Supersession of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority and Appointment of Persons to Exercise Powers and to Discharge Functions of the Authority under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms No.145, dated 14 July 2026, superseding the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority with immediate effect for six months or until the Authority is reconstituted, whichever is earlier. The order appoints a Chairperson and two Members to exercise the Authority’s powers and discharge its functions under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms No.145 of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, dated 14 July 2026, temporarily supersedes the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The supersession takes effect immediately and continues for six months, unless the Authority is reconstituted earlier.
The notification was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, No. 310, under notification No. II(2)/HOU/544(b)/2026.
Appointments made
G.O. Ms No.145 appoints the following persons to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority:
- Thiru K. Phanindra Reddy, Indian Administrative Service, retired, as Chairperson.
- Thiru A. Nazir Ahamed, retired District Judge, as a Member.
- Tmt. Reeta Harish Thakkar, Indian Administrative Service, retired, as a Member.
These appointments apply during the period in which the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority is superseded, subject to earlier reconstitution of the Authority.
Legal basis and duration
The Governor of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms No.145 using the power conferred by sub-section (1) of section 82 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
The key provisions are:
- The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority is superseded with immediate effect.
- The maximum stated period is six months.
- The supersession ends earlier if the Authority is reconstituted before the six-month period expires.
- The appointed Chairperson and Members are authorised to exercise the Authority’s powers and perform its functions under the Act.
Who is affected
G.O. Ms No.145 is relevant to anyone whose matter comes under the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. During the temporary supersession, the three appointed persons are responsible for exercising the Authority’s statutory powers and discharging its functions. The notification changes who performs those responsibilities while the Authority remains superseded.
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Common questions
Has the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority been permanently abolished?
No. G.O. Ms No.145 supersedes the Authority for six months with immediate effect or until it is reconstituted, whichever occurs earlier.
Who will exercise the Authority’s powers during the supersession?
Thiru K. Phanindra Reddy is appointed as Chairperson. Thiru A. Nazir Ahamed and Tmt. Reeta Harish Thakkar are appointed as Members.
Do the functions of the Authority stop during this period?
The notification appoints the Chairperson and Members to exercise the Authority’s powers and discharge its functions under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
When does the supersession take effect?
G.O. Ms No.145, dated 14 July 2026, states that the supersession takes effect immediately.
