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  • Legal Status under RERA - The Haryana Sehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is involved in various legal proceedings related to land acquisition, development, and dispute resolution. Several cases mention HSVP in contexts such as land possession, compensation, and arbitration, indicating its role as a development authority. However, there is no explicit indication that HSVP is directly governed or regulated under the RERA Act.

    M/S ORIENT STEEL AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED Vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

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    PUSHKAR Vs HARYANA SEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN, PANCHKULA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

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    REKHA RANI Vs HARYANA SEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

    , 2023 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 4503, 2024 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 19092, 2024 Supreme(Online)(NGT) 775,

    JAGAN NATH BATRA Vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS - Punjab and Haryana

  • Authority and Functions - HSVP operates under specific state legislation, notably the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Act, 1977, which governs its functions, land transfer conditions, and development projects. Some clauses restrict land transfer before certain periods, and conditions are imposed on land allotments, indicating its regulatory framework is primarily statutory rather than under RERA. Section 15 of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Act, 1977

  • RERA Applicability - The references to RERA appear mainly in the context of disputes involving real estate developers and allottee rights, with appeals and orders under the RERA Act. There is no clear evidence that HSVP itself is explicitly subject to RERA regulations; instead, it functions as a government authority under specific state laws. RERA's scope seems to apply to private real estate projects and developers rather than statutory development authorities like HSVP.

  • Conclusion - Based on the provided sources, Haryana Sehri Vikas Pradhikaran is not explicitly mentioned as being governed by or amenable to the RERA Act. It primarily functions under the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Act, 1977, and related state legislation. While RERA may influence certain disputes involving private developers working within HSVP projects, HSVP itself appears to operate outside the direct regulatory ambit of RERA.

References:- Land acquisition and dispute cases involving HSVP

M/S ORIENT STEEL AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED Vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

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PUSHKAR Vs HARYANA SEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN, PANCHKULA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

- Statutory provisions under Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Act, 1977 Section 15 2024 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 19092- RERA-related appeals and orders involving developers and authorities

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JAGAN NATH BATRA Vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS - Punjab and Haryana

Is Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Subject to RERA Compliance: Legal Analysis

Is Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) Amenable to the RERA Act?

In the dynamic landscape of real estate development in India, particularly in Haryana, questions often arise about the regulatory oversight of government-backed entities. One pressing query is: Whether Haryana Sehri Vikas Pradhikaran is Amenable to Rera Act? As homebuyers, developers, and investors navigate the complexities of urban development, understanding the scope of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) is crucial. This blog post delves into the legal analysis, statutory frameworks, and judicial insights to clarify HSVP's position under RERA.

Note: This article provides general information based on available legal documents and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for specific cases.

Understanding Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)

Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), formerly known as the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA), is a statutory body established under the Haryana Urban Development Authority Act, 19772022 0 Supreme(P&H) 2222. Its primary functions include urban planning, land acquisition, allotment, and infrastructure development. 2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 3022

As highlighted in various judicial proceedings, HSVP operates distinctly from private developers. For instance, The petitioner further claims that the competent authority has released the amount of compensation to the Haryana Urban Development Authority (now re-named as HaryanaSehriVikasPradhikaran)

M/S ORIENT STEEL AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED Vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

. This underscores its role as a public authority handling land possession and development

BHAWANI SINGH & ORS Vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS - 2023 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 13976 - 2023 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 13976

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Key functions governed by its own statute include imposing conditions on land transfers: Reference in this regard is made to Section 15 of the Haryana Shehri VikasPradhikaranAct, 1977 which reads thus:- '15. ... A perusal of the above clauses of Haryana Shehri VikasPradhikaranAct, 1977 reveals that the Authority may impose conditions on the right of the allottee to further transfer the land or building' 2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 3022.

Overview of the RERA Act and Its Scope

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) aims to protect homebuyers and regulate the real estate sector by mandating registration of projects and transparency from promoters. It primarily targets promoters involved in the development, sale, or lease of real estate projects, including real estate agents. 2022 0 Supreme(P&H) 2222

However, RERA's applicability hinges on the definition of a 'promoter.' Statutory authorities like HSVP, with public functions under separate state laws, are generally distinguished from private promoters. The Act does not explicitly classify such development authorities as promoters unless specified.

Legal Analysis: Is HSVP Amenable to RERA?

Statutory Framework and Distinction

HSVP's establishment under a specific state act sets it apart. Haryana Sehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), also known as Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA), was established under the Haryana Urban Development Authority Act, 1977 2022 0 Supreme(P&H) 2222. This framework governs its operations, including land allotments and infrastructure, separate from RERA's private-sector focus.

Legal documents emphasize: Secondly, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Nigam is a creation of statute, namely, the Haryana Urban Development Authority Act, 1977. As per Section 3(3), the authority shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, a Chief Administrator and such members not exceeding 12 but not less than 6 2022 0 Supreme(P&H) 1459.

Judicial Precedents and Interpretations

Courts have consistently treated HSVP as a statutory authority, not a RERA promoter. In multiple cases, HSVP appears as a respondent in disputes over land acquisition, possession, and arbitration, but not under RERA jurisdiction. For example:

  • Petitioner Versus HaryanaSehriVikasPradhikaran, Panchkula and others

    PUSHKAR Vs HARYANA SEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN, PANCHKULA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

  • Petitioner Versus Estate Officer-II, HaryanaSehriVikasPradhikaran, Gurugram

    SANJIVANI LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTRE PVT. LTD. vs ESTATE OFFICER-II, HARYANA SHEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN - Punjab and Haryana

  • Petitioner Versus HaryanaSehriVikasPradhikaran and others

    REKHA RANI Vs HARYANA SEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

These proceedings invoke other laws like the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, or land acquisition statutes, not RERA

SANJIVANI LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTRE PVT. LTD. vs ESTATE OFFICER-II, HARYANA SHEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN - Punjab and Haryana

. Furthermore, The possession has also been stated to be taken on the said date and handed over to HUDA now HaryanaSehriVikasPradhikaran (HSVP), the beneficiary department

BHAWANI SINGH & ORS Vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS - 2023 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 13976 - 2023 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 13976

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RERA references in sources typically involve private developers, not HSVP directly. v State of Haryana and others ) (hereafter the 'Haryana RERA matters' ), inter alia, upheld the validity of the proviso to Section 43 (5) of the Act2020 0 Supreme(P&H) 1398, but this pertains to broader RERA challenges, not HSVP's amenability.

Specific Considerations for Ongoing Projects

For projects predating RERA (before September 24, 2019), statutory authorities like HSVP may fall outside its scope unless explicitly included. The distinction is clear: The legal distinction between government or statutory authorities and private promoters is crucial. Authorities like HSVP, functioning under the Haryana Urban Development Authority Act, are generally not considered promoters within the meaning of RERA 2022 0 Supreme(P&H) 2222.

Employees of HSVP are also not classified as government servants, reinforcing its unique status: The employees serving in Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)/HUDA and Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board, Panchkula, cannot be termed as government servants 2019 0 Supreme(P&H) 1038.

Insights from Additional Legal Contexts

HSVP's involvement in development works, such as internal infrastructure in licensed colonies, is managed under its own protocols: ‘That the Department requested Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran to give estimate against internal development works in the licenced colony. (b) Approximately Rs.22.10 crores would be required... 2019 8 Supreme 623.

In revision filings and sanctions, HSVP operates independently: Chief Administrator, Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran, (legal Cell) vide email dated 28.11.2019, granted sanction for filing the revision...

HUDA Now HSVP VS Rajesh Jindal - Consumer

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While RERA influences disputes in HSVP-allotted areas (e.g., developer appeals), HSVP itself remains governed by the 1977 Act. No source explicitly subjects HSVP to RERA registration or penalties as a promoter.

Key Takeaways and Conclusion

  • HSVP's Status: A statutory authority under the Haryana Urban Development Authority Act, 1977, focused on public urban development 2022 0 Supreme(P&H) 2222 2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 3022.
  • RERA Scope: Targets private promoters; statutory bodies like HSVP are typically exempt unless notified otherwise.
  • Judicial View: Cases treat HSVP under its own laws, not RERA

    M/S ORIENT STEEL AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED Vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

    PUSHKAR Vs HARYANA SEHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN, PANCHKULA AND OTHERS - Punjab and Haryana

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  • Practical Implication: Homebuyers in HSVP projects may have remedies under HSVP rules or other laws, but not directly via RERA authorities.

In summary, Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is generally not amenable to RERA regulation as a promoter. It operates under its dedicated statutory framework, distinct from private real estate developers. This position may evolve with notifications or judgments, so stakeholders should monitor updates.

For tailored advice on HSVP plots, allotments, or RERA-related matters in Haryana, reach out to a legal expert. Stay informed on real estate laws to safeguard your interests!

#HSVP #RERA #HaryanaRealEstate
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