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TAMIL NADUGOVERNMENT GAZETTEPUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 24] cHENNAI, wEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 Vaikasi 30, Vilambi, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2049

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© [Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14. GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU [R. Dis. No. 197/2009. 2018 [Price : Rs. 12.80 Paise.

Part III—Section 2Statutory Notifications and Orders issued by

Heads of Departments.

NOTIfICATIONS by HEADS Of DEPARTMENTS, ETC.

CONTENTS

Pages.TAMIL NADU REAL ESTATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY, cHENNAI

Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018 .. .. 40-69

CHENNAI PORT TRUST

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

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NOTIfICATIONS by HEADS Of DEPARTMENTS, ETC.

TAMIL NADU REAL ESTATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY, cHENNAI

Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2018.

(Letter No. TNRERA/827/2017.)

No. SRO c-13/2018.—In exercise of the powers conferred on it under sub-section (1) and clause (i) of sub-section (2)of Section 85 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Central Act, 16 of 2016) and of all otherpowers enabling it in that behalf, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority hereby makes the following Regulations:-

CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARy

1. Short Title, Commencement:

(a)TheseRegulationsmaybecalledtheTamilNaduRealEstateRegulatoryAuthority(General)Regulations,2018

(b)TheseRegulationsshallcomeintoforceonthedateoftheirpublication.

CHAPTER II

2. Definitions:-Intheseregulations,unlessthereisanythingrepugnanttothesubjectorcontext:

(i)“Act”and“Rules”shallmeantheRealEstate(RegulationandDevelopment)Act,2016andtheTamilNaduRealEstate(Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017, as amended from time to time;

(ii) “Address for Service” shallmean the address furnished by a party or his/her authorized agent, or his/her legal practitioner,charteredaccountant,companysecretary,costaccountantatwhichserviceofsummons,noticesorotherprocessesmaybeeffected;

(iii)“Adjudication”meanstheprocessofarrivingatdecisionsoncomplaintsreceivedbytheAuthorityortheAdjudicatingOfficerunderSection31oftheActandunderSections12,14,18and19oftheAct;

(iv)“AdjudicatingOfficer”meanstheAdjudicatingOfficerappointedundersub-section(1)ofSection71;

(v)“Application”meansthefull,correctandcompleteapplicationmadeunderSection4orunderSection9,asthecasemaybe,submittedonlineandalsoinhardcopytotheAuthoritywithallthedetailsandallthedocumentsrequiredtobesubmittedalongwiththeprescribedchargesandfeesincomplianceoftheprovisionsoftheAct,RulesandRegulationsmadethereunder;

(vi)“Authorizedperson”meansapersonauthorizedbythecomplainantorrespondentorapplicanttorepresenthim/herbeforetheAuthorityortheAdjudicatingOfficerandwhichtermincludesthepersonsasexplainedintheSection56oftheAct;

(vii)“Authority”meanstheTamilNaduRealEstateRegulatoryAuthority;

(viii)“Chairperson”meanstheChairpersonoftheAuthority;

(ix)“Complaint”meansawrittenstatementmadeunderSection31oftheAct;

(x) “Complainant”meansaperson,whohasfiledcomplaintunderSection31of theActbefore theAuthorityor the AdjudicatingOfficer,asthecasemaybe;

(xi)“Code”meanstheCodeofCivilProcedure,1908,asamendedfromtimetotime;

(xii)“Member”meansamemberoftheAuthority;

(xiii) “Proceedings” meansand includeproceedingsofall nature that theAuthority /Adjudicatormayconduct in the dischargeofitsfunctionsundertheActandtherulesandregulations;

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(xiv)“Officer”meansanofficeroftheAuthority;

(xv)“Rule”meanstherulesmadeundertheAct;

(xvi)“Regulations”meanstheTamilNaduRealEstateRegulatoryAuthority(General)Regulations,2018asamendedfrom time to time;

WordsandexpressionsnotdefinedinthisRegulationsshallhavethesamemeaningasassignedintheActandtheRules.

3. Area of Jurisdiction:

Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority Regulations (General), 2018, is applicable to theState ofTamilNadu coveringbothplanningareaandnonplanningareaandalsoapplicabletotheUnionTerritoryofAndaman&NicobarIslands.

CHAPTER III

4. Submission of application and fee for Registration:

(a) EveryapplicationunderSection4andSection9oftheActshallbesubmittedonlineaswellasinhardcopywithallthedetailsanddocumentstotheAuthorityalongwiththeprescribedcharges&fees.

(b) ThehardcopyoftheapplicationalongwithallthedetailsanddocumentsshouldbesubmittedtoAuthorityatleastwithinaperiodof7daysfromthedateofonlinesubmissionoftheapplication.

(c) TheAuthorityshallscrutinizethoseapplicationsfiledforregistrationforprojectsoragents,asthecasemaybe,andifitisfoundinorder,registrationcertificatewillbeissuedintheformatprescribedwithin30daysfromthedateofsubmissionforregistrationofprojectoragent,asthecasemaybe,assetoutinSubRule(1)ofRule6and Sub-Rule1underRule12respectively.

(d) If theapplication is incomplete,a letter /mailwill besent to thepromoteror theAgent to furnish the required particularswithinsuchtimeastheAuthorityprescribes.

Explanation: 30 days period shall exclude the period granted to the registrants for compliance, if any, in such incomplete applications as returned by the Authority.

(e) TheAuthorityinexercisingthepowersundersub-section(1)ofSection7andsub-section(7)ofSection9oftheActreadwiththeRule8and14respectivelytorevoketheregistrationgrantedtoaprojectoranagent,asthecasemaybe,anoticeshallbecausedtotheregistrantgiving10daystimetofurnishhisexplanationandcallinghimforenquiryandbygrantingapersonalhearingbeforetheAuthorityonthedayasspecifiedinthenotice.

(f) TheAuthorityinexercisingthepowersunderSub-Clause(b)Sub-Section(1)ofSection5andSub-Clause(b)ofsub-section(3)ofSection9oftheActtorejectanapplicationforregistration,shallissueanoticetotheregistranttofurnishsuchexplanationand/orcalluponhim/hertoappearinpersonorthrougharepresentativeforsuchenquirybeforetheAuthorityonthedayspecifiedintheNotice.

(g) Ifafterthepersonalhearing,theAuthorityisstillnotsatisfiedwiththeinformationprovidedintheapplication,itshallrejectsuchapplication(or)ifafterduenoticeforpersonalhearinghasbeengivenandifthepartydoesnotappearforthesehearingsconsecutivelyfortwohearingsonthedatespecifiedinthenotice,theAuthorityshallrejecttheapplicationindefault.

(h) Ifthepromoter/agentcontinuouslyfailstotakestepstoregistertheproject/agentascontemplatedunderSection3&9oftheAct,evenafterrejectionofapplicationforregistrationofproject/agenteitherindefaultoronmerits,theAuthorityshalltakeactionagainstthepromoter/agentasprovidedunderSection59&62oftheAct.

(i) WhenregistrationismandatedbytheActinrespectofprojectsoragent,theAuthorityisempoweredtoissueashowcausenoticecallinguponthepromoter/agenttocomplythesame.Suchshowcausenoticetothepromoter/agentshallbeissuedbytheAuthoritybyRegisteredPost/Courierservicetothelastknownaddressofthepromoter/


agent.Ifthenoticeisnotservedforwantofspecificaddressoranyotherparticulars,ifitisreturnedun-served,theAuthoritymayissueforasecondtimeandagainthenoticeisnotserved,theAuthorityshallorderforapublicationinonevernaculardailyintheregioninwhichheisresidingorhisofficeissituatedforappearanceonaparticulardateandevenafterthepublication,ifthepartydoesnotappearonthatdatebeforetheAuthority,thentheAuthoritymaypassordersonmeritsofthecasetreatinghimasex-parte.

5. Registration Charges:

ThepromoteroragentshallberequiredtopaytheAuthorityregistrationchargesattherateasdeterminedbygeneralorspecialorderoftheAuthoritywhichispublishedonthe website of the Authority from time to time for the following:

(i) Registration fee:

fee Structure (for Tamil Nadu)

1. Layouts-Rs/5/-persq.m.ofplottableareaexcludingEWS,RoadsandOSR

2. Residential buildings –

a) Rs.10/-persq.m.ofFSIareaforresidentialprojectinwhichdwellingunitsizeislessthan60squaremeter;

b) Rs.20/-persq.m.ofFSIareaforotherresidentialprojects;

3. Commercialbuildings-Rs.50/-persquaremeterofFSIarea;

4. Anyotherprojects-Rs.25/-persquaremeterofFSIarea;

Fee Structure (for Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

1. Incaseofgrouphousingproject-Rs.5/-sq.m.forprojectswheretheareaoflandproposedtobedevelopeddoesnotexceed1000sq.m.orRs.10/-persq.m.forprojectswheretheareaoflandproposedtobedevelopedexceeds1000sq.m.butshallnotbemorethanRs.5lakhs;

2. Incaseofmixeddevelopment(residentialandcommercial)project–Rs.10/-persq.m.forprojectswheretheareaoflandproposedtobedevelopeddoesnotexceed1000sq.m.;orRs.15/-persq.m.forprojectswheretheareaoflandproposedtobedevelopedexceeds1000sq.m.,butshallnotbemorethanRs.7lakhs;

3. Incaseofcommercialprojects–Rs.20/-persq.m.forprojectswheretheareaoflandproposedtobedevelopeddoesnotexceed1000sq.m.;orRs.25/-persq.m.forprojectswheretheareaoflandproposedtobedevelopedexceeds1000sq.m.,butshallnotbemorethanRs.10lakhs;

4. Incaseofplotteddevelopmentprojects–Rs.5/-persquaremeter,butshallnotbemorethanRs.2lakhs;

(ii) Processingfeeof10%oftheoriginalregistrationfeeforRenewal/Extension.

(iii) Feeformakinganychangesafterregistration,onapplication.

(iv) FeeforothermattersasmaybedecidedbytheAuthoritybyorderfromtimetotime.

(v) Deduction of processing fee of 10%on the registration fee or full registration feewhichever ismore forwithdrawaloftheapplicationbytheapplicantorreturnoftheapplicationforproject/realestateagentbytheauthorityduetoinsufficientparticularssubmittedbytheapplicant/promoter.Therewillbenorefundofanyamount for withdrawal after registration.

6. Publication of Advertisements:

Promotershallnotpublishanyadvertisementsforprojectsinanymedia(includingpress,electronicmedia,pamphlets,banners,postersorpublicity inany form) forbookingofsaleofunitsor for receiptofanyadvancesum from theallottee,unless the registrationcertificatehasbeenissuedbytheAuthorityinthisregard.


CHAPTER IV

DISCLOSURES

7. formats of Certificates of Architect, Engineer and Chartered Accountant:

a) Thecertificatestobeissuedbytheprojectarchitect,projectengineerandcharteredaccountantinpracticeforwithdrawalofmoney from the separate accountmaintained underSection 4(2) (1) (D) of theAct shall be in form 1, 2 and 3respectively.

b) The certificate required to be issued by the ProjectArchitect/Project Engineer on completion of each of the building/blockoftherealestateprojectshallbeinform 4 and in form 5 for Layout and Sub-division.

c) ThepromotershallfurnishaCertificatefromtheBankontheirletterheadaspertheprescribedformatform 6 under Section4(2)(1)(D).

d) Theannualreportonstatementofaccountsinform 7,issuedinaccordancewiththeProviso(D)toSection4(2)(1)oftheAct(i.e.,)shallbecertifiedandsignedbytheStatutoryAuditorofthepromoter’senterprise.

e) Thepromoter shall designate anarchitect, anengineer, a charteredaccountantwho issues certificates for theprojecttoenablewithdrawalofamountsfromtheseparateaccountopenedincomplianceoftheprovisionsunderSection4 (2) (1) (D)of theAct for theworkcompletedandsuchdesignatedarchitect, engineerandchartered accountantshallnotbechangedwithoutpriorconcurrenceoftheAuthority.

Explanation1: TheCharteredAccountant certifying theprogressof the registered realestateproject for thepurposeofwithdrawalofamountsfromtheseparateaccountshouldbea“differententity”thantheCharteredAccountantwhoisthestatutoryauditorofthepromoter’senterprise.

Explanation 2: If theForm7 issuedby the statutoryauditor reveals thatanycertificate issuedby theprojectarchitect, engineerorthecharteredaccountanthasfalseorincorrectinformation,theamountcollectedforaparticularprojecthavenotbeenutilizedfortheprojectandthewithdrawalhasnotbeencompliedwithdevelopmentoftheproject,theAuthorityshall,apartfromtakingactionagainstthepromoterundertheActandRules,alsobringthemattertotheconcernedrespectiveregulatorybodyofthesaidarchitect,engineerorcharteredaccountant,fornecessarypenalactionagainstthem.

8. Additional disclosures by promoters on the website after registration:

(1) AfterregistrationoftheprojectbeforetheAuthority,allthedetailsoftheproposedReal EstateProject,shallbeuploadedby the promoter within 7 days from the date of registration, on the allotted webpage on the website of the Authority with further mandatoryupdateonceinevery3monthsasrequiredundersub-section(1)ofSection11oftheActandRule17(vi)(c)(d)oftheTamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017.

(2) Thepromotershallprominentlydisplayattheprojectsitethesanctionedplans,layoutplans,alongwithspecifications,approved by the competent Authority and RERA registration details.

(3) In all advertisement and publicity related to the projects in any print, electronic on social media (including press, electronicmedia,pamphlets,banners,postersorpublicityinanyform),shallbeartheregistrationdetailsoftheprojectwiththe RERA,andiftheprojectdoesnotfallwithintheambitofRERAasperSection3(2) thatshouldalsobeindicated.


CHAPTER V

Standard operating procedure

9. Procedure for dealing with complaints :

(1)AnyaggrievedpersonmayfileacomplaintwiththeAuthority,underSection31oftheActreadwithRule37 save for any violationundertheActortheRulesandRegulationsmadethereunderasthoseprovidedtobeadjudicatedbytheAdjudicatingOfficer,inFormMofRule37(1) whichshallbeaccompaniedbyafeeofRs.1,000/-remittedonline.

(2) TheaggrievedpersonorpersonsshallsubmitthreesetsofcomplaintsorsufficientcopiesrequiredtobesenttotherespondentsalongwithsupportingdocumentstotheAuthoritybyregisteredpostorinpersoninofficewithin7daysfromthedateoffilingon-line,incaseofTamilNaduand10daysincaseofAndaman&NicobarIslands.

(3)ThecomplaintshallbepresentedeitherinpersonbytheapplicanthimselforthroughanadvocateascontemplatedunderSection56oftheAct,andifthroughanadvocate,necessaryvakalatdulyattestedwithenrollmentnumberandwithaffixtureofcourtfeestampofRs.10/-aswellasAdvocateWelfareFundstampofRs.30/-asprescribedinthecivilcourtprocedure,asthecasemaybe,shallbefiled.

(4) Anauthorizedrepresentativeotherthanadvocateshallfurnishanauthorization in fORM – 8andsuchauthorizationshallcontaintheaddressoftherepresentativewithparticularsofenrolmentnumberorRegistrationNumber,e-mailaddressormobilenumberforpropercommunication.

(5) When a number of complaints are made to theAuthority based on similar facts and seeking the same or similar reliefagainstthesamepromoterinthesameproject,theAuthorityshallordinarilycluballsuch complaintsanddisposethem in commonproceedings.

(6)ThedesignatedofficeroftheAuthoritymayatanytimecalluponthepartytoproducesuchfurthermaterialsasandwhenheisdirectedbytheAuthorityinthisregard.

(7)ThecomplainantshallalsopaytheAuthorityasumofRs.600/-throughonlinetowardspostagecharges:

Bank:IndianBank,CMDABranch

CurrentAccountNo:6543057988

Name: Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA)

IFSc code: IDIB000I010

CHAPTER VI

10. Complaints before the Adjudicating Officer:

(1)Whereas,theRule38ofTamilNaduRealEstate(Regulation&Development)Rules,2017readwithSection31ofRealEstate (Regulation&Development)Act,2016,prescribes themannerof filingcomplaints, foradjudgingcompensationunder Section12,14,18and19oftheAct,beforetheAdjudicatingOfficerandthemannerofholdinganenquiry.

Providedthatthosecomplaintswhicharenumerousandbasedonsimilarfactsandprayingforsamereliefsoughtagainstthesinglepromoter,allthosecomplaintsshallbeclubbedanddisposedincommonproceedings.

(2)AnyaggrievedpersonmayfileacomplaintintheprescribedfORM–NwithadequatecopiestobeserveduponeachrespondentwiththeAdjudicatingOfficerforcompensationunderSection12,14,18and19oftheActreadwiththeRule38andRegulationsmadethereunder,saveasthoseprovidedtobeadjudicatedbytheAuthority,whichshallbeaccompaniedbyafeeofRs.5,000/-remittedthroughonline.Theaggrievedpersonhastosubmithisapplicationalongwithsupportingdocumentsbyregisteredpostorinpersoninofficewithin10daysfromthedateoffilingon-line,incaseofTamilNaduand15daysincaseofAndaman&NicobarIslands.

(3)TheapplicationshallbepresentedeitherinpersonbytheapplicanthimselforthroughanauthorizedrepresentativeascontemplatedunderSection56oftheAct.NecessaryvakalatorMemoofauthorizationdulyattestedwithaffixtureofapplicable

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courtfeestampaswellasAdvocateWelfareFundstamp,asthecasemaybe,onitshallbefiled.AndsuchauthorizationshallcontaintheaddressoftherepresentativewithparticularsenrolmentNo.orRegistrationNo.,e-mailid,mobileno.etc.forpropercommunication.Theoriginalofsuchletterofauthorizationshallalsobeproducedforverificationatthetimeoffilingforverificationand return.

(4)TheapplicantshallalsopaytheAuthorityasumofRs.600/-throughonlinetowardspostagecharges:

Bank:IndianBank,CMDABranch

CurrentAccountNo:6543057988

Name: Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA)

IFSc code: IDIB000I010

CHAPTER VII

11. Procedures before the Authority and Adjudicator:

In respectofallcomplaintsbefore theAuthorityand theAdjudicatingOfficer, theproceduresmentionedbelow in this RegulationsNo.12to17uptochapterXshallbefollowedandadhered.

CHAPTER VIII

12. Presentation, Scrutiny and Numbering:

(a)PaginationofthecomplaintfiledbeforetheAuthority/AdjudicatingOfficershallbeincontinuousmannerbeginningfromthecomplaintalongwithannexures.

(b) Initialing alteration:Every interlineations, eraser or correction or deletion in any complaint or document shall be initialedbythepartyorhisauthorizedrepresentative.

(c) Everycomplainant isrequiredtoaffixhisorhersignatureshallstatehisorhernameincapitalsnearhisorher signatureandinitialorsignatthebottomoftheeachpage.

13. Endorsement and Scrutiny:

(a)Theperson,inchargeofthereceiptofthecomplaintoranyotherdocuments,wheneveranycomplaintisfiledoranyotherdocumentsisreceived,wouldimmediatelyaffixthesealoftheauthoritywithdate.Atthetimeofreceiptofcomplaint,itisthedutyoftheconcernedclerktoverifywhethertherequisitenumberofcopiesalongwithnecessaryindexandonsuchreceipt,theconcernedclerkwillsignonthefirstpageinthemainsheetaswellasinthecopiesandassignCurrentNo.foreverycomplaintandpassitforscrutinytotheofficerconcerned.

(b)ThescrutinyofficeroftheAuthorityshall,onreceiptofthecomplaintfromtheReceivingbranch,scrutinizethesameasexpeditiouslyaspossiblebutnotbeyond7workingdaysfromthedateofreceipt.

Providedif,foranyreason,thescrutinyisnotcompletedwithintheaboveperiod,thesameshallbeimmediatelyreportedtothedesignatedofficer,whoshalltakepromptstepstocompletethescrutinyandorextendthetime.

(c)Onscrutinyofthecomplaint,ifitisfoundtobedefectiveorincorrectinconformitywiththeprovisionsoftheActorRuleorRegulationsthereunder,theAuthoritywillreturnthepaperforcomplianceintheproperformgranting15daystimeforthecomplaintsmadeinTamilNaduand20 daysforthecomplaintsmadeinAndaman&NicobarIslandsorsuchtimeastheAuthorityprescribes.Ifthecomplaintisnotdulyrepresentedwithallcompliancewithinthetimegranted,itmaybetreatedasacomplaintnotinconformityandshallbepostedbeforetheAuthorityortheAdjudicatingOfficerasthecasemaybefordismissalfordefault.Insuchevent,thecomplaintfeeshallbeforfeited.Thereshallbe nobarforthecomplainantforfilingafreshoneaftercomplyingtherequirementsonlywithinaperiodof90daysfromthedateofsuchdismissal.

(d)ComplaintfeepaidthroughonlinewiththecomplaintshallbeenteredimmediatelyonthereceiptintheRegisterandthesameshouldbeinitialedbythecashierorAccountsOfficerandtheSectionOfficeroneveryday.Theofficial inchargeofCashSectionandSectionOfficershallafterverifyingtheentriesintheprescribedRegisteralongwithD.Ds.puttheirinitialsinthe relevantcolumnsinthesaidRegisterastokenofacknowledgement.


(e)CourtfeestampsaffixedinthevakalatorMemorandumofAuthorisationshallbecheckedandaftercancellationofthesamewiththesealoftheAuthorityshallbeaccountedintheCourtFeeRegister.

14. Registration and Numbering:

(a)EverycomplaintfiledunderSection31oftheActandunderRule37aftercheckingandscrutinyshallbenumberedas complaint No. and registered in the appropriate register maintained in this behalf.

(b)EverycomplaintfiledunderSection31oftheActreadwithSection12,14,18and19oftheActandunderRule38aftercheckingandscrutinyshallbenumberedasCompensationClaimPetitionNo.(CCP.No.)andregisteredintheappropriateregister maintained in that behalf.

(c) InterlocutoryApplication filed along with the Complaint instituted or thereafter shall be numbered separately as I.A.No.

CHAPTER IX

15. Notice and Service:

(a) TheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficershall issueNotice inform – 9 to therespondentalongwithonecopyof thecomplaintbygiving15 days time incaseofTamilNaduand20days incaseofAndaman&Nicobar Islandsorsuch timeastheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficerprescribesforproperexplanationunderintimationtothecomplainantwhichservesasan acknowledgement.OnreceiptoftheNotice,therespondentshouldfilethereplyonorbeforetheprescribedtimelimitwithacopydeliveredtothecomplainant.Onreceiptoftheproperexplanationfromtherespondent,theAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficerwilltakeupthehearingwhereinboththecomplainantandtherespondentwillbe calledfor.TheAuthority/theAdjudicatingofficerwillalsotakeintoconsiderationthepleaofcontestornotinthathearingandaccordinglydecidethemattergrantingtimeforenquiry.

If the matter is settled amicably between the parties, the complainant and the respondent shall file a joint memo of settlementwithclearterms,onthebasisofsuchtermstheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficershallrecordthesameanddisposethe complaint.Infailureofarrivingcompromisebetweentheparties,enquiryshallbeproceededaspertheprovisionsoftheAct,Rules and Regulations.

(b)Ifanypersonfails,neglectsorrefusestoappearinpersonorthroughhisauthorizedrepresentativeasdirectedbytheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficer,theAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficershallhavethepowertoproceedwiththeenquiryintheabsenceofsuchpersonorpersonsafterrecordingthereasonsfordoingsoandappropriatedecisionwillbetakenbytheAuthorityonthebasisofavailabledocumentsandevidenceonrecord.

16. Service of Process:

(1) Issue of notice:When a notice of complaint or interlocutory application issued by theAuthority/theAdjudicating Officer,copiesof thesameandothersupportingdocumentsfiledtherewith, ifany,shallbeservedontheothersideandwithacknowledgement.

(2)Whenevernoticeisorderedbyprivateservice,thecomplainantunlessalreadyservedontheothersideinadvance,shallarrangetoservethecopyofcomplaintandotherdocumentsbyregisteredpostorcourierserviceandfileaffidavitofservicewithitsproofofacknowledgementbeforethedatefixedforhearing.

(3)Steps for issue freshnotice: Ifanynotice is returnedunserved in thecircumstancesnotspecified in theRuleor Regulations,thatfactandthereasonthereofshallbenotifiedimmediatelyonthenoticeboardoftheAuthorityandalsointhewebsiteoftheAuthority.Thecomplainantorhisauthorizedrepresentativeshallwithinsevendaysfromthedateofsuchnotificationtakestepstoservethenoticeafresh.

(4)Consequenceoffailuretotakestepsforissueoffreshnotice:Where,afteranoticehasbeenissuedtotheotherside,andreturnedunserved,andthecomplainantfailstotakenecessarystepswithinaperiodasorderedbytheAuthority/the AdjudicatingOfficer fromthedateofreturnof thenoticeontherespondent(s), thecaseshallbepostedfordismissal fornonprosecution.


(5)TheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficershalltakestepstoservenoticetorespondentsbypostaspertheaddressgiveninthecomplaintonpaymentmadebythecomplainant.IfthenoticesentbytheAuthority/theAdjudicatorisnotservedforanydefectintheaddressoranyotherreasonformorethantwooccasions,thenthecomplainantshallbedirectedbytheAuthority/theAdjudicatortotakesubstitutedservicewhilemakingapublicationinavernaculardailyintheplaceofaddressoftherespondentofthesiteorregisteredofficeorresidenceathiscost.

(6)Appearanceofparties:ThepartywhohasengagedalegalpractitioneroranyotherauthorizedrepresentativetoappearforhimbeforetheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficershallnotbeentitledtobeheardinpersonunlesspermittedbytheAuthority.

(7) Parties appearing before the Authority shall be properly dressed; and in case of Advocates with collar and AdvocateCoat.

CHAPTER X

17. Examination of Witness and Issue of Commissions:

(1)TheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficermaypermitexaminationofwitnessesonlywhenitisdeemedfitbytheAuthority/theAdjudicatingOfficerandthesummaryprocedureasprovidedintheCivilProcedureCodeshallbefollowed.

(2)NumberingofWitnesses:ThewitnesscalledbythecomplainantshallbenumberedconsecutivelyasCWsandthosebythe respondent as Rws.

(3)Markingofdocuments:Thedocumentswhenproducedshallbemarkedasfollows:

(i)ifrelieduponbythecomplainant’sside,theyshallbenumberedas“A”series;

(ii)ifrelieduponbytherespondent’sside,theyshallbenumberedas“B”series;

(iii) any documents produced by the third party on summon by theAuthority or any expert evidence or documents producedattherequestoftheAuthorityoranyGovernmentdocuments/commissiondocumentsshallbemarked“X”series;

(4)Forthepurposeofcommissionofexaminationofwitnesses,anydocumentsrequiredfromtheAuthority,acopyofsuchdocumentsshallbeprovidedtothecommissionbytheAuthority.

CHAPTER XI

18. Authority’s Office, office hours and sittings and Language:

(a)TheOfficeoftheAuthorityshallbesituatedatChennaiorsuchplacesastheAuthoritymaydecidefromtimetotime.TheAuthoritymay,byorder,establishbenchesanditsofficesatotherplaceswithinitsjurisdictionasdefinedinRegulation3.

(b) The Authority shall follow the office timings and holidays as notified by the State Government in the TamilNaduGovernmentGazette.

(c)TheAuthoritymayconductitsproceedingsattheheadofficeoratanyotherplacewithinitsjurisdictionasdefinedinRegulation3onanyworkingdaysandtimeasdirectedbytheChairperson.

19. Language of the Authority:

(a)TheproceedingsoftheAuthorityshallbeconductedinEnglish,providedtheAuthorityshallalsoallowanypersontopleadorrepresenthiscaseinTamil(inTamilNadu)orinHindi(inAndaman&NicobarIslands).

(b)TheAuthority at its own discretion,may accept complaint or petitionmade inTamil (inTamil Nadu) or inHindi (inAndaman&NicobarIslands).

(c)TheAuthority,atitssolediscretion,mayacceptcomplaintorpetitionsmadeinanylanguageotherthaninTamilorEnglish,providedthesameistobeaccompaniedbyatranslationthereofinEnglishattestedbyaNotary.

(d)AnyTranslationwhich isagreedto,bythepartiesto theproceedingsorwhichanyof theparties furnish,maybe acceptedbytheAuthorityasatruetranslation.


20. Seal of the Authority:

AnydocumentrequiringauthenticationbytheAuthorityshallbeissuedunderthesealoftheAuthority,andshallbesignedbytheOfficerauthorizedbytheChairpersoninthisbehalf.

CHAPTER XII

21. Meetings of the Authority:

(1)Chairpersonshallpresideoverthemeetingsandconductthebusiness.

(2)IftheChairpersonforanyreasonisunabletoattendameetingoftheAuthority,anyothermemberchosenbytheMembers present amongst themselves at the meeting, shall preside over the meeting.

(3) Allquestionswhichcomeupbeforeanymeetingof theAuthorityshallbedecidedbyamajorityofvotesby the Memberspresentandvoting,andintheeventofanequalityofvotes,theChairpersonorinhisabsence,thepersonpresidingshallhaveasecondorcastingvote.

Explanation:AsfarasthecomplaintsfiledunderSection31oftheActareconcerned,thesameshallbeproceededwiththeprovision of Rule 37 and 38 read with regulations thereunder.

(4) WiththepermissionoftheChairpersonorotherMemberpresidingoverthemeeting,asthecasemaybe,urgent questionsmaybeaddedtotheagendaatanytimebeforetheconclusionof themeeting,orany itemontheagendamaybe deletedorcarriedovertoasubsequentmeeting.

(5)ThemeetinghoursshallnormallybewithintheofficehoursoftheAuthorityunlesstheChairpersondecidestoextendthesameinaparticularcase,ongroundsofurgency.

(6) TheChairpersonforthemeetingoftheAuthoritymay,ifheconsiderednecessary,alsoinviteanyexpert,qualifiedinthemattertobediscussedatanymeeting,toattendanymeetingoftheAuthority,withaviewtofacilitatemeaningfuldiscussionandsuchexpertmayparticipateanyproceedingsofthemeeting;butshallhavenorighttovote.EveryexpertinvitedtoattendanymeetingoftheAuthorityotherthantheMembers,OfficersoremployeesoftheAuthority,shallbeentitledtoapaymentforeachmeetingoftheAuthorityattendedbyhimasprescribedbytheAuthorityfromtimetotime.

(7) (a)Anymember,whohasadirector indirectpecuniaryorother interest inanymatter including those relating to immediatefamily,comingupforconsiderationinmeetingoftheAuthorityandhe/sheshallnottakeanypartinanydeliberationordecisionoftheAuthority,withrespectofthatmatter.

(b)Forthepurposeofthisregulation, immediatefamilyshall includewifeorhusbandorsonordaughter(whetherbiologicaloradopted),parents,brothersorsistersoranypersonrelatedtoanyofthembybloodormarriage,whethertheyaredependentonthesuchmemberornot.

(8) Anymemberwhoisfoundinviolationtotheprincipleslaidoutinsub-regulation(7)shallbeliabletonecessaryactionaspertheprovisionsoftheActandRulesmadethereunder.

(9) Theauthoritymayfromtimetotimeappointsuchcommitteesorsub-committeesconsistingofsuchmembersandotheremployeesorofficersoroutsideexpert in thatfieldas itdeemsfit, toadvise theauthorityonsuchmattersasmaybe prescribedorspecifiedandsubjecttosuchdirectionsastheauthoritymaygive.

(10) Ifanydoubtarisesastotheinterpretationoftheseregulation,thedecisionoftheAuthorityshallbefinalandbindingonallconcerned.

(11) (a)AnOfficeroftheAuthoritydesignatedbytheChairperson,shallrecordtheminutesofthemeetingsandmaintainaregisterwhichwill,amongstotherthings,containthenamesanddesignationofMembersandinviteespresentinthemeeting.

(b)ThedecisiontakeninameetingoftheAuthorityshallberecordedintheminutesbookinaclearandconcise manner,alongwithreasons. Incase,theminutesrecordanystatement/submissionmadebyaninvitee,acopyoftheminutesshallbesenttosuchinvitee.

(c)TherecordedminutesofthemeetingwillbedulysignedbyalltheMemberspresent.


22. Orders of the Authority:

(1)ThedecisionarrivedattheAuthorityMeetingshallbedulysignedbyallthememberspresentandcopyofthesameshallbemadeavailabletotheapplicant.

(2)AllordersanddecisionsshallbecertifiedbyanOfficerempoweredinthisbehalfbytheChairpersonandshallbeartheofficialsealoftheAuthorityandbecommunicatedasexpeditiouslyaspossiblefromthedateofpassingthereoftoallpartiesintheproceeding.

(3)TheAuthoritymaypasssuchad-interimorinterimorders,astheAuthoritymayconsiderappropriateatanystageofanyproceedings,havingregardtothefactsandcircumstancesofthecase.

(4)TheAuthoritymay,atany time,directanyoneormoreOfficersoranyotherpersonas theAuthorityconsiders appropriatetostudy,investigateorfurnishinformationwithrespecttoanymatterwithinthejurisdictionoftheAuthorityundertheActandtheRules.

23. Collection of Information:

(a)TheAuthoritymayissuesuchdirections,forthepurposeofcollectionofanyinformation,particularsordocumentsthattheAuthorityconsidersnecessaryinconnectionwiththedischargeofitsfunctionsundertheActandtheRule.

(b)IfanysuchreportorinformationobtainedappearstotheAuthority tobeinsufficientorinadequate,theAuthorityoranOfficerauthorisedforthepurposemaygivedirectionsforfurtherinquiry,reportandfurnishingofinformation.

(c)TheAuthoritymaydirectsuchincidental,consequentialandsupplementalmatterstobeattendedtowhichmaybeconsideredrelevantinconnectionwiththeabove.

(d)IfthereportorinformationobtainedinaccordancewithRegulationaboveoranypartthereofisproposedtoberelieduponbytheAuthorityforformingitsopinionorviewinanyproceedings,thepartiestotheproceedingsshallbegivenareasonableopportunityforfilingobjectionsandmakingsubmissionsonsuchreportorinformation.

24. Confidentiality:

(a)TheAuthorityshallappraiseanddeterminewhetheranydocumentsorevidenceprovidedtoitbyanypartyandclaimedbythatpartytobeofaconfidentialnaturemeritsbeingwithheldfromdisclosuretootherpartiesasbeingconfidentialandshallprovidebriefreasonsinwritingforarrivingatitsconclusion.

(b) If theAuthority is of the view that the claim for confidentiality is justified theAuthoritymay direct that the same benotprovidedtosuchpartiesastheAuthoritymaydeemfit.However,thepartyclaimingtheconfidentialityshallprovideabrief non-confidentialsummaryofthesubstanceofthedocumentsfoundtobeconfidentialandtheimportofthesame.

(c) Notwithstandingtheabove,itshallbeopentotheAuthoritytotakeintoconsiderationthecontentsofthedocumentsfoundtobeconfidentialinarrivingatitsdecision.

(d)TheAuthoritymaydirectanypersoneithertoappeartogiveevidenceortoproduceanydocumentsorbooksofaccountsandsuchdocumentsorevidencesproducedmaybeordered tobekept in thesafecustodyofanyoneof theofficersof the Authority.

CHAPTER XIII

25. Maintenance of Registers:

ThefollowingRegistersshallbemaintainedandpostedonadaytodaybasisbytheofficerauthorisedmay,subjecttoanyorderoftheChairperson,direct:

(a)RegisterofComplaint:AcomplaintRegistershallbekeptbyanofficerauthorizedanditshallbewrittenlegibly.The register in themain file shall containa concisehistory of the complaint, the substanceof theorderspassed thereonand in executionproceedingsanditshallcontainacompleterecordofallproceedingsinexecutionoforderordirectionorruleandshallbecheckedbytheSectionOfficerandinitialedonceinafortnight;


(b)RegisterofInterlocutoryApplication;

(c)RegisterofunnumberedComplaint;

(d)RegisterofExecutionPetition;

CHAPTER XIV

26. Records of the Authority:

(1)ArrangementofRecords:Therecordsofcomplaintshallbedividedintothefollowingfourpartsandshallcollatedandmaintained:-

(a)Mainfile(Complaint);

(b)InterlocutoryApplicationfile;

(c)Processfile;and

(d)Executionfile;

(2)Contentsofmainfile:Themainfileshallbekeptinthefollowingorderanditshallbemaintainedaspermanentrecordtillordered to be destroyed under the Regulations:-

(a) Index;

(b) complaint copy;

(c)Counterorreplyorobjection,ifany;

(d)Documentaryevidence;

(e)Oralevidenceorproofofaffidavit,Evidencetaken;and

(f) written arguments;

(3)Contentsofprocessfile:Theprocessfileshallcontainthefollowingitems,namely:-

(a) Index;

(b)vakalatorpowerofattorneyorauthorizationletter;

(c)Summonsandotherprocessesandaffidavitsrelatingthereof;

(d)Applicationsforsummoningwitness;

(e)Letterscallingrecords;and

(f)Allothermiscellaneouspaperssuchaspostalacknowledgements;

(4)Executionfile:Theexecutionfileshallcontainthefollowingitems,namely:-

(a) Index;

(b)CopyofMinuteBookwhereinorderordirectionpassedordecisiontaken;

(c)Executionapplication;

(d)Allprocessesandotherpapersconnectedwithsuchexecutionproceedings;

(e)Transmissionofordertocivilcourt,ifordered;and

(f)Resultofexecution;

(5)Fileforinterlocutoryapplications:Forallinterlocutoryapplicationsconnectedtoancomplainttheremaybeonlyonefilewithatitlepageprefixedtoitandimmediatelyafterthetitlepage,thediary,theinterlocutoryapplications,supportingaffidavit,theordersheetandallotherdocumentsshallbefiled.

(6)Lossofrecord:Whenever,itisdiscoveredthatarecordorportionofarecordoradocumentonthefileofarecordis missing, the loss shall be immediately reported in writing to the designated officer and he in turn shall report it to the chairperson.


(7)Destructionof record: (a)Onecopyof theentire registrationfile includingnotefileanddocumentspertaining to the registrationofprojectsshallbekeptaspermanentrecord.Theothercopiesofthesameregistrationfileshallbedestroyedafteraperiod of 6 years from the date of registration.

(b)RecordoftheAuthority,exceptpermanentrecord,shallbeorderedtobedestroyedbythedesignatedofficeraftersixyearsfromthefinalconclusionoftheproceedingsandifanyappealisfiledundersection44oftheAct,thesameshallbedestroyed after 2 years from the date of disposal of the appeal.

(c)Thedestructionofsuchrecordshallbeeffectedbytearing,soastorenderitunlikelythatthedocumentsotearingmaybeusedagainstordestroyingwiththehelpofpapershreddingmachine.

(d)Entryregardingdestruction:EntriesregardingdestructionshallbemadeintherelevantcolumnsoftheregisterinForm No.

Explanation:ForthepurposeofRegulation25underChapterXIIIoftheRegulations,permanentrecordshallincludeorder,complaintregister,interlocutoryapplicationregisterandsuchotherrecord,asmaybeorderedtobeincludedbytheChairperson.

CHAPTER XV

27. Inspection of Record:

(1)InspectionoftheRecords:(a)Thepartiestoanycomplaintortheirlegalrepresentativemaybeallowedtoinspecttherecordofthecasebymakinganapplicationinform-10inwritingtothedesignatedofficerandafeeprescribedthereinandtheapplicationshallbepresentedbetween10.30A.M.and3.00P.M.onanyworkingdayandtwodaysbeforethedateonwhichinspectionissought,unlessandotherwisepermittedbythedesignatedofficer.

(2)SubjecttosuchtermsandconditionsasmaybeprescribedbytheChairpersonbyageneralorspecialorder,apersonwhoisnotapartytotheproceeding,mayalsobeallowedtoinspecttheproceedingsafterobtainingpermissioninwriting.

ProvidedthattheinspectionofrecordsofapendingordecidedcasebeforetheAuthorityshallbeallowedonlyontheorderof the Authority.

(3)Inspectionofrecordsofapendingcaseshallnotordinarilybepermittedonthedatefixedforhearingofthecaseorontheproceedingday.

(4)ThefeeprescribedshallbepayablethroughonlinetotheTamilNaduRealEstateRegulatoryAuthorityatChennai.

(5)Ongrantofpermission for inspectionof records, theSectionOfficeroranyotherofficerauthorizedshall arrange to procuretherecordsofthecaseandallowinspectionofsuchrecordsonthedateandtimefixedbythedesignatedofficerbetween10.30A.M.and12.30P.M.andbetween2.30P.Mand4.30P.M.inthepresenceofhimoranyofficerauthorized.

(6)Thepersoninspectingtherecordsshallnotinanymannercausedislocation,mutilation,tamperingtotherecordsinthecourseofinspection.

(7)Thepersoninspectingtherecordsshallnotmakeanymarkingonanyrecordorpapersoinspectedandtakingnotes,ifany,ofthedocumentsorrecords.Noelectronicgadgetsareallowedinsidetherecordroom.InthecourthallorinanyhearingbeforetheAuthorityortheAdjudicatingOfficer,nocellphoneoranyotherelectronicgadgetcanbeusedoroperated.

(8)Thepersonsupervisingtheinspection,mayatanytimeprohibitfurtherinspection,ifinhisopinion,anyoftherecordsarelikelytobedamagedintheprocessofinspectionorthepersoninspectingtherecordshasviolatedorattemptedtoviolatetheprovisionsoftheseregulationsandshallimmediatelymakeareportaboutthemattertothedesignatedofficerandseekfurtherordersfromthedesignatedofficerandsuchnotesshallbemadeinrelevantcolumnoftheInspectionRegister.

(9)Thedesignatedofficershall cause tomaintainaRegisterofRecords for thepurposeof inspectionofdocumentsor recordsandshallobtainthereinthesignatureofthepersonmakingsuchinspectionontheRegisteraswellasontheapplicationontheconclusionofinspection.

(10)TheAuthority shall endeavour tomake information involving public interest accessible and available to the public, including,interalia,throughitswebsite.


CHAPTER XVI

28. Discovery, Production and Return of Documents:

(1)Summoning,discoveryandproductionofdocumentsshallberegulatedbySectionof35(2)oftheActandproviso(a)and(b)ofsubrule(1)ofRule25ofTamilNaduRealEstateRegulatoryAuthority(Regulation&Development)Rules,2017readwithRule64ofCivilRulesofPracticeasamendedfromtimetotime.

(2)Suomotusummoningofdocuments:Notwithstandinganythingcontainedintheserules,theAuthoritymay,suomotu,issuesummons/noticesforproductionofdocumentsorotherdocumentsinthecustodyofanycourtorpublicofficeroranyotherparty.

(3)Returnofdocuments:(a)Anapplicationforreturnofthedocumentsproducedshallbenumbered.Suchapplicationshallbefiledwithanoticetothepartieswhoproducedthedocuments.Nosuchapplicationshallbeentertainedafterthedestructionoftherecords.

(4)TheAuthoritymay,atanytime,directreturnofdocumentsproducedsubjecttosuchconditionsasitdeemsfit.

CHAPTER XVII

29. Certified Copies of Order:

(1)Theauthorityshall,onsuchtermsandconditionsastheAuthorityconsidersappropriate,provideforsupplyofcertifiedcopiesofdocumentsandpapersavailablewiththeAuthoritytoanyperson,applyinginprescribedForm(fORM-10), by making cashpaymentoffeeofRs.100/-percopyoftheordercontaininguptoamaximumof10pages.Ifthepagesexceedten,thenforeveryextrapagepercopy,asumofRs.2/-shallbepaid.PaymentshallbemadeatthecashcounterofTNRERA.

(2)ThepartiestotheproceedingsareentitledtogetonefreecopyoftheorderfromtheAuthority/AdjudicatingOfficereitherbypostorperson.Additionalcopiesifrequiredbythepartiestotheproceedingsshallbeprovidedonpaymentoffeeasstipulatedsupra.

(3)TheAuthorityshalldesignateanOfficerforensuringtimelyresponsetorequestsreceivedforsupplyofcertifiedcopiesofdocumentswhoshallendeavourtodispatchthecertifiedcopiesofdocumentsrequestedforasexpeditiouslyaspossiblewithinaperiodof30workingdaysfromthedateofreceiptofrequest.

CHAPTER XVIII

30. General Power to Amend / Rectify:

TheAuthoritymay,atanytimeandonsuchtermsastocostsorotherwise,asitmaythinkfit,removeanydefectorer-rorapparentonthefactsoftherecordinanyproceedingsbeforeit(includinganyclericalorarithmeticalerrorinanyorderpassedbytheAuthority),onlyonanapplicationfiledbyanyoneoftheaggrievedpartywithin60daysfromthedateoftheorder.The Authorityshallnotpassanyorderonthesaidapplicationifentertainedwithoutgivingnoticetoothers.

CHAPTER XIX

31. Power to Remove Difficulties:

IfanydifficultyarisesingivingeffecttoanyoftheprovisionsoftheRegulations,theAuthoritymay,bygeneralorspecialorder,doanythingnotbeinginconsistentwiththeprovisionsoftheActorRulesmadethereunder,whichappearstobenecessaryorexpedientforthepurposeofremovingthedifficulties.

CHAPTER XX

32. Saving of Inherent Power of the Authority:

1. NothingintheRegulationsshallbedeemedtolimitorotherwiseaffecttheinherentpoweroftheAuthoritytomakesuchordersasmaybenecessary formeeting theendsof justiceor toprevent theabuseof theprocessof the Authority.


2. NothingintheseRegulationsshallbartheAuthorityfromadoptinginconformitywiththeprovisionsoftheActorRules,aprocedure,whichisatvariancewithanyoftheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsincludingsummaryprocedures,iftheAuthority,inviewofthespecialcircumstanceofamatterorclassofmattersandforreasonstoberecordedinwriting,deemsitnecessaryorexpedientforsodealingwithsuchamatterorclassofmatters.

3. NothingintheRegulationsshallbartheAuthoritytodealwithanymatterorexerciseanypowerundertheActorRulesforwhichnoregulationshavebeenframed,andtheAuthoritymaydealwithsuchmatters,powersandfunctionsinamanneritthinksfit.

33. Continuance of Proceedings after Death, etc.,

a) Whereinaproceeding,anyoftheparties totheproceedingdies,theproceedingshallbecontinuedandadjudicatedwithotherpartnersorsuccessors-in-interestincaseofindividual,asinthecaseofaninsolvent,theofficialreceiverorassignee,asinthecaseofacompanyunderliquidation/windingup,theproceedingshallcontinuewith,theexecutor,administrator,liquidatororotherlegalrepresentativeofthepartyconcerned,asthecasemaybe.

b) Incaseofdeathofanypartiestotheproceedings,theapplicationforbringingupthesuccessors-in–interestshallbefiledwithin45daysifnotfiledwithin45days,theapplicationshallbetreatedasabated.

34. Extension or Abridgement of time prescribed:

ThetimeprescribedbytheRegulationsorbyorderoftheAuthorityfordoinganyactmaybeextended(whetherithasalreadyexpiredornot)orabridgedforsufficientreasonbyanorderoftheAuthoritysubjecttotheprovisionsoftheActortheRules.

35. Costs:

SubjecttosuchconditionandlimitationasmaybedirectedbytheAuthority,thecostsofandincidentalto,allproceedingsshallbeawardedatthediscretionoftheAuthority.

36. Administrative Charges and Standard fees:

TheAuthoritymay,byorder,fixstandard fees,tobeleviedonthepromotersorrealestateagentsorallotteesforinspectionofdocuments,certifiedcopiesofdocuments,theupdatingofwebsite,databasemanagementandmaintenanceofthewebsite.

S.KRISHNAN, Principal Secretary to Government Housing and Urban Development Department.


FORM 1

(See Regulation 7)

ARCHITECT ’S CERTIfICATE (On Letter Head)

(To be submitted at the time of Registration of Project and for withdrawal of Money from Designated Account)

Date:To

(Name&AddressofPromoter).

Subject: CertificateofpercentageofCompletionofConstructionWorkof _____No. of Building(s) _________Block(s)of the _Phase of the Project (TNRERA Registration Number______________________) situatedon theSurveyno./Plotno.____________demarcatedbyitsboundaries(latitudeandlongitudeoftheend points)_____ to the North ____to the South ______ to the East to the west of Division _______________Village ____ Taluk ______District __PIN measuring sq.mts. area beingdeveloped by (Promoter’sName) ______________.

Sir,

I/we________ haveundertakenassignmentasArchitectofcertifyingpercentageofCompletionof ConstructionWorkoftheBuilding(s)/_________Block(s)ofthe______ Phase of theProject, situatedon theSurveyno./Plot no. _______ of Division____ ___ Village ___ Taluk _____________District____________ P I N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _measuring ______________________ sq.mts.areabeingdevelopedby(Promoter’sName) ____as per the approved plan.

1. FollowingtechnicalprofessionalsareappointedbyOwner/Promoter:(asapplicable)

(i) M/s./Thiru/Tmt._ as Engineer

(ii) M/s./Thiru/Tmt._ asStructuralConsultant

(iii) M/s./Thiru/Tmt._ as MEP consultant

(iv) M/s./Thiru/Tmt._ as Site Supervisor/clerk of works

Basedonsiteinspectionbyundersignedon _____dateandwithrespecttoeachoftheBuilding/Block or of the plotsasthecasemaybeoftheaforesaidRealEstateProject,Icertifythatasonthedateofthiscertificate, thepercentageofworkdone foreachof thebuilding/Blockof theRealEstateProjectas registered vide number____ under TNRERA is aspertableAhereinbelow. Thepercentage oftheworkexecutedwithrespecttoeachoftheactivityoftheentirephaseisdetailed in Table A and B.

Table – A

Building/BlockNumber (tobepreparedseparatelyforeachBuilding/BlockoftheProject)

Sl. No. Tasks/Activity Percentage of work done

1 Excavation

2 number of Basement(s) and Plinth

3 number of Podiums

4 Stilt Floor


5 number of Slabs of Super Structure

6 Internal walls, Internal Plaster, Floorings within Flats/Premises, Doors and Windows to each of the Flat/Premises

7 Sanitary Fittings within the Flat/Premises

8 Staircases, Lifts Wells and Lobbies at each Floor level connecting Staircases and Lifts, Overhead and Underground Water Tanks

9 The external plumbing and external plaster,elevation, completion of terraces with waterproofing of the Building/Block/Tower.

10 Installation of lifts, water pumps, Fire Fighting Fittings and Equipment as per CFO NOC, Electrical fittings to Common Areas, electro, mechanical equipment, compliance to conditions of environment/CRZ NOC, Finishing to entrance lobby/s, plinth protection, paving of areas appurtenant to Building/Block/Tower, Compound Wall and all other requirements as may be required to obtain Completion Certificate.

TABLE- B

Internal & External Development Works in respect of the entire Registered Phase

Sl.No. Common areas and Facilities Amenities Proposed (Yes/No)

Percentage of Work Done

Remarks

1 Internal Roads & Footpaths

2 Water Supply

3 Sewerage (chamber, lines, Septic Tank, STP)

4 Storm Water Drains

5 Landscaping & Tree Planting

6 Street Lighting

7 Community Buildings

8 Treatment and disposal of sewage and sullage water /STP

9 Solid Waste Management & Disposal

10 Water Conservation, Rain Water Harvesting , Percolating Well/Pit


11 Energy Management

12 Fire Protection and Fire Safety Requirements

13 Electrical Meter Room, Sub‐station, Receiving Station

14 Others (Option to Add more)

Yours Faithfully,

Signature & Name (IN BLOCK LETTERS) with Stamp of Architect CouncilofArchitects(CoA)RegistrationNo.CA/ /

council of Architects (coA) Registration valid till (Date)

FORM – 2

(See Regulation 7)

ENGINEER’ S CERTIfICATE (On Letter Head)

(To be submitted at the time of Registration of Project and for withdrawal of Money from Designated Account – Project wise)

Date:

To

(Name&AddressofPromoter)

Subject: Certificate of Cost Incurred for Development of (Project Name ) for Construction of building(s) wing(s) of the phaseorfortheplottedproject, asthecasemaybe,(TNRERARegistrationNumber ) situated on the Plot n o . / Survey no./R.S.no./T.S.no.,Blockno.,village demarcated by itsboundaries (latitude and longitude of the end points) to the North to the South to the East to the west of Village Taluk District PIN measuring sq.mts.areabeingdevelopedby(Promoter)

Ref: TNRERA Registration Number Sir,

I/we have undertaken assignment of certifying Estimated Cost for the Real Estate Projectproposedtobe registered under TNRERA, being Building(s)/ Block(s)of the Phase or for the plots of the plotted projectasthecasemaybe,situatedontheplot no./Survey no./ RS. no./TS. no. of Division Village Taluk District______PIN measuring sq.mts.areabeingdevelopedby(Owner/Promoter).


(i) M/s/Thiru/Tmt asArchitect

(ii) M/s/Thiru/Tmt asStructuralConsultant

(iii) M/s/Thiru/Tmt as MEP consultant

(iv) M/s/Thiru/Tmt as Quantity Surveyor*


2. Wehaveestimated thecostof thecompletionv toobtainOccupationCertificate/Completion Certificate,oftheCivil,MEPandAlliedworks,oftheBuilding(s)oftheproject.Ourestimatedcost calculationsarebasedontheDrawing/Plansmadeavailabletousfortheprojectunderreference bytheDeveloperandConsultantsandtheScheduleofitemsandquantityfortheentireworkas calculatedby ______quantity Surveyor* appointed by Developer/Engineer and the siteinspectioncarriedoutby us.

3. WeestimatetotalEstimatedCostofcompletionofthebuilding(s)oftheaforesaidprojectunderreference asRs. _______(Total of Table A and B). The estimated total cost of Project iswith reference to the Civil,MEP and alliedworksrequired tobecompleted for the purposeofobtainingcompletioncertificateforthebuilding(s)fromthe CompetentAuthorityunderwhosejurisdictiontheaforesaidprojectisbeing implemented.

4. Basedonsiteinspectionbyundersignedon date,theEstimatedCostIncurredtilldate iscalculatedat Rs. (Total of Table A and B). The amount of Estimated cost Incurred iscalculatedonthebaseofamountoftotalEstimatedCost.

5. TheBalanceCostofCompletionoftheCivil,MEPandAlliedworksoftheBuilding(s)ofthesubject project toobtainCompletionCertificatefrom (competent Authority) is estimated at Rs. (Total of Table A and B).

6. I certify that theCostof theCivil,MEPandalliedwork for theaforesaidProjectascompletedon the date of this certificateisasgiveninTableAandBbelow;

TAbLE – A

Building/Block bearing Number or called

(to be prepared separately for each Building / Block of the Real Estate Project)

Sl. No. Particulars Amounts (in Rs.)

1 Total Estimated Cost of the building/block as on date of Registration is

2 Cost incurred as on

3 Work done in Percentage (as Percentage of the estimated cost)

4 Balance Cost to be Incurred (Based on Estimated Cost)

5 Cost Incurred on Additional/Extra Items as on ___ not included in the Estimated Cost (Table –C)


TAbLE – b

Internal & External Development Works in Respect of the entire Registered Phase

Sl. No. Particulars Amounts (in Rs.)

1 Total Estimated Cost of the Internal and External Development Works including amenities and Facilities in the layout as on date of Registration is

2 Cost incurred as on

3 Work done in Percentage (as Percentage of the estimated cost)

4 Balance Cost to be incurred (Based on Estimated Cost)

5 Cost incurred on Additional/Extra Items as on __ not included in the Estimated Cost (Table –C)

Yours Faithfully,

Signature&Name(INBLOCKLETTERS)withStampofEngineer LocalBodylicenseno. if any

Local Body License no. valid till (Date)

*Note

1. ThescopeofworkistocompleteentireRealEstateProjectasperdrawingsapprovedfromtime to time so as to obtain CompletionCertificate.

2. (*)QuantitySurveycanbedonebyofficeofEngineerorcanbedonebyanindependentQuantity Surveyor, whose certificateofquantitycalculatedcanberelieduponbytheEngineer. Incaseof independentquantitysurveyorbeingappointed by Promoter, the name has to be mentioned at theplacemarked(*)andincasequantityarebeingcalculatedbyofficeofEngineer,thenameof thepersonintheofficeofEngineer,whoisresponsibleforthequantitycalculatedshould be mentionedattheplacemarked(*).

3. Theestimatedcostincludesalllabour,material,equipmentandmachineryrequiredtocarryout entire work.

4. Asthisisanestimatedcost,anydeviationinquantityrequiredfordevelopmentoftheRealEstate Projectwillresultinamendmentofthecostincurred/tobeincurred.

5. Allcomponentsofworkwithspecificationsareindicativeandnotexhaustive.

Table –C

ListofExtra/AdditionalItemsexecutedwithCost

(WhichwerenotpartoftheoriginalEstimateofTotalCost)


FORM-3

(See Regulation 7)

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT’S CERTIfICATE (On Letter Head)

(for registration of a project and subsequent withdrawl of money)

Cost of Real Estate Project TN RERA Registration Number

Sl.No. Particulars

Amount (in Rs.)

Estimated (Column‐A)

Incurred & Paid (Column‐B)

1 (I) Land Cost:

a. Cost of Land or Development Rights, lease Premium, lease rent, interest cost incurred or payable on Land Cost and legal cost

b. Amount of Premium payable to obtain development rights, FSI, additional FSI, and any other incentive under DR from Local Authority or State Government or any Statutory Authority

c. Acquisition cost of TDR (if any)

d. Amounts payable to State Government or competent authority or any other statutory authority of the State or Central Government towards stamp duty, transfer charges, registration fees etc. and

e. Land Premium payable as per annual statement of rates (ASR) for redevelopment of land owned by Public Authorities.

f. Under Redevelopment / Rehabilitation Scheme:

(i) Estimated construction cost of redeveloped / rehab building including site development and infrastructure for the same as certified by Engineer (Column‐A)

(ii) Actual Cost of construction of redeveloped / rehab building incurred as per the books of accounts as verified by the CA (Column‐B)


Note: (for total cost of construction incurred, Minimum of (i) or (ii) is to be considered)

(iii) Cost towards clearance of land of all or any encumbrances including cost of removal of legal/illegal occupants, cost for providing temporary transit accommodation or rent in lieu of Transit Accommodation, overhead cost.

(iv) Fees, charges and security deposits or maintenance deposit, or any amount whatsoever payable to any authorities towards and in project of rehabilitation.

Sub - Total of LAND COST

(II) Development Cost/Cost of Construction:a. (i) Estimated Cost of Construction as certified by Engineer

(Column ‐ A)

(ii) Actual Cost of Construction incurred and paid as per the books of accounts as verified by the CA (Column ‐ B)

Note: (for adding to total cost of construction incurred, Minimum of (i) or (ii) is to be considered)

(iii) on‐site expenditure for development of entire project excluding cost of construction as per (i) or (ii) above, i.e. salaries, consultants fees, site overheads, development works, cost of services (including water, electricity, sewerage, drainage, layout roads etc.), cost of machineries and equipment including its hire and maintenance costs, consumables etc. All costs directly incurred to complete the construction of the entire phase of the project registered.

Amount (in Rs.)

Estimated(Column‐A)

Incurred &Paid

(Column‐B)

b. Payment of Taxes, cess, fees, charges, premiums, interest etc. to any Statutory Authority.

c. Interest payable to financial institutions, scheduled banks, non‐banking financial institution on construction funding or money borrowed for construction:

Sub - Total of = Development Cost


2. TotalEstimatedCostoftheRealEstateProject(1(I)+1(II))ofEstimated column –A

3. TotalCostIncurredandPaidoftheRealEstateProject(1(I)+1(II))ofIncurredandPaidColumn-B

4. PercentageofcompletionofConstructionWork

(asperProjectArchitect’sCertificateoncompletionofproject)%

5. ProportionoftheCostincurredandpaidonLandCostandConstructionCosttotheTotal Estimated cost (Sl.No.3/2)%

6. AmountwhichcanbewithdrawnfromtheDesignatedAccount TotalEstimatedCost xProportionofcostincurredandpaid (Sl.number2xSl.number5)

7. Less:AmountwithdrawntilldateofthiscertificateaspertheBooksofAccountsandBankStatement

8. NetAmountwhichcanbewithdrawn fromtheDesignatedBankAccountunderthiscertificate

Details of RERA Account:

Bank Name

Branch Name

Account No.

IFSC Code

Opening Balance (as on )

Deposit during the period

Withdrawals during the period

Closing Balance (as on )

ThiscertificateisbeingissuedforRERAcompliancefortheCompany(Promoter’sName and ProjectName ) and is based on the records and documents producedbeforemeandexplanationsprovided tomeby themanagement of the company; based ontheverificationofbooksofaccountstill(date)________.

Yours Faithfully,

NameandSignatureofCharteredAccountantwithStamp

For (Name of cA Firm)

Partner / Proprietor

(Membership Number......................)


(ADDITIONAL INfORMATION)

1. EstimatedBalanceCosttocompletetheRealEstateProject (DifferenceofTotalEstimatedProjectcostlessCostincurred)

2. BalanceamountofreceivablesfrombookedapartmentsasperAnnexure-Atothiscertificate(ascertifiedbyCharteredAccountantasverifiedfromtherecordsandbooksofAccounts)

3. (i) BalanceUnbookedarea(tobecertifiedbyManagementandtobeverifiedbyCAfromthe recordsandbooksofaccounts)

(ii) Estimatedamountofsalesproceedsinrespectofunbookedapartments asperAnnexure-A tothiscertificate.

4. Estimatedreceivablesoftheproject.Sumof2+3(ii)

Amounttobedeposited inDesignatedAccount–70%or100% If4 isgreater than1, then70%ofthebalancereceivablesoftheprojectwillbedepositedindesignatedAccount.If4islesserthan1,then100%ofthebalancereceivablesofOngoingprojectwillbedepositedindesignatedAccount.

5.

%

ThiscertificateisbeingissuedforRERAcompliancefortheCompany(Promoter’sName _and ProjectName ) and is based on the records and documents produced beforeme and explanations provided to mebythemanagementoftheCompany;basedontheverificationofbooksof accountstill(date) .

Yours Faithfully,

NameandSignatureofCharteredAccountantwithStamp For(NameofCAfirm)

Partner / Proprietor

(Membership Number......................)

Annexure-A

StatementforcalculationofReceivablesfromtheSalesoftheOngoingRealEstateProject:

booked Inventory

Sl.No. Block/ Type/ Bungalow/

Category (as per Form 1)

Flat / Bungalow/ Office / Plot

No.

Carpet Area (in Sq. Mts.)

Area of exclusive balcony /

verandah (Sq.Mts.)

Unit Amount Consideration as per Agreement (as per

Clause 1(b) of the Model Form of Agreement to be entered between

Promoter andAllottee(s))

Received Amount

Balance Amount

Total Proposed Total booked

No. of Covered Parking

No. of Open Parking


(Unbooked Inventory Valuation)

Of the Residential/commercial premises Rs. per Sq.Mts.

Sl.No.

Block / Type (as per Form 1)

Flat / Office / Plot No.

Carpet Area (in Sq. Mts.)

Area of exclusive balcony /verandah (Sq. Mts.)

Estimated Amount of Sale Proceeds

fORM-4

ARCHITECT ’S CERTIfICATE

(To be issued on completion of each of the Building/Block/Tower)

Date:

To

(Name&AddressofPromoter)

Subject: CertificateofCompletionofConstructionWorkof Building/ Blockof theBuildingoftheProject(TNRERARegistrationNumber ) situated on the Plot bearing Survey no./Plot no./Door No. demarcatedbyitsboundaries(latitudeandlongitudeoftheendpoints) to the North to the South to the East to the west of Division Village Taluk DistrictPIN measuring sq.mts.areabeingdevelopedby(Promoter’s Name)

Sir,

I/w haveundertakenassignmentasArchitect/Engineerofcertifyingcompletion ofConstructionWorkof Building/Block/Tower of the Building situated on the plot No./Survey no./ Door no of Division Village Taluk District PIN measuring sq.mts.area being developedby(Promoter’sName)


(i) M/s/Thiru/Tmt. asArchitect/Engineer

(ii) M/s/Thiru/Tmt. asStructuralConsultant

(iii) M/s/Thiru/Tmt. as MEP consultant

(iv) M/s/Thiru/Tmt. as Site Supervisor/clerk of works

3. Based on Completion Certificate received from Structural Engineer and Site Supervisor and to the best of my/our knowledge, I/We hereby certify that Building/ BlockoftheBuildinghasbeencompletedinallaspects. The Building/ BlockoftheBuildingisgrantedCompletionCertificatebearing number dated by (competent Authority) .

Yours Faithfully,

Signature&Name(INBLOCKLETTERS)ofL.S/Architectwith(LicenseNo.....................)


form-5

Certificate by Architect / Licensed Surveyor

(Certificate for the purpose of completion of Layout/ Sub-Division Project) AddressoftheProject:___________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________

__________________________ (Name of the Promoter)

__________________________ (Address of the Promoter)

Subject:Certificatefor_________________________(Nameoftheproject)

Ref: ____________________________ (TNRERA Registration Number)

Sir,

I,_________________(nameoftheArchitect/LicensedSurveyor)havingLicenseNo.________________

had undertaken assignment as anArchitect/ Licensed Surveyor for the assessment and verification of

development of work done at _______________(nameoftheproject)situatedonthePlotbearingSurveyno./

Plotno.______________demarcatedbyitsboundaries(latitudeandlongitudeoftheendpoints)_____________tothe

North_____________ to the South______________ to the East_______________ to the west of Division____________

village_________Taluk _______________ District ______________ measuring ______________ sq. mts. Being

developed by __________________ (Name of the Promoter).

Based on site inspection carried out bymewith respect to each of the plot(s) of the aforesaid Layout/ Sub-Division

Project,Icertifythatasondateofthiscertificate,theprojecthasbeendevelopedand completedinallrespectsasper

thePlottinglayoutplansanctionedby_________________(Nameofthesanctionedauthority)vide Planning Permission

No. _________________ dated______________ including all amenities and facilities as committedbythepromoterto

the allottes.

Yours Faithfully,

Stamp, Signature & Name (IN BLOCK LETTERS) of Architect/ Licensed Surveyor with (Reg. License No______________________)

Enclosed:

Photographs of all sides of site


form-6

[Section 4(2)(I)(D)]

format for furnishing a certificate from the bank in their letter pad duly signed by the competent authority with official seal for maintaining an account exclusively for the project concerned

To,

Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority,No.1A, 1st Floor,Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road,Egmore,chennai – 600008.

Sir,

Subject: TNRERA – Application for project registration – Construction at openingofanseparateaccount for the project–certificateissued–Reg.

_____

Withreferencetotheapplicationforregistrationofprojects (Project name), it is certifiedthatThiru./M/s. has /haveopenedan account / maintaining an account inaccount no. exclusively for the project approved in PlanningPermission approved Letter No. .Incomplianceofsub-clause(D) ofclause(l)ofsub-section(2)ofsection4oftheAct, has/haveagreedtodeposit70%oftheamount collectedfromtheallotteesfromtimetotimetotheaboveaccount.

OfficeSeal: Signature of the Competent Authority

Date :


fORM 7

On the letter head of Chartered Accountant (who is Statutory Auditor of the promoter’s company/firm)

ANNUAL REfPORT ON STATEMENT Of ACCOUNTS

To(NAME&ADDRESSOFPROMOTER)

Subject: Report on Statement ofAccounts on project fund utilization and withdrawal by (Promoter) for the period

from______ to withrespecttoTNRERARegn.Number

1. ThiscertificateisissuedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheRealEstate (RegulationandDevelopment)Act,

2016 read along with the Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017.

2. I/WehaveobtainedallnecessaryinformationandexplanationfromtheCompany, duringthecourseofouraudit,

whichinmy/ouropinionarenecessaryforthepurposeof thiscertificate.

3. I/Weherebyconfirmthat I/Wehaveexamined theprescribed registers,booksand documentsand the relevant

recordsof(Promoter)fortheperiodended andherebycertifythat:

i. M/s.__ (Promoter)havecompleted %oftheprojecttitled (Name) TNRERA Regn.

No locatedat

ii. AmountcollectedduringtheyearforthisprojectisRs. and amountscollectedtilldateisRs.

iii. AmountwithdrawnduringtheyearforthisprojectisRs. and amount withdrawn till date is Rs.

4. I/Wecertifythatthe(NameofPromoter)hasutilizedtheamountscollectedfor project has been in

accordancewiththeproportiontothepercentageofcompletionofthe project.(Ifnot,pleasespecifytheamountwithdrawn

inexcessofeligibleamountorany otherexceptions)

(Signature and Stamps/Seal of the Signatory cA)

Name of the Signatory:

Place: Full Address

Date: Membership No.:

Contact No.: E mail


form 8

(See Regulation 9)

bEfORE THE TAMIL NADU REAL ESTATE REGULATORy AUTHORITy

Authorisation form

complaint No./ .

In the matter of

_________________________________ Petitioner

versus

________________________________ Respondent(s)

Memo of Authorisation

I/we, _______________ the petitioner/respondent above named do hereby nominate, appoint and

constitute______________________toact,pleadandappearonmy/ourbehalfintheaforesaid matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I/We have set and subscribed my/our hands to this writing on this_____________day

of_________________

Place: Signature

(Petitioner/Respondent)

Date:

AddressforCorrespondence

I/Weaccept_____________________


form 9

[See Regulation 15(a)]

Notice of Hearing

OfficeofTamilNaduRealEstate

Regulatory Authority

Date:

Sub:ComplaintNo.______________filedbyThiru./Tmt___________________

Sir/Madam,

WhereastheComplainant/sabovenamedhas/havefiledthecomplaintagainstrespondents for the relief

prayedtherein.Acopyofcomplaintalongwithdocumentsfiledbythecomplainantis hereby served upon you.

Youareherebydirected topresenteither inpersonor throughyourauthorized representative /Advocate

before the Authority on______________at______________to submit your reply / objections, if any, failingwhich

themattershallbeproceededfurtherandappropriate decisionwillbetakenonthebasisofavailabledocumentsand

evidenceonrecord.

Sd/-

TheDesignatedOfficer TNRERA.

To

All Respondents

______________

.


form 10

[See Regulation 27 & 29]

bEfORE THE TAMIL NADU REAL ESTATE REGULATORy AUTHORITy

Applicationforinspection/obtainingcopiesofdocuments/records

Iherebyapplyforgrantofpermissiontoinspect/obtaincopiesofthefollowingdocuments/records intheabovecase. Thedetails are as follows:

1. Name&Addressofthepersonseekingpermissiontoinspect/obtaincopiesofthe documents/records.

2. Whetherheispartytothecaseorheistheauthorisedrepresentativeofanyparty. (Furnish necessaryparticulars).

3. Detailsofpapers/documentssoughttobeinspected/copiesrequired.

4. Dateanddurationoftheinspectionsought.

5. The amount of fee payable (as per relevant Regulations) and the mode of payment.

Place:

Date: Signature

OfficeUse

Grantedinspectionon /Rejected

Grantedcopiesofdocumentson /Rejected

Nominee of the Authority

__________________________________________________________

Egmore, chennai-600 008, S. KRISHNAN, 7th June 2018. Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department.

cHAIRPERSON, Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority.