📰 RERA Property News This Week

UP-RERA has directed that if an Occupancy Certificate is delayed beyond the stipulated timeline, builders must still hand over flats to buyers with all necessary amenities in place. The authority is treating the OC delay itself as a deemed approval, preventing builders from using pending OC as an excuse to withhold possession.

The Greater Noida Authority has announced it will recover ₹315.5 crore in pending dues from 14 defaulting developers. This action is expected to directly benefit thousands of homebuyers whose projects have been stalled due to these developers' financial defaults.

UP-RERA has granted approval to 10 new real estate projects representing a combined investment of ₹1,278 crore, spread across Lucknow and Ghaziabad. Buyers considering new project purchases in these cities can now look at these RERA-registered options with greater confidence on regulatory compliance.

The Gurugram Bench of Haryana RERA has greenlit 51 new real estate projects valued at nearly ₹38,000 crore in the first half of 2026. This signals strong developer activity and means more registered, RERA-compliant options will be available for buyers. Projects registered with RERA offer buyers statutory protections including possession timelines and escrow requirements.

A High Court stay order on Stilt+4 floor construction remains in effect for Gurgaon, meaning no relief has been granted for this building typology in the city. Buyers considering properties in stilt+4 buildings in Gurgaon face continued legal uncertainty around construction legality. This could affect possession timelines and resale value for affected projects.

Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ordered Omkar developer on July 1, 2026, in a case involving a ₹2 crore refund claim for a Mumbai housing project. The ruling signals that investor-buyers may face restrictions when seeking refunds under RERA, distinguishing them from end-use homebuyers. This could significantly impact speculative buyers who purchased units as investments.

MahaRERA ruled that developers cannot renumber flats or omit the 13th floor label after receiving sanctioned building plan approvals. This order addresses a common practice where builders cater to superstitions by relabelling floors, which can create legal and documentation discrepancies for buyers. Homebuyers should verify that their flat number matches the officially sanctioned building plan.

MahaRERA directed KJ Realtors to refund ₹2.65 crore to two homebuyers after ruling that the developer had violated agreed terms. The order demonstrates MahaRERA actively enforcing financial accountability against builders who fail to deliver on commitments. Affected buyers in KJ Realtors projects should review their agreements and consider filing complaints if facing similar issues.

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority has directed Hyderabad-based Oakland Infra to refund Rs 5.5 lakh to a homebuyer after the builder failed to meet its obligations. This is a direct enforcement action showing RERA actively resolving buyer complaints against developers.

TGRERA has taken action against unregistered real estate projects in Telangana, sending a strong warning to builders operating without mandatory RERA registration. Homebuyers are advised to verify RERA registration before booking any property to avoid legal and financial risks.

The Telangana Government has released the draft Core Urban Region (CURE) Bill 2026, proposing a new governance structure for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region. This could impact planning approvals, project registrations, and regulatory oversight for real estate projects in and around Hyderabad.