Suo motu case registered; developer directed to register project under RERA
Advertising, booking or selling in registrable projects without RERA registration violates the Act
Raipur, (thestates.news) |The Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (CGRERA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 8 lakh on Mahaganpati Developers, Raipur, for selling plots in a project that was not registered under RERA and directed the developer to register the project with the authority.
Mahaganpati Developers had developed a plotted layout project and was selling plots without obtaining RERA registration. Under Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, a project requiring registration cannot advertise, market, book or offer for sale any plot or unit without registering it with the authority.
Authority takes suo motu cognizance, registers case against developer
CGRERA took suo motu cognizance of the matter and registered a case against the developer. After hearing the matter and examining the available documents and records, the authority found that the developer had violated Section 3 of the Act.
The authority imposed a penalty of Rs 8 lakh and directed the developer to register the project under the RERA Act, ensuring that its development and sale are carried out in accordance with statutory provisions and the interests of allottees are protected.
Legal action to follow for sale of plots or units without RERA registration
CGRERA has clarified that advertising, marketing, booking or offering for sale plots or units in projects requiring RERA registration without obtaining registration constitutes a violation of the Act. The authority can take suo motu cognizance in such cases and initiate action against defaulting promoters, including imposition of penalties and other statutory action.
