July 27, 2023: In an order issued on July 25, 2023 by MahaRERA, failure to comply with the QR code functionality will be considered as violations of directions issued by Rera. A penalty which shall not be less than Rs 10,000 and which may extend upto Rs 50,000 under Section 63 of the Act shall be imposed upon promoters for each such violation.
Upon imposition of the penalty if the promoter fails or neglects to rectify and remedy the violation / contravention within 10 days, then it shall be considered as a continuous violation of the directions issued by MahaRERA Â and action as deemed fit by the regulatory authority under the relevant provisions of the Act shall be taken against such promoters.
June 6,2023: In a move to assist homebuyers with all project related information, the MahaRERA has introduced a Quick Response Code (QR Code) for each MahaRERA-registered project. The real estate regulatory body of Maharashtra has made it mandatory for each and every project promotion/ advertisement published effective August 1, 2023 to have a QR code. MahaRERA started issuing QR codes to registered projects in March 2023.
How must the QR code be published?
The QR code must be published such that it is legible, readable and detectable with software application.
The QR code must be published besides the MahaRERA registration number and the project website address.
Where does the QR code mandate apply?
The MahaRERA QR code mandate shall apply to the following mediums of promotion or advertisement and in any other medium as directed by the RERA in future.
- Advertisements on newspaper, magazines, journals
- Printed flyers, brochures, catalogues, leaflets
- Prospectus or standees on project sites, sales Office
- Websites / web pages of projects
- Social media advertisements
- Any other advertisements where QR codes can be published.
According to the RERA Act, developers have to update quarterly project status on the MahaRERA website. The QR code simplifies access to such information for the homebuyer.
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