India Real Estate Dictionary — 1070+ Property & RERA Terms Explained

A

4 terms

Airports Authority of India (AAI)

Authorities

The national body that manages airports and air navigation. Near airports it controls the height of buildings through no-objection certificates, so projects in flight-path areas need its height clearance.

Example & agent tip

Example: A tower near Chandigarh airport cannot add floors beyond the height the AAI allows.

Agent tip: In an airport city, check whether a tower's planned height has an AAI clearance before booking a high floor.

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)

Authorities

The authority planning the Amaravati capital region in Andhra Pradesh. Much of the capital land was gathered through a land pooling scheme where farmers gave land in return for developed plots.

Example & agent tip

Example: A farmer who pooled land gets a developed plot back, and an investor checks the plot's pooling documents.

Agent tip: For land pooling plots, check the pooling papers and the authority's records before buying.

AP RERA

Authorities

The Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Andhra Pradesh.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Visakhapatnam buyer checks a project on the AP RERA portal.

Agent tip: Andhra Pradesh uses patta and other southern land records.

Related: RERA Authority Patta

How to become a RERA agent in Andhra Pradesh →

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Authorities

The central agency that protects monuments. Under the law, construction is banned within a prohibited area around a protected monument, and regulated in a wider area, so plots near such sites may need approval.

Legal basis: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, as amended in 2010.

Example & agent tip

Example: A plot buyer near a protected fort checks whether the plot lies in the prohibited or regulated area.

Agent tip: Ask the seller about nearby protected monuments and confirm the distances with the ASI or local authority.

B

4 terms

BBMP

Authorities

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the former municipal body of Bengaluru. From September 2025 it was replaced by the Greater Bengaluru Authority with five city corporations. Older documents still carry its name.

Example & agent tip

Example: A khata certificate issued in 2022 still shows BBMP.

Agent tip: For current work in Bengaluru, check which of the new corporations covers the property.

BDA

Authorities

The Bangalore Development Authority, which plans, develops and allots sites and flats in Bengaluru and approves layouts.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Bengaluru buyer buys a BDA site and receives a sale deed from the authority.

Agent tip: Check whether the site has A-khata.

BMRDA

Authorities

The Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority, which plans the wider Bengaluru region beyond the city limits.

Example & agent tip

Example: A site on the edge of Bengaluru falls under BMRDA's master plan.

Agent tip: Check the planning authority for peripheral land.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Authorities

The civic body of Mumbai that sanctions building plans in the city, issues commencement and occupancy certificates, collects property tax and runs services. It is also called the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Mumbai buyer checks the corporation's records for the occupancy certificate of an older building.

Agent tip: In Mumbai, verify the building's plan approvals and occupancy status with the corporation.

C

9 terms

Cantonment Board

Authorities

A civic body that governs a military cantonment area. It sanctions building plans, levies property tax and runs local services under the cantonment law, and land there is often defence land with special restrictions on construction and sale.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in a cantonment area is told that building plans need the board's approval and the land has restrictions.

Agent tip: Check land status and transfer restrictions in cantonment areas before buying. Ordinary city rules may not apply.

Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)

Authorities

The central body that regulates groundwater extraction. Projects needing borewell water in notified areas may need its no-objection certificate, and rules vary by area.

Example & agent tip

Example: A developer in a water-stressed area applies for a groundwater NOC for a large project.

Agent tip: Check the water source of a large project. Reliance on groundwater can be a risk in water-stressed areas.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Authorities

The national technical body on air and water pollution under the environment ministry. It sets standards and guidelines that state pollution control boards apply when giving consent to developments, such as for sewage treatment and dust control.

Example & agent tip

Example: A large project in Mohali must meet sewage and dust norms and the state board applies CPCB guidelines.

Agent tip: Large projects need environmental and pollution board approvals. Ask which ones apply.

Certificate of Competency (CoC)

Authorities

A certificate that MahaRERA requires real estate agents to hold after completing training and passing an exam. It applies to new registrations and renewals in Maharashtra.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Mumbai agent completes the training and uploads the certificate to renew the registration.

Agent tip: Check MahaRERA's current rules before you advise a Maharashtra agent, as the procedure has been revised.

How to become a RERA agent in Maharashtra →

CGRERA

Authorities

The Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Chhattisgarh, including Raipur.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Raipur buyer checks the project on the CGRERA portal.

Agent tip: Mutation in Chhattisgarh is called namantaran.

Related: RERA Authority Namantaran

How to become a RERA agent in Chhattisgarh →

Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB)

Authorities

A body of the Chandigarh Administration that builds and allots flats and other properties in Chandigarh.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer takes a resale CHB flat in a Chandigarh sector.

Agent tip: Resale of CHB properties has transfer rules and charges.

CIDCO

Authorities

The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra, which planned and developed Navi Mumbai and other new towns. Land is often given on lease.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Navi Mumbai plot is bought on CIDCO lease terms.

Agent tip: Check the lease conditions and the conversion to freehold policy.

CMDA

Authorities

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, which prepares the master plan and approves buildings in the Chennai region.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Chennai builder applies to the CMDA for planning permission.

Agent tip: Check CMDA approval for projects in the region.

CREDAI

Authorities

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, an industry body of developers. It has city and state chapters.

Example & agent tip

Example: A city's CREDAI chapter holds a property expo.

Agent tip: Membership is not a guarantee of quality or of RERA compliance.

Related: Promoter NAREDCO

D

7 terms

Delhi Development Authority (DDA)

Authorities

The authority responsible for planning and development in Delhi. It builds housing and sells plots and flats, often on leasehold terms.

Example & agent tip

Example: A DDA flat is bought on resale with a conveyance deed.

Agent tip: Check whether the flat has been converted to freehold.

Delhi RERA

Authorities

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Delhi, the regulator for the National Capital Territory.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Dwarka checks a project on the Delhi RERA portal.

Agent tip: Delhi has many leasehold and DDA properties, so check the tenure.

How to become a RERA agent in Delhi →

Development Authority

Authorities

A government body that plans and approves development in a defined area and often develops and sells plots and flats, such as GMADA, HSVP, DDA, BDA and MMRDA.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Mohali plot buyer deals with GMADA for approvals and transfer.

Agent tip: Know which authority covers the project. Approvals, charges and transfer rules come from it.

District Collector

Authorities

Also called: Deputy Commissioner, DC, DM

The senior revenue officer of a district. The Collector heads land administration, with powers over land acquisition, revenue recovery, certain land use permissions and disputes depending on state law, and works through tehsildars and sub-divisional officers.

Example & agent tip

Example: A farmer in Mohali district needs the Collector's order for a land use matter, which the tehsil forwards.

Agent tip: Land matters often run through the Collector's office. Know which officer in the chain handles your file.

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Authorities

The first-level consumer forum in each district. Under the 2021 rules it hears complaints where the consideration paid is up to Rs 50 lakh, which can include homebuyers' claims against builders. The state and national commissions hear higher-value disputes and appeals.

Legal basis: Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules, 2021.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer who paid Rs 35 lakh for a delayed flat in Mohali files at the district commission.

Agent tip: Limits are based on the amount paid and can be revised. Check the current rules before filing.

District Registrar

Authorities

The senior registration officer of a district who oversees the Sub-Registrar offices in the district. Complaints about refused or delayed registration, and certain corrections, can be taken to this office. Above it sits the state registration head.

Example & agent tip

Example: A seller whose registration was refused by a Sub-Registrar in Mohali writes to the District Registrar.

Agent tip: If a Sub-Registrar office refuses to register, ask for the reasons in writing and go to the District Registrar.

DTCP

Authorities

The Directorate (or Department) of Town and Country Planning, a state body that grants colony licences, approves layouts and enforces planning laws. In Haryana, it issues licences under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975.

Example & agent tip

Example: A developer in Gurugram applies to the DTCP for a licence to develop a colony.

Agent tip: Ask for the licence number and check it on the DTCP's records.

Related: Colony Licence Approved Layout

E

2 terms

Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM)

Authorities

The state-run or private utility that supplies electricity to consumers in an area. Buyers apply to it for new connections, and a completion or occupancy certificate is usually needed for a permanent connection.

Example & agent tip

Example: A new buyer applies to the DISCOM for a meter, attaching the sale deed and the occupancy certificate.

Agent tip: Check electricity dues on resale properties. Many DISCOMs link dues to the property.

Estate Office, Chandigarh

Authorities

The office of the Chandigarh Administration that manages the leasehold sites, houses and commercial properties in the city. Transfers, mutations, conversions and dues for such properties are processed through it.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer of a Chandigarh leasehold house checks with the Estate Office that dues are paid and the transfer is recorded.

Agent tip: In Chandigarh, ask for the Estate Office records and dues status before buying.

G

6 terms

GMADA

Authorities

The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority, the development authority for Mohali (SAS Nagar), Zirakpur, Kharar and nearby areas of Punjab. It plans, approves and develops residential and commercial areas.

Example & agent tip

Example: A plot buyer in a Mohali sector checks that the plot is in a GMADA-approved layout.

Agent tip: Verify the approval on GMADA's records, not only the builder's brochure.

Goa RERA

Authorities

The Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Goa.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in North Goa checks a villa project on the Goa RERA portal.

Agent tip: Check the zone and coastal status of the land.

How to become a RERA agent in Goa →

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)

Authorities

A body created under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act to oversee civic governance in Bengaluru. It replaced the BBMP in 2025, with the city divided among several city corporations that handle local services, taxes and building approvals.

Legal basis: Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Bengaluru finds that old property papers refer to the BBMP and asks which city corporation now covers the ward.

Agent tip: Old documents may still cite the BBMP. Confirm which corporation and ward now apply before paying tax.

Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA)

Authorities

The authority that plans and allots land in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, including residential, commercial and industrial plots. Many builders buy land from it on lease, and buyers should check dues and transfer rules.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Greater Noida buyer checks whether the builder paid the authority's lease dues before the flat is registered.

Agent tip: For authority-leased land, ask for a no-dues certificate. Unpaid dues can delay registration.

GujRERA

Authorities

The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad and Surat.

Example & agent tip

Example: An Ahmedabad buyer checks a project on the GujRERA portal.

Agent tip: Gujarat uses the jantri for stamp duty valuation.

Related: RERA Authority Jantri

How to become a RERA agent in Gujarat →

Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA)

Authorities

The Haryana body for planning and coordinating services across the Gurugram metropolitan area. It handles regional infrastructure such as roads and drainage, while colony licences remain with the state town planning department.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Gurugram buyer asks which body handles the main road beside the project and who maintains it.

Agent tip: Ask the builder who maintains the external roads and services. It affects day-to-day life.

Related: DTCP HSVP HRERA

H

6 terms

HMDA

Authorities

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, which plans and approves layouts and buildings in the Hyderabad region.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer checks that a plotted layout has HMDA approval.

Agent tip: Verify the layout approval number.

Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)

Authorities

A central government company that finances housing and urban infrastructure. It lends to state agencies and boards, which then develop housing and civic projects.

Example & agent tip

Example: A state housing board borrows from HUDCO to build a new housing colony.

Agent tip: HUDCO lends to agencies, not to individual homebuyers in most cases. A buyer's home loan comes from banks or housing finance companies.

HP RERA

Authorities

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Himachal Pradesh, which regulates projects and agents in the state.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Solan checks a project on the HP RERA portal.

Agent tip: Himachal has strict rules on land purchase by non-residents. Check them before you sell.

Related: RERA Authority Jamabandi

How to become a RERA agent in Himachal Pradesh →

HRERA

Authorities

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority. It regulates projects and agents in Haryana, with offices at Gurugram and Panchkula.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Panchkula buyer complains to HRERA about a delayed project.

Agent tip: Check which HRERA bench covers the district of the project.

Related: RERA Authority DTCP HSVP

How to become a RERA agent in Haryana →

HSVP

Authorities

Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran, the former HUDA, which develops and sells residential and commercial plots in Haryana sectors.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Panchkula buyer purchases an HSVP plot through an auction.

Agent tip: HSVP plots have conditions on construction time and transfer. Read the allotment letter.

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA)

Authorities

A Telangana government agency set up in 2024 to protect public assets such as lakes, parks and government land in the Hyderabad region, and to respond to disasters. It has demolished structures on lake beds and encroached land.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer finds that a plot lies in a lake's full tank level, and the agency has acted on similar structures nearby.

Agent tip: Check for lake, drain and government land boundaries before buying near water bodies in Hyderabad.

J

3 terms

Jaipur Development Authority (JDA)

Authorities

The authority that plans and develops Jaipur, including layouts and approvals.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Jaipur plot buyer checks that the colony has JDA approval.

Agent tip: Do not confuse this JDA with a joint development agreement.

JHARERA

Authorities

The Jharkhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Jharkhand, including Ranchi.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Ranchi buyer looks for the project on the Jharkhand RERA portal.

Agent tip: Check the authority's portal for current forms and fees before advising a client.

Related: RERA Authority Decimal

How to become a RERA agent in Jharkhand →

JKRERA

Authorities

The Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Its online portal was reported to have launched in July 2024.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Jammu checks whether a project is listed on the J&K RERA portal.

Agent tip: Confirm the current registration process on the official portal.

Related: RERA Authority

How to become a RERA agent in Jammu and Kashmir →

K

2 terms

Kerala RERA (K-RERA)

Authorities

The Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the regulator for Kerala. It is often written K-RERA, as is the Karnataka authority.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Kochi buyer checks the project on the Kerala RERA portal.

Agent tip: In Kerala, land is often priced per cent. Quote both cents and square feet.

Related: RERA Authority Cent

How to become a RERA agent in Kerala →

Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA)

Authorities

The planning and development body for the Kolkata metropolitan area. It plans infrastructure and housing for the wider region, while building plan sanction in the city is by the municipal bodies.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer near New Town checks which body sanctioned the plan, the municipal corporation or a development authority.

Agent tip: Know which body plans and which sanctions in Kolkata. Ask the builder for both.

L

2 terms

Lokayukta

Authorities

A state ombudsman that investigates complaints of corruption and misuse of power by public officials. Property owners and buyers may complain about bribes sought for approvals, though powers and procedure differ by state.

Legal basis: State Lokayukta laws; also see the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer complains about an official demanding a bribe to issue a completion certificate.

Agent tip: Keep records of requests and dates. A written complaint with details has more weight.

Lucknow Development Authority (LDA)

Authorities

The authority that plans and develops Lucknow, including approval of layouts and building plans.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Lucknow checks LDA approval for a plotted colony.

Agent tip: Check the layout approval and the sanctioned map.

M

7 terms

MahaRERA

Authorities

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the RERA regulator for Maharashtra. It registers projects and agents, handles complaints and runs the state's RERA portal.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Pune checks a project's MahaRERA number before paying the booking amount.

Agent tip: Maharashtra is the state with the Certificate of Competency requirement for agents, which became binding on 1 January 2024.

How to become a RERA agent in Maharashtra →

MHADA

Authorities

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, which builds and allots housing, runs lotteries and manages redevelopment of old cessed buildings.

Example & agent tip

Example: A family wins a MHADA lottery flat in Mumbai.

Agent tip: MHADA flats have resale conditions and permissions.

MMRDA

Authorities

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, which plans and builds infrastructure and large projects in the Mumbai region.

Example & agent tip

Example: A project near a metro line follows MMRDA's plans.

Agent tip: Check road and metro alignments in MMRDA areas.

MoHUA

Authorities

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the central ministry that administers the RERA Act, 2016, and schemes such as PMAY-Urban.

Example & agent tip

Example: A MoHUA notice sets guidance for states on RERA.

Agent tip: Check MoHUA and state notifications for changes in the law.

MP RERA

Authorities

The Madhya Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal and Indore.

Example & agent tip

Example: An Indore buyer verifies a project on the MP RERA portal.

Agent tip: Mutation in Madhya Pradesh is called namantaran.

Related: RERA Authority Namantaran

How to become a RERA agent in Madhya Pradesh →

Municipal Corporation

Authorities

The urban local body of a large city that handles civic services, building plan approval and property tax.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Chandigarh pays property tax to the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.

Agent tip: Check the corporation's records for taxes and sanctioned plans.

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)

Authorities

The civic body that runs most of Delhi's services, including property tax, building permissions in its areas, sanitation and trade licences. Part of Delhi is under other bodies, such as New Delhi Municipal Council.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer of a Delhi house checks the property tax receipts of the MCD and any building violations.

Agent tip: Check property tax receipts and any notices on a Delhi property. Pending dues can follow the property.

N

5 terms

NAREDCO

Authorities

The National Real Estate Development Council, an industry body of the real estate sector.

Example & agent tip

Example: NAREDCO takes part in policy discussions with the government.

Agent tip: Check the developer's own record and registration.

Related: CREDAI Promoter

National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)

Authorities

The statutory body that prepares the regional plan for the National Capital Region and coordinates planning among Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and the Centre. It also funds some infrastructure.

Legal basis: National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in the region reads the regional plan for land use categories before investing.

Agent tip: The regional plan can affect land use in the NCR. Check it with the local master plan.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Authorities

The authority that builds, maintains and operates national highways. Its alignments, access rules and land acquisition shape nearby property values, and building close to a national highway requires its permission for access and setback.

Example & agent tip

Example: A plot near NH-44 at Lalru gains value after a new interchange is announced by NHAI, and the buyer checks the access rules.

Agent tip: Check proposed highway alignments with NHAI before buying a plot near a highway. Land can be acquired for widening.

National Housing Bank (NHB)

Authorities

A development finance institution for housing, set up under the National Housing Bank Act, 1987. It refinances housing lenders and runs housing finance schemes.

Example & agent tip

Example: A housing finance company borrows from NHB.

Agent tip: Home loan regulation now rests mainly with the RBI.

NOIDA

Authorities

The New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, which plans and develops the city of Noida in Uttar Pradesh. Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway areas have their own authorities.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Noida plot buyer pays the authority's transfer charges when reselling.

Agent tip: Authority dues and transfer charges decide resale cost in Noida.

Related: Development Authority UP-RERA

O

1 terms

ORERA

Authorities

The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Odisha, including Bhubaneswar.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Bhubaneswar buyer checks the project on the ORERA portal.

Agent tip: Odisha uses decimal as a land unit.

Related: RERA Authority Decimal

How to become a RERA agent in Odisha →

P

6 terms

Panchayat

Authorities

The village-level local self-government body. In rural areas it manages common land and may approve building plans where the state law gives it that role.

Example & agent tip

Example: A village plot sale needs checks on the panchayat's role in common land.

Agent tip: Check for shamlat land and the panchayat's no-objection.

Related: Shamlat Deh Abadi Deh

PAPRA

Authorities

The Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995, Punjab's state law on the sale of apartments, plots and colonies. It requires licences for colonisers and sets conditions for sales.

Legal basis: Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995. RERA now works alongside it.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Punjab colony needs a PAPRA licence and now a RERA registration as well.

Agent tip: For Punjab colonies, ask for both the PAPRA licence and the RERA registration.

PMRDA

Authorities

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, which plans the Pune region outside the city corporation limits.

Example & agent tip

Example: A plot near Pune's outskirts is under PMRDA's development plan.

Agent tip: Check PMRDA rules for peripheral projects.

PUDA

Authorities

The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority, which plans and develops urban areas in Punjab and issues approvals through its offices.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Ludhiana checks whether a colony has PUDA approval.

Agent tip: Check which authority covers the area. Some areas are with GMADA, others with PUDA.

Puducherry RERA (PRERA)

Authorities

The Puducherry Real Estate Regulatory Authority for the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Puducherry checks the registration status of a project with the authority.

Agent tip: Confirm the current portal and procedure with the authority.

Related: RERA Authority

How to become a RERA agent in Puducherry →

Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC)

Authorities

A Punjab government corporation that develops industrial estates and allots industrial plots. Plots allotted by it carry conditions on use, construction and transfer that buyers must check.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer of an industrial plot at an estate near Chandigarh asks PSIEC for the transfer conditions.

Agent tip: Industrial plots need the allotting body's permission for transfer. Get it in writing.

R

8 terms

Rajasthan RERA

Authorities

The Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which registers projects and agents in Rajasthan, including Jaipur.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Jaipur agent applies for registration through the Rajasthan RERA portal.

Agent tip: Rajasthan land records and bigha measures differ by area.

How to become a RERA agent in Rajasthan →

Registrar of Companies (RoC)

Authorities

The office under the corporate affairs ministry where companies and LLPs are registered and file annual returns and charges. Buyers and agents can use the filings to check a developer's existence, directors and registered charges.

Legal basis: Companies Act, 2013.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer pays a fee to view a developer company's filings and sees a charge registered in favour of a bank.

Agent tip: Check company filings and charges as part of due diligence. A registered charge shows existing loans on assets.

Registrar of Cooperative Societies

Authorities

The state officer who registers cooperative societies, including housing societies, and supervises them. The Registrar handles disputes, elections and audit, and approves bylaws.

Example & agent tip

Example: A member of a housing society in Panchkula petitions the Registrar over a dispute about election of the committee.

Agent tip: Housing society disputes often go to the Registrar or a cooperative court first. Check the state law.

Registrar of Societies

Authorities

The state officer who registers societies under the Societies Registration Act, such as resident welfare associations, clubs and trusts. Registration gives the society a legal identity and its bylaws.

Example & agent tip

Example: A colony forms a welfare association and registers it with the Registrar of Societies to open a bank account.

Agent tip: Registered status helps an association sign contracts and open accounts. Keep annual filings current.

RERA Bihar

Authorities

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Bihar, which registers projects and agents in Bihar, including Patna.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Patna agent applies for registration through the Bihar RERA portal.

Agent tip: Mutation in Bihar is called dakhil kharij.

Related: RERA Authority Dakhil Kharij

How to become a RERA agent in Bihar →

RERA Karnataka

Authorities

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the regulator for Karnataka including Bengaluru. It is often written K-RERA, which is also the short form used for Kerala.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Bengaluru buyer checks a project's registration number on the Karnataka RERA portal.

Agent tip: Check which state a K-RERA reference refers to.

How to become a RERA agent in Karnataka →

RERA Punjab

Authorities

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Punjab. It registers projects and agents in Punjab, including Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar and Ludhiana.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Zirakpur project is checked on the Punjab RERA portal before sales begin.

Agent tip: Punjab also has its own apartment and property law (PAPRA) and development authorities such as GMADA and PUDA.

How to become a RERA agent in Punjab →

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Authorities

India's central bank. It regulates banks and housing finance companies, sets lending norms such as loan-to-value limits and prepayment rules, and regulates foreign exchange for property purchases by non-residents.

Example & agent tip

Example: RBI limits the loan-to-value ratio for home loans.

Agent tip: Check RBI circulars for loan rules.

S

9 terms

SEBI

Authorities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, which regulates REITs, SM REITs and investment schemes in India.

Example & agent tip

Example: A REIT is registered with SEBI and lists on stock exchanges.

Agent tip: Check that any pooled property scheme is registered with SEBI.

Slum Rehabilitation Authority

Authorities

The Maharashtra authority that approves and monitors slum rehabilitation schemes, mainly in Mumbai.

Example & agent tip

Example: A developer submits an SRA scheme for approval.

Agent tip: Check SRA permissions for projects in redeveloped slum areas.

State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Authorities

The state-level consumer forum. Under the 2021 rules it hears complaints where the consideration paid is above Rs 50 lakh and up to Rs 2 crore, and appeals from district commissions. Larger disputes go to the national commission.

Legal basis: Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules, 2021.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer of a Rs 1.2 crore villa files at the state commission after paying in full.

Agent tip: The forum depends on the amount paid, not the current market value. Check current limits.

State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)

Authorities

The state body that grants environmental clearance for projects above the thresholds in the national notification, such as larger building and construction projects. Smaller projects may fall under a lower authority, and the thresholds change with notifications.

Example & agent tip

Example: A builder in Panchkula planning a very large complex applies to the SEIAA before starting construction.

Agent tip: Ask for the environmental clearance of large projects and verify the number on the board's site.

State Fire Services

Authorities

The state department that inspects buildings for fire safety and issues the fire no-objection certificate. Tall and public-use buildings are checked on fire exits, hydrants and sprinklers, and fire clearance is typically needed for approvals.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Zirakpur commercial complex gets its occupancy certificate only after the fire department confirms its systems are in place.

Agent tip: Ask for the fire NOC of commercial buildings. A missing or expired NOC is a safety and legal risk.

State Housing Board

Authorities

A state government body that builds and sells housing, often for middle and lower-income groups, and sometimes develops land. Names and powers differ by state, and old board schemes may have special rules for allotment and resale.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer of a resale flat in a board colony checks whether the board has to give permission for transfer.

Agent tip: For board properties, ask the board for the allotment letter and transfer rules. Fees and conditions can apply.

State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)

Authorities

The state body that gives consent to establish and consent to operate for projects and industries that can pollute. Large housing and industrial projects often need its consent besides other clearances.

Example & agent tip

Example: A factory plot buyer in Lalru confirms that the unit type is allowed and that consent to operate can be obtained.

Agent tip: Industrial plot buyers should check what pollution consent the intended activity needs. A plot's zoning does not guarantee it.

Survey of India

Authorities

The national mapping agency under the Department of Science and Technology. It produces topographic maps and geospatial data, and is relevant to boundary and map disputes, and for approvals that need official maps.

Example & agent tip

Example: A developer buys a large tract near Chandigarh and uses official topographic maps to check river and drain lines.

Agent tip: Official maps help to verify natural features. They do not replace the revenue record or a licensed surveyor's demarcation.

SWAMIH Fund

Authorities

A government-backed fund that finances stalled affordable and mid-income housing projects so they can be completed and delivered to buyers. It was announced in 2019 and extended in 2025 with a second fund.

Example & agent tip

Example: A stalled Ghaziabad project receives funds from the scheme to complete flats for waiting buyers.

Agent tip: A project in the scheme is not a guarantee of delivery. Check completion status on the RERA portal.

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TGRERA (Telangana)

Authorities

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which covers Hyderabad and the rest of Telangana. It was earlier written TSRERA when the state abbreviation was TS.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Hyderabad buyer checks a project on the Telangana RERA portal.

Agent tip: You may see both TSRERA and TGRERA in older and newer documents.

Related: RERA Authority HMDA

How to become a RERA agent in Telangana →

TNRERA

Authorities

The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the regulator for Chennai, Coimbatore and the rest of Tamil Nadu.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Chennai buyer verifies a project on the TNRERA portal.

Agent tip: Tamil Nadu terms such as patta and ground are part of everyday deals.

How to become a RERA agent in Tamil Nadu →

Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO)

Authorities

The Centre's technical body for urban and regional planning, under the housing ministry. It advises on planning policy and model laws, while approvals of individual layouts remain with the state departments.

Example & agent tip

Example: A state refers to TCPO guidelines while preparing a new master plan for an expanding town.

Agent tip: TCPO guidance is advice. For approvals, go to the state town planning department or local authority.

Related: MoHUA DTCP Master Plan

T-RERA (Tripura)

Authorities

The Tripura Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Tripura.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Agartala checks the project on the Tripura RERA portal.

Agent tip: Check the official portal for current forms and fees.

Related: RERA Authority

How to become a RERA agent in Tripura →

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UKRERA

Authorities

The Uttarakhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which regulates projects and agents in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun.

Example & agent tip

Example: A Dehradun buyer verifies a project on the UKRERA portal.

Agent tip: Check the state's land purchase rules for outsiders.

Related: RERA Authority

How to become a RERA agent in Uttarakhand →

UP-RERA

Authorities

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the regulator for projects and agents in Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Greater Noida, Lucknow and Ghaziabad.

Example & agent tip

Example: A buyer in Greater Noida checks the project number on the UP-RERA portal.

Agent tip: Uttar Pradesh has additional requirements for agents. Read our state guide.

Related: RERA Authority NOIDA

How to become a RERA agent in Uttar Pradesh →

Urban Local Body

Authorities

A city or town government such as a municipal corporation, council or nagar panchayat that provides local services and approves buildings.

Example & agent tip

Example: A town's municipal council approves building plans for homes in the town.

Agent tip: Know the ULB for the project area.

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WBRERA

Authorities

The West Bengal Real Estate Regulatory Authority. West Bengal first passed its own law, the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB-HIRA), which the Supreme Court struck down in 2021 as clashing with RERA. The state then set up WBRERA under the central Act.

Legal basis: Forum for People's Collective Efforts v. State of West Bengal (Supreme Court, May 2021).

Example & agent tip

Example: A Kolkata buyer who earlier relied on HIRA now checks WBRERA.

Agent tip: Do not quote HIRA as a current law for West Bengal.

Related: RERA Authority Katha

How to become a RERA agent in West Bengal →

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Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA)

Authorities

The Uttar Pradesh authority that develops land along the Yamuna Expressway for housing, industry and institutions. It allots plots on lease and is also working on large planned projects in the region.

Example & agent tip

Example: An investor checks YEIDA allotment terms for a plot, including the lease period and the resale conditions.

Agent tip: Read the authority's lease and transfer conditions. They affect resale and loans.