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