The Chief Secretary today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasising stronger enforcement, transparency, and protection of homebuyers’ rights.

Top officials including J&K RERA Chairperson Satish Chandra, senior officers from municipal bodies, development authorities, revenue, and rural development departments attended the meeting.
The Chief Secretary called for coordinated support from divisional and district administrations to ensure effective enforcement of RERA provisions in both urban and rural areas, warning that non-compliance leads to unplanned development lacking essential infrastructure.
RERA officials briefed the meeting on mandatory registration requirements for all real estate projects exceeding 500 sq. m. or eight apartments, rules for agents, complaint redressal mechanisms, and strict penalties — including fines up to 10% of project cost and imprisonment — for violations.
They also highlighted awareness initiatives, enforcement actions, and challenges such as unclear rural layout approvals, delays in multi-department clearances, and weak coordination.
To address gaps, JKRERA proposed clearer approval roles in rural areas, a Single Window System for integrated project approvals, and district-level enforcement cells under Deputy Commissioners to strengthen monitoring and curb violations.
The meeting reiterated the UT administration’s commitment to ensuring regulated, planned and citizen-centric real estate development across Jammu & Kashmir.