Practice Area

RERA Disputes

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Overview

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 fundamentally altered the balance of power between homebuyers and developers in India. It created a mandatory regulatory framework, established real estate regulatory authorities in each state, and gave allottees enforceable rights to possession, refund, and compensation — backed by statutory penalties and criminal liability for non-compliance. Corpus Lawyers represents allottees, developers, and landowners in proceedings before RERA authorities, appellate tribunals, and the High Courts in matters arising under the Act.

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Allottee Complaints — RERA Authority

Filing of complaints before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority on behalf of homebuyers and commercial unit purchasers, covering claims for delayed possession, failure to provide possession, defects in construction, non-disclosure of project information, and recovery of amounts paid.

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Developer Defence — RERA Proceedings

Representation of developers and promoters in proceedings before RERA authorities, including defence of allottee complaints, advisory on force majeure defences under RERA, negotiation of settlement arrangements, and compliance with RERA authority directions.

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Appeals before Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

Filing and defence of appeals before the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal against orders of the RERA authority — covering both allottee appeals where relief has been inadequate and developer appeals challenging adverse orders.

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Refund and Compensation Claims

Prosecution of claims for refund of amounts paid under Section 18 of RERA with interest, compensation for failure to deliver possession, and penalties for non-compliance with RERA authority directions — including interest calculation and enforcement of RERA orders.

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High Court Writ Petitions

Filing of writ petitions before the High Court challenging RERA authority orders or appellate tribunal decisions on questions of law, and representation in contempt proceedings arising from non-compliance with RERA authority or tribunal orders.

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RERA Compliance Advisory for Developers

Proactive advisory to developers on RERA registration obligations, project disclosure requirements, quarterly update filings, escrow account maintenance obligations, and the management of mid-project changes that require revised RERA disclosures.