defects In “Bhuvi Residency” Flat

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Authority), on 5 May, directed SVS Square Spaces to carry out comprehensive waterproofing works and permanently rectify seepage and leakage issues in a homebuyer's flat, holding that the defects arose from defective workmanship in the terrace flooring and inadequate waterproofing. Chairperson Dr. N. Satyanarayana with Members Laxmi Narayana Jannu and K. Srinivasa Rao allowed the complaint and held the promoter responsible for rectification of the...

Punjab RERA Orders ₹24.38 Lakh Refund To Homebuyer For Delayed Possession Of Sunny Enclave Plot

On 27 May, the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) reiterated that homebuyers cannot be compelled to remain in indefinitely delayed real estate projects and are entitled to seek refund with interest under Section 18 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 where promoters fail to deliver possession within a reasonable time. The Authority, comprising Member Binod Kumar Singh, directed Bajwa Developers Ltd. and others to refund Rs. 24,38,075 to Gurgaon resident Sanjeev...

LiveLawBiz RERA Cases Weekly Digest: May 25 - May 30, 2026

NOMINAL INDEXVandana Sabharwal v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 LLBiz SC 213Advance India Projects Limited v. State of Haryana and Others, 2026 LLBiz HC (PNH) 26M/s Inspire Parking Nest Pvt. Ltd. v. Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Gurugram, 2026 LLBiz REAT (HR) 34Ravi Shankar & Anr. v. Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority & Ors., 2026 LLBiz REAT (KA) 33Mr. Ejaz Shoaib Hussain and Mr. Arbaaz Shoaib v. M/s Honest Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd., 2026 LLBiz RERA(BR)...

RERA Act Contains No Provision To Appoint Receiver For Sale Of Unsold Flats: Tamil Nadu RERA

The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has dismissed an application filed by more than 100 homebuyers of Ozone Projects Private Limited's "Metrozone" project seeking appointment of a receiver to effectuate the sale of unsold flats. The Authority, however, directed the developer to file a status report on construction in Phase IV, an encumbrance certificate for the unsold inventory and an updated quarterly progress report. The order was passed on May 25 by a coram comprising...

Haryana RERA Rejects Additional Compensation Claim Over Possession Delay After Granting Delay Interest

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has dismissed a complaint seeking additional compensation for delay in handing over possession of a commercial unit, holding that the allottee had already been granted relief for the delay through an earlier order. Adjudicating Officer Rajender Kumar observed: “When complainant has already been allowed delayed possession compensation by the Authority for delay in handing over possession of allotted unit, there is no reason to...

Karnataka RERA Directs Mantri Developers To Register Flat, Grant Homebuyer Possession Within 60 Days

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Authority) on May 5 directed Mantri Developers to execute the registered sale deed in favour of a homebuyer and hand over possession of a flat in accordance with the Agreement for Sale. A Bench comprising Chairman Rakesh Singh and Member G.R. Reddy allowed the complaint and held that the developer must complete registration and conveyance without further delay. It observed: “The purport and object of RERA Act is to develop and promote Real Estate...

Haryana RERA Awards ₹26.96 Lakh For Loss Of Appreciation Due To Delay In “The Heartsong” Project

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority on 6 May held that a homebuyer is entitled to compensation for loss of property appreciation arising from delayed possession, and directed Experion Developers to pay Rs. 26.96 lakh on this account, along with additional compensation and costs. Adjudicating Officer Rajender Kumar observed that residential property prices in Sector 108, Gurugram had witnessed substantial appreciation over the years and assessed compensation on the basis of notional...

Telangana RERA Holds Sale Agreements Disguised As “Investment Agreements” Cannot Bypass Section 3

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority on 16 May held that developers cannot evade the mandatory registration requirement under Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 by disguising apartment sale transactions as “investment agreements”. Chairperson Dr. N. Satyanarayana and Members Laxmi Narayana Jannu and K. Srinivasa Rao directed R Homes, Hyderabad, to refund Rs. 2.43 crore collected from homebuyers in relation to its “Jai Vasavis Bliss Heights” project at...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Jaypee Used “Facade” Deals To Divert ₹13,833 Crore Homebuyer Funds

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a writ petition alleging that Rs. 13,833 crore out of Rs. 14,599 crore collected from homebuyers by the Jaypee Group was diverted through transfers to group entities and undervalued land transactions. The matter came up before a bench comprising the Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi issued notice. “Issue notice, returnable on 15.07.2026,” the court recorded.Filed by a homebuyer in the 'KASABLANCA'...