In a major move to protect homebuyers, the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) now allows complaints for projects that were not registered under the law.
This change, effective March 25, 2026, is part of the 10th amendment to the General Regulations 2019.
For the first time, buyers in unregistered projects have a formal pathway to seek relief, closing a long-standing gap in real estate regulation.
Key Change: Filing Complaints in Unregistered Projects
Earlier, homebuyers in unregistered projects were in a legal grey area, with developers often avoiding accountability.
Under Revised Regulation 24, buyers can now approach UP RERA even if the project wasn’t registered.
Here’s how it works:
RERA first checks if the project required registration.
If the developer violated the law, separate action will be taken.
The buyer’s complaint will then be examined on merit.
This removes a major loophole and gives buyers a way to hold developers accountable.
What Buyers Should Know
Unregistered projects often lack proper documents, so buyers may need to submit extra details when filing a complaint.
To make this easier, UP RERA is expected to introduce a dedicated complaint format (likely Form M) on its portal.
While it may require some effort, this structured process ensures that buyers now have legal recourse where none existed before.
Another Key Change: Capping Transfer Charges
The amendment also tackles arbitrary charges during property transfers:
Rs 1,000 maximum for transfers to family members after the original buyer’s death
Rs 25,000 maximum for transfers to non-family members
No new agreement will be needed for these transfers.
Developers will update the existing agreement through an endorsement, reducing paperwork and speeding up the process.
Why This Matters
Unregistered projects have historically been risky, with delays, plan changes, and non-delivery common. Many buyers had no legal options.
With these amendments, UP RERA provides:
Greater accountability for developers
Clearer legal standing for buyers
A wider safety net under the RERA framework
UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy says the goal is to make the grievance system more transparent, effective, and consumer-friendly.
