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FPCE writes to PM Modi, lists 5 key changes to RERA to strengthen homebuyer protection

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The Forum for People's Collective Efforts, which originally spearheaded the movement for RERA, has submitted five targeted reform proposals directly to the Prime Minister. Central to this pitch is re-enacting the existing statute as the Real Estate Homebuyer Protection Act to prioritize purchaser rights. Additionally, the group has requested that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs evaluate the recommendations and establish a time-bound action plan.

Key points

  • Real estate sector development should be entirely divorced from consumer protection legal…: Real estate sector development should be entirely divorced from consumer protection legal frameworks.
  • Regulatory authorities overseeing the real estate sector require an effective framework t…: Regulatory authorities overseeing the real estate sector require an effective framework to enforce their accountability.
  • The proposed changes aim to systematically prioritize the rights and protections of prope…: The proposed changes aim to systematically prioritize the rights and protections of property buyers nationwide.

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NEW DELHI: The Forum for People's Collective Efforts (FPCE), which spearheaded the movement for the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, has written to Prime Minister

Narendra Modi seeking changes to the law to strengthen homebuyer protection.

In its letter, FPCE has called for separating the promotion and development of the real estate sector from the legal framework meant to protect homebuyers.

It has also sought the re-enactment of RERA as a dedicated Real Estate Homebuyer Protection Act, with consumer protection at its core.

The organisation has made five key recommendations:- Separate real estate development from homebuyer protection: Keep the promotion and development of the real estate sector separate from the law designed to protect homebuyers.

- Re-enact RERA: Bring in a dedicated Real Estate Homebuyer Protection Act that places the interests of homebuyers at its centre.

- Shift administration to a consumer protection ministry: Entrust the law's administration to a ministry whose primary mandate is consumer protection, such as the Department of Consumer Affairs.

- Ensure accountability: Introduce an effective accountability framework for real estate regulatory authorities.

- Prepare…

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