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Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has revised its quarterly progress report format for real estate projects, specifically rectifying errors in the financial status pro forma. The updated format, effective from June 2026, demands clearer details on fund collection, transfers to the RERA account, and expenditures from various sources. This aims to enhance transparency and simplify tracking of project finances for homebuyers and the regulator.

Landowners in Kerala are now equally liable with builders for incomplete housing projects if they are financially involved. The Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) ruled that landowners actively participating in finances or profit-sharing will be treated as ‘joint promoters’. This landmark decision follows a case where a landowner mortgaged project land for a loan, defaulting and impacting homebuyers.

Haryana RERA’s Gurugram bench has directed BPTP to refund ₹1.16 lakh collected as maintenance charges before handing over possession of a unit in Park Spacio, Sector 37D, Gurugram. The authority also awarded ₹1 lakh as compensation and ₹50,000 as litigation cost.

Tamil Nadu’s real estate regulator, TNRERA, has introduced a graded penalty system to curb misleading property advertisements. From July 1, developers face fines up to ₹5 lakh for violations, with penalties tiered based on project cost. This move strengthens transparency norms, requiring mandatory display of registration numbers and QR codes, and prohibits deceptive claims. TNRERA is now actively enforcing advertising standards to protect homebuyers.

Haryana RERA-Gurugram bench approved 51 projects involving investments of nearly $4 billion during January-June 2026. Separately, UP-RERA approved 14 projects worth ₹2,285.68 crore across seven districts.

Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the state’s real estate authority cannot keep all project registration fees if applications are rejected or withdrawn late. The tribunal ordered refunds for two developers, allowing the authority to retain only 12% as processing charges. This decision aims to prevent unjust enrichment and promote fair practices in real estate development.

Promoters are required to upload annual audit reports of project accounts on the UP RERA portal within six months from the end of a financial year. Non-filing attracts a late fee of ₹25,000, while violation of relevant RERA provisions can attract penalty of up to 5% of the estimated project cost.

Telangana RERA has halted sales and marketing for ‘Jai Vasavis ORR Heights’ and ordered a developer to refund ₹14.9 lakh with interest. A buyer alleged the project was advertised and sold before obtaining proper RERA registration, with misleading claims about approvals. The authority is initiating penalty proceedings and considering revoking the project’s registration due to pre-registration marketing and lack of progress.

A major housing project builder in Phulnakhra has been ordered by the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal to execute a sale agreement for a flat booked in 2018, overturning a refund order. The tribunal deemed the builder’s cancellation arbitrary and discriminatory, noting similar buyers received agreements years later. The ruling emphasizes the right to housing as a fundamental right, not just a commercial transaction.

Speaking at the ET Realty & Beyond Summit Bengaluru, Rakesh Singh said improving coordination between government agencies, regulators and developers will be critical to reducing project delays and improving housing delivery.