Updated on July 25, 2024 09:17:14 AM
Every individual dreams of owning a home or property that serves as an investment. Unfortunately, buyers/consumers are often unaware of their rights and fall victim to fraud because of their lack of knowledge. For protecting the rights of the homebuyer the Government of India introduced an authority in 2016, known as RERA.
RERA grants the right to the homebuyer if they have any issue with the builder/promoter/agent so, they can file their complaint in RERA. In this article, we will discuss and understand the RERA, grounds of complaint and step-by-step guidance to file a complaint in RERA.
RERA is an Indian law that regulates the real estate industry, promotes transparency, and protects home buyers' interests. RERA stands for "Real Estate Regulatory Authority" also known as “RERA Act”. This Act was issued by the Indian Government in May 2016 for protecting the interest of the home buyer and boosting investment in the real estate industry.
In the RERA Act 2016, the Government of India clearly mentioned that RERA Registration is mandatory for every builder and developer who intend to sell any residential and commercial properties. This registration aids to maintain transparency, accountability and efficiency among the buyer and seller.
There are several grounds mentioned below when the homebuyer can raise issues and file a complaint in RERA against of builders/Agent:
Step-by-step guidance to file a complaint in RERA is given below:
When a buyer or individual wants to file a complaint in RERA against the buyer or agent, firstly he/she has to gather all necessary information. This information includes project details, project plot number, photographs, sale agreement, payment receipt, etc. If there will be any unnecessary and wrong information submitted during the filing complaint, there is a higher chance of rejection and no action will be taken on it.
Every state has their own RERA authority. Therefore, the complainer has to file a complaint where the project has been situated. Few states have not established their RERA authority till now. In this situation, the complainer has to file a complaint in the civil court of that place.
In order to file a complaint against a builder, the complainant must gather information and identify the jurisdiction. This form requires all the necessary details from the buyer/complainant who proves the builder is guilty. A payment must also be made along with this form. Each state's RERA authority has a different fee structure, so the fees can vary from state to state.
In the next stage after submitting the complaint form to the RERA authority, they check and examine all the aspects mentioned in the form. A hearing is conducted after this and calls both parties. At this hearing procedure, both parties have the right to prove their side and present themselves.
The RERA authority will make a decision based on the grounds of the case. The authority seeks a timely resolution of the claims.
There are some documents and details mentioned below that are required for a complaint in RERA:
Here is the complete state-wise list of fees for RERA Complaints given below:
| State and UT | Govt. fees of RERA Complaint |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹ 1,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹ 1,000 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | - |
| Assam | ₹ 1,000 |
| Bihar | ₹ 1,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹ 1,000 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | ₹ 1,000 |
| Daman & Diu | ₹ 1,000 |
| Goa | - |
| Gujarat | ₹ 1,000 |
| Haryana | ₹ 1,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹ 500 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹ 1,000 |
| Jharkhand | ₹ 1,000 |
| Karnataka | ₹ 1,000 |
| Kerala | - |
| Ladakh | ₹ 1,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹ 1,000 |
| Maharashtra | ₹ 5,000 |
| Manipur | ₹ 1,000 |
| Meghalaya | - |
| Mizoram | ₹ 1,000 |
| Nagaland | - |
| Odisha | ₹ 1,000 |
| Puducherry | ₹ 1,000 |
| Punjab | ₹ 1,000 |
| Rajasthan | ₹ 1,000 |
| Sikkim | - |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹ 5,000 |
| Telangana | ₹ 1,000 |
| Tripura | ₹ 1,000 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹ 1,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹ 1,000 |
| West Bengal | ₹ 1,000 |
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Filing the complaint in RERA against a builder or promoter is a legal process that helps to secure the rights of the homebuyer. This complete procedure can take 45 days. These days the authority examines every aspect of the complaint and also secures the investment of an individual.It helps to maintain transparency and also aids to restore faith in the real estate industry.
However, the complainer must have all the appropriate information before going for filing a complaint. If the authority finds any wrong information they could reject the complaint. Therefore the buyer must consult with a professional lawyer first.
RERA is an Indian law that regulates the real estate industry, promotes transparency, and protects home buyers' interests.
The fee for a complaint under RERA is Rs. 1000 in most states, Rs. 5000 in Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra and Rs. 500 in Himachal Pradesh.
Identity proof, Address proof, Sale deed, payment proof, RERA Registration details and project-related details are required for filing the complaint in RERA.
Any builder who develops any project that has land of more than 500 sq. metres & 8 apartments and a Real Estate agent needs to Register under RERA.
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