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Punjab RERA Agent Registration
PAPRA, Tricity & Complete Guide 2026

The complete guide for agents working in Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar, New Chandigarh, and across Punjab — RERA registration, PAPRA compliance, GMADA context, and the Fard & Jamabandi checks that separate professional Punjab agents from the rest.

Punjab RERA — At a Glance
Authority: Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA Punjab)
Official Portal: rera.punjab.gov.in
Individual fee: ₹10,000
Company/firm fee: ₹50,000
Validity: 5 years
Processing: 7–21 days (complete application)
Also check: PAPRA for certain colony transactions
Penalty without registration: ₹10,000 per day
Key markets: Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar, New Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar
Governing law: RERA Act 2016 + Punjab RERA Rules 2017

The Punjab Regulatory Landscape — Three Laws You Must Know

Unlike most states where RERA is the only regulatory framework to navigate, Punjab agents must understand three overlapping laws:

️ RERA Act 2016 (central)
Applies to all apartment/flat projects above the threshold and all agents. RERA Punjab registration is mandatory for every agent regardless of what type of property they facilitate.
PRIMARY — mandatory for all agents
PAPRA (Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995)
Predates RERA. Governs colony development (plotted colonies by colonisers), apartment sales in PAPRA-covered projects, and certain housing schemes. PAPRA-approved colony ≠ RERA-registered. Both can apply to the same project depending on what is being sold.
CHECK — applies to many plot transactions
️ GMADA Framework (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority)
GMADA grants CLU and colony licences for developments in the Greater Mohali Area. GMADA approval is separate from both RERA and PAPRA registration. Critical for Mohali/Zirakpur/Kharar plot transactions.
CHECK — critical for Tricity plots

Documents for Punjab RERA Registration

Individual Agent
→PAN Card
→Aadhaar Card
→2 passport-size photographs
→Address proof
→ITR — last 3 financial years
→Bank account — cancelled cheque
→Self-declaration (no criminal conviction)
→Mobile + email for OTP verification
Company / Firm / LLP
→Registration certificate
→MoA & AoA (companies) or Deed (firms/LLPs)
→PAN of entity
→PAN + Aadhaar of all directors/partners
→Entity ITR — last 3 years
→Address proof of registered office
→Board resolution for authorised signatory
→All partners/directors' photos

Registration Process — rera.punjab.gov.in

1
Visit rera.punjab.gov.in
Navigate to the official RERA Punjab portal. Find the "Agent Registration" section.
2
Create account
Register with mobile number and email. OTP verification required.
3
Select agent type
Individual / Proprietorship / Partnership / LLP / Company. Fees differ.
4
Complete the application form
Name, address, PAN, business details, nature of real estate activities. All fields must be accurate.
5
Upload documents
All required documents scanned clearly. Typical size limit: 2–5 MB per document. PDF preferred.
6
Pay ₹10,000 fee
Online payment through the portal gateway. Save the receipt.
7
Submit and track
Note your application reference number. RERA Punjab typically processes within 7–21 days for complete applications.
8
Download certificate
Once approved, download and preserve. Your RERA Punjab registration number goes on all documents.

The PAPRA Check — Critical for Plot Sales

For every plotted colony transaction in Punjab, verify PAPRA approval status in addition to RERA. The PAPRA approval process works as follows:

Transaction Type
What to Check
Plot in a private colony (by coloniser)
PAPRA colony licence from DGTCP Punjab (dgtcpunjab.gov.in) AND GMADA CLU (for Greater Mohali Area)
Apartment in PAPRA-governed project
PAPRA registration of the project + RERA registration (if applicable)
RERA-registered apartment project
RERA portal (rera.punjab.gov.in) — PAPRA is secondary or may not apply
Plot in HSVP / government sector
HSVP / PUDA allotment documentation — RERA typically not applicable
Industrial plot in Derabassi / Lalru belt
PSIEC / DGTCP approvals — separate framework from residential RERA/PAPRA

Due Diligence Portals Every Punjab Agent Must Bookmark

rera.punjab.gov.in
RERA Punjab — project verification, agent registration, QPR checks, complaint filings
jamabandi.punjab.gov.in
Punjab land records — Fard (certified extract), Jamabandi, Intkal (mutation) verification
dgtcpunjab.gov.in
DGTCP Punjab — PAPRA colony licence verification, building plan approvals
gmada.gov.in
GMADA — CLU and colony licence approvals for Greater Mohali Area
doris.gov.in
Punjab property registration status — verify sale deed registration
punjab.gov.in/revenue
Revenue department — additional land record access

Common Mistakes Punjab Agents Make

⚠️ Not checking PAPRA separately from RERA
A colony may be PAPRA-approved but not RERA-registered — both must be checked depending on what is being sold.
⚠️ Assuming one RERA registration covers both Punjab and Haryana
Panchkula = HRERA. Mohali = RERA Punjab. Both are needed if you work across both cities.
⚠️ Skipping Jamabandi check for plot transactions
Jamabandi is the ground truth on land ownership. Without checking it, you may help sell land with a disputed or encumbered title.
⚠️ Not verifying GMADA approval for Tricity plots
An "affordable" colony in Zirakpur without GMADA approval is an illegal colony. The buyer faces demolition risk and no bank loans.
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