The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HARERA), Gurugram has initiated suo moto proceedings against M/s Nitara Projects Limited for alleged violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), 2016, particularly Section 3(1), which mandates prior registration of real estate projects with the Authority before development, marketing or sale.
The proceedings were initiated under Section 35 of the Act after HARERA observed that the promoter was allegedly developing, advertising, marketing and selling residential floors without obtaining mandatory registration under the RERA Act.
According to the Authority, M/s Nitara Projects Limited had allegedly used promotional materials and advertisements without disclosing essential details required under the Act, including the RERA registration number, the official HARERA website and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) licence number.
HARERA stated that as soon as the matter came to its notice, a show-cause notice dated April 16, 2026 was issued to the promoter. However, despite due process of service, no reply was submitted by the developer during the hearing conducted on May 11.
Taking a serious view of the lapse, the Authority has decided to grant a final opportunity to the promoter to show cause as to why penal action should not be initiated under the relevant provisions of the Act for what it termed a “serious violation.”
The Authority further directed that failure on the part of the promoter to appear before HARERA on the next date of hearing, scheduled for June 8, and submit a reply would attract ex-parte proceedings against the developer, which may lead to stringent penalty and penal action.
HARERA also took serious note of what it described as an emerging pattern in Gurugram wherein developers purchase plots in licensed colonies and individually construct and sell residential floors without obtaining project registration, thereby allegedly circumventing regulatory oversight under the RERA framework.
In an advisory issued to the public, HARERA strongly urged homebuyers and investors to verify the registration status of projects on the official HARERA website before making any booking or investment.
The Authority cautioned that investment in unregistered projects is undertaken entirely at the buyer’s own “risk, cost and consequences” and may deprive purchasers of the reliefs and protections available under the RERA Act.
Reiterating its commitment towards transparency, accountability and consumer protection in the real estate sector, HARERA said it would continue taking strict action against promoters found violating statutory provisions.
