The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

This edition of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, updated with amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (No. 8 of 2026, dated 7-4-2026, effective from 7-5-2026), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, legal professionals, real estate practitioners, developers, regulatory authorities, and compliance officers. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book contains the statutory text of the law along with essential supplementary materials, making it a valuable resource for legal study, professional practice, and regulatory compliance.

The publication provides the complete framework governing the regulation and development of the real estate sector in India, ensuring transparency, accountability, consumer protection, and efficient dispute resolution. Updated to reflect the latest legislative changes, it offers an accurate and current understanding of the legal obligations and rights of promoters, allottees, and real estate agents.

The content covers, inter alia:

• The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
• Registration requirements for real estate projects and real estate agents
• Duties, functions, and liabilities of promoters
• Rights and obligations of allottees
• Disclosure and transparency requirements in real estate transactions
• Real Estate Regulatory Authorities and their powers
• Establishment and functioning of Real Estate Appellate Tribunals
• Procedures relating to complaints, inquiries, adjudication, and appeals
• Financial discipline and utilization of project funds
• Penalties, offences, and enforcement mechanisms
• Consumer protection measures in the real estate sector
• Regulatory compliance obligations for developers and agents
• The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Removal of Difficulties Order, 2016
• Report of the Select Committee on the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying property law, consumer protection law, and regulatory law
• Advocates, legal consultants, and litigators handling real estate disputes and compliance matters
• Real estate developers, promoters, and project managers seeking regulatory guidance
• Real estate agents and brokers requiring knowledge of statutory obligations
• Homebuyers, investors, and consumer rights professionals interested in understanding the legal framework governing real estate transactions
• Regulatory authorities and compliance officers responsible for ensuring adherence to RERA requirements

Whether used for academic study, legal practice, regulatory compliance, or industry reference, this updated edition delivers a comprehensive and current compilation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, together with important allied materials, as applicable in 2026.