Kerala RERA Appellate Tribunal Vacancy Crisis Resolved: State Assures High Court
The Kerala High Court has disposed of a plea concerning the filling of a judicial member vacancy in the Kerala Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (RERA) following the retirement of VK Babu Prakash.
ReraKerala High CourtReal Estate Appellate TribunalVk Babu PrakashSocial Justice Vigilance ForumReal EstateMay 29, 2024
The Court took note of the State's assurance that retired Judicial Member Babu Prakash will remain in the RERA Appellate Tribunal until a successor can be appointed after the Lok Sabha polls conclude on June 4. This move is expected to provide relief to the RERA Appellate Tribunal, which was facing a vacancy crisis with the retirement of Babu Prakash.
The RERA Appellate Tribunal, established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, is responsible for hearing appeals against the decisions of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The tribunal plays a crucial role in regulating the real estate sector in Kerala and ensuring that developers and builders comply with the regulations.
The State's assurance to the High Court is seen as a positive step towards resolving the vacancy crisis in the RERA Appellate Tribunal. With the Lok Sabha polls scheduled to conclude on June 4, the State is expected to initiate the process of appointing a new judicial member to the tribunal soon.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, is a central legislation aimed at regulating the real estate sector in India. The Act establishes the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) in each state to ensure that developers and builders comply with the regulations.
The Kerala High Court is the highest court in the state of Kerala, India. It has jurisdiction over the state of Kerala and is responsible for adjudicating on matters related to civil, criminal, and constitutional laws.
The Social Justice Vigilance Forum is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works towards promoting social justice and human rights in Kerala.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (RERA)?
The RERA Appellate Tribunal is a judicial body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 to hear appeals against the decisions of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
Who was the Judicial Member who retired from the RERA Appellate Tribunal?
VK Babu Prakash was the Judicial Member who retired from the RERA Appellate Tribunal on May 27
What was the concern raised by the Social Justice Vigilance Forum?
The Social Justice Vigilance Forum raised concerns about filling a judicial member vacancy in the Kerala Real Estate Appellate Tribunal following the retirement of VK Babu Prakash
What assurance did the State give to the High Court?
The State assured the High Court that retired Judicial Member Babu Prakash will remain in the RERA Appellate Tribunal until a successor can be appointed after the Lok Sabha polls conclude on June 4
What is the role of the RERA Appellate Tribunal in regulating the real estate sector?
The RERA Appellate Tribunal plays a crucial role in regulating the real estate sector by hearing appeals against the decisions of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and ensuring that developers and builders comply with the regulations
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