“Importance of RERA Registered Projects in India? (2025 Updates).”
Are you looking to buy RERA-registered projects in India? In this post, we will explain their importance, features, prices, and builder reputation so you can make a confident investment.
The Real Estate Market is growing fast in India by 2025, and RERA remains a critical safeguard for home buyers in India. How do you ensure your investment is secured by “RERA-registered”?
What is RERA?
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was executed to protect home buyers and ensure transparency in projects. This Act regulates the Real Estate industry in India and protects the interests of buyers, provides appropriate jurisdiction for speedy dispute resolution. It also provides proper information about the builder and sets accountability. Its salient points as:
- Compulsory registration for builders.
- Project details must be revealed.
- Punishing provisions for delays and fraud.
Why RERA-registered projects are Important for Homebuyers:
- On-time possession assurance.
- Mandates builder disclosure.
- Legal backing for disputes.
- Transparency in Pricing and Construction Plan
- Assure legal title and authorisation.
What Makes a Project “RERA-registered”?
- Criteria of Registration: Land Area > 500 SQM. And Number of Flats > 8. It means if a builder is constructing a flat with fewer than 8 flats, but the land area is 500 sqm. and more, the project must be RERA-registered.
- Documents must be submitted by the Builder: The Builder must submit the following documents for RERA registration.
1. PAN Card
2. Legal Title Deed
3. Encumbrance Certificate
4. Layout Plan Approved
5. Detailed Project Plan
6. Estimate Cost & Timeline
7. Declaration (Form B)
8. Previous Project Details
9. Bank Account Details
- Benefits of RERA ID – Unique Project Number.
1. It confirms the project is officially approved and legal.
2. The buyer can track construction status, legal disputes, approved documents, and past complaints.
3. Helps in dispute if the builder fails to comply.
RERA Rules Update (2025).
- Latest Central Amendments to RERA (RERA 2.0)
1. Strict penalties for delay: Now the builder can face the daily penalties for delayed possession, which increase accountability.
2. Escrow Account Audits: The Projects will be subject to Mandatory Quarterly Third-Party Escrow Audits, ensuring funds are used only for the intended project.
3. RERA Compliance Certificate: No Project can be published or advertised unless it is RERA Certified, including land titles, approvals, and environmental clearance.
4. Standardised Agreement: The builder-buyer agreement now must follow the uniform detailing possession dates, penalties and refund policies.
5. Proactive Enforcements: RERA authority can now take action against non-compliant promoters or agents without waiting for a complaint.
6. Reduced Resolution Timeline: Buyer disputes must be fixed within 60 days (from 90 days), improving buyer confidence.
7. Agent Certification: The Agent must obtain the RERA Certification, ensure accountability under a formal code of conduct.
Sources: https://legalassist.co.in/rera-2-0-whats-new-for-homebuyers-in-2025
- Digitization & Online Verification
1. Centralised RERA Portal: A national database can aggregate all RERA state data, hence the users can search across regions.
2. State Level Digitisation:
o Incorporate AI/ML, OCR, RPA, e-sign, and Power BI dashboard.
o Enhances real-time dispute tracking and builder compliance monitoring.
o Launched May 2023.
3. UP RERA orders a unique QR code on all project documents. Marketing material and site for the convenience of the buyer verification.
- Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties.
o Non-compliant Penalties: Promoters will face per-day penalties against non-adherence to RERA rules until resolution.
o The State Haryana RERA is authorised to cancel project registration and freeze accounts for critical violations.
o Recovery and Refunds: UP RERA reclaimed Rs. 128 crore for buyers in 2025 and cumulatively Rs. 1,360 Crore since the start, issued 12,900 recovery certificates.
Sources: https://timesproperty.com/news/post/up-rera-issues-5-key-rules-to-protect-homebuyers-blid7106?utm
- State-Specific Improvements: Uttar Pradesh.
o 88.6% of complaints resolved (57,626 received)
o Rs. 128 Crore recovered in 2025-26.
- UPRERA Instructions
o A Single Project Name as per sanctioned.
o Order Sale based solely on carpet area.
o Need co-allottee names on complaints.
Sources: https://timesproperty.com/news/post/up-rera-issues-5-key-rules-to-protect-homebuyers-blid7106?utm
- Suspension Actions
o Advised and identified over 400 projects for not uploading land records.
o Support to protect cheated buyers.
How to verify if a Project is RERA-registered?
- Steps
o Visit the Site as Your State (e.g. https://www.up-rera.in/verify ).
o Search by RERA Registration Number.
- Check the Layout Plan, Possession Date, and track past disputes if a builder faced.
What to do if the Builder is not RERA Compliant?
- The buyer can take appropriate legal action against the builder.
- The Buyer also has the right to file a complaint on the RERA portal.
- Consumer Forum: The Buyer can appeal to the forum for suitable action against the builder.
FAQs Section
- Q: Is RERA applicable to all real estate projects in India?
A: Yes, all housing projects above 500 SQM. Must be registered under RERA.
- Q: What if a builder violates RERA guidelines?
A: Buyers can file complaints via the RERA tribunal. Penalties may include fines and
compensation.
Final Thoughts
Decision to invest in RERA-registered projects helps to safe our hard-earned money and boost our confidence due to legal protection by government. Always check the registration before final the booking.
