Letter No.4756953/UD3(2)/2023-6, dated 12.01.2024
The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued Letter No.4756953/UD3(2)/2023-6 on 12 January 2024, requesting selected institutions and professional bodies to nominate qualified candidates for the vacant Administrative Member post in the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. The letter concerns the appointment process for the Tribunal and does not announce any change to property ownership, project approvals or real estate registration requirements.
Purpose of the letter
Letter No.4756953/UD3(2)/2023-6, dated 12 January 2024, from the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, seeks nominations for the vacant Administrative Member post in the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. The Selection Committee decided to invite professional bodies, associations and cadre authorities to suggest suitable experts.
The letter explains that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 provides for a Real Estate Regulatory Authority in every state and a dispute resolution system involving adjudicating officers and an Appellate Tribunal. Tamil Nadu has also notified the Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017.
For property buyers, owners and developers, the letter relates to staffing the appellate body that deals with real estate disputes. It does not set out any property-specific decision or new compliance requirement for a buyer or owner.
Who was asked to nominate candidates
Letter No.4756953/UD3(2)/2023-6 was addressed to government authorities, educational and research institutions, housing and infrastructure bodies, legal and accounting organisations, and business and real estate associations. Recipients included the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, National Housing Bank, Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association, Anna University, Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Confederation of Indian Industry.
The recipients were asked to send nominations with the candidates’ bio-data to the Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
Candidate requirements
The Housing and Urban Development Department specified that a proposed Administrative Member must meet one of the stated experience routes:
- Be well-versed in urban development, housing, real estate development, infrastructure, economics, planning, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, management, public affairs or administration.
- Have at least twenty years of experience in one or more of those fields.
- Alternatively, have held a Central Government or State Government post equivalent to Additional Secretary to the Government of India, or an equivalent post.
- Not exceed 62 years of age, so that the candidate can have at least three years of tenure.
- Have no financial or other interest likely to prejudicially affect the candidate’s functions as a member.
Selection process and deadline
The Tamil Nadu Government’s Selection Committee consists of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Madras or a nominee, the Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, and the Secretary of the Law Department. Its first meeting concerning the vacancy was held on 11 January 2024.
Nominations had to reach the department on or before 12 February 2024. The letter states that postal delay would not be considered, and nominations were to be placed before the Selection Committee for further action.
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Common questions
Does this letter change my property ownership or approval status?
No property-specific ownership, approval or registration change is stated. The letter deals with nominations for the vacant Administrative Member post in the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.
Could an individual directly apply for the Administrative Member post?
The letter asks the listed professional bodies, associations and cadre authorities to nominate or suggest suitable candidates with their bio-data. It does not describe a separate direct application process.
What experience was required for nomination?
A candidate had to be well-versed in one of the listed professional fields and possess at least twenty years of experience, or have held a government post equivalent to Additional Secretary to the Government of India or an equivalent post.
What was the deadline for nominations?
Nominations had to reach the Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9, on or before 12 February 2024. Postal delay was not to be considered.
