UP RERA Orders Strict Action Against Multiple Real Estate Developers Over Norm Violations
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) on Monday ordered strict action against multiple real estate developers, including the Mahagun and Gaursons groups, following violations of norms and complaints filed by homebuyers.
In its latest hearing, the UP RERA bench reiterated that violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act would not be tolerated. The authority imposed fines and referred several cases for punitive action under various sections of the law.
An official told PTI that the recent RERA action primarily involves projects located in western Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad.
Violations by Prominent Developers
According to an official statement, the Mahagun Group faced 16 complaints. An inquiry revealed that the company uploaded electrical drawings on the RERA portal as an electrical No Objection Certificate (NOC), thereby furnishing misleading information. Despite earlier warnings, no corrections were made. As a result, these cases have been referred to the UP RERA Secretary for strict punitive action.
The Mahalaxmi Group was found guilty in nine complaints for failing to register allotment letters (Builder-Buyer Agreements) in the prescribed format, which is a violation of the law. The bench has referred these matters for further action.
SJP Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd was also found guilty of not issuing allotment letters in the prescribed format. Similarly, Panchsheel Buildtech Pvt Ltd failed to register allotment letters, and its case has been sent for further action.
Gaursons Realtech Pvt Ltd was found violating a status quo order, and the matter has been referred for punitive action.
Penalties Imposed
Mahalaxmi Infrahomes Pvt Ltd was fined Rs 10,000 for submitting incorrect objections.
Gaursons Hi-Tech Infrastructure Pvt Ltd faced stricter action, with costs of Rs 25,000 per case imposed—totaling Rs 1,00,000 across four cases—for presenting misleading objections.
Officials stated that proceedings under Sections 13, 61, and 63 of the RERA Act were invoked in these cases, which provide for penalties ranging from fines to strict punitive measures for repeated violations.
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