Team Herald
PANJIM: After an initial delay, the State government on Wednesday launched its official RERA website for online registration of ongoing realty projects under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) across the State. This is expected to bring about transparency in the sector. The last date for builders and agents to register under the Act is February 24.
The government also announced that a three-member committee headed by the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court has been nominated to appoint a full-time RERA authority within 60 days. Currently, Urban Development Secretary Sudhir Mahajan has been nominated as the Regulatory Authority under RERA.
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar launched the RERA website www.rera.goa.gov.in. The launch of this platforms means that registered builders can promote their real estate projects on the government portal. Builders will get the RERA registration numbers for their projects.
“We have been slightly delayed on the RERA front but now we are fully prepared for its implementation. The website will serve the basic purpose of forming an authentic platform for all the projects in the State which will not only immensely help buyers in getting detailed and authentic information but also help in giving the exact status of the project to buyers,” Parrikar said. He added, “The biggest advantage is that the Act will eliminate fly-by night operators.”
The Chief Minister admitted there are still certain apprehensions among builders about the Act but the State government cannot resolve them. “If the apprehensions are genuine, then Government can take them before the Centre for a solution,” he assured.
Registration commenced on January 16 and will end on February 24. The government has declined to grant any further extension to this, as was demanded by the real estate lobby.
Urban Development Minister Francis D’Souza was also present for the launch. Speaking to the media, he said the RERA website will bring about a high level of transparency in the real estate domain and ease the process of applying under the rules for builders, developers and agents. “There are nearly 500 agents identified across the State,” he said.
Homebuyers in Goa face problems of delay in delivery of projects, paying charges for space outside the four walls, major maintenance expenses soon after purchase and a host of other issues. The RERA act is expected to address many of these concerns making builders more accountable.
