Most RERA project information is already on the state RERA portal. When should I use RTI instead?

State RERA portals (such as Delhi RERA at rera.delhi.gov.in, MahaRERA at maharera.mahaonline.gov.in, and HRERA at haryanarera.gov.in) display publicly available project details — registration number, promoter name, project status, and often the list of booked units. RTI is necessary when you need: (1) a certified copy of RERA's project registration documents or the original application submitted by the promoter; (2) the specific status of your complaint filed with RERA, including the stage and hearing dates that may not be visible on the portal; (3) details of enforcement actions taken by RERA against a promoter — such as penalty notices or recovery proceedings — which may not be published online; (4) audited or verified escrow account compliance data rather than self-reported data; and (5) a certified copy of a RERA order for use in recovery proceedings or contempt applications. For everyday project lookups, the portal is sufficient. For court-ready documentation or non-transparent proceedings, RTI is the right tool.

My builder is not complying with a RERA order. How does RTI help me enforce it?

RTI is a critical first step when a builder ignores a RERA order. Under Section 40 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, if a promoter fails to comply with a RERA authority's direction or order, the authority can initiate recovery as arrears of land revenue. Through RTI, you can: (1) obtain a certified copy of the RERA order — needed to approach the Appellate Tribunal, High Court, or the district collector for recovery; (2) establish on record whether RERA has received a compliance report from the promoter; (3) find out whether RERA has initiated Section 40 recovery proceedings or served a notice on the defaulting promoter; and (4) identify the officer responsible for enforcement so you can follow up directly. With the RTI response in hand, you can file a complaint before the RERA Appellate Tribunal or the High Court seeking a direction to RERA to enforce its own order.

How can RTI help me check whether the builder deposited 70% of collected money in the escrow account?

Section 4 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 requires every promoter to deposit at least 70% of the amounts collected from allottees into a separate designated bank account (commonly called the RERA escrow account) and to use those funds only for the construction of that project. Promoters must disclose this bank account to RERA at the time of registration. Through RTI, you can ask RERA: (1) the name of the bank and account details disclosed by the promoter for the designated account; (2) whether RERA or its auditor has verified compliance with the 70% deposit requirement for the project; (3) whether any shortfall or diversion of funds has been found and, if so, what action was taken. While RERA itself may not conduct detailed audits of every project proactively, the RTI response will reveal whether a complaint about fund diversion has been examined and what RERA's findings are — critical for a complaint to the competent authority or for civil proceedings against the promoter.

Why is Delhi RERA (DREDA) treated as a Central Government body for RTI, while other state RERAa go to the State SIC?

The second appeal destination for an RTI — the Central Information Commission (CIC) or a State Information Commission (SIC) — depends on whether the public authority is established by the Central Government or a State Government. Delhi is a Union Territory (UT), not a full state. The Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (DREDA) is established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 by the Central Government for the UT of Delhi, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Accordingly, DREDA is a Central Government public authority: RTI is filed on rtionline.gov.in, and the second appeal goes to the CIC. In contrast, Haryana RERA (HRERA), MahaRERA (Maharashtra), UP-RERA, Karnataka RERA, TNRERA, and other state RERAa are established by their respective state governments under the same RERA Act, 2016 — for these, RTI is filed on the respective state RTI portal and the second appeal goes to that state's Information Commission (State SIC).

What if DREDA or my state RERA does not respond to my RTI within 30 days?

If you receive no response within 30 days, file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at the same RERA body within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If the FAA also does not respond or gives an unsatisfactory reply, file a Second Appeal under Section 19(3) within 90 days: for Delhi RERA (DREDA), the second appeal goes to the Central Information Commission (CIC); for all other state RERAa (Haryana, Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, etc.), the second appeal goes to the respective State Information Commission (SIC). Under Section 20 of the RTI Act, the Information Commission can impose a penalty of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000) on the PIO for delay without reasonable cause.

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How to File RTI with RERA — Project Registration, Builder Compliance and Complaint Status

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI with Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for project registration details, promoter registration status, complaint filing status, RERA adjudication order copy, builder escrow account compliance, and enforcement of RERA orders. Covers the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Covers Delhi RERA (DREDA) and Haryana RERA (HRERA); approach applies to all state RERAa. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Address RTI ToCPIO, Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (DREDA), 7th Floor, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 / PIO, HRERA, C-301, Commercial Complex, Vyapar Kendra, Sector 28-B, Chandigarh / PIO, [State] RERA (relevant state)

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rtionline.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act) established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in every state and Union Territory to protect home buyers, regulate real estate projects and agents, and ensure timely project delivery. Every RERA authority — whether Delhi RERA (DREDA), Haryana RERA (HRERA), MahaRERA, UP-RERA, or any other — is a public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005. Home buyers, allottees, and complainants before RERA can file RTI applications to obtain project registration details, complaint status, copies of RERA orders, and evidence of builder compliance.

Check the RERA Portal Before Filing RTI

Each state RERA body operates a public portal where basic project registration data is searchable. The central portal at rera.gov.in links to every state RERA website.

State / UT	RERA Portal
Delhi	rera.delhi.gov.in
Haryana	haryanarera.gov.in
Maharashtra	maharera.mahaonline.gov.in
Uttar Pradesh	up-rera.in
Karnataka	rera.karnataka.gov.in
Tamil Nadu	tnrera.in

On these portals, you can look up a project's registration number, promoter details, project status, and often the list of registered agents. Use RTI when you need:

A certified copy of the project registration certificate or the promoter's registration application — for use in court or legal proceedings
The status of a complaint you filed with RERA (hearing dates, stage, outcome) when the portal does not reflect current proceedings
Enforcement details — whether RERA has initiated recovery or penalty proceedings against the builder
Escrow compliance data — whether the builder deposited the required 70% of collected funds as required by RERA Act Section 4
A certified copy of a RERA order for use in execution, recovery, or contempt proceedings

State RERA Bodies: Portal, Filing Route, and Second Appeal

RERA Authority	RTI Filing Portal	Second Appeal
Delhi RERA (DREDA) — Central Govt (UT)	rtionline.gov.in	Central Information Commission (CIC)
Haryana RERA (HRERA)	Haryana RTI portal (saralharyana.gov.in / rtihry.gov.in)	Haryana State Information Commission
Maharashtra RERA (MahaRERA)	Maharashtra RTI portal (mahaonline.gov.in)	Maharashtra State Information Commission
UP RERA	UP RTI portal	UP State Information Commission
Karnataka RERA	Karnataka RTI portal	Karnataka State Information Commission
Tamil Nadu RERA (TNRERA)	Tamil Nadu RTI portal	Tamil Nadu State Information Commission

Delhi RERA (DREDA) is a Central Government authority established under MoHUA for the Union Territory of Delhi — RTI applications to DREDA are filed on rtionline.gov.in and second appeals go to the CIC. All other state RERAa are established by state governments and follow state RTI procedures with second appeal to the respective State Information Commission.

Common RTI Use Cases with RERA

Issue	What to Ask	What to Expect
Project not delivered; registration status unclear	Registration status, completion date as registered, any extension granted and reasons	Official record of whether the builder applied for extension and whether RERA approved it
Builder delaying possession beyond RERA registration date	Date of registration, original completion date, any extensions — all on record with RERA	Evidence of delay for a compensation claim under RERA Act Section 18
Complaint filed with RERA but no hearing date received	Complaint registration date, current stage, date of last hearing, next hearing date	Confirms complaint is on record and forces RERA to update its own tracking
RERA passed an order; want a certified copy	Copy of the RERA authority's or Adjudicating Officer's order in Case No. XXX	Certified copy usable in execution proceedings, High Court writ, or district recovery
Builder not complying with RERA order	Whether compliance report filed by promoter; whether RERA has initiated Section 40 recovery	Establishes whether RERA is enforcing its own order — grounds for contempt or writ if not
Builder's escrow fund diversion suspected	Designated escrow bank account details; whether 70% deposit verified or audited by RERA	Reveals what RERA knows — critical for fraud complaint and civil recovery

Where to File

For Delhi RERA (DREDA):

Go to rtionline.gov.in
Select Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs → Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (DREDA)
Draft your questions — include the project RERA registration number, promoter name, and any complaint number
Pay ₹10 online. BPL cardholders are exempt
Submit and note your registration number

For other state RERAa: File on the respective state's RTI portal, selecting the relevant state RERA authority. Most state RTI portals are accessible through the Central Government's RTI portal at rtionline.gov.in under the respective state section, or directly from the state's own RTI portal.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

Project registration:

Registration status of project RERA No. XXX — whether active, extended, expired, or revoked
Original registration date, project completion date, and any extensions granted with stated reasons
Total units in the project, units sold as disclosed by the promoter to RERA, and units for which possession has been reported as given

Promoter registration and compliance: 4. All projects registered by Promoter Name with RERA — status of each (active, completed, expired, revoked) 5. Whether the promoter's registration has been suspended or cancelled — date, reason, and RERA Act section invoked 6. Any penalty imposed on the promoter — amount, date, section cited, and whether deposited

Escrow account compliance (RERA Act Section 4): 7. The designated bank account disclosed by the promoter for the 70% escrow requirement for project RERA No. XXX 8. Whether RERA has audited or verified compliance with the 70% escrow deposit requirement — findings and any action taken for non-compliance

Complaint status: 9. Registration date and current stage of complaint No. XXX — notice, reply, hearing, adjudication, or disposal 10. Date of last hearing and next scheduled hearing date

RERA order copy: 11. A certified copy of the RERA authority's order / Adjudicating Officer's order in Case No. XXX — including the operative portion directing relief

Enforcement: 12. Whether the promoter has filed a compliance report with RERA following the order in Case No. XXX, and the content of that report 13. Whether RERA has initiated recovery proceedings under Section 40 of the RERA Act, 2016, against the promoter — current status of such proceedings

Appeals

First Appeal (Section 19(1)): File with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at the same RERA body within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable.

Second Appeal (Section 19(3)):

For Delhi RERA (DREDA): File with the Central Information Commission (CIC) within 90 days. DREDA is a Central Government public authority under MoHUA.
For all other state RERAa (Haryana, Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, etc.): File with the respective State Information Commission (SIC) within 90 days. These are state government bodies.

Under Section 20 of the RTI Act, the Information Commission may impose a penalty on the PIO of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000) for delay without reasonable cause.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (DREDA),
7th Floor, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

[OR if filing with another state RERA]

To,
The Public Information Officer (PIO),
[State] Real Estate Regulatory Authority ([State] RERA),
[Full Address of State RERA Office]

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Project Registration Status / Complaint Status / RERA Order / Promoter Compliance

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Project / complaint details (as applicable):
  Project Name: [Name of the Real Estate Project]
  RERA Registration Number of Project: [e.g., DLRERA2024P0000123 / HRERA-PKL-XXX-2019 / if not known, write "not known"]
  Promoter / Builder Name: [Full name of the developer or builder company]
  Complaint Number (if any): [RERA complaint registration number, if applicable]
  Flat / Unit Number: [Your flat or unit details, if applicable]

Information sought:

1. The current registration status of the above real estate project under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 — specifically:
   (a) Whether the project is registered, registration expired, registration revoked, or registration extended;
   (b) The original registration date and the project completion date as registered with RERA;
   (c) Any extension of the project registration granted, including the date, duration, and reasons recorded by RERA for granting the extension;
   (d) The total number of units in the project, units sold as disclosed to RERA, and units for which possession has been handed over as per RERA's records.

2. The registration details of the promoter / builder [Promoter Name]:
   (a) All real estate projects registered by this promoter with [State] RERA, along with their registration status (active, completed, expired, revoked);
   (b) Whether the promoter's registration has been suspended or cancelled under the RERA Act, 2016 — and if so, the date and reason;
   (c) Any penalty imposed on the promoter by RERA under the RERA Act, 2016 — the section invoked, the amount, and whether it has been deposited.

3. Whether the promoter has deposited 70% of the amounts collected from allottees into the designated separate bank account (escrow account) as required under Section 4 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016:
   (a) The name of the bank and account details disclosed to RERA for this statutory escrow account;
   (b) Whether RERA has verified or audited the promoter's compliance with the 70% escrow requirement;
   (c) If RERA has found any shortfall or non-compliance with the escrow requirement — the amount of shortfall and action taken.

4. The status of the complaint bearing No. [XXX], if filed, with [State] RERA against the above promoter — specifically:
   (a) Date of registration of the complaint;
   (b) Current stage of the complaint proceedings (notice issued, reply filed, hearing scheduled, adjudication in progress, disposed);
   (c) Date of the most recent hearing, if any;
   (d) If disposed — a copy of the final order of the RERA authority or Adjudicating Officer.

5. A copy of any RERA order or Adjudicating Officer's order already passed in proceedings arising from the above project or against the above promoter, including the operative portion of the order.

6. The current compliance status with respect to any RERA order passed in favour of allottees of the above project — specifically:
   (a) Whether the promoter has complied with the order, and if so, the date and proof of compliance as recorded by RERA;
   (b) If the promoter has not complied — whether RERA has initiated recovery proceedings under Section 40 of the RERA Act, 2016, or taken any other enforcement action, and the current status of such proceedings.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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