{"id":3184,"date":"2020-11-16T12:14:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T12:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnia-digital.com\/merlyn\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2023-02-04T18:12:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T12:42:39","slug":"rera-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnia-digital.com\/merlyn\/rera-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO RERA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3184\" class=\"elementor elementor-3184\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-560a37d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"560a37d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22d9c93a\" data-id=\"22d9c93a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a5e20e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a5e20e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>What is RERA &amp; What is the Objective of RERA?<\/h5><p>RERA was formed to aid aggrieved purchasers and landowners at the hands of builders\/promoters.<\/p><p>The objective of RERA is simple and as follows:<\/p><ul><li>To protect the interest of allotees\/purchasers\/landowners.<\/li><li>To reduce fraud and misrepresentation.<\/li><li>To ensure that all the relevant information is provided to parties.<\/li><li>To ensure that contracts are enforceable.<\/li><li>To provide a quick remedy to aggrieved parties. within a stipulated period of time.<\/li><li>To create confidence amongst people whilst purchasing properties or entering into joint venture agreements.<\/li><\/ul><h5>What are the powers of RERA?<\/h5><p>RERA has many powers as stipulated under the Act. However, an eye opener to many buyers\/purchasers is the fact that RERA has the powers to demand the Promoters\/Landowners\/Builders to pay Compensation to the Purchasers. Moreover, RERA has the powers to order refunds to the purchasers. Furthermore, compensation is usually ordered with a rate of interest (Annual) which is the discretion of the RERA tribunal.<\/p><p>RERA has also the inherit power to grant an injunction towards stopping the sale of a scheduled property.<\/p><p>RERA also has the powers to decide petty issues with regard to the parking slot allotted to the purchasers by the builders\/promoters\/landowners.<\/p><h5>Who should approach RERA?<\/h5><p>Every Consumer\/Purchaser who has been aggrieved by the promoter for various reasons as stipulated under should approach RERA for appropriate remedy:<\/p><ul><li>Delay in possession of Flats\/Apartments.<\/li><li>Joint Venture Agreements gone wrong.<\/li><li>Issues with regard to Common Area\/ Allotment of Parking<\/li><li>Purchase of Vacant land leading to refusal to return the advance amount paid towards booking.<\/li><li>Fraud committed by Promoters\/Builders Eg: Pledging the Property, Executing Sale deeds without consent of the landowner, Subcontracting word to third party builders without permission of the landowner, etc.<\/li><\/ul><h5>When should you approach RERA\/ Timeline for the case to come to an end?<\/h5><p>It would be wise to consult with an Advocate\/<a href=\"https:\/\/omnia-digital.com\/merlyn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lawyer<\/a>\/Attorney who specializes in RERA disputes. The age old saying \u201cThe Sooner the Better\u201d is always advisable to all aggrieved parties.<\/p><p>RERA \u2013 120 DAYS<br \/>RERA APPELATE TRIBUNAL \u2013 60 DAYS<\/p><h5>RERA TRIBUNAL COURT PROCEDURE:<\/h5><ul><li>DRAFTING COMPLAINTS &gt;<\/li><li>FILING COMPLAINTS ALONG WITH DOCUMENTS TO BE ENCLOSED &gt;<\/li><li>FIRST HEARING &gt;<\/li><li>RESPONDENT TO FILE COUNTER &gt;<\/li><li>ARGUMENTS\/ SUBMISSIONS TO BE MADE BY COMPLAINANT &amp; RESPONDENT &gt;<\/li><li>CLARIFICATIONS (IF ANY)&gt;<\/li><li>ORDER OF RERA TRIBUNAL.<\/li><\/ul><h5>Why should you appoint an Advocate to represent on your behalf in cases under RERA?<\/h5><p>To begin with, you should always consult with an advocate for a legal scrutiny report\/legal opinion before entering into the following:<\/p><ul><li>Entering into a Joint Venture Agreement<\/li><li>Granting a General Power of Attorney to a Promoter\/Builder.<\/li><li>Purchase of a Vacant plot of Land<\/li><li>Purchase of a Apartment\/Flat as advertised by a builder.<\/li><\/ul><p>However, in circumstances where you refuse or forget to consult with an Attorney; it is always best to hire professional legal services.<\/p><p>There are only a handful of Advocates who have an Active Practice before the RERA tribunal. Here are the following reasons you should always hire an attorney to represent your case:<\/p><ul><li>They are well versed with the sections of law stipulated under the RERA act and can interpret the legal jargons far better than the common man.<\/li><li>They have a wealth of experience arguing before various courts &amp; tribunals and hence they are more accustomed to this area of practice than the common man.<\/li><li>They have in depth knowledge to a catena of judgements passed by the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India, High Courts &amp; RERA Tribunals.<\/li><\/ul><h5>ADVANTAGES OF RERA:<\/h5><ol><li>RERA clearly defines the functions and duties of a promoter<\/li><li>RERA clearly stipulates that no promoter\/building can commence construction without registering under RERA.<\/li><li>RERA clearly stipulates that no deposit or advance is to be taken by the builder without entering into a sale agreement.<\/li><li>RERA returns any amount which has been paid to the promoter and also awards compensation for any mental agony or damages caused to the complainant.<\/li><li>RERA levies various penalties on builders and promoters.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is RERA &amp; What is the Objective of RERA? RERA was formed to aid aggrieved purchasers and landowners at the hands of builders\/promoters. The objective of RERA is simple and as follows: To protect the interest of allotees\/purchasers\/landowners. To reduce fraud and misrepresentation. To ensure that all the relevant information is provided to parties. 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