RERA Registration in Tamil Nadu: Benefits, Rules and Project Verification

What Is RERA Registration?

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, introduced a regulatory framework intended to improve transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. In Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) administers the applicable regulatory framework.

Eligible real estate projects must be registered with the authority before they are advertised, marketed, booked or sold, subject to statutory exemptions.

Under the central legislation, the registration requirement generally applies to projects exceeding 500 square metres of land area or involving more than eight apartments, inclusive of all phases, with applicable statutory provisions and exemptions determining the final position.

Why Is RERA Registration Important?

Project registration gives buyers access to important information about a registered development. Depending on the project, this may include the promoter`s details, approved plans, proposed completion timeline and project-related disclosures.

RERA also establishes obligations for promoters and provides mechanisms for addressing certain disputes involving buyers and developers.

However, registration should not be interpreted as a government guarantee of construction quality, investment returns or timely completion.

How to Check a Project`s RERA Details

Before booking an apartment, visit the official TNRERA website and search for the project using its name, registration number or promoter details.

Compare the registered project information with the brochure and sale offer. Check the declared completion date, project phase, approvals and other available disclosures.

Also verify the property`s title, planning permission, building permit and relevant completion or occupancy documents.

What Should Homebuyers Remember?

RERA registration is an important due-diligence step, particularly when purchasing an apartment in an under-construction project. Buyers should confirm whether registration is required and, where applicable, whether it has been obtained.

Review the agreement carefully and seek professional advice if any project information appears inconsistent.