We advise clients on the full spectrum of RERA compliance and disputes under:

• Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Central Act)

• Uttar Pradesh RERA Rules and notifications issued by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA)

• Related laws:

  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (for parallel buyer remedies)

  • Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Stamp Act

  • Land acquisition and title due‑diligence statutes

  • Environmental and building by‑laws (where interfacing with RERA obligations)

Key Services for Promoters / Developers

For builders, developers, and project promoters, we provide end‑to‑end RERA support:

• Project registration with UP RERA (Lucknow & Greater Noida benches), including:

  • Preparation and vetting of application forms, declarations, and disclosures

  • Coordination for allotment of RERA registration numbers and unique project IDs

• Compliance management:

  • Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs), updates on construction status, and mandatory disclosures on the RERA portal

  • Advising on changes in project plans, extensions, and force‑majeure claims

  • Ensuring adherence to escrow/account utilisation norms and fund‑deployment requirements under RERA

• Documentation and agreements:

  • Drafting and reviewing Allotment Letters, Agreements for Sale, and Society/Flat‑buyer handover documents in RERA‑compliant format

  • Advising on advertising, brochures, and website disclosures to avoid penal action

• Representation before UP RERA:

  • Defending complaints filed by allottees (Form M / Form N type matters)

  • Representing promoters in adjudication, penalty, and revocation proceedings

  • Assisting in conciliation and settlement negotiations via the RERA Conciliation Forum

Key Services for Homebuyers / Allottees

For individual and institutional homebuyers, we offer:

• Pre‑investment due diligence:

  • Verification of project registration, promoter credentials, and litigation history on the UP RERA portal (up‑rera.in)

  • Title checks, encumbrance verification, and analysis of sanctioned plans and approvals

• RERA complaints and remedies:

  • Drafting and filing of complaints against promoters for:

    • Delayed possession

    • Deficiency in construction quality or amenities

    • Unilateral changes in layout, area, or specifications

    • Non‑registration or misrepresentation

  • Seeking refund with interest, compensation, or possession with interest for delay as permissible under RERA

• Parallel remedies:

  • Coordinating RERA actions with consumer forum cases and civil suits where strategic advantage exists

  • Representing buyer groups and housing societies in collective actions

RERA Litigation & Appellate Work

Our team regularly appears before:

• UP RERA Adjudicating Officers and the Regulatory Authority (Lucknow & Greater Noida)

• Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) for appeals against RERA orders

• High Court (Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench) for writs and challenges involving RERA jurisdiction, natural justice, and statutory interpretation

We leverage reported precedents on:

• Promoter liability for delay and deficiency

• Interpretation of “force majeure” and extension of completion dates

• Allottee rights to refund vs. possession

• Interplay between RERA and consumer forums

Infrastructure Sector

Areas of Focus

Our infrastructure practice supports clients across the project lifecycle—from structuring and approvals to disputes and restructuring:

• Highways, roads, and transport corridors

• Urban infrastructure: metro, mass transit, smart city projects, water supply, sewerage, and solid‑waste management

• Energy and power: conventional and renewable energy projects

• Industrial corridors, logistics parks, and warehousing

• Public–Private Partnership (PPP) projects under BOT, EPC, hybrid annuity, and other models

Transactional & Advisory Services

We assist developers, EPC contractors, lenders, and public authorities on:

• Project structuring and documentation:

  • Concession agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, SPV documentation

  • Bid documentation, RFPs, and tender conditions for government and PPP projects

• Regulatory and statutory clearances:

  • Land acquisition and title due diligence (including NHAI, state highways, and industrial development authorities)

  • Environmental clearances, forest and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) compliances

  • Sector‑specific approvals (power, telecom, urban local bodies, etc.)

• Financing and security documentation:

  • Loan agreements, security documents, escrow arrangements, and inter‑creditor agreements

  • Advising lenders on step‑in rights, enforcement, and restructuring of stressed infrastructure assets

• Compliance and governance:

  • Ongoing regulatory compliance for licensed/regulated infrastructure entities

  • Corporate governance, related‑party transactions, and disclosure obligations

Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure

We represent clients in high‑value infrastructure disputes involving:

• Arbitration (domestic and international) under:

  • Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

  • Institutional rules (where applicable)

• Contractual claims:

  • Delay, disruption, and extension‑of‑time disputes

  • Variation orders, price escalation, and change‑in‑law claims

  • Termination, force‑majeure, and compensation issues

• Public law challenges:

  • Writ petitions challenging tender awards, blacklisting, termination of concessions, and regulatory actions

  • Matters before the Allahabad High Court, and specialised tribunals

Our approach is to align legal strategy with commercial objectives—focusing on early risk assessment, structured negotiation, and, where needed, robust advocacy in arbitration and court.

Why Neeraj Associates for RERA & Infrastructure Matters

• Two decades of focused experience in real estate, infrastructure, and allied regulatory work

• Strong presence in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, with the ability to handle pan‑India mandates through our network and collaborations

• Integrated service model:

  • Seamless coordination between our RERA, litigation, arbitration, corporate, and IP/data teams for complex, multi‑disciplinary projects

• Practical, business‑oriented advice:

  • We translate complex statutory regimes (RERA, land laws, environmental norms, PPP frameworks) into clear, actionable strategies for developers, investors, and homebuyers

• Proven track record:

  • Regular appearances before UP RERA, REAT, consumer commissions, civil courts, and arbitral tribunals

  • Advising on landmark projects and high‑value disputes in the infrastructure and real estate space

How We Can Help You

Whether you are:

• A developer seeking RERA registration, compliance support, or defence against buyer complaints;

• A homebuyer facing delay, deficiency, or title issues;

• An infrastructure company structuring a PPP project, negotiating an EPC contract, or fighting a termination; or

• A lender/investor evaluating risks in a real estate or infrastructure portfolio,

our RERA & Infrastructure team at Neeraj Associates can provide tailored legal solutions that protect your interests and keep your projects on track.