Taxmann's RERA Case Law Digest – Comprehensive compendium capturing seven years of judicial decisions and legal interpretations on RERA by SC, HC, State RERA Appellate Tribunal, etc.

Book excerpt: This book is an exhaustively curated compendium that captures the essence of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) through a detailed collection of judicial decisions and legal interpretations spanning over seven years. It covers landmark judgments and legal developments from the Hon'ble Supreme Court, various High Courts, State RERA Appellate Tribunals, and RERA Authorities. This book benefits many professionals and stakeholders in the real estate sector, including developers, builders, agents, brokers, and property managers. Legal practitioners, including lawyers, advocates, and in-house counsel for real estate companies, will find it invaluable. The book is also beneficial for scholars and academicians, such as law professors, researchers, and law and real estate management students. Policymakers and regulators, including government officials, legislators, and regulatory authorities, will find it helpful in understanding and enforcing RERA provisions. Additionally, homebuyers and consumers, prospective homebuyers, consumer rights organizations, financial institutions, and investors, including banks and real estate investors, will find this book helpful for navigating the complexities of the real estate sector. The Present Publication is the Latest Edition, authored by Adv. (CA) Mahadev Birla, Adv. (CA) Nipun P Singhvi, CS Richa Birla. And Adv. Vishal J Dave. The noteworthy features of the book are as follows: • [Jurisprudence] o Case Law Compilation – Presentation of judgments from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and State RERA Appellate Tribunals o Legal Evolution – Detailed documentation of the legal evolution of RERA, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the Act's development over time o Scholarly Discourse – In-depth analysis and scholarly discussion of RERA jurisprudence, empowering readers to understand the legal precedents and interpretations • [Interaction with Other Legal Frameworks] o Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) – Analysis of how RERA interacts with insolvency proceedings and the implications for stakeholders o Consumer Protection Laws – Examination of the role of consumer rights within the real estate sector and how RERA supports these rights o SARFAESI Act – Understanding of how real estate assets are affected under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act • [Comprehensive Coverage and Practical Insights] o Up-to-Date Information – Incorporates the latest case laws and developments, ensuring readers are informed of recent changes o Practical Application – Provides practical analysis for practitioners, scholars, and policymakers to apply RERA provisions effectively o Navigational Aid – Provides tools for understanding and navigating the complexities of RERA and its interplay with other significant legal frameworks • [Detailed Analysis] o Jurisprudence § Legal Principles and Precedents – Discusses foundational legal principles, significant precedents, and evolving interpretations related to RERA § Judicial Evolution – Analyzes how courts have shaped RERA's application and enforcement over time o Function and Duties of RERA Authority § Regulatory Role – Examines the authority's responsibilities in enforcing RERA provisions § Compliance and Enforcement – Details how the RERA Authority ensures compliance and handles violations o Real Estate Tribunal and Authority § Structure and Functioning – Reviews the organizational structure, functioning, and significance of Real Estate Tribunals and Authorities § Case Studies – Provides real-world examples of Tribunal decisions and their impact on the real estate sector o Parallel and Overriding Jurisprudence § Interaction with Other Laws – Analyzes how RERA interacts with other legal frameworks and the resultant legal outcomes. § Conflict Resolution – Analyses the mechanisms for resolving conflicts between RERA and other laws o Constitutional Challenges § Legal Challenges – Investigates significant legal challenges to the constitutionality of RERA § Court Rulings – Summarizes significant court rulings on the constitutionality of RERA and their implications This book covers the following case laws: • Supreme Court's RERA Case Laws o Newtech Promoters & Developers (P.) Ltd. v. State of U.P. o Chitra Sharma v. Union of India o Experion Developers (P.) Ltd. v. Sushma Ashok Shiroor o Imperia Structures Ltd. v. Anil Patni o Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd. v. Union of India o Union Bank of India v. Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority o Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association v. Ansal Crown Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. o Forum for People's Collective Efforts (FPCE) v. State of West Bengal o Imperia Structure Ltd. v. Baljor Singh Jakhar, etc. o Vishal Chelani v. Debashis Nanda • High Court's RERA Case Laws o Neelkamal Realtors Suburban (P.) Ltd. v. Union of India o Lavasa Corporation Limited v. Jitendra Jagdish Tulsiani o Man Global Limited v. Bharat Prakash Joukani o Goregaon Pearl CHSL v. Dr. Seema Mahadev Paryekar o Larsen and Toubro Limited v. Ms Rekha Sinha o CCI Projects v. Jyoti Narang o Narayan Realty Infrastructure v. State of Gujarat o Accrual Realities Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Madhya Pradesh o Renaissance Infrastructure v. Parth B. Suchak o Janta Land Promoters Private Limited v. Union of India o Experion Developers (P.) Ltd. v. State of Haryana o Paramount Prop Build Pvt. Ltd. v. State of UP o Pacifica (Chennai Project) Infrastructure (P.) Ltd. v. C. R. Chenthirkumaran o Chhattisgarh Grih Nirman Mandal v. Shrimati Preeti Singh W/o Mahendra Singh o NCPL Infracon LLP v. Jyotsna Shah o SARE Shelters Project Pvt. Ltd. v. SARE SQUIRES o Macrotech Developers Limited v. State of Maharashtra o Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority v. Satyam Infracon o Union Bank of India v. Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority o Sanjay Ghiya v. Union of India o Experion Developers Private Limited v. State of Haryana o Habitech Infrastructure Ltd. v. State of U.P. o NBCC (India) Limited v. Joshy Varghese o Bombay Dyeing & Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. Ashok Narang o Ashok Palav Co-op. Housing Society Ltd. v. Pankaj Bhagubhai Desai o Janapriyo Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. State of West Bengal o Graceland Foundation v. Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority o GS Enterprises v. Yogesh Agarwal o Samruddhi Developers v. Kiran Vasant Verekar o Goa Real Estate & Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Goa o U.P. Awas Evam Vikas Parishad v. Nishta Bhatnagar o Jayesh Tanna, Director of ITMC Developer (P.) Ltd v. Radha Arakkal o Hagwood Commercial Developers (P.) Ltd. v. Rahul Madhukar Deshmukh o Balaji Construction Company v. Anjusha Ajit Kadam o Wadhwa Group Housing (P.) Ltd. v. Vijay Choksi o Shravan D. Agarwal v. Sagar H. Saboo • Appellate Tribunal's RERA Case Laws o Udayachal Goregaon Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Manoj Kumar Mistry o Pratham Square v. Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority o Sanvo Resorts Pvt. Ltd. v. Ranveer Sharma o GMR Krishnagiri SIR Ltd. v. Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority o Manish Patel v. Crystal Yagnapurush Residential & Commercial Owners Associations (CYRCOA) o Rohit Chawla v. Bombay Dyeing & Mfg. Co. Ltd. o Ratul Lahiri v. Tata Housing Development Co. Ltd. o Pankaj Kishor Agrawal v. Real Gem Buildtech (P.) Ltd. o Satyam Infracon v. Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority o Bright Sky Heights Builders & Developers (P.) Ltd. v. Rajendra Eknath Pawar o Dr. Sanjay Pandurang Kalate v. Lavim Developers (P.) Ltd. o Om Shanti Ambika Welfare Association v. Rajguru Developers (P.) Ltd. o CCI Projects (P.) Ltd. v. Rival Park Wintergreen Buyers Association o Mohit Melwani v. A.A. Estates (P.) Ltd. o DN Nagar Samrat CHS Ltd. v. Umanath Agrawal o Dinesh Humane v. Piramal Estate (P.) Ltd. o Bijon Dhirendra Talukdar v. Dhruva Woolen Mills (P.) Ltd. o Abhishek Anuj Sukhadia v. Pragatej Builders & Developers (P.) Ltd. o Oberoi Constructions Ltd. v. Asset Auto (I) (P.) Ltd. o Pradip Mehta v. Sylvanus Properties Ltd. o Mrs. Jyoti K. Narang v. CCI Projects (P.) Ltd. o SLB Welfare Association v. PSA IMPEXP Ltd. o Bharat Narendra Mistry v. Realgem Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. • RERA Authority's Case Laws o Techno Drive Engineer Pvt. Ltd. v. Renaissance Indus Infra Pvt. Ltd. o Amit Agarwal v. Godrej Properties Ltd. o Dr Suresh Kumar Arora & Dr Reema Arora v. Emmar MGF Land Ltd. o Sushant Karkera v. Conoor Builders Pvt. Ltd. o Niranjan Dashpute v. Rajkumar Nivrutti Saste o Gaurav J. Desai v. Bhanushri Realities