Buildings for Own Use and Not for Sale
On 6 August 2026, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority published a list of buildings whose owners or promoters stated that they were intended for their own use and not for sale to the public. These projects were therefore not registered with the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority, and their promoters or developers are not authorised to sell or lease any space in them under Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
What the document does
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority publication dated 6 August 2026 identifies projects that the authority initially considered to fall within the scope of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The authority issued notices advising their promoters to apply for project registration.
The owners or promoters replied that the buildings were intended for their own use and were not for sale to the general public. Based on those replies, the projects were not registered with the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
Effect on sales and leases
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority states that the promoters and developers of the listed projects are not authorised to sell or lease any space in those projects under Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
Key points are:
- The buildings have not been registered with the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
- Their non-registration follows representations that they are for the owners' or promoters' own use.
- The restriction covers both sale and lease of any space in a listed project.
- The public is specifically asked to take note of this status.
Properties covered
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority list gives the applicant's name and address alongside the relevant site address. It includes properties associated with individuals, groups of owners, private companies, trusts and other organisations.
The listed sites are mainly in Chennai localities such as Alwarpet, Anna Nagar, T. Nagar, Mylapore, Egmore, Velachery, Thiruvanmiyur, Porur, Pallikaranai and Perumbakkam. The publication also includes sites in Madurai and in areas of Kancheepuram and Chengalpet districts, including Siruseri, Kazhipattur and Thalambur.
Why buyers and tenants should check
A buyer or tenant considering space in one of the listed buildings should compare the promoter name, site address, survey number, town survey number, block number or plot number with the details in the publication. If the property matches, the publication states that its promoter or developer is not authorised to sell or lease space in that project.
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Common questions
Can a promoter sell a flat or commercial space in one of these listed projects?
No. The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority states that the promoters or developers are not authorised to sell any space in the listed projects under Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
Can space in a listed building be offered for lease?
No. The restriction stated by the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority covers leasing as well as selling any space in the project.
Are the buildings in this publication registered with the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority?
No. They were not registered after their owners or promoters replied that the buildings were intended for their own use and not for sale to the general public.
Why did the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority contact these promoters?
The authority considered the buildings to fall within the scope of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, and issued notices advising the promoters to apply for project registration.
