NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh real estate regulatory authority (UP-RERA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 14.41 crore on Ansal Properties and Infrastructure for executing a total of 329 sale deeds across various unregistered pockets of Sushant Golf City, Lucknow, between March 26, 2022, and August 14, 2024, in violation of Section 3 of the RERA Act.
The sale deeds were executed in various unregistered pockets:
- Sector M: 58 sale deeds in Pockets 1A and 2.
- Sector H: 136 sale deeds across Pockets 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, and an additional unregistered pocket.
- Sector J: 48 sale deeds in Pocket 1.
- Sector G: 82 sale deeds in Pockets 3B and 5.
- Sector F: 4 sale deeds in Pocket 2A.
- Sector B: 1 sale deed in Pocket 4.
The authority issued a show-cause notice to the promoter for violating Section 3 of the RERA Act. However, the promoter neither submitted a response nor complied with the notices, despite repeated extensions. Consequently, the promoter was granted an opportunity for a personal hearing in the authority’s 161st meeting. During the hearing, the promoter requested additional time to submit a response, which was granted for 15 days.In the authority’s 162nd meeting, the promoter submitted a written response signed by the deputy managing director. Instead of responding individually to the six notices issued, the promoter provided a single consolidated response. The promoter and their legal counsel were heard in detail, and the records were thoroughly examined.
After a careful review of the promoter’s written statements and oral arguments, it was determined that the response provided was not legally valid and that the promoter had indeed violated section 3 of the RERA Act by executing sales in the unregistered pockets.
Following a comprehensive deliberation, the authority imposed a penalty under section 59(1) of the RERA Act. The penalty was calculated as 10% of the estimated cost of the sales in these unregistered pockets, amounting to Rs 14,40,90,000.
The promoter has been directed to deposit the penalty amount within 30 days. Failure to comply with this order or deposit the penalty will result in further action under section 59(2) of the RERA Act.
Training program for real estate agents launched
In a separate development, UP-RERA has made it mandatory for agents to undergo training before obtaining RERA registration. The training aims to educate agents about the RERA Act, its rules, and the guidelines issued from time to time. It also seeks to ensure proper conduct by agents while dealing with allottees.
This training is mandatory for agents already registered with the authority as well as those seeking new registration. After the training, a written examination will be conducted, and only those agents who successfully clear this exam will be allowed to apply for RERA registration.
The second phase of the training program was inaugurated on January 6, 2025, by Sanjay R. Bhoosreddy, chairman, UP-RERA. Speaking at the event, Bhoosreddy emphasized the importance of the program in promoting accountability and professionalism in the real estate sector.
