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UP-RERA bars blanket consent from homebuyers for changes in building plans

Before making any significant changes to a project, promoters need to clearly inform buyers about how these changes will affect the carpet area, common areas, and overall project specifications in writing. Additionally, for any major alterations to the approved plans, they must get the written consent of at least two-thirds of the allottees involved.

The regulator said major changes to floor plans or sanctioned plans can be undertaken only after obtaining written consent from at least two-thirds of the allottees, in accordance with Section 14 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.

UP-RERA said it has observed that promoters, while seeking approval for revised building plans, either fail to obtain written consent from allottees or obtain broad consent without disclosing the specific modifications proposed.

Promoters must disclose impact on carpet area and common spaces

Under the new directions, promoters will have to provide allottees with written details of the proposed changes before seeking their consent.

The disclosure must clearly specify the impact on the carpet area of the unit, common areas and spaces, along with any proposed additions or deletions.

Promoters will also have to submit the dated written consent of at least two-thirds of the allottees to the competent authority along with the application for revision of the sanctioned plan.

Consent details to be available for verification

The written consents will have to be submitted along with a list containing the names, addresses, mobile numbers and email IDs of allottees for verification.

UP-RERA said the consent will have to be obtained in a standard format prescribed by the authority.

The same consent documents and allottee list submitted to the competent authority will also have to be provided to UP-RERA while seeking replacement of sanctioned plans and amendments to project inventory.

The authority said relevant building bye-laws also require competent authorities to ensure compliance with provisions of the RERA Act while approving revised project maps.

Blanket consent will not be accepted

UP-RERA said it had found instances where promoters obtained generic and comprehensive consent from allottees without explaining the proposed changes, effectively giving themselves unrestricted flexibility to alter sanctioned plans.

The regulator said such consent will not be treated as sufficient for compliance with Section 14.

"Promoters must ensure that every allottee is fully informed about the proposed changes in the sanctioned building plans before seeking their consent. Obtaining general or blanket consent without providing complete details of the proposed modifications cannot be accepted," said Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman, UP-RERA.