In a significant move to strengthen transparency and accountability in the real estate sector, the Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Unified RERA Portal. Unveiled by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the fifth meeting of the Central Advisory Council (CAC), the portal aims to provide a common digital platform for all stakeholders across States and Union Territories (UTs).
The new portal, accessible at rera.mohua.gov.in, is designed to consolidate real estate project information across the nation. It enables easier access to project details, agent registrations, and complaint status for homebuyers while facilitating the sharing of best practices between States and UTs. By offering a unified database, the initiative aims to empower homebuyers, streamline regulatory oversight, and enable informed decision-making.
Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized the transformative impact of RERA over the last eight years, highlighting how the Act has introduced much-needed discipline in the sector, ensured timely project delivery, and empowered buyers by providing grievance redressal mechanisms. He emphasized that the focus must now shift toward resolving homebuyers’ complaints promptly and reviving legacy stalled projects, thereby strengthening trust between developers and consumers.
During the meeting, senior officials, including Kuldip Narayan (Joint Secretary, MoHUA) and Srinivas Katikithala (Secretary, HUA), along with various RERA chairpersons, deliberated on the future course of RERA implementation. A key consensus was the need for a uniform nationwide database of real estate projects. Such a centralized system will not only help homebuyers access reliable project information but also assist policymakers in monitoring industry trends and making data-driven decisions.
As of now, 35 States and UTs have established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities, 29 have appellate tribunals, and 27 have designated adjudicating officers. The statistics reflect over 1.5 lakh projects and more than 1 lakh registered agents under the RERA framework, with authorities having disposed of nearly 1.5 lakh complaints.
One of the critical discussion points was the management of legacy stalled projects. The council recommended adopting the report by the committee chaired by Amitabh Kant, urging states to implement its measures. Uttar Pradesh has already begun the process, setting an example for others to follow. These recommendations focus on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) to strengthen the functioning of RERA authorities, expedite stalled projects, and enforce RERA orders effectively.
The CAC further advocated for greater uniformity in the implementation of RERA across states, including clear definitions, faster registration processes, and stricter compliance measures. To ensure consistent implementation of rules, the council proposed the establishment of a central-level committee under MoHUA, incorporating representatives from various stakeholders. This committee will ensure that the regulations under RERA remain aligned with its original intent, providing clarity and reducing implementation discrepancies.
The launch of the Unified RERA Portal marks a pivotal step in India’s real estate reform journey. It promises to bring transparency, improve accountability, and simplify processes for homebuyers and developers alike, all while supporting the government’s goal of a well-regulated, robust real estate sector.
