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RERA: Q&A repository

110 practical questions mapped to the hub framework.

IDQuestionFinin2min answer
REQ001Does RERA registration mean the project is fully approved?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ002Can a promoter advertise before registration?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ003Can more than 10% be collected before the agreement for sale?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ004Is the 70% account an escrow account?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ005Can a project be transferred to another developer?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ006What is the five-year defect period?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ007Can a buyer use consumer forum despite RERA?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ008What is the promoter appeal pre-deposit?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ009Does each phase need registration?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ010Can a broker market an unregistered project?Use the relevant module, statutory anchor and official source. The answer depends on facts and effective date.
REQ011What is the first check for applicability, planning area and exemptions?Confirm planning-area coverage.
REQ012Which law governs applicability, planning area and exemptions?Sections 2 and 3; Applicable State/UT Rules and notifications
REQ013What documents support applicability, planning area and exemptions?Land and phase plan, Sanctions and completion status, Inventory statement, State-rule applicability memo
REQ014What is a common risk in applicability, planning area and exemptions?Assuming small phase is exempt because whole project is large
REQ015Give a practical example of applicability, planning area and exemptions.A redevelopment involving no marketing or new allotment may fall within the repair/redevelopment exclusion; adding sale inventory can change the position.
REQ016What is the first check for project registration application?Create a document responsibility matrix.
REQ017Which law governs project registration application?Sections 4 and 5; State registration rules and portal instructions
REQ018What documents support project registration application?Title report, Approvals, Plans, Cost and timeline certificate
REQ019What is a common risk in project registration application?Title defects not disclosed
REQ020Give a practical example of project registration application.A promoter declares completion in 30 months while approvals and financing indicate 48 months. An unrealistic declaration creates future extension and disclosure risk.
REQ021What is the first check for ongoing projects and phased development?Identify phase boundaries and shared infrastructure.
REQ022Which law governs ongoing projects and phased development?Sections 3–5; State rules on ongoing projects
REQ023What documents support ongoing projects and phased development?Phase map, Booking register, Cost allocation policy, Legacy agreement schedule
REQ024What is a common risk in ongoing projects and phased development?Combining all phases in one account
REQ025Give a practical example of ongoing projects and phased development.A township has five phases, with two completed and three under construction. Registration, accounts and disclosures should be phase-specific while explaining shared amenities.
REQ026What is the first check for separate bank account and withdrawal control?Open a project-specific account.
REQ027Which law governs separate bank account and withdrawal control?Section 4(2)(l)(D); State rules, circulars and certificate formats; MoHUA official FAQs
REQ028What documents support separate bank account and withdrawal control?Bank statements, Collection reconciliation, Professional certificates, Annual audit report
REQ029What is a common risk in separate bank account and withdrawal control?Calling it a discretionary escrow
REQ030Give a practical example of separate bank account and withdrawal control.A promoter collects ₹100 crore and deposits ₹70 crore. Withdrawals should follow certified percentage of completion and permitted land/construction cost, not group cash needs.
REQ031What is the first check for quarterly progress and public disclosures?Maintain a quarterly close calendar.
REQ032Which law governs quarterly progress and public disclosures?Section 11; State regulations and portal circulars
REQ033What documents support quarterly progress and public disclosures?QPR working, Inventory register, Approval tracker, Portal acknowledgement
REQ034What is a common risk in quarterly progress and public disclosures?Late QPRs
REQ035Give a practical example of quarterly progress and public disclosures.A sold unit is shown as available on the portal. The mismatch can mislead buyers and weaken the promoter’s litigation position.
REQ036What is the first check for advertising and marketing controls?Approve marketing copy through legal/compliance.
REQ037Which law governs advertising and marketing controls?Sections 3, 11 and 12; State advertisement directions
REQ038What documents support advertising and marketing controls?Ad approval checklist, Creative archive, Registered disclosure comparison, Agency instructions
REQ039What is a common risk in advertising and marketing controls?“RERA approved” language
REQ040Give a practical example of advertising and marketing controls.An ad promises a clubhouse in Phase 1 while the sanctioned plan places it in a later phase. The discrepancy can support refund or compensation claims.
REQ041What is the first check for agreement for sale and ten-per-cent rule?Map all pre-agreement receipts.
REQ042Which law governs agreement for sale and ten-per-cent rule?Section 13; State Agreement for Sale Rules
REQ043What documents support agreement for sale and ten-per-cent rule?Agreement, Payment schedule, Booking form, Disclosure annexures
REQ044What is a common risk in agreement for sale and ten-per-cent rule?Side letters contradicting registered agreement
REQ045Give a practical example of agreement for sale and ten-per-cent rule.A “booking amount” of 15% collected before the registered agreement can breach Section 13 even if labelled refundable.
REQ046What is the first check for sanctioned plans, alterations and consent?Classify change as minor or material.
REQ047Which law governs sanctioned plans, alterations and consent?Section 14; State rules and authority circulars
REQ048What documents support sanctioned plans, alterations and consent?Original/revised plans, Consent register, Professional justification, Authority approval
REQ049What is a common risk in sanctioned plans, alterations and consent?Collecting consent from promoter-held units
REQ050Give a practical example of sanctioned plans, alterations and consent.Changing a common amenity or increasing units may require two-thirds allottee consent; one allottee counts once regardless of number of units held.
REQ051What is the first check for transfer of project to a third party?Define transaction and rights transferred.
REQ052Which law governs transfer of project to a third party?Section 15; State authority procedure
REQ053What documents support transfer of project to a third party?Transaction documents, Allottee consent, Funding plan, Handover checklist
REQ054What is a common risk in transfer of project to a third party?Closing before approval
REQ055Give a practical example of transfer of project to a third party.An asset sale transfers development rights and control to a new developer. Corporate form does not remove Section 15 analysis.
REQ056What is the first check for title, insurance and conveyance?Review title and encumbrances continuously.
REQ057Which law governs title, insurance and conveyance?Sections 16 and 17; State/local conveyance and apartment laws
REQ058What documents support title, insurance and conveyance?Title update, Insurance policy, Conveyance draft, Handover inventory
REQ059What is a common risk in title, insurance and conveyance?Possession without occupancy certificate
REQ060Give a practical example of title, insurance and conveyance.Possession letters are issued but conveyance and common-area documents remain pending. The project is not administratively complete.
REQ061What is the first check for structural defects and five-year liability?Define possession date and complaint channel.
REQ062Which law governs structural defects and five-year liability?Section 14(3); State regulations and technical standards
REQ063What documents support structural defects and five-year liability?Possession record, Complaint log, Technical report, Rectification proof
REQ064What is a common risk in structural defects and five-year liability?Calling every defect wear and tear
REQ065Give a practical example of structural defects and five-year liability.Persistent seepage caused by waterproofing failure is reported within five years. The promoter should investigate and rectify rather than redirect automatically to the association.
REQ066What is the first check for delay, refund, interest and compensation?Compare registered completion and agreement date.
REQ067Which law governs delay, refund, interest and compensation?Section 18; Sections 71 and 72; State interest rules
REQ068What documents support delay, refund, interest and compensation?Agreement, Payment ledger, Registration/extension orders, Interest calculation
REQ069What is a common risk in delay, refund, interest and compensation?Using internal revised date not registered date
REQ070Give a practical example of delay, refund, interest and compensation.A buyer paid ₹80 lakh and the project is delayed by two years without valid extension. The buyer should compare refund, continued possession and parallel consumer remedies.
REQ071What is the first check for allottee rights and duties?Monitor project disclosures.
REQ072Which law governs allottee rights and duties?Section 19
REQ073What documents support allottee rights and duties?Payment receipts, Portal records, Possession communication, Complaint record
REQ074What is a common risk in allottee rights and duties?Ignoring payment obligations
REQ075Give a practical example of allottee rights and duties.An allottee withholds all future instalments because of a minor delay. Contract, milestone validity and statutory remedies require a measured response.
REQ076What is the first check for real-estate agents?Verify project registration before marketing.
REQ077Which law governs real-estate agents?Sections 9 and 10; State agent registration rules
REQ078What documents support real-estate agents?Agent certificate, Project verification, Lead and commission records, Marketing archive
REQ079What is a common risk in real-estate agents?Using another agent’s registration
REQ080Give a practical example of real-estate agents.A broker markets a pre-launch project through social media before registration. Both agent and promoter may face exposure.
REQ081What is the first check for complaints before authority and adjudicating officer?Identify violation and relief.
REQ082Which law governs complaints before authority and adjudicating officer?Section 31; Sections 35–40 and 71–72; State complaint rules
REQ083What documents support complaints before authority and adjudicating officer?Complaint form, Chronology, Payment evidence, Portal and correspondence record
REQ084What is a common risk in complaints before authority and adjudicating officer?Wrong forum
REQ085Give a practical example of complaints before authority and adjudicating officer.A buyer seeks possession direction, refund interest and compensation. Different elements may engage Authority and adjudicating functions; state practice and Supreme Court guidance should be reviewed.
REQ086What is the first check for appeals and promoter pre-deposit?Calendar limitation from receipt of order.
REQ087Which law governs appeals and promoter pre-deposit?Sections 43–58; State appellate rules
REQ088What documents support appeals and promoter pre-deposit?Order/service proof, Pre-deposit computation, Appeal memo, Stay application
REQ089What is a common risk in appeals and promoter pre-deposit?Assuming filing alone stays order
REQ090Give a practical example of appeals and promoter pre-deposit.A promoter challenges a refund order but does not deposit the required amount. The tribunal may not entertain the appeal.
REQ091What is the first check for penalties and prosecution?Map breached provision.
REQ092Which law governs penalties and prosecution?Sections 59–70
REQ093What documents support penalties and prosecution?Cost certificate, Violation chronology, Remediation evidence, Responsibility matrix
REQ094What is a common risk in penalties and prosecution?Ignoring daily accumulation
REQ095Give a practical example of penalties and prosecution.Advertising an unregistered project can attract up to ten per cent of estimated project cost, with further consequences for continued violation.
REQ096What is the first check for stalled projects and association-led completion?Assess physical, financial and title status.
REQ097Which law governs stalled projects and association-led completion?Sections 7 and 8; State stalled-project frameworks
REQ098What documents support stalled projects and association-led completion?Forensic project report, Cost-to-complete model, Claims register, Authority order
REQ099What is a common risk in stalled projects and association-led completion?Ignoring secured creditor rights
REQ100Give a practical example of stalled projects and association-led completion.Allottees propose to complete a 70%-built project. A bankable plan requires title, contractor claims, approvals, unsold inventory and financing analysis.
REQ101What is the first check for state rera overlay?Identify project state and authority.
REQ102Which law governs state rera overlay?Sections 84 and 85; Applicable state rules, regulations and orders
REQ103What documents support state rera overlay?State legal pack, Portal checklist, Circular tracker, Local professional certificates
REQ104What is a common risk in state rera overlay?Using central model rules as operative state law
REQ105Give a practical example of state rera overlay.A Maharashtra project and a Haryana project cannot use one generic registration checklist; bank certificates, portal workflows and forms differ.
REQ106What is the first check for buyer due diligence before booking?Verify registration and phase.
REQ107Which law governs buyer due diligence before booking?RERA Act and state portal disclosures; Property, registration and local planning laws
REQ108What documents support buyer due diligence before booking?RERA page print, Title search, Approval checklist, Agreement review
REQ109What is a common risk in buyer due diligence before booking?Relying only on advertisement
REQ110Give a practical example of buyer due diligence before booking.A registered project has disclosed mortgage and pending environmental approval. Registration does not remove those risks.

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