NCR RERA Continues Virtual Hearings

Aggrieved NCR homebuyers won’t have to visit the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) office after the state authorities decided to continue virtual hearings even after the lockdown is lifted. Both Haryana and UP RERA, which cover the maximum number of ongoing real estate projects in NCR towns, have opted for virtual hearings post Covid-19, while Delhi is launching a trial run before taking a decision. The authorities got a consistent feedback that virtual hearings saved time and complainants preferred this mode of resolution rather than attend hearings in person. Around 100 complainants responded to a feedback exercise regarding the virtual court hearings by UP RERA and most of them stated that it was a positive step.