UP RERA Organises Awareness Programme to Empower Agra Homebuyers and Real Estate Stakeholders
Lucknow/Agra, August 27, 2026: In its efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and consumer awareness in the real estate sector, the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) organized an awareness programme for stakeholders of the Agra Division through video conferencing on Thursday. The programme was held at the ADA Auditorium, Agra, with participation from homebuyers, allottees, promoters, and registered real estate agents, UP RERA said in a press release.
The session focused on safe real estate investment practices, key provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, the rights and responsibilities of homebuyers, and the grievance redressal mechanism available through UP RERA.
The workshop commenced with an opening statement by UP RERA Secretary Mahendra Verma, who welcomed the participants and outlined the key highlights and objectives of the session. He informed the participants about the important issues that would be covered during the workshop, particularly those relating to safe property investment, verification of project information, homebuyers’ rights and responsibilities, and the mechanism available for grievance redressal under RERA.
Verma emphasized the importance of active participation by all stakeholders in such awareness programmes and encouraged participants to make effective use of the information and guidance provided during the session.
The programme was presided over virtually by UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy. The Secretary, Agra Development Authority (ADA) also participated in the workshop and joined the stakeholders during the awareness session.
Addressing participants, Bhoosreddy emphasised that informed consumers are better equipped to protect themselves from misleading claims, fraudulent practices, and risky property investments. He said, “the Authority’s role extends beyond dispute resolution to creating awareness among citizens about their legal rights and responsibilities.”
He advised prospective homebuyers to verify all available information about a registered project through the UP RERA portal before committing their funds. He also encouraged consumers to approach the Authority without delay whenever they face violations of their rights or contractual obligations.
The Chairman reiterated UP RERA’s commitment to developing a transparent, accountable, and consumer-oriented real estate environment throughout the state.
UP RERA Principal Advisor Abrar Ahmad conducted a detailed session on the important provisions of the RERA Act and their practical relevance for property buyers. Participants were briefed on due diligence before purchasing a property, the process of filing complaints, statutory rights of allottees, and the role of UP RERA in providing effective and timely remedies.
He stressed that verifying project credentials and documents before making an investment can substantially reduce the possibility of financial loss, fraudulent transactions, and disputes at a later stage.
During the programme, stakeholders were advised to check essential information such as the RERA registration number and validity, approved layout plans, land ownership details, construction status, expected completion date, designated project bank account, promoter’s previous record, and the registration status of the real estate agent before investing.
Participants were also cautioned against taking investment decisions solely on the basis of advertisements, brochures, or verbal assurances, and were encouraged to independently verify project-related information available on the UP RERA portal.
The session highlighted that due diligence should continue even after a property has been booked. Homebuyers were advised to retain important documents, including the allotment letter, Agreement for Sale, payment receipts, and relevant project records available on the UP RERA portal.
Proper preservation of these records can play an important role in establishing a buyer’s rights and supporting a claim in the event of a dispute.
Participants were apprised of various rights available to homebuyers under the RERA Act, including the right to receive accurate project information, enter into the prescribed Agreement for Sale, obtain possession and registration within the applicable terms, claim interest in cases of delay, seek refund where legally applicable, and claim compensation in cases involving misleading advertisements or violations of statutory provisions.
The process for filing complaints through Form M and Form N was also explained to the participants.
The participants were informed that they can seek appropriate relief from UP RERA in cases involving violation of the Agreement for Sale, delay in possession, unauthorized changes to sanctioned plans, unjustified financial demands, cancellation of allotment without valid grounds, or instances where a project or real estate agent required to be registered under RERA has not been registered.
The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session. Participants raised queries concerning delayed possession, refund, registration, interest, promoter responsibilities, and the complaint filing process.
Bhoosreddy and Ahmad responded to the questions and provided guidance regarding the remedies and procedures available under the RERA Act.
The programme was attended by the Secretary, Agra Development Authority, along with stakeholders from the Agra Division. Senior officials and representatives of UP RERA Headquarters also participated virtually, including UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy, UP RERA Secretary Mahendra Verma, UP RERA Principal Advisor Abrar Ahmad, UP RERA Technical Advisor Sanjay Tiwari, UP RERA Finance Consultant Sudhanshu Tripathi, UP RERA System Analyst Ganesh Mishra, UP RERA Media Consultant Pranjal Dixit, and Dr. Akash Yadav.
