G.O.(Ms) No.113, Constitution of Selection Committee for Tamil Nadu Real Estate Authorities
The Housing and Urban Development (UD1(2)) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.113 dated 22 June 2017 to constitute a Selection Committee for recommending candidates for the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority and the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. The committee recommends candidates for appointment as Chairperson and Members when vacancies exist, arise or are expected.
What the government order does
G.O.(Ms) No.113 dated 22 June 2017 establishes the Selection Committee needed to recommend candidates for leadership and membership positions in Tamil Nadu's real estate regulatory bodies. The Government makes the appointments after receiving the committee's recommendations.
The selection arrangements support the establishment of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for Tamil Nadu and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal for Tamil Nadu under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017.
Selection Committee members
The Selection Committee constituted by the Housing and Urban Development (UD1(2)) Department consists of:
- The Chief Justice of the High Court of Madras, or the Chief Justice's nominee.
- The Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department.
- The Secretary, Law Department.
Positions covered
G.O.(Ms) No.113 covers the selection of:
- The Chairperson and Members of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for Tamil Nadu.
- Members of the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal for Tamil Nadu.
When a covered vacancy exists, arises or is likely to arise, the Government may refer it to the Selection Committee for recommendations.
Selection process
The Selection Committee may adopt a procedure it considers suitable for selecting candidates. It may appoint a search committee made up of persons it considers appropriate to identify a panel of candidates with the required qualifications, experience and suitability.
For each vacancy, the Selection Committee must:
- Select two persons.
- Recommend both persons to the Government.
- Submit its recommendation within sixty days from the date on which the Government refers the vacancy under the applicable Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017 procedure.
Relevance to property buyers and professionals
G.O.(Ms) No.113 is an administrative measure concerning appointments to Tamil Nadu's real estate regulator and appellate tribunal. It does not set out property registration requirements, project approval conditions, charges or procedures for individual buyers and owners. Its practical significance is that it creates the committee responsible for recommending the people who serve in the State's real estate regulatory and appellate institutions.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.113 appoint the Chairperson or Members directly?
No. It constitutes a Selection Committee that recommends two candidates for each vacancy to the Government, which then makes the appointment.
Who sits on the Selection Committee?
The committee consists of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Madras or the Chief Justice's nominee, the Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, and the Secretary of the Law Department.
How long does the Selection Committee have to make recommendations?
The committee must make its recommendation within sixty days from the date the Government refers the vacancy under the applicable rules procedure.
Does this government order change any requirement for my property or real estate project?
The document only addresses the selection process for the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for Tamil Nadu and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal for Tamil Nadu. It does not state any property registration, project approval or buyer compliance requirement.
