RERA Rajasthan registration for promoters and agents
The Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority registers projects and agents under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017. Registration is the easy part — the quarterly reporting that follows is where most promoters slip, and since May 2025 there is a defined money penalty for slipping. This guide covers thresholds, fees, the escrow rule, QPR and APR obligations and what happens when you get them wrong.
Which projects must register
A promoter cannot advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale any plot, apartment or building in a real estate project without registering the project with RajRERA.
Registration is required unless both of the following are true: the area of land proposed to be developed does not exceed 500 square metres, and the number of apartments proposed to be developed does not exceed eight, inclusive of all phases. The word to underline is "and". A 400 square metre plot with ten units requires registration. A 900 square metre plot with six units requires registration. Only the small-and-few project escapes.
Registration is also not required where a completion certificate had already been obtained before the Act's commencement, or for renovation, repair or redevelopment that does not involve marketing, advertising, selling or new allotment.
The Rajasthan Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has closed the most common avoidance route. Promoters had been splitting a single development across adjoining land parcels held in different ownership so that each parcel fell under 500 square metres. The Tribunal has held that a promoter cannot claim exemption through separate ownership of adjoining land parcels where the development is in substance one project. If you are being advised to structure a scheme that way, treat it as a live risk rather than a plan.
Every phase is treated as a standalone project and registered separately.
Project registration fees
Rule 3 of the Rajasthan Rules sets the fee by project type and area, computed on the land area proposed to be developed.
| Project type | Up to 1,000 sq m | Above 1,000 sq m | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group housing | ₹5 per sq m | ₹10 per sq m | ₹5 lakh |
| Mixed development (residential and commercial) | ₹10 per sq m | ₹15 per sq m | ₹10 lakh |
| Commercial | ₹20 per sq m | ₹25 per sq m | ₹10 lakh |
| Plotted development | ₹5 per sq m | ₹5 per sq m | ₹2 lakh |
Where a registration application is withdrawn, five per cent of the fee or ₹25,000, whichever is higher, is retained and the balance refunded within thirty days.
One point of divergence worth flagging: some published summaries give the mixed-development and commercial caps as ₹7 lakh and ₹10 lakh respectively, and at least one widely-shared table reverses the group housing and mixed-development rates altogether. The version above matches the text of the Rules as reproduced on both IBC Laws and TaxGuru. Compute your fee and then confirm it against the figure the RajRERA portal generates before you remit.
The registration process
Applications are filed online at rera.rajasthan.gov.in. The core submission comprises the promoter's details and three years of audited financial statements and income tax returns, the authenticated title deed with an encumbrance certificate, sanctioned layout and building plans and the approval letters, the proposed plan and specifications, the declaration in Form B supported by the architect's, engineer's and chartered accountant's certificates, the project cost and funding plan, the proforma allotment letter and agreement for sale, and details of the designated bank account.
The Authority must grant or reject registration within thirty days of a complete application. If it does neither within thirty days, the project is deemed registered and the registration number is issued. In practice, rejection is rare and queries on title and approvals are the usual cause of delay, so front-load those documents.
Registration is granted for the period the promoter declares for completion, and extension is available under Section 6 for up to one year on grounds of force majeure, on payment of the prescribed extension fee.
The 70% designated account
Section 4(2)(l)(D) requires that seventy per cent of the amounts realised from allottees for a project be deposited in a separate bank account maintained in a scheduled bank, to cover the cost of construction and the land cost, and used only for that project.
Withdrawal is not at the promoter's discretion. Amounts may be withdrawn only in proportion to the percentage of completion of the project, and each withdrawal must be certified by an engineer, an architect and a chartered accountant in practice. The promoter's accounts must be audited within six months of the end of every financial year by a chartered accountant in practice, who must verify that amounts collected for the project have been utilised for that project and that withdrawals were in compliance with the completion percentage.
This is where enforcement actually happens. Diversion between projects is the most common substantive complaint against Rajasthan promoters, and the certificates create a documented trail.
Quarterly and annual reporting — where promoters get caught
Registration is a one-off. The reporting is forever, and it is the more expensive obligation.
The promoter must upload quarterly project updates on the Authority's web page within fifteen days of the end of each quarter. The update covers the list and number of apartments or plots booked, the status of approvals, the status of the project and the parking availability, supported by photographs.
The Quarterly Progress Report is supported by professional certificates:
| Certificate | Issued by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Architect | Percentage of physical completion |
| R2 | Engineer | Cost incurred on the project |
| R3 | Chartered accountant (not the statutory auditor) | Cost incurred and amounts withdrawn |
| R4 | Statutory auditor | Annual statement of accounts |
The Annual Progress Report, supported by the R4 certificate from the statutory auditor, is due within six months of the end of the financial year.
Where a filed QPR needs correction, an edit fee applies — ₹2,000 if the edit is made before the end of the next quarter, and ₹5,000 if made after.
The penalty that matters. RajRERA issued Order No. F1(31)RJ RERA/Authority Meeting/2019/328 dated 2 April 2025 imposing an additional penalty of ₹5,000 per quarter for continued delay in filing QPRs beyond the first quarter of non-compliance. The measure had originally been set to take effect from 1 March 2025 and was deferred to 1 May 2025 following representations from CREDAI and promoters, with the Authority stating that no further extension would be granted. A promoter with several registered phases running two years behind on QPRs is now looking at a compounding, per-project, per-quarter liability. Bring the filings current.
Real estate agents
No person may facilitate the sale or purchase of any plot, apartment or building in a registered project without being registered as a real estate agent.
| Item | Individual | Other than individual |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Renewal fee | ₹5,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Validity | Five years | Five years |
Registration is filed online with identity and address proof, PAN, photographs, the enterprise's registration or incorporation documents where applicable, particulars of the business including the name and registered address, and details of registrations held in any other state.
The obligations that follow registration are real: the agent must maintain books of account, records and documents; must not facilitate the sale of an unregistered project; must not make any false or misleading statement about a project; and must provide the allottee with all information and documents at the time of booking.
Section 62 provides that an agent who fails to register or contravenes Sections 9 and 10 is liable to a penalty of ₹10,000 for every day during which the default continues, which may cumulatively extend to five per cent of the cost of the plot, apartment or building.
Penalties for promoters
| Contravention | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Failure to register the project (Section 59) | Up to 10% of the estimated cost of the project |
| Continued non-registration after direction (Section 59) | Imprisonment up to three years, or further fine up to 10% of project cost, or both |
| False information at registration (Section 60) | Up to 5% of the estimated cost |
| Contravention of other provisions (Section 61) | Up to 5% of the estimated cost |
| Failure to comply with an Authority order (Section 63) | Daily penalty up to 5% of the estimated cost cumulatively |
| Failure to comply with an Appellate Tribunal order (Section 64) | Imprisonment up to three years, or daily fine up to 10% cumulatively, or both |
Section 59 is the provision that turns an unregistered advertisement into a ten-per-cent-of-project-cost exposure. On a ₹15 crore scheme that is ₹1.5 crore. This is not a filing fine.
What to check before you buy
For allottees and for promoters conducting diligence on a joint development partner, the RajRERA portal allows search by project name, registration number, promoter and district. Look at four things: whether the registration is live and not expired, whether the QPRs are current, whether the declared completion date has already passed without an extension order, and whether any complaints or orders are recorded against the promoter. A project that is registered but has not filed a QPR for six quarters is telling you something.
Sources and last verified
Verified on 27 July 2026.
- Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority portal: https://rera.rajasthan.gov.in
- RajRERA about page: https://rera.rajasthan.gov.in/app/Home/AboutUs
- Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017, full text: https://ibclaw.in/rajasthan-real-estate-regulation-and-development-rules-2017/
- Brief on the Rajasthan RERA Rules, 2017: https://taxguru.in/corporate-law/rajasthan-real-estate-regulation-development-rules-2017.html
- RajRERA QPR penalty order F1(31)RJ RERA/Authority Meeting/2019/328 dated 2 April 2025, effective 1 May 2025: https://taxguru.in/corporate-law/rajasthan-rera-revises-date-penalty-structure-delayed-qprs.html
- RERA Rajasthan compliance calendar, R1–R4 certificates and QPR edit fees: https://taxguru.in/corporate-law/rera-rajasthan-compliances.html
- Rajasthan REAT on adjoining land parcels and the exemption threshold: https://www.livelawbiz.com/amp/rera/promoters-cannot-claim-rera-exemption-through-separate-ownership-of-adjoining-land-parcels-rajasthan-reat-536548
- Project registration process and penalties summary: https://sushilchoudhary.com/rera-rajasthan-complete-guide-to-project-registration/
Common questions
My plot is 480 square metres but I am building ten flats. Do I need RERA registration?
Yes. The exemption requires that the land not exceed 500 square metres **and** that the units not exceed eight. Both conditions must be satisfied. With ten apartments you fail the second limb and the project must be registered before you advertise, market or accept a single booking.
Can I split my land into two parcels to stay under the 500 square metre limit?
The Rajasthan Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has held that a promoter cannot claim exemption through separate ownership of adjoining land parcels where the development is in substance a single project. The Authority looks at the development, not the title structure. Attempting it exposes you to Section 59, which carries a penalty of up to ten per cent of the estimated project cost.
What exactly is the penalty for filing a QPR late in Rajasthan?
RajRERA's order dated 2 April 2025, effective from 1 May 2025, imposes an additional penalty of ₹5,000 per quarter where the delay continues beyond the first quarter of non-compliance. It applies per registered project, so a promoter with multiple phases in arrears accumulates it several times over. Separately, correcting a filed QPR costs ₹2,000 if done before the next quarter ends and ₹5,000 thereafter.
How much does agent registration cost in Rajasthan and how long does it last?
₹10,000 for an individual and ₹50,000 for a firm, company or other entity, valid for five years. Renewal costs ₹5,000 and ₹25,000 respectively. Operating without registration attracts a penalty of ₹10,000 for every day the default continues, which can cumulatively reach five per cent of the value of the property involved.
How much of my collections can I actually use?
Thirty per cent freely; the remaining seventy per cent of amounts realised from allottees must go into a separate scheduled-bank account for that project and be applied only to that project's land and construction cost. Withdrawals must be proportionate to the percentage of completion and certified jointly by an engineer, an architect and a practising chartered accountant, with an annual audit confirming compliance.
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