RERA Bihar: Benefits, Registrations, Rules & Complaint Process

Table of Content:

1. Functions And Responsibilities of RERA Bihar
2. Steps For Registering A Project With RERA Bihar Online
3. How To Register With RERA Bihar Online And Become An Agent
4. Duties of Real Estate Agent Under Bihar RERA
5. RERA Bihar Complaint Process
6. How Do I Notify RERA Bihar of Unregistered Projects?
7. How to Find a Project with RERA Bihar?
8. Which Projects Don't Have to be Registered with RERA Bihar?

The implementation of RERA in Bihar is based on the Real Estate Regulation and Development(RERA) Act, passed by the central government in 2016. Bihar RERA's mission is to oversee, maintain and regulate the real estate in the state encouraging responsible behaviour, transparency, and on-time delivery of projects. If any resident in the state believes they have been misled or cheated by a real estate developer, they can easily file a complaint with RERA Bihar.

Let’s explore RERA Bihar for registering real estate projects in the state.

Functions And Responsibilities of RERA Bihar

The following is a summary of what services and features RERA Bihar offers:

• Registration of New Building Projects

• Professional Real Estate Agent Certification

• Addressing Issues of Homeowners and Developers

• Accuracy checks on the data provided by real estate builders and promoters

• Those who are dissatisfied with the decisions made by RERA Bihar can appeal to the Appellate Tribunal. 

• Buyers who disagree with the authorities or an adjudicating officer's directions or orders issued under RERA Bihar can appeal to the Appellate Tribunal.

• RERA Bihar forbids the unchecked expansion of the real estate industry in Bihar to ensure that buyers receive all promised features on time.

Also Read: Step-By-Step Guide To Check Land Records in Bihar Online

Steps For Registering A Project With RERA Bihar Online

Any construction in Bihar, whether residential or commercial, that covers 500 square metres or more must be registered with Bihar RERA. 

Developers need to complete the following steps to register their new projects with RERA Bihar:

• To begin, visit Bihar RERA’s website: https://rera.bihar.gov.in/

• Go to the main page and click the "Project Registration" link there.

• Click on the New User to sign up as a new user after selecting the "Project Registration" from the menu.

• Select "Promoter," then select "Promoter Details", [Types of Promoters: Sole Proprietorship, Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), Societies, and Trusts]

• Add Pan Information

• Enter your Email Address

• Add your Mobile No.

• To proceed, click the "Register" button. The sign-up process for a new user is now complete.

• Enter your Promoter credentials. Choose "Login as Agent/Promoter" from the drop-down menu on the homepage's "Login" tab.

• Select the "login as Agent/Promoter" option to open the following window. 

• Enter your login information (username, password, and Captcha). After logging in, you'll be directed to a page where you can provide details about both yourself and the new project you'd like to register with RERA Bihar.

How To Register With RERA Bihar Online And Become An Agent

RERA Bihar is the authority in charge when it comes to registering real estate agents in Bihar. 

Real estate agents in Bihar are issued a special identification number that proves they are qualified to work in the state. New registration applications for real estate agents can be submitted as follows to RERA Bihar: 

• Visit RERA Bihar's official website. 

• Navigate to the 'Agent Registration' section.

• Navigate to New User to register as a new user once you've clicked the 'Agent Registration' tab.

• Choose "Real Estate Agent" and fill out the ensuing fields.

• Types of Promoters: Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), Societies, and Trusts

• Pan Card Information

• Your Email Address

• Mobile phone number

• Go to the tab labelled "Register."  This is the final step in creating a new account.

• Enter your Agent credentials. On the homepage, under the Login Tab, select "login as Agent/Promoter."

• Click "Login," then "Username," then "Password," and finally "Captcha." After signing in, you'll be directed to a form where you can give your personal information.

All real estate agents in Bihar are required by law to register with RERA Bihar. Without a legitimate registration, no real estate agent may assist in the purchase or sale of any plot, apartment, or building. 

Any real estate agent operating without registering under RERA Bihar will be subject to a daily fine of ten thousand rupees. This may amount to as much as five percent of the total cost of the apartments or buildings in the development.

Duties of Real Estate Agent Under Bihar RERA

Under the RERA Bihar, real estate agents are accountable for the following:

• No undocumented apartments, or buildings may be bought or sold.

• Keeping track of all the paperwork and receipts associated with construction or renovation work.

• Stay away from any dishonest dealings.

• Take care of inappropriate published ads for unavailable services.

• All paperwork and information necessary for a buyer to reserve land, a building, or an apartment must be made available to them.

• Taking on any additional duties that may be assigned.

Also Read: What Are Rights & Duties of the Homebuyers Under RERA?

RERA Bihar Complaint Process

The Real Estate Regulatory Act (RERA) in Bihar was enacted to address dissatisfied homebuyers. The steps below outline how a citizen can lodge a complaint with RERA Bihar.

1. You need to visit the RERA Bihar website. 

2. Go to the homepage and click the "Register Complaint" link. 

3. Once the complainant selects the 'Register Complaint' button, the following form will appear for completion. 

4. Complete the form with information including:

• Project Title 

• Name of Promoter

• RERA ID Number

• Aadhar no.

• Address Details

• Pin Code of your residence

• Lodged Complaint

• Documents supporting the complaint

The final step is to make a payment via Demand Draft or online. RERA Bihar will be notified of the complaint.

Also Read : Documents You Must Have When Buying A Home

How Do I Notify RERA Bihar of Unregistered Projects?

Following these steps on the RERA Bihar website will allow a homebuyer or citizen to lodge a complaint regarding an unregistered real estate project.

Step 1: Go to the RERA Bihar website and select the "Report Unregistered Projects" button.

Step 2: Fill the required details:

• Your name

• Email Id

• The Address of the complainant

• Project Address 

• Supporting Documents

Step 3: To finish, hit the "submit" button.

How to Find a Project with RERA Bihar?

If you're in the market for a new home, you can narrow your search on RERA Bihar by using the following criteria: 

• Your Promoter Name

• Your Project Name

• Your Location

•  Project ID

During a project search,

• The first thing you need to do is visit the RERA Bihar website. 

• The second step is to go to the homepage and click the 'Search Projects' tab.

• Third, hit the Search projects button, and then head to Rera Search Project and the following window will appear.

• You can type in the name of the project's promoter, its location, or its location id. 

• The relevant project information will be shown on the screen.
  

Which Projects Don't Have to be Registered with RERA Bihar?

To protect home buyers from scams and fraudulent projects, the state of Bihar established RERA to manage the registration of real estate projects and agents. It's important to note that not all projects have to be registered with the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). 

Project registration with RERA Bihar is optional in the following scenarios:

• The land area for the real estate development project in question does not exceed 500 square metres. 

• The maximum number of apartments that can be built throughout the entire project is 8.

• Prior to the implementation of the RERA Bihar Act, the promoter of the corresponding real estate project had already obtained a completion certificate (CC).

• Where residential apartment, plot, or building renovation/repair/redevelopment does not involve marketing/advertising/new allotment as part of a real estate project.

In conclusion, RERA Bihar is a reliable regulation for promoting openness, honesty, and responsibility in the state's real estate market. Any buyer of any home or property in Bihar who has a grievance against the builder may go to the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority and file a complaint.

Suggested Read: An Ultimate Guide to RERA in Uttar Pradesh