Registration of properties in Delhi has been brought to a halt following the directive from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). RERA has instructed all sub-registrars to refrain from registering new properties that violate the maximum number of allowed dwelling units based on plot size, as stated in the Unified Building Bye Laws for Delhi, 2016 (UBBL). Additionally, RERA has urged civic bodies not to approve building plans that exceed the permissible number of dwelling units as per UBBL regulations according to plot size.
To ensure compliance, RERA has ordered that all approved building plans obtained from civic bodies, such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, Delhi Cantonment, and Delhi Development Authority, must clearly specify the total number of dwelling units being constructed as well as the number of units on each floor. The order also mandates that the number of approved dwelling units must be explicitly stated in the ‘agreement of sale’ and ‘sale deed’ documents by the promoter, builder, or collaborator selling these units. Violations of these directives could lead to disciplinary action against responsible officers.
In response to the RERA order, sub-registrars have put a halt to the registration of new properties until further guidelines are provided by the divisional commissioner’s office. A meeting was held among sub-registrars to discuss the matter, and they expect to receive registration guidelines once a meeting takes place between the divisional commissioner and the RERA chief.
While the impact of this order will be felt across various types of constructions, it is likely to have a significant influence on unauthorized colonies, builder floors, and buildings in planned localities. These areas often witness the construction of multiple floors and units on smaller plots. It is worth noting that the order aligns with UBBL and the Supreme Court’s 2008 ruling, which establishes varying maximum dwelling unit limits based on plot size and ground coverage percentage.
FAQ:
Q: What is causing the pause in the registration of properties in Delhi?
A: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has directed sub-registrars not to register new properties that violate the maximum number of permitted dwelling units based on plot size, as stated in the Unified Building Bye Laws for Delhi, 2016 (UBBL).
Q: What actions have RERA and civic bodies taken to ensure compliance?
A: RERA has ordered civic bodies to refrain from approving building plans that exceed the permissible number of dwelling units mandated by UBBL. Additionally, RERA requires that approved building plans clearly state the number of dwelling units being constructed and have this information included in the ‘agreement of sale’ and ‘sale deed’ documents.
Q: Why has the registration of properties been halted?
A: The sub-registrars have paused the registration process until further guidelines are provided by the divisional commissioner’s office, following discussions among sub-registrars about the matter. They expect to receive registration guidelines once a meeting takes place between the divisional commissioner and the RERA chief.
Q: Which areas will be most affected by this order?
A: Unauthorized colonies, builder floors, and buildings in planned localities are likely to be significantly impacted by this order as these areas often witness the construction of multiple floors and units on smaller plots.
Q: What are the maximum dwelling unit limits as per UBBL regulations?
A: The maximum dwelling unit limits vary based on plot size and ground coverage percentage. For example, plots up to 50 sq meters with a ground coverage of 90% and a FAR (Floor Area Ratio) of 350 can have three dwelling units.