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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
RERA cracks down on flashy real estate ads with new rules
Chennai: Plots and houses only three kilometres from Kilambakkam and two kilometres from GST Road, with hundreds of amenities — ads with such claims have become all too common, flooding social media feeds and highway hoardings. But under a recent order by TNRERA (Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority), builders showcasing ads with vague, exaggerated, and misleading claims are set to get pulled up. With this crackdown, TNRERA has sent a strong message to the real estate industry: promotional gimmicks and half-truths will no longer be tolerated. The era of unchecked advertising is over. And buyers, finally, have the right to clarity. TNRERA has made it mandatory for all real estate advertisements whether in print, on television, outdoor hoardings, digital platforms, or social media to prominently display the project's RERA registration number, a scannable QR code (as per form-C), the official website of the authority, the approved location of the project, and complete promoter contact details. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The guidelines, which came into effect on July 1, also prohibit the use of vague disclaimers such as "terms and conditions apply", and prevent promoters from using inflated phrases such as "100+ amenities" that are not backed by actual, verifiable offerings. The order by chairperson Shiv Das Meena, states that the directive is aimed at curbing misleading practices and ensuring that buyers can easily verify the authenticity and legal status of real estate projects before making decisions. The rules specify that RERA details must appear at the top right corner of all advertisements, including hoardings and print material, with a minimum font size to ensure visibility. "The mandate also extends to the finer details. Every ad must mention the promoter's name, office address, and contact information. If a landmark is cited, only the actual distance via the most commonly used route is allowed no reference to travel time, which can vary with traffic, is permitted. The location must match the officially approved plan submitted for registration," said S Ramprabhu, chairman of the DTCP committee at the Builders Association of India. For projects exempt from RERA registration such as those completed before May 1, 2017 the advertisement must clearly state the exemption and the reason. In addition, online property portals are no longer allowed to feature or promote any project that does not carry valid TNRERA registration details, QR code, and the official website address. Media outlets, too, are being held accountable. TNRERA has warned that any media platform publishing non-compliant advertisements could face escalation to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and other regulatory bodies. Violations will attract penalties under sections 61 and 63 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. To support these changes, Regulation 8(3) of Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018, has been amended to make it clear that all real estate publicity whether through press, banners, pamphlets, or social media must carry RERA registration details as prescribed under the revised Regulation 6.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Register plot or refund buyer for project delay: TGRERA to builder
Hyderabad: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( TGRERA ) has directed a developer, based in LB Nagar, to either register an unencumbered plot in its ' SV Golden City 5 ' project or refund the entire sum of 15.1 lakh collected from the buyer with 11% annual interest. The complainant, Purshottam Ketepally of Tarnaka, alleged he had paid 1.08 lakh to book a plot in the project in Oct 2022 and later signed a sale agreement on Dec 7, 2022, after paying an additional 4.09 lakh. After signing the agreement, Purshottam said he discovered that the plot was under mortgage. After waiting for six months, he accepted the builder's assurance of an alternate plot and paid another 10 lakh. Despite follow-ups, no registration took place, he said. TGRERA said the builder had failed both to register the booked plot and to fulfil the promise of an alternative. While the complainant could not establish the availability of unencumbered plots, the authority ruled in his favour, citing payments and principles of authority ordered the developer to provide an unencumbered plot in the same project within 30 days, subject to the complainant's consent. If no such plot was available or registered within the period, the builder must refund the entire 15.1 lakh, along with interest at 11% per annum, calculated from the dates of each payment, it to comply will attract penalties under Section 63 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, it warned. The complaint was disposed of with these directions and no costs were awarded.
