NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh real estate regulatory authority (UP-RERA) has imposed a total penalty of ₹2.43 crore on two promoters based in Lucknow for repeatedly failing to upload the mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPR) of their registered projects on the authority’s web portal.
In the first case, Shushil Kumar Katiyar, the promoter of Arpita Infinity project has been penalized. The project was registered with a commencement date of 10 July 2024 and an expected completion date of 31 January 2027. Despite repeated notices issued by UPRERA, the promoter failed to upload the required progress reports. After due consideration, the authority imposed a penalty of ₹16.25 lakh, which amounts to five percent of the project cost of ₹3.25 crore.
In another case, Ganpati Infrastructure Development Company, the promoter of Ganpati Smart City project was also found in violation of the same requirement. The project, which commenced on 30 September 2024 with a scheduled completion date of 24 October 2026, did not have its QPR updated on the portal despite notices issued.
After evaluating the matter, the authority imposed a penalty of ₹2.27 crore, which represents five percent of the project cost of ₹45.45 crore.
As per section 11(1) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, every promoter is required to regularly update project-related details on the authority’s website after the completion of each quarter. These updates include the number and types of units booked, status of garages, approvals obtained or pending, and the overall progress of the project.
Further, Rule 14(1)(a) of the Uttar Pradesh RERA rules mandates promoters to upload quarterly updates within seven days of the expiry of each quarter. Failure to comply with these provisions constitutes a violation of the act and rules and attracts penalty under section 61 of the RERA act, which allows the authority to impose a fine of up to five percent of the project cost.
Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman, UP-RERA said, “Timely updating of QPRs is a statutory obligation of every promoter and an essential tool for maintaining transparency in project development. Promoters who fail to comply with the provisions of the RERA Act and the directives of the authority will face strict regulatory action, including financial penalties and other enforcement measures.”
The authority has directed both promoters to deposit the imposed penalties through bank draft in favor of UP-RERA, Lucknow within 15 days, and to update all pending QPRs on the portal within the same period.
