RERA Act, 2016
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 — 10 Chapters, 92 Sections. Read the Act chapter by chapter and refer to the official document.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 established the regulatory framework governing the development, sale and regulation of real estate projects in India. Structured across 10 chapters and 92 sections, the Act sets out the responsibilities of promoters and real estate agents, the rights of allottees, the role of the Regulatory Authorities and Appellate Tribunals, and the framework for compliance, adjudication and penalties.
For developers, promoters, landowners, agents, homebuyers and professionals associated with the real estate industry, the Act remains the essential starting point for understanding RERA.
10 Chapters · 92 Sections · One regulatory framework
RERA has evolved. So has our understanding of it.
RERA Consultants LLP has worked with the real estate industry since the introduction of RERA in 2016. With a presence across the southern states, our teams work closely with developers and other stakeholders on registrations, ongoing compliance and regulatory matters.
While the Act provides the foundation, its implementation is shaped by state-specific rules, regulations, circulars, orders and regulatory practices. Working across jurisdictions gives our teams an understanding not only of the Act, but of how RERA is applied locally.
Latest RERA updates
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Orders or Circulars Telangana RERA Annual Audit Report Submission Due Date for FY 2025–26
Telangana RERA has extended the deadline for submitting the Annual Audit Report (Form-7) for FY 2025–26 to 21 December 2026.
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Orders or Circulars Karnataka RERA Annual Audit Report Submission Due Date for FY 2025–26
Karnataka RERA specifies the Annual Audit Report requirements, documents and submission timeline for registered projects for FY 2025–26.
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Orders or Circulars Landowners Having Area or Revenue Share to be Treated as Promoters under Karnataka RERA
Karnataka RERA clarifies the promoter status, responsibilities and compliance requirements of landowners having an area or revenue share in real estate projects.
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Orders or Circulars Karnataka RERA Invokes Force Majeure, Grants 4-Month Extension to Real Estate Projects
Karnataka RERA grants eligible registered real estate projects a 4 month Force Majeure extension. Check eligibility, exclusions and requirements.
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Orders or Circulars Karnataka RERA Bank Account Directions, 2020
Guidelines for maintaining the RERA Bank Account, deposits, withdrawals, certifications, reporting requirements and procedures for changing the designated bank account.
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Orders or Circulars Procedure for transferring or assigning promoter’s rights and liabilities to a third party.
Procedures for transferring a promoter’s rights and liabilities to a third party, including approval requirements, registration updates & Annexure A.
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Insights Project Feasibility Before RERA Registration: What Developers Should Evaluate
A successful real estate project starts before RERA registration. It needs a thorough assessment of Project Feasibility.
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Orders or Circulars Telangana RERA Invokes Force Majeure, Grants 4-Month Extension to Real Estate Projects
TGRERA invokes Force Majeure and grants a four-month extension to eligible real estate projects in Telangana. Understand the revised project completion timelines and applicability.
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Insights Joint Development Agreement Under RERA: Key Legal and Compliance Considerations for Developers
Understand how a Joint Development Agreement under RERA impacts developers, promoter responsibilities, project registration, revenue sharing, and compliance obligations.
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RERA Decoded RERA Defect Liability Period: Promoters Must Know Before Project Handover
The Defect Liability Period under RERA under Section 14(3) creates continuing responsibilities for promoters even after possession is handed over.
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Orders or Circulars The 3- Bank Account Rule under RERA: What Developers Need to Know
Effective from 1 January 2026, every new RERA registration application in Tamil Nadu must comply with a structured 3-Bank Account framework designed to enhance fund...
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Insights Usage of Stock Images under RERA: Do’s, Don’ts, and the Risks
The use of stock images isn’t entirely prohibited in real estate advertisements. However, it imposes a clear obligation on promoters to ensure...
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Insights RERA Quarterly Update data is now public – Here’s what every developer needs to know.
In a recent development for the real estate sector, RERA authority has begun publishing project-level quarterly updates on its public portal...
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News Update From Courtroom to Construction Site: IBBI’s New Report Targets Stalled Homes
The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has received a report to frame sector-specific guidelines for insolvency proceedings in real estate sector.
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Insights Completion Certificate(CC) and Occupancy Certificate(OC): Their relevance in Real Estate.
Delivering a real estate project is beyond completing construction. It is important that all statutory approvals & compliance are thoroughly obtained.
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RERA Decoded RERA Decoded: Section 11 – Compliance Playbook for Promoters
Section 11 is often perceived as a provision that penalizes builders/promoters. In reality, it’s not meant to trouble builders/ promoters.
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Insights Pitfalls Every New Real Estate Developer Should Avoid
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), was enacted to bring transparency, accountability, and efficiency to India’s real estate sector.
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Insights K-RERA’s Focus on Parking Slot Transparency
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), was enacted to bring transparency, accountability, and efficiency to India’s real estate sector.
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Insights Important Dates & Schedules under RERA
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 brought a structured timeline for implementation across various sections and states. Understanding these timelines is essential
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Insights Computing GST Liability in Revenue-Sharing JDAs – Practical guide for developers and land owners.
In real estate, tax exposure is rarely determined by concrete, cement, or construction schedules. It is determined by the agreement’s structure. The Joint Development Agreement (JDA) determines who carries the tax burden.
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Insights Why is RERA account or a separate bank account essential?
One of the requirements of RERA, Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, mandates every promoter / builder open a separate bank account under RERA.
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Insights From regulation to reputation: Make RERA your branding tool
RERA, Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 is a great opportunity for small and medium-sized builders to use as a strategic tool and build
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Insights The Importance of Providing Uniform Data Across All Stakeholders
One of the main objectives of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) is to ensure transparency and accountability
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Insights Act before the authorities come knocking!
In a turbulent real estate market, the last thing any promoter or developer needs is a notice from regulatory authorities.
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Insights The Critical Importance of Hiring Experienced Professionals for RERA Compliances
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), was enacted to bring transparency, accountability, and efficiency to India’s real estate sector.
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