Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Colonies
The Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Authority (JKRERA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal real estate projects in Kathua and Udhampur districts, conducting thorough inspections and issuing notices to defaulters.
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Tehsildar Kathua was instructed to provide detailed revenue records of the inspected colonies. Notices were issued to the defaulters, directing them to register with JKRERA. The revenue staff in both Udhampur and Kathua districts have been instructed to ensure that developers register their real estate projects with JKRERA before engaging in any advertising, marketing, booking, selling, or offering for sale of any plot, apartment, or building in any planning area. This registration is mandatory under Section 3 of the JKRERA Act and must be completed prior to any such activities.
Speaking on this, Chairperson JKRERA Satish Chandra emphasized, “Our aim is to promote transparency and accountability in the real estate sector, protect consumer rights, and ensure planned development in accordance with the Unified Building Bye-laws (UBBLs).” He further stated that these inspections will help curb the growth of illegal colonies that lack basic facilities. Deputy Secretary, JKRERA Esha Chib, and Naib Tehsildar JKRERA Gias-ud-Din were among the officials who conducted the inspection.
The Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Authority (JKRERA) is a regulatory body established to oversee and regulate the real estate sector in the region. Its primary functions include ensuring compliance with the JKRERA Act, promoting transparency, and protecting the rights of consumers. The authority's recent actions are a clear indication of its commitment to maintaining a regulated and fair real estate market in Jammu and Kashmir.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JKRERA?
The Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Authority (JKRERA) is a regulatory body established to oversee and regulate the real estate sector in Jammu and Kashmir. It ensures compliance with the JKRERA Act and promotes transparency and consumer protection.
What actions did JKRERA take during the inspections?
JKRERA conducted inspections of illegal colonies in Kathua and Udhampur districts, issued notices to defaulters, and instructed revenue staff to ensure developers register their projects before any marketing or selling activities.
Why are these inspections important?
These inspections are important to promote transparency, accountability, and planned development in the real estate sector. They help curb the growth of illegal colonies that lack basic facilities and protect consumer rights.
What is the JKRERA Act?
The JKRERA Act is a legislative framework that mandates developers to register their real estate projects with JKRERA before engaging in any advertising, marketing, booking, selling, or offering for sale of any plot, apartment, or building in any planning area.
Who is the Chairperson of JKRERA?
The Chairperson of JKRERA is Satish Chandra, who has emphasized the authority's commitment to promoting transparency and protecting consumer rights in the real estate sector.
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