Karnataka RERA Invokes Force Majeure, Grants 4-Month Extension to Real Estate Projects
Karnataka RERA · Circular No. K RERA/ADMIN/10/2026 · 10/08/2026
What this circular is about
Karnataka RERA has invoked the Force Majeure provisions under Section 6 read with Section 7(3) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, following the advisory issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in view of the prevailing West Asia situation.
Eligible registered real estate projects in Karnataka have been granted an extension of four months to their registration and corresponding project completion timelines. The extension applies to projects whose original, revised or extended completion date falls on or after 28 February 2026, subject to the conditions specified in the Order.
Key Highlights
In view of the prevailing West Asia situation, Karnataka RERA has granted a four-month extension to eligible registered real estate projects. The Order sets out the eligibility criteria, exclusions and conditions for availing the extension.
Four-month extension
The registration and corresponding project completion timelines of eligible registered real estate projects in Karnataka are extended by four months.
Projects covered
The extension applies where the project’s original completion date, revised completion date or extended completion date falls on or after 28 February 2026.
Specific exclusion
However, projects registered on or after 1 August 2026 are expressly excluded from the four-month extension.
No separate application required
For projects covered under the Order, promoters are not required to submit separate individual applications seeking the extension.
No fee for the extension
There is no requirement to pay any fee solely for the four-month extension granted under the Order.
The Order comes into force with immediate effect.
Official Circular
Download Karnataka RERA’s ‘Force Majeure Extension‘. Circular No.KRERA/ADMIN/10/2026 dated 10/08/2026.
All your questions answered (FAQs)
Registered real estate projects in Karnataka whose original, revised or extended completion date falls on or after 28 February 2026 are covered, subject to the exclusion specified in the Order.
No. Projects registered on or after 1 August 2026 are specifically excluded from the four-month extension
No. For projects covered by the Order, promoters are not required to submit separate individual applications, and no fee is payable solely for the four-month extension.
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this article is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included herein without seeking appropriate legal or professional advice on the specific facts and circumstances at issue.
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