UP RERA: Registration Process, Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Uttar Pradesh tops the list of the most populous states in India. The wide geographical area makes it a stopping place for real estate investments. Keeping this in mind, the state government established the Uttar Pradesh RERA Rules on May 1, 2016, and the official UP RERA website was launched on July 26, 2017. Here is a rundown of the basic steps to explore the UP RERA portal.

Undoubtedly, Uttar Pradesh is in the limelight with the presence of foremost micro-markets such as Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad. The presence of numerous focal points makes it a top-notch investment state for homebuyers. The key reason for boosted investment is the availability of a broad range of properties at affordable prices. However, the presence of a few projects proved that there can also be huge scams in the real estate sector.

The existence of such real estate scams acted as a root cause for the implementation of a real estate regulator. The RERA Act 2016 was, therefore, introduced. The user-friendly UP RERA website provides a wealth of information, including registered projects, developer details, and complaint redressal procedures. Investing in real estate in Uttar Pradesh can be a rewarding experience, but navigating the market requires knowledge and guidance. RERA UP stands as your trusted ally, ensuring a smooth and secure journey towards your dream home. Remember, with RERA by your side, you can explore the real estate boom of Uttar Pradesh with confidence. 

Following the RERA guidelines, the UP RERA rules were drafted and published on October 27, 2016. As a first-time property buyer or investor, there is a lot for you to know about UP RERA. Keep scrolling to know all the minute details about RERA Uttar Pradesh.

UP RERA Latest Update

Almost 80 Percent of the Complaints Filed Under UP RERA has been Disposed off

Of the total number of complaints filed with RERA, almost 40 percent belong to UP RERA. The maximum number of complaints were filed from Noida, Greater Noida together with Ghaziabad. To address this day by day worsening situation, the state RERA officials stepped forward. Within four years UP RERA set a benchmark by disposing of approximately 80 percent of the filed complaints. By now, about 38,569 complaints have been filed under RERA UP. By successfully resolving these complaints, the RERA officials have gained back the confidence of homebuyers together with the other parties involved in the real estate sector. 

By now the authority has successfully recovered an amount of INR 150 cr towards the recovery certificates approved by the tribunal. The homebuyers have received this amount in their associated accounts. The promoters and buyers have reached final settlement terms released towards the recovery certificates accounting for approximately INR 300 crores. However, 33% of this amount has already been released by the developers. 

What is the RERA Act in UP?

RERA Uttar Pradesh Rules were published in the third quarter of 2016. Prior to the implementation of the final RERA rules, numerous other rules were diluted, although they offered huge convenience for the builders. This led buyers to approach the government for the establishment of a pro-buyer act. Considering the requests, the cabinet ministers promised to make further amendments to make UP RERA rules unbiased.

 Talking about the RERA fees and charges across Uttar Pradesh

To register with RERA UP, the broker is liable to pay INR 25,000 (individual) and INR 2, 50,000 (other entities). RERA is applicable for ongoing as well as upcoming projects.

For promoters, the fee thoroughly depends upon the project type such as residential; commercial, and mixed land use.

Objectives of UP RERA

UP RERA was initiated as a single aim experiment to eliminate deceitful activities in the real estate sector. However, the UP RERA website was created to offer a seamless registration process to promoters, agents, and builders. Homebuyers also got the opportunity to easily access the RERA UP project details by just exploring the official portal.

The UP RERA Act is deliberated for achieving the following objectives:

1. Increase the responsibility of the regulators towards the allottees while protecting their interest and trust in the real estate sector.
2. Bring transparency in transactions, ensuring fair play, elimination of fraudulent activities, reducing frauds, and reducing project delays.
3. Introducing professionalism along with PAN India standardization. .
4. Establishing information symmetry amidst  builders and buyers.
5. Imposing notable responsibilities on builders as well as investors to ensure everything remains on track.
6. Establishment of a regulatory agency loaded with an oversight mechanism that tends to enforce contracts.
7. Advance the reliable governors of the sector to gain investors’ confidence.

Core Values of UP RERA

In accordance with the recorded real estate scams in Uttar Pradesh, the UP RERA came into force and RERA UP order execution took place to make the system more credible and unbiased for every involved party in the real estate sector. Here is a list of core values that were considered to infuse state regulators and do away with the double-dealing projects.

Credibility: To bring a foremost organization that backs the indulged members. Presence of an organization that is well recognized by the stakeholders and whose every decision is respected by the personnel.

Commitment: All members are bound to follow up their stated words, whether it is about completing the projects within a given timeline or offering certain amenities. RERA  focuses on making everything more sustainable for the agents, builders as well as buyers.

Openness: On time sharing of relevant information, required skills, and experienced situations with other organizational members to bring more cooperation and unity.

Equity: Members are well-aware of the distinct environments offered in the realty sector. To offer a mindset to bring equity and fair-mindedness.

Accountability & Transparency: A culture that can offer top-notch corporate governance and can be practiced with utmost ease by the correlated RERA Members as well as the Secretariat.

Applicability of UP RERA

RERA is pertinent to all constructors or builders except the depicted ones:

1. Where the total proposed project area is less or equal to 500 square meters. Additionally, the number of apartments proposed within the project is equivalent to or less than 8.
2. When the promoter has already received the project completion certificate prior to the introduction of the RERA Act, 2016.
3. When the project is initiated again with the sole purpose of renovation; repair; re-development. Such projects do not require any sort of marketing or advertising. There is no need to sell the apartment.

Step-by-Step Process to Check UP RERA Registered Projects

When you look forward to purchasing any residential or commercial property in UP, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, or any other well-known city of Uttar Pradesh, the most vital thing is to know about the project registration. Here is the step-by-step procedure to access projects registered with UP RERA:

Step 1: Visit the official UP RERA website.

Step 2: From the top tab click on “‘Projects”. You will be redirected to another page.

Step 3: Certain text fields will appear on the screen. Enter basic details about the projects such as project name. As a result, you will get vital details about the project, including its RERA registration number, project status, and much more.

Step 4: In front of the project name, you will see the ‘View detail’ tab. Click on it to access absolute details of a specific project. Additionally, you get the option to view the complete project summary in addition to other essential information.

 Apart from the basic project details, it presents the name of agents associated with a particular project. To check the list of registered promoters with UP RERA, just go through the ‘Important Links’ section. It offers easy access to the list of registered promoters with UP RERA together with their projects.

How to Access List of Default Projects on UP RERA?

If you are looking for the UP RERA defaulters list or default projects registered with UP RERA then simply visit the “Important Links” section available on the official UP RERA website. There you will get an option depicting a list of defaulters. Click on it, and you will be redirected to another page comprising a list of default projects. The list includes basic UP RERA project details including name, project registration number, details of the location, promoter’s name associated with the project in addition to other project details associated with the project.

Steps to Register as a Promoter with UP RERA

Step 1: Visit the official UP RERA website and click on the “Registrations” tab. From the available options click on “Promoter”.

Step 2: In the given field enter your contact number. You will receive an OTP on your registered number. Enter the OTP to verify your contact details.

Step 3: Next to this, you will get redirected to the registration page of the promoters. It comprises certain text fields. Enter the requisite details including the name of the promoter, contact details, PAN number, address Aadhaar number, income tax details, and much more.

Note: An individual can register a project only after the promoters’ registration.

Steps of Registration for an Agent Under UP RERA

Step 1: Visit the official UP RERA portal and click on the ‘Registrations’ tab.

Step 2: Enter the required details within the agent registration form. Follow up the payment and make the final submission of the registration form. 

Additionally, you need to be prepared with specific details that you have to enter in the agent registration form. These details include:

1. Enterprise details of the real estate agent
2. Address proof
3. Name of the enterprise
4. The registered address of the enterprise
5. Type of enterprise (proprietorship; societies; partnership; company)
6. Copy of PAN Card
7. Registration particulars
8. MOA – Memorandum of Association
9. Income Tax Returns (Last three financial years)

A Quick Look at UP RERA Projects 

Explore more about UP RERA by knowing the number of registered projects, agents as well as promoters. It will help you determine the work progress of the real estate Authority across Uttar Pradesh.

Steps to Register Complaints on UP RERA Portal

An individual can easily lodge a UP RERA complaint through the official UP RERA portal. All you need to do is visit the online complaint section present on the UP RERA official website and enter the required details. Attach the scanned copies of the required documents and pay the applicable fee and that is it. Submit the final complaint form and wait for the authorities to initiate the UP RERA complaint resolving procedure.

Steps to Check the Complaint Status through UP RERA Website

When you file a RERA UP complaint, it is essential to keep track of it to know the current status of your complaint. Here is the quick procedure to follow up the complaint status through the UP RERA website: 

1. Visit the UP RERA website.
2. From the top tab click on the ‘Complaint’ tab and a drop-down menu will appear.
3. From the drop-down menu choose ‘Complaint Status’.
4. You will be redirected to the page where you can see the Complaint Status Form.
5. Enter the asked details including complaint number as well as a captcha.
6. Finally click on submit and you will get the details about your current RERA UP complaint status.

Fees and Registration Charges of RERA Uttar Pradesh

The fee and registration charges of RERA Uttar Pradesh can be broadly classified into two categories. Before applying for registration, get familiar with the registration charges along with the other charges to experience a seamless registration process. Here is what you need to know about the applicable charges:

UP RERA: Registration Fees for Promoters

UP RERA: Registration Fees for Real Estate Agents

Other Applicable Charges under UP RERA

UP RERA Contact Details & Address

To file a complaint under UP RERA and to initiate other tasks you must be familiar with the Authority’s contact details including UP RERA contact number, Address, and Email ID. The following image represents the requisite information to get in touch with the Uttar Pradesh RERA officials.

If you are specifically looking for a project registered under RERA Noida and need more information about it, then visit the RERA office in Greater Noida or UP RERA Noida in person through the above-mentioned details.

In a Nutshell

After going through the aforementioned information, you have a clear idea about the process of accessing UP RERA project details, registering as an agent or promoter with UP RERA, and the process of extracting reliable information about UP RERA order execution. Explore the official UP RERA portal to know what more services are available for your ease.

UP RERA: Latest Updates 

UP RERA Gives Nine-Month Extension for the Completion of Housing Projects

The officials of RERA UP made a foremost move by offering a nine-month extension to builders to complete the registration of the projects whose original or extended registration will expire on or before 31st December 2021. This is done to make up for the delay that came in the project process because of the pandemic situation. Additionally, the state real estate authority didn’t want  buyers to wait more to get their final home possession. This 9-month extension can be availed for the projects that are under construction within the NCR Area. In total there are almost 100 projects that fall in this extension category. For projects that belong from the outer region (outside NCR), UP RERA has announced an extension of six months.

UP RERA About to Organize National Lok Adalat on 10 July 2021

UP RERA has made an announcement that it will organize the National Lok Adalat on 10th July 2021 under the supervision of UP State Legal Services Authority. The sole reason for organizing it is to address the grievances of buyers. Considering the pandemic situation, the Authority decided to organize the Adalat through an online medium at the headquarters located in Lucknow together with the regional UP RERA office established in Greater Noida. The UP State Legal Services Authority will be taking care of everything to ensure a smooth process and execution. RERA officials appointed Anand Shukla (legal advisor) as the nodal officer to organize the Lok Adalat on 10th July 2021. 

Developers/Builders Request for Time Extension to Complete the Ongoing Projects

Developers who were unable to meet the construction deadlines due to the pandemic requested UP RERA officials to offer an extension of 12 months to complete projects. This was done in compliance with orders issued by the RERA authority. The reason behind the delay was the second wave of the pandemic.

Lately, in a webinar, the chairman of Uttar Pradesh RERA shared concerns about the same. He added the developers had made multiple requests for the smooth completion and on-time delivery of projects.

President RK Arora, said: “The project developers have also urged RERA, to ask the state real estate authority to amend the ‘zero period’ order. They, additionally, demanded to remove the deadline of project completion by December 31st, 2021.”

Latest News And Updates For RERA Up

UP RERA Approves Commercial Project Acquisition by Urbanac

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has authorised Urbanac Building Technologies for the acquisition of the commercial project in Noida. 

Paritosh Goel, Managing Partner of Urbanac Building confirmed that the company is all set to invest ₹ 250 Crores in the development of one million Sq Ft of office and retail space extending across two towers. 

According to UP RERA orders, the project ‘Bizlife’ was enrolled in the name of Popularity Infratech Pvt. Ltd. While, the construction of the project was initiated in July 2017 and was proposed to be done by 31 October 2023. 

On November 8, 2021, Popularity Infratech Pvt. Ltd filed an application along with consent letters of 519 allottees out of the total 750 allottees in the project. The application was made to request the authority to allow it to transfer its maximum liabilities and rights in respect of this project to Urbana Building Technologies LLP. 

The entire process of project acquisition is being carried out under the supervision of UP RERA experts. As a construction partner, Soltrain Building Technology Limited (SBTL) and Urbanac Building Technologies LLP as a promoter will develop the project together. 

It took various rounds of meeting with promoters and buyers by UP RERA to be completely satisfied with all parameters of the project completion and rehabilitation and UP RERA finally allow the process of acquisition as per Section 15 of the Act. 

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