Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018 (03 TNRERA Regulations)
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Chennai issued Notification No. SRO C-13/2018, published on June 13, 2018, establishing the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018. The Regulations govern project and real estate agent registration, fees, registration decisions and project advertising across Tamil Nadu, including planning and non-planning areas, and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
What the Regulations cover
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018 apply throughout Tamil Nadu, covering planning and non-planning areas. They also apply to the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They came into force on the date of publication.
The Regulations define applications, complaints, complainants, adjudication, authorised persons and proceedings before the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority or Adjudicating Officer.
Who is affected
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018 directly affect promoters and real estate agents who must register under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. They are also relevant to buyers because promoters cannot advertise projects for booking, sale or collection of advances until the registration certificate has been issued.
Registration process
Key requirements and procedures include:
- Applications for project or real estate agent registration must be submitted online and in hard copy, with all required details, documents, charges and fees.
- The hard copy must reach the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority within 7 days from the online submission date.
- If an application is complete, the registration certificate is to be issued within 30 days from submission.
- Time allowed to correct an incomplete application is excluded from the 30 day period.
- Before rejecting an application, the Authority must issue notice seeking an explanation or requiring attendance at an enquiry.
- An application may be rejected if the Authority remains dissatisfied after a personal hearing, or if the party fails to attend two consecutive hearings after notice.
- Before revoking a project or agent registration, the registrant must receive 10 days to explain and must be given a personal hearing.
Fees and withdrawal
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority may determine registration charges by general or special order published on its website. The supplied text lists Tamil Nadu registration rates including Rs. 5 per square metre of plottable area for layouts, specified rates based on FSI area for residential buildings, Rs. 50 per square metre of FSI area for commercial buildings, and Rs. 25 per square metre of FSI area for other projects.
A processing fee of 10 percent of the original registration fee applies to renewal or extension. There is no refund for withdrawal after registration.
Advertising restriction
A promoter cannot advertise a project in press, electronic media, pamphlets, banners, posters or any other form for booking, sale or receipt of an advance from an allottee unless the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority has issued the registration certificate.
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Common questions
Can a promoter advertise a project before Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority registration?
No. A promoter cannot advertise for booking or sale, or collect an advance from an allottee, until the registration certificate has been issued.
Do I need to submit a registration application both online and in hard copy?
Yes. The application must be submitted online and in hard copy with the required details and documents. The hard copy must be submitted within 7 days from the online submission date.
Do the Regulations apply outside planning areas in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018 cover both planning and non-planning areas throughout Tamil Nadu.
Can the Authority reject a registration application without a hearing?
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority must issue notice seeking an explanation or requiring attendance before rejecting an application. It may reject the application after a personal hearing, or after the party misses two consecutive hearings despite notice.
