MoHUA Advises State RERA Authorities to Extend Project Deadlines, Reduce Delays, and Protect Homebuyers

The Central Government has advised all State Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) to provide a four-month extension for eligible real estate projects delayed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The recommendation is aimed at helping developers manage construction delays while protecting the interests of homebuyers across the country.

Government Responds to Supply Chain Disruptions

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) issued the advisory on July 31, after receiving requests from stakeholders in the real estate sector. According to the ministry, the conflict in West Asia has disrupted global supply chains, causing shortages of construction materials and slowing the progress of several housing projects.

These delays have affected developers across India, making it difficult for many projects to meet their original completion schedules.

Finance Ministry Classifies Situation as 'War'

The advisory refers to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance on April 29, 2026, which officially classified the ongoing West Asia conflict as a "war" for the purpose of invoking the Force Majeure clause.

This classification allows developers to seek relief under the provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

RERA Act Allows Deadline Extensions

MoHUA explained that Section 6 of the RERA Act allows authorities to extend the registration period of a real estate project in cases of Force Majeure, including situations involving war that affect normal project development.

The ministry also highlighted Section 7(3) of the Act, which gives RERA authorities the power to keep a project's registration active instead of canceling it, provided the decision protects the interests of homebuyers.

Projects Eligible for Four-Month Extension

The Centre has advised all State RERA authorities to extend the registration and project completion deadlines by four months for eligible projects whose original, revised, or previously extended completion date falls on or after February 28, 2026.

The recommendation applies only to projects impacted by delays linked to the Force Majeure conditions arising from the West Asia conflict.

Single Common Order Suggested

To make the process easier and faster, the ministry has recommended that State RERA authorities issue a single common order covering all eligible projects instead of asking developers to file separate applications for each project.

This approach is expected to reduce paperwork, speed up approvals, and ensure that relief reaches affected projects without unnecessary administrative delays.

Industry Welcomes the Decision

Hitesh Thakkar, Vice President of NAREDCO Maharashtra and Managing Partner of Prem Group, welcomed the advisory and described it as an important step for the real estate industry.

He said the decision provides timely relief to developers facing global supply chain challenges and thanked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Government of Maharashtra, and NAREDCO National for addressing the issue. He also expressed hope that MahaRERA would quickly implement the advisory through a common order so that eligible projects and homebuyers can benefit without delay.

Relief for Developers and Homebuyers

The Centre believes the advisory will help developers complete delayed projects while ensuring greater stability in the housing sector. By allowing a uniform extension under RERA, authorities can reduce regulatory hurdles and provide a balanced solution that supports both builders and homebuyers during a period of global uncertainty.