The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has recovered ₹1410 crore for aggrieved homebuyers through enforcement of recovery certificates and dispute resolution proceedings since its inception. This includes ₹861 crore recovered in just the last 11 months, indicating a sharp increase in enforcement actions since August 2023.
The data was shared by UP-RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy, who noted that the authority’s recovery efforts have accelerated significantly due to systematic interventions and monthly performance reviews. Of the total ₹1410 crore recovered, nearly 61% was collected in 3053 cases between August 2023 and mid-July 2025. These recoveries were made against 5700 recovery certificates issued in response to non-compliance with refund or possession orders passed in favour of allottees.
The authority also reported a consistent year-on-year growth in recoveries. A total of ₹380 crore was recovered in 2023, ₹463 crore in 2024, and ₹251 crore was collected in the first half of 2025 (up to July 15). Officials attribute the momentum to strict action against defaulting promoters and the use of legal mechanisms such as attachment of assets and revenue recovery proceedings under the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code.
Beyond direct recoveries, UP-RERA has emphasized conciliation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Through its Conciliation Forum and execution proceedings, approximately ₹500 crore was resolved in 1650 RC-linked cases. In addition, the authority resolved claims worth ₹3320 crore in about 8500 cases through mediation and mutual settlement agreements. These cases largely involved issues related to delay in possession, refund of booking amounts, and related contractual disputes between allottees and developers.
In total, UP-RERA has handled 15,850 allottee grievance cases, resulting in relief and claim resolution amounting to ₹5180 crore. These include both monetary recoveries and settlements related to possession of units or project completion.
Chairman Bhoosreddy stated that measures such as stringent scrutiny of project registration applications, conditioning project extensions on past compliance, and regular follow-up with revenue authorities have helped improve enforcement outcomes. He also stressed the importance of ensuring timely redressal and financial restitution to allottees, which remains the primary goal of the authority’s enforcement wing.
The Central Government has reportedly acknowledged the authority’s progress, particularly in the context of increasing consumer confidence in the RERA framework across states. UP-RERA has positioned itself as one of the more active real estate regulators in the country in terms of financial enforcement and dispute resolution volume.
The authority plans to continue enhancing recovery mechanisms through digital tracking of cases, escalation protocols, and collaboration with district magistrates and police authorities to expedite execution of recovery certificates.
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