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Coming soon: Clause in real estate bill to check bias against religion, sexual orientation, diet

The anti-discrimination clause will provide recourse to buyers who are denied a house by builders owing to their caste, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, dietary choices or any such factors.

The Centre is set to introduce an anti-discriminatory clause in rules under the real estate Act to curb the practice of builders refusing to sell their apartments based on a buyer’s religion, marital status or dietary preferences.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), passed earlier this year, has paved the way for setting up a regulatory authority and tribunal to regulate all transactions between buyers and sellers, with specified punitive measures in case of violations. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MHUPA) is expected to notify the rules under the Act by October 31.

“Since the Constitution itself provides for non-discrimination, we will insert such a clause in the rules. However, it will desist from specifying the exact nature of discrimination as we don’t want to risk excluding any kind of discrimination by way of omission,” said a ministry official.

The anti-discrimination clause will provide recourse to buyers who are denied a house by builders owing to their caste, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, dietary choices or any such factors. Once the rules are notified, those affected can approach the state-level regulatory authority, followed by the appellate tribunal.

Under the RERA, builders failing to adhere to the tribunal’s orders are liable to face imprisonment of up to three years and/or a monetary fine, according to the legislation.

“There have been several reported instances of access to housing being denied based on prejudices arising out of a person’s religion, caste, etc. Ideally, such an anti-discrimination provision should have been part of the Act for it to be more effective but I am glad at least it is being included in the rules,” said Selja, a former MHUPA minister under the UPA government.

However, with RERA only covering transactions between builders and home-buyers and not between landlords and tenants, the protection against discrimination would not extend to those looking to rent homes.

Ministry officials said they were deliberating on including a similar anti-discriminatory clause in the draft model Rental Housing policy which will be notified soon. The model policy doesn’t have the same enforceability as RERA.

“Moreover, we may not be able to impose such a rule when it comes to privately-held property,” said an official.

This would be the first time that India is bringing into force such an anti-discriminatory provision in its housing sector. The US has had the federal Fair Housing Act for the last 50 years that outlaws refusal to sell or rent a house to any person based on his religion, race, colour, sex or national origin. Most of the member states in the European Union have a similar anti-discrimination legislation, too.

Some countries such as Denmark, Ireland and Norway make an exception only for those who let or sublet a room within a home that they live in.

Housing apartheid, especially in cities such as Mumbai and Delhi, has manifested itself in various forms, including denial to sell or rent homes to Muslims, singles or even non-vegetarians.

A study released by the UN University World Institute for Development Economics Research in May 2016 documented how Muslims face serious disadvantages when it comes to finding a rental accommodation in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.

It showed how Muslims have to apply to 60 per cent more houses than upper-caste Hindus so as to elicit any response from landlords. The study also noted a bias, though not statistically significant, against those from Scheduled Castes or other backward classes.

JAIL, FINE FOR BUILDERS

* Those affected can approach state-level regulator, then appellate tribunal.
* Builders flouting tribunal’s orders may face jail of up to three years and/or fine.
* New clause pertains to buyers; officials consider separate clause to cover those renting homes.

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This is how building materials demands will rise due to Real Estate Act

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 is set to change the Indian real estate face. The Act which for the mostly protect the right of home purchasers will support the interest for Affordable housing, which prompts the interest of concrete  utilized for building construction.

The Act will cover both housing and commercial real estate projects and should be enrolled with the Regulatory Authority.

The Act plans to improve timely project completion and increase transparency in real estate. According to the Real Estate Act 2016, Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) will be framed and it will minutely screen every stage and approvals of the building construction.

Typically real estate ventures slowed down because of budgetary crunch and it prompts delay in conveyance. To guarantee the time execution, RERAs will ensure developer’s deposit 70 percent of collections in a dedicated bank account towards the cost of construction.

This buyers friendly Act will bring the certainty among home purchasers and urge them to purchase Affordable housing.

India Ratings and Research said in its ‘FY17 Credit Outlook’ report that ‘The effective usage of the bill (Act) will lay out the landscape to enhance buyers, moneylenders and investors confidence, which is critical for long term growth capital for developers. The bill may affect the trade streams of developers in the short term; in any case it will bring about a more dependable industry.”

As all the more housing interest will ascend the nation over after the usage of the Act, the interest of development construction materials will jump.

According to the PropTiger report, Affordable housing (scope of Rs 25-50 lakh) request has hopped 38 percent in January-March quarter in 9 noteworthy urban communities, which is prone to bounce further after the usage of Real Estate Bill (Act).

Heavy construction equipment market is to restore which was limping because of slowed down base tasks over the division for most recent couple of years. Presently the government  is contributing intensely and doing policy revival to meet the housing, roads, highways, railroads, ports, aviation, power and other infra projects to take care of the rising demand.

Both new and utilized concrete equipment interest will grow because of rising affordable housing. The expansion in development tasks will drive the matter of concrete equipment manufacturing companies in India.

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Exit policy will help revive slowed realty projects in Noida

Authorities in Noida – Greater Noida region one of the biggest housing markets in the National Capital Region may soon execute an exit policy for builders hoping to surrender surplus land, even as Noida Authority decided to increase land allocation rates in the city by 14.19, much to the disappointment of developers struggling to cope with slow sales.

The policy was announced as realtors owe around Rs 25,000 crore in land dues to the authorities. Several developers have failed to deliver projects in Noida and Greater Noida due to financial stress. This has affected nearly one lakh homebuyers In Noida alone who have not got their flats despite paying the full amount.

These developers may have build a stage or two of their approved projects, however given the present economic situations and the tight liquidity situation they are not keen to launch another phase. Several developers have defaulted on their payments for land to the authorities.

The dues to YEIDA, for instance, are over Rs 3,000 crore. If the policy is implemented, builders can get rid of the excess land and utilize the refunded cash to fund fulfillment of their existing projects that have been going moderate.

The authority will return 70 per cent of the deposit after deducting 30 per cent money. With the refund a realtor can complete another project, which is nearing completion. The three authorities will then allot the returned land by a fresh allotment process,” said Arun Vir Singh, chief executive officer (CEO) of YEIDA.

The money will be refunded to the builders at allotment rates. Authorities can then allocate the surrendered land to other builders at current market rates. A similar policy was implemented in Uttar Pradesh in 2010 however was eliminated in 2012.This will help 4.5 lakh homebuyers in Noida and Greater Noida affected by realtors’ failure to complete housing projects.

If new players in Noida and Greater Noida pump in funds to develop undeveloped land, it will bring positivity in the realty sector, thereby helping buyers. Housing projects are stuck because many builders have not been able to sell unsold inventory that helps in raising funds. The proposed policy can bring money, hope and positivity, which will ultimately impact buyers

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DDA’s Master Plan 2021: Impact on Realty Prices in Delhi NCR

The Land Pooling Scheme under the 2021 master plan of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will help in checking the high appreciation in the costs of housing units in Delhi NCR, According to the NCR developers. The Land Pooling Scheme intends to counteract selling of land without the oner’s assent and guarantees fundamental changes in the method for procurement and development of land in Delhi.

The business specialists expect that the rates of housing units will be no less than 15-20% less in the coming 3-4 years when contrasted with the anticipated costs. Furthermore, this is on the grounds that it is gone for hitting the interest supply imperative for both developers and the buyers.

As per Anshuman Magazine, CMD of CBRE, Delhi Master Plan 2021 presents the biggest real estate opportunity as far as state confirmation and demographic interest for urban development and advancement in the nation. As per him, the Land Pooling Policy which was endorsed on fifth of September 2013 will help in illuminating issues identified with the accessibility of area for essential real estate improvement and infrastructure formation for India’s constantly expanding urban populace. The plan will help in production of urban green spaces, open spaces and mass housing for EWS and low-salary bunches. There are incomprehensible open doors sitting tight for both engineers and speculators in the nation’s realty segment.

Under this plan, the land owners will be permitted to build home on their territory by their own or through any developer. The Master Plan Development Plan proposes the improvement of a few hundred acres of land of area for obliging an extra populace of 48 lakh by 2021, up from the current 1.6 Crore. The expanding advancement will help in diminishing the costs of housing units. Imperatively for the power, this will be an other option to the obligatory area obtaining and transfer process, he said. Be that as it may, the new land acquisition bill will make it troublesome for the developers to gain arrive yet the DDA sees the all-inclusive strategy as the other option to the necessary area procurement and transfer process.

Muzaffar Zia, chief, Glorice Consultancy likewise said that “the costs of up and coming private units in Delhi NCR would rely on the area however on a normal, these future 15-20 percent lesser contrasted with the anticipated costs of the moderate housing units in the NCR areas”

As indicated by him, the lower costs of housing units will help developers to achieve most extreme number of buyers or the end clients and the value rise check would debilitate the financial specialists in the real estate market.

At the point when gotten some information about the experimental rate of the financial specialists existing in the present business sector situation in NCR Zia said, “It is hard to give definite information yet on a normal, such speculators exist to the tune of around 35-40 percent in initial two years of the undertaking dispatch however wash their hands off from the stifled units, as the ownership time frame achieves nearer in light of the fact that by and large, they get around 50-60 percent return on their venture.”

As indicated by a representative of the Amrapali Group, today’s greatest obstacle for real estate developers is the land acquisition but the area pooling plan will make it less demanding for the developers and impact the NCR land proprietors to take after the suite. Developers are anticipating that things should get to be less demanding as it takes around balanced and half years in finishing the conventions of area obtaining and related clearances.”

The Land Pooling Scheme under the 2021 end-all strategy of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will help in checking the high thankfulness in the costs of housing units in Delhi NCR, According to the NCR developers. The Land Pooling Scheme intends to counteract offering of area without the proprietor’s assent and guarantees basic changes in the method for procurement and advancement of area in Delhi.

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Crucial Tips for NRI Investors in Indian Real Estate

Majority of the world’s millionaires owe their riches to real estate which has either been procured or acquired by them. For any individual, real estate gives the possibility to create returns by both capital appreciation and rental yields.

Non Residential Indians (NRI’s) holding Indian visas, dissimilar to outside starting point individuals, hold comparative rights as Indian inhabitants in property possession standards under FEMA rules. They can put and own Land as Residential and Commercial units, aside from forest and agricultural land. Keen NRI’s have exploited these rights and good swapping scale differentials to purchase properties for their venture potential and once in a while a future retirement home.

In any case, it’s not generally smooth cruising for them. Stories are around of NRI investors falling prey to wrong property investment choices including fake ones. Real Estate, similar to every single monetary venture require appropriate due determination with respect to the purchaser.

Here are some tips for the observing NRI Investors specialist who needs to put resources into the Indian Real Estate Market:

NRI Investors intention

NRI investors are encouraged to comprehend their danger craving and put resources into Indian Real Estate with a reasonable reason. On the off chance that its profits that they are keen on, they can get immediate presentation by purchasing real estate units in a created range and afterward leasing it out. They could likewise purchase value shares of listed real estate developers which could give them a backhanded presentation. NRI purchasers here and there additionally search for a future retirement home, and this could lead them to putting resources into a creating range.

Reputation of developer

It is basic for any client to do an exhaustive check of the reputation of the developer on the off chance that it’s an essential deal. Past deferrals in task execution and history of conforming to laws will give a decent sign of the dependability of the developer.

Legal title/documents checks

It would be advisable for the NRI investors to likewise check the lawfulness of the property. Affirmation ought to be looked for about current proprietor, past history, any lawful debate, and neighborhood administrative endorsements before any arrangement.

Location

Like any real estate deal the world over, location is important. In a nation like India where infrastructure lacks demand, a location nearer to better infrastructure would yield more noteworthy long term returns.

Government policies

Real domain in India is vulnerable to changing government controls. Interest in forest, plantation and agricultural zones are a no-go for NRI’s. Policies related to leasehold, freehold, zoning areas require watchful understanding in addition to  future plans of the government for that location.

Tax Implications

NRI’s investors ought to likewise thoroughly consider the tax implications including withholding charges, TDS at the time of purchase, rental taxes and property taxes should be properly understood with the help of a tax attorney. For NRI’s searching for capital appreciation, it is recommended to stay contributed for no less than three years to keep away from short term capital gain tax.

Finally, property management is vital. NRI’s would do well to hire a decent property manager or an agent as they may not be in the nation constantly. This joined with a sound way out procedure at the proper time with great returns will give the genuine feelings of serenity each meriting NRI ought to get when they put resources into the Indian Real Estate market.

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REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2016 – COST & TRENDS | Rxprt.com

Real estate Industry is a big business generating billions of dollars in revenue annually, and there
are several opportunities for entrepreneurs to turn a profit. Last year there were approximately
210,000 companies operating in the residential brokerage and management field, which generated
$200 billion in revenue; there were 35,000 companies operating in the commercial brokerage and
management field, generating $35 billion in revenue.

Real Estate Industry Background

Real estate Industry is a cyclical industry, reacting to macroeconomic trends such as interest rates,
population growth, and economic strength. It offers diverse opportunities for the entrepreneur,
including some hedges against these trends when they’re moving in the wrong direction!

The real estate industry consists of three primary fields: brokerages, leasing, and management.

Real Estate Brokerage

Real estate brokers bring together buyers and sellers of property, assist in price negotiations, and
facilitate the work involved in deals from initial interest expressed through money being exchanged
at closing. Examples of services provided include property appraisals and inspections. Generally,
the seller of a piece of property pays a commission based on a percentage of the sale price (usually
5 or 6 percent). This commission is split between the buyer’s broker and the seller’s broker.

Since commission is based on property value, brokers make more money for higher-priced deals.
The value of a real estate investment is determined by many things – but location is key (“location,
location, location” as they say!). Factors controlling the value of a location include public
transportation access, the quality of the roads and schools, income levels and the strength and
stability of the local economy.

Real estate brokers must be licensed in the state in which they work, and while it is estimated that
there are over 1 million licensed brokers, most are either inactive or consider brokerage activity as a
secondary line of work.

Leasing Agents and Management Companies

Leasing agents work with property owners to handle the complexity involved with finding, vetting and
signing tenants for their properties – and handling all the paperwork!
Management companies operate buildings and other properties, making sure they are running
properly, paying utilities, hiring staff and performing maintenance. Many management companies will
also act as leasing agents for the property. Since most property expenses are fixed, maintaining low
vacancy rates is critical to management companies profitability.

State of the Real Estate Industry in 2016

The real estate industry is divided into residential and commercial real estate services, although
some brokerages and management companies engage in both. Both the residential commercial
segments are quite fragmented. In each, the fifty largest companies make up about thirty percent of
the industry’s total revenue.

Real Estate Industry Risks

Before considering an investment in any industry, it’s best to be aware of the risks. In the real estate
industry these include (but of course are not limited to!) the following:

 Macroeconomic factors beyond the control of the business owner, such as downturns in
the local or national economy

 Changing demand – a location once coveted can change quickly and properties can
become less desirable. Of course, the reverse is also true – skilled selection of properties
can reap profits in up and coming areas.

 Increased supply – building of new properties, and/or newly for sale properties in the area
can drive rental or property prices down as well.

 Changing priorities or requirements for building management companies, particularly
for aging properties. For instance, indoor air quality liability can be a serious legal issue, as
can required removal of mold growth.

Real Estate Industry Opportunity

More than ninety percent of people use the internet before purchasing real estate, and brokers have
embraced online marketing with pictures of properties and virtual tours in order to prime their
potential customers. Better educated purchasers, while potentially more discerning, can also speed
up the sales cycle by knowing what they want and need.
While there are fears that this will eventually eliminate the need for brokers all together, it’s unlikely
to happen anytime soon. There is an expertise and skill to correctly marketing and showing a
property – and it takes a lot of time. Property owners, particularly homeowners, can not dedicate the
time to sell a home on their own, even with online tools smoothing out the process.

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Grey zones are partially addressed since the implementation of Real Estate Regulator Bill

A closer look suggests it is just the first step in the right direction and the Regulator as of now only partially covers the grey zones.

Following quite a while of deferral and disarray around what could be the perfect system to have a
Regulator with the Indian land, all of a sudden the political impulses prepared for another manufactured
environment with Real Estate Regulator. It has probably given a facelift to the business reeling under the
emergency of certainty.

The aggregate awareness of the homebuyers everywhere and in addition the key players of the realty
business have their own motivations to perk up the move, yet a more critical look proposes it is only the
initial phase in the right course and the Regulator starting now just halfway covers the dim zones.

There can be no denying that the Regulator guarantees straightforwardness in the area, isolates genuine
developers from here now gone again later administrators and shield the purchasers; worries
concerning venture postponements and development defaults. Be that as it may, a more intensive take
a gander at the fine prints of the Regulator Bill proposes it needs to go far through experimentation
before a free and reasonable instrument could be developed.

Real Estate Regulation Act Concerns galore

There are legitimate worries of both the homebuyers and the developers that appear to have not been
addressed. For instance, consider the possibility that the authorizing powers postpone the task
clearances, since the Regulator does not direct the administration authorities. Will it lead to a rearing
ground of debasement all things considered?

Will it add to the case, further deferring the task timetables? Consider the possibility that the States
defer the execution of State Regulatory Authority. Does the legislature have the bolster base to enlist
and make online the quantity of dispatches that are occurring each year?

Where ought to the purchaser approach if there should be an occurrence of any grievance – Regulator,
Appellate Tribunals or different customer courts? From the purchasers’ point of view however
corrective activity against the defaulting designer sounds equity, yet the Bill does not appear to reply in
the matter of in what capacity will the Regulator guarantee that the task is done and the homebuyers
get their flat. Surely, the Regulator sounds more like an executive who does not have any order or
power to make the supply side consistent.

Due appreciation

Meanwhile, the main voices of the business are welcoming the move in an offer to be seen as being
supportive of changes. Anshuman Magazine, CMD, CBRE South Asia calls it a huge declaration. He trusts
the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) or RERA Bill will have an extensive ramifications for the
land and development part. It will direct the area and advance straightforwardness.

“In the event that actualized in the right soul, it could encourage more noteworthy volumes of
residential and abroad venture streams into the part. Homebuyer trust in the property business sector is
likewise liable to restore,” says Magazine.

Vikas Oberoi, CMD of Oberoi Realty says when the Bill will turn into an Act, it will guarantee more
straightforwardness in realty arrangements and secure the privileges of the purchasers. This will support
purchaser certainty and thusly will likewise build deals. This Bill additionally takes a gander at the
designer’s enthusiasm by mulling over outside components if there should arise an occurrence of
undertaking deferrals.

“This Real Estate Regulator will take a gander at all partners – the purchasers, developers and the
powers. We trust all the States will begin embracing this demonstration immediately so that the lodging
business witnesses consistency the nation over to guarantee that our Prime Minister’s objective of
Housing For All by 2022 is accomplished,” says Oberoi.

David Walker, Managing Director, SARE Homes says the passing of the Regulator Bill will give
homebuyers the certainty to come back to the business sector. The Bill will make land more
straightforward and sorted out and dependable builders will flourish.

We urge the administration to likewise convey EDC charges paid to neighborhood powers under the
extent of the controller to guarantee convenient conveyance of foundation that has been paid for by
homebuyers. A more formal and directed industry ought to in time likewise profit by enhanced access to
capital markets,” says Walker.

Rohan Agarwal, Managing Director of Mumbai-based Geopreneur Group trusts this is a highly required
Bill for recovery of the buyer’s confidence in the land segment which was lost over the past a large
portion of 10 years. “It will likewise resuscitate the confidence of money related establishments in the
developers as it will put a course of events on the venture. The way that exclusive a RERA affirmed
venture can be advanced and sold by a designer in a given course of events just will make the
purchaser’s life less demanding.”

Aakanksha Joshi, Associate Partner, Economic Laws Practice totals it up well when she says that given
that the Regulatory Authority will now should be constituted, property purchasers may in any case need
to sit tight for the law to come into power. Further, the way of usage of this enactment is yet to be seen
and builders might be restless given the new administration.

“This Act is a step in the right direction for property purchasers given the point by point revelation
necessities, stringent punishment procurements and confinements on organization of assets and change
in arrangements by promoters,” says Joshi.

Voices of difference

JC Sharma, VC and MD, Sobha Limited calls it a big step in the right course however includes certain
riders. It will recognize good real estate companies that lead business by the book from the individuals
who have not. The Bill will improve the credibility of the development business all in all by advancing
straightforwardness, responsibility and proficiency in execution of the activities. The procurements like
quick track question determination component and exposure of all endorsements by developers will
change the lodging part.

“The Bill made no notice of time-bound endorsements by different Central, State and nearby
organizations, which is basic to the development of the area. We trust that the choice to have up to 70
for each penny of the assets gathered from consumers into an escrow record may not be the most ideal
approach to make utilization of the gathered assets, particularly during an era when liquidity in the
segment is not very great and the poor accessibility of bank account affects the purchasers also. The
consideration of the current undertakings in the ambit of this Act may bring about loads of perplexity as
developers may as of now have taken advances from the clients and might have sold it on the super
developed zone premise,” says Sharma.

A real to life Neha Hiranandani, Director, House of Hiranandani focuses out that the bill has neglected to
bring the administration powers into the ambit who are in charge of the consistent changes in controls,
absence of straightforwardness and consistency in working. The Bill is along these lines deficient in its
methodology, and the result of this will be more costly items for shoppers.

“Setting 70 for every penny of receivables in an escrow account in an economy with such high financing
costs is going to prompt a complete movement in the plan of action of numerous organizations.
Attributable to absence of all encompassing methodology, the end cost to buyers will keep on rising,
putting a serious strain on moderateness. In June 2015, The Doing Business Report by the World Bank
positioned India 183 out of 189 nations in ‘Managing Construction Permits’. The entry of the Bill adds to the layers of administration and timetable and puts weight on an officially strained segment,” says Neha.

In conclusion

Nikhil Hawelia, Managing Director of Hawelia Group has a proviso when he doubts the timetables of
execution and also the last time by which the trial and blunder with Regulator will be over. He accepts
on the off chance that it took quite a while in the force hallways, then in al likelihood it will take
numerous more years at the approach level where the Center and the States may be at loggerheads
much of the time.

“The Urban Land Ceiling Act was gone in 1976 and still I am not certain whether despite everything it
has been practically speaking the nation over. The issue is not with the need of the Regulator but rather
the purpose with which it has been presented. It has some procurements that show strangulation than
really facilitating the supply of the lodging stocks in an opportune way,” says Hawelia.

Truly the Regulator Bill does equity to its prime reason for ensuring the enthusiasm of the buyers
through setting up of Regulatory Authorities in every State, obligatory enlistment of all land extends and
giving extra parkways to grievances. This will acquire a precise approach and upgrade
straightforwardness along these lines giving a help to residential and outside speculations which will
help development of the division.

Be that as it may, there are numerous urgent viewpoints which have either not been tended to or the
Bill is noiseless on it. Additionally, the take off of the Regulator administration and the reaction at the
State level is vital to make this highly required component a win. Numerous tenets may be changed or
adjusted at the State level.

More importantly, unless both the demand and supply side falls into the ambit of the Regulator with
forces to take quick activities, an regulatory regime will after introductory happiness just add to the
disarray than loan picture makeover to the business which needs validity and trust in any case.

Short term impact

Ascend in expense of capital as surplus money from venture deals will be secured, which is
ordinarily utilized as development capital

 Unfriendly effect on margins as expansion in expense of undertakings would have limited room
to go on given powerless business sector flow.

 Industry solidification with non-genuine players moving out and tenable developers picking up
piece of the pie

 Reduction in project launch in near-term till developers assimilate the 
framework

Long term gains

 Lesser execution and fraud risk

 Better cash flow discipline and cost of capital

 Safeguard against delay and default

 More stakeholders’ certainty with homebuyers, investors and lenders realizing what they are
paying for.

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THE REAL ESTATE (REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT) ACT, 2016

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The Real Estate Act comes into power from 1st May 2016

The Real Estate Act, intended to ensure buyer intrigue and enhance responsibility of developers, came into power on May 1, 2016, getting under way the procedure of making important operational standards and production of institutional foundation.

An official proclamation said that the tenets will be made 'inside a most extreme time of six months, according to the procurements of the Act.

It additionally said that the proposed powers, which will guarantee convenient execution of undertakings, and the redrafting tribunals to arbitrate cases, will come up in one year.

The Act makes it troublesome for promoters and builders to postpone projects and offers alleviation to home purchasers and proposes detainment of up to three years, other than money related punishments for any infringement of tenets.

The law likewise makes it compulsory for all residential and commercial projects, to be enlisted with the regulator and will apply to new and progressing projects.

According to the notice declaring the beginning of the Act on May 1, 2016, rules under the Act must be figured by the central and state governments, inside a most extreme time of six months (i.e., by October 31, 2016) under Section 84 of the Act,” the
announcement said.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) has notified 69 of the total 92 sections of the Act, the statement said. Redrafting tribunals will be required to mediate cases in 60 days and the regulatory authorities will need to discard complaints in the same number of days.

“A board, led by the secretary (HUPA), has as of now started take a shot at plan of model principles under the Act for the advantage of states and UTs, so they can turn out with their guidelines in brisk time, other than guaranteeing consistency the nation over. The ministry will likewise will turn out with model controls for the regulatory authority, to
save on time” the statement added.

A proposition for a law for real estate was initially mooted at the National Conference of
Housing Ministers of states and union regions, in January, 2009.

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Ranking system for Mumbai builders on the cards

MUMBAI: The BMC will rank builders and architects on the basis of their completed projects and share the information in the public domain in about a month’s time to help property buyers make an informed choice while choosing a home.
At present, buyers usually have to go by the public perception of builders and architects while purchasing properties. They have little option but to accept the builders’ and architects’ claims about their past projects. Neither do they have access to any mechanism that can tell them if all the rules were followed during construction.

Now, the BMC has decided to grade them according to their work. For instance, builders-architects who stick with their first submitted plan, follow all rules and complete a project on time will get a higher grade. Others who changed building plans after starting work and introduced changes that delayed projects just to make more profits can be compared against them since they will be graded lower.

An officer said civic officials are working on the entire gamut of criteria that they need to include in the grading system. After finalizing the required standards, they will put it on the building proposal page of the civic authority’s website within a month. “We will grade them according to compliance of the regulations,” said civic chief Ajoy Mehta.

The BMC will not grade builders-architects on their earlier records. They will do it on the basis of ongoing projects after they approach them for the mandatory occupation certificate of buildings.

The need for grading was felt after it was noticed that in the past, other approved plan details were missing. Officials suspected there were some violation or the other in all the projects but could not establish it.

Now, the grading system will ensure that the background of every builder and architect is known to buyers. “It’s a good initiative. But rating architects is complex. Builders hire established architects to design buildings, and another set to deal with the files in the BMC. On record, the BMC identifies architects dealing with them. Then how is BMC going to rate the designing architects who plan the building projects?” asked Shirish Sukhatme, of PEATA (Practising Engineers, Architects and Townplanners Associations).