Odisha Government Launches Drive to Regularize Apartment Projects
The Odisha government has initiated a drive to regularize apartment projects that face hurdles due to deviations from sanctioned plans or lack of necessary approvals, aiming to provide relief to home buyers.
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Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja recently convened a meeting with officials from the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) department, and the Law department, along with other stakeholders. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the apartment regularization scheme and the compliance requirements of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
During the meeting, Chief Secretary Ahuja directed the H&UD and Law departments to work in coordination to draft a proposal that would be legally tenable. “Following the meeting, both departments have been tasked with carefully drafting the proposal within the next two to three weeks for further deliberation on the matter,” an official from the H&UD department, privy to the development, stated. The H&UD department will play a crucial role in formulating the draft.
The apartment regularization scheme is designed to provide a pathway for the regularization of buildings that have been constructed without prior approval or deviated from the sanctioned plans. According to sources, the state government, in its notification issued on February 1, 2023, allowed the registration of apartments completed before the commencement of RERA in the state, which was prior to February 25, 2017. However, this provision was stayed by the Orissa High Court to address any ambiguities in the application of the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023. The act clearly bars the registration of an apartment if it does not have an occupancy certificate (OC) and if the association of allottees of the apartment has not been formed and registered.
In addition to the regularization scheme, Chief Secretary Ahuja also issued directions to address issues related to the use of government land for approach roads in private projects. “The department has been instructed to resolve this matter within a fortnight. Initial discussions suggest that such roads will be handed over to the projects, provided the land is not in use and the developer is willing to pay double the current valuation price of the land,” the H&UD official added.
This drive by the Odisha government is a significant step towards ensuring the smooth functioning of the real estate sector and protecting the interests of home buyers. The coordinated efforts of various departments and stakeholders are expected to bring about a positive change in the regulatory landscape of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of the apartment regularization scheme in Odisha?
The main objective of the apartment regularization scheme in Odisha is to provide a pathway for the regularization of buildings that have been constructed without prior approval or have deviated from the sanctioned plans, thereby providing relief to home buyers.
Which departments are involved in drafting the proposal for apartment regularization?
The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) department and the Law department are involved in drafting the proposal for apartment regularization.
What is the timeline for drafting the proposal?
The proposal is expected to be drafted within the next two to three weeks for further deliberation on the matter.
What is the role of the Orissa High Court in the apartment regularization process?
The Orissa High Court stayed the registration of apartments completed before the commencement of RERA in the state to address any ambiguities in the application of the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023.
What are the conditions for using government land for approach roads in private projects?
The conditions for using government land for approach roads in private projects include the land not being in use and the developer being willing to pay double the current valuation price of the land.
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