The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of Gurugram has decided to check the veracity of the two thirds consent submitted by the real estate promoters in the case of any changes in the layout plans or any revisions in the building plans in a real estate project.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 mandates changes or revisions, as the case may be, in the layout or building plans subject to a two-thirds of consent of allottees as a must. The authority usually issues a public notice inviting objections and in case no objection is received, it allows the changes. In case any or some objection is received, it is heard and the case is decided on merit.
However, as a matter of abundant caution, the authority now on will get the consent checked to the extent possible. The idea behind this effort is to protect the sanctity of allottee's rights under the RERA Act, said the authority.
As per the Section 14 of RERA Act, the promoter shall not make any additions and alterations in the sanctioned plans, layout plans and specifications and the nature of fixtures, fittings and amenities described therein in respect of the apartment, plot or building, as the case may be, which are agreed to be taken, without the previous consent of that person: provide that the promoter may make such minor additions or alterations as may be required by the allottee, or such minor change or alterations as may be required by the allottee, or such minor change or alterations as may be necessary due to architectural and structural reasons duly recommended and verified by an authorized Architect or Engineer after proper declaration and intimation to the allottee.
