Chief Secretary Reviews J&K RERA: Emphasizes Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms
SRINAGAR, JUNE 11, 2025: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JKRERA) and emphasized the need for enhanced coordination and timely interventions to ensure full compliance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.
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Present in the meeting were Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD); Member, RERA; Commissioner, Srinagar and Jammu Municipal Corporations (SMC/JMC); Director, Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Kashmir/Jammu; MD, Housing Board; Chief Town Planner, Jammu/Kashmir, and other officials.
The meeting focused on regulatory achievements, enforcement actions, public grievance mechanisms, and existing challenges being faced in streamlining the real estate sector in the Union Territory.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the critical role of JKRERA in promoting transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in the real estate sector. He called for enhanced inter-departmental coordination and timely interventions to ensure full compliance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.
Dulloo directed the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) and allied departments to extend support to JKRERA in fulfilling its mandate. He stressed on resolving coordination issues, accelerating infrastructure setup, and ensuring that no real estate project operates outside the regulatory ambit.
It was informed by the Chairman, RERA, that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was extended to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir via notification dated October 30, 2019. Consequently, the UT government established JKRERA on July 22, 2020, under Section 20 of the Act and framed the J&K Real Estate Development Rules, 2020. The Jammu & Kashmir Special Tribunal had been designated as the Appellate Tribunal.
The JKRERA exercises full jurisdiction over all commercial and residential real estate projects within Jammu and Kashmir, except those under 500 square meters, projects with fewer than 8 apartments, projects completed before the Act’s commencement, and renovation projects not involving new sale or marketing.
Regarding registration and compliance, it was revealed that JKRERA has made project and agent registration mandatory, both online and offline. Promoters and real estate agents are charged registration fees, ensuring due diligence through document verification and status tracking. The Authority has already registered multiple projects and agents, increasing consumer confidence and market regulation.
With respect to the complaint redressal mechanism for consumers, promoters, and agents, it was apprised that these can file complaints through a defined digital process after depositing a fee of Rs. 1,000. Besides, JKRERA has taken strict enforcement action to ensure compliance, with penalties imposed on violators across the districts. Notably, a penalty of ₹10 lakh was levied on a promoter for non-registration of the property as per the law.
The meeting also discussed several institutional and operational hurdles, including infrastructure deficiency, layout approvals in rural areas, clearance of bottlenecks from various departments, and the need for a robust verification mechanism with JKRERA for registering transactions, allowing some unregistered projects to bypass oversight. It was also deliberated that close coordination among the Municipal Committees, Development Authorities, and Revenue Departments is needed to enhance support for enforcement, especially in identifying and curbing unauthorized colonies.
Moreover, it was maintained that focus should be laid on the implementation of a single-window clearance system, mandatory verification of RERA registration before property transactions, enhanced collaboration with revenue and local bodies, and streamlining approval processes for legacy and ongoing projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JKRERA)?
The Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JKRERA) is responsible for promoting transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in the real estate sector. It ensures that all real estate projects comply with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
When was the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act extended to Jammu and Kashmir?
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act was extended to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir via notification dated October 30, 2019.
What are the key responsibilities of JKRERA?
JKRERA is responsible for registering real estate projects and agents, ensuring compliance with the Real Estate Act, resolving consumer grievances, and taking enforcement actions against violators.
How does JKRERA handle consumer complaints?
Consumers can file complaints through a defined digital process after depositing a fee of Rs. 1,000. JKRERA takes strict enforcement actions to ensure compliance and resolves consumer grievances efficiently.
What are the challenges faced by JKRERA in regulating the real estate sector?
Some of the challenges faced by JKRERA include infrastructure deficiency, layout approvals in rural areas, clearance of bottlenecks from various departments, and the need for a robust verification mechanism to prevent unregistered projects from bypassing oversight.
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