<h2>When Can You File a RERA Complaint?</h2>
<ul><li>Possession delayed beyond the date mentioned in the sale agreement</li>
<li>Construction quality defects found within 5 years of possession</li>
<li>Amenities or specifications promised but not delivered</li>
<li>Project not registered with RERA</li>
<li>Builder making changes to approved plan without consent</li>
<li>Refund not processed after cancellation</li></ul>
<h2>How to File RERA Complaint — Step by Step</h2>
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<li><strong>Gather documents:</strong> Allotment letter, sale agreement, payment receipts, all builder communication</li>
<li><strong>Send legal notice:</strong> Send a 30-day notice to the builder demanding resolution (not mandatory but strengthens your case)</li>
<li><strong>Visit the state RERA portal:</strong><br/>
TN-RERA: tnrera.in | Karnataka RERA: rera.karnataka.gov.in | Telangana RERA: rera.telangana.gov.in</li>
<li><strong>Register and login</strong> as a complainant</li>
<li><strong>Fill Form M</strong> (complaint form) with project details, builder details, and nature of grievance</li>
<li><strong>Pay filing fee:</strong> ₹1,000–5,000 depending on state</li>
<li><strong>Upload documents</strong> (PDF, max 10MB each)</li>
<li><strong>Submit and get acknowledgement number</strong></li>
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<h2>What Relief Can RERA Grant?</h2>
<ul><li>Order builder to hand over possession with penalty (12% interest on paid amount for delay period)</li>
<li>Order full refund with 12% interest if possession is not possible</li>
<li>Compensation for mental agony and cost of alternate accommodation</li>
<li>Registration suspension or deregistration of the project in extreme cases</li></ul>
<h2>Typical Timeline</h2>
<p>RERA adjudicating officer must hear and decide within <strong>60 days</strong> of complaint filing. Appeals go to RERA Appellate Tribunal (within 60 days of order) and then to High Court.</p>
