Real Estate & PropertyLaw

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), which came into force on 1st May, 2017, marked a landmark shift in India’s real estate sector. The legislation was enacted with the twin objectives of safeguarding the interests of homebuyers and infusing transparency, accountability, and investor confidence into the real estate industry.

RERA establishes a regulatory and adjudicatory framework for speedy resolution of disputes, mandates compulsory registration of real estate projects and agents, and ensures timely delivery of projects, fair builder-buyer agreements, and better construction quality standards. By balancing the rights and obligations of promoters, allottees, and agents, the Act has become a cornerstone of India’s property law regime.

Our Expertise Under RERA

We provide comprehensive legal services under RERA and related statutes, including:

• Registration of Projects with the State Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
• Registration of Real Estate Agents and compliance advisory.
• Filing Complaints under Section 31 of RERA against developers, builders, or real estate companies for delay, misrepresentation, or breach of obligations.
• Defending Builders & Developers before the Regulatory Authority or Adjudicating Officer.
• Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation of Builder-Buyer Agreements in line with RERA mandates.
• Appellate Remedies including filing and defending appeals before the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (Section 43), High Courts (Section 58), and the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
• Execution of Tribunal Orders (Section 57).
• Cross-forum Litigation: Handling complaints before Consumer Forums, State/National Commissions, and Competition Commission of India in cases of unfair trade practices or cartelization.

Broader Real Estate Legal Services

Beyond RERA, our firm handles a wide range of real estate, property, and estate law matters such as:

• Property Transactions & Title Verification – Legal due diligence, drafting search reports, and vetting deeds for purchase, sale, lease, tenancy, mortgage, and licensing.
• Land Acquisition Matters – Representation before the Land Acquisition Collector (LAC) and High Courts in compensation and rehabilitation disputes.
• Mutation of Property & Revenue Records – Assisting with Patwari-related matters, updating khatauni/records, and mutation proceedings.
• Documentation & Registration – Drafting and registration of Sale Deeds, Agreements to Sell, Lease Deeds, Power of Attorney (GPA/SPA), Development Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Collaboration Contracts.
• Estate & Succession Planning – Advising on the formation of Trusts, Wills, estate transfers, and inheritance disputes.
• Dispute Resolution – Litigation and arbitration in property-related disputes, landlord-tenant issues, construction disputes, and consumer cases.
• Property Investment & Development Projects – Advisory on retail, residential, and commercial developments, including joint ventures and financing structures.
• Project Finance & Mortgage – Structuring, drafting, and advising on project financing, mortgages, and securitization.

Additional Areas of Practice in Real Estate Law

Our practice also extends to:

• Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act – Advisory and defense in proceedings relating to benami properties.
• Tax & GST Implications – Guidance on stamp duty, registration charges, and GST applicability on real estate projects.
• Land Use & Zoning Regulations – Advisory on permissible land use, building bye-laws, FSI norms, and compliance with master plans.
• House Tax & Property Tax Disputes – Representing clients before municipal and revenue authorities.
• Environmental & Development Clearances – Assistance with regulatory approvals in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.