EXTRAORDINARY
Published by Authority
CHANDIGARH, TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 (PHALGUNA 22, 1945 SAKA)
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(Housing-2 Branch)
NOTIFICATION
The 12th March, 2024
No. 23/05/24-5Hg2/320.–Whereas as per Section 21of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Punjab consists of a Chairperson and not less than two whole time Members and as per Regulation No. 15 of the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations 2017, the Quorum for the meetings of the Authority shall be two.
2. After the retirement of one whole time member i.e. Sh. Ajay Pal Singh who retired on 05.01.2024 and resignation of Sh. Satya Gopal from the post of Chairman on 07.02.2024 of the Authority there is only one member left in the Authority i.e. Sh. Rakesh Kumar Goyal. Sh. Rakesh Kumar Goyal, Member, Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Punjab is also on leave from 10.03.2024 to 06.06.2024, duly approved by Competent Authority. Under the above circumstances the Authority is left with no member upto 06.06.2024.
3. On the account of above circumstances it is felt that the Authority is unable to discharge the functions and perform the duties imposed on it by and under the provisions of the Act. This would lead to pendency of work in the Authority causing harassment to promoters as well as public and will adversely affect the real estate sector in the State.
4. With an intention to supersede the Authority, an opportunity was given to Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Punjab (through Secretary and Member) to make representation against the proposed supersession. Secretary, RERA vide his letter no. 3183 dated 11-03-2024 and Sh. Rakesh Kumar Goyal, Member, RERA vide his letter dated 11.03.2024 haven't raised any objection to the proposed supersession.
5. Therefore, in public interest the Governor of Punjab is pleased to supersede the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Punjab for four months or till the Quorum is complete (whichever is earlier) under section 82 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
ANURAG VERMA, IAS
Chandigarh
Chief Secretary, Punjab-cum- Administrative Secretary
Housing and Urban Development