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ActHistoricalSunday, 1 May 2016

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), 2016

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.

Summary

Established state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to protect homebuyers, promote transparency, and ensure timely delivery of real estate projects. Required registration of all projects and agents, escrow for buyer funds.

Key Facts

TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record (Curated)
PublishedSunday, 1 May 2016
Affected Population~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns

Key Numbers

PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
20 million central + state government employees

Key Authorities

Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities MissionPMOCabinet SecretariatDARPG

Key Stakeholders

Urban ResidentsMunicipal CorporationsReal Estate DevelopersCivil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary

Government Context

NDA IBJP-led NDA
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