{"id":400,"date":"2024-12-16T10:40:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T05:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/?p=400"},"modified":"2024-12-16T10:40:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T05:10:22","slug":"avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Penalties Under RERA &#8211; Quarterly Compliance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728883405614{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) has been a game-changer in bringing transparency and accountability to the real estate sector. However, with these regulations come mandatory compliances that developers and promoters must adhere to. One such crucial compliance is the timely filing of Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) under RERA.<\/p>\n<p>Failing to meet these requirements, particularly under MahaRERA, can result in hefty penalties, including a fine of up to \u20b950,000 for missing QPR deadlines. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to stay compliant and avoid penalties.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728883414940{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#Quarterly_Compliances_Under_RERA_%E2%80%93_What_Are_They\" >Quarterly Compliances Under RERA &#8211; What Are They?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#Essential_Components_of_a_Quarterly_Progress_Report_QPR\" >Essential Components of a Quarterly Progress Report (QPR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#Consequences_of_Non-Compliance\" >Consequences of Non-Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#How_to_Stay_Compliant_and_Avoid_Penalties\" >How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#Additional_Compliance_Areas_for_Developers_and_Promoters\" >Additional Compliance Areas for Developers and Promoters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#Why_Compliance_Matters\" >Why Compliance Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/blog\/avoid-penalties-under-rera-quarterly-compliance-guide\/#Professional_Assistance_for_Hassle-Free_Compliance\" >Professional Assistance for Hassle-Free Compliance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quarterly_Compliances_Under_RERA_%E2%80%93_What_Are_They\"><\/span><strong>Quarterly Compliances Under RERA &#8211; What Are They?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MahaRERA mandates quarterly updates on project progress to ensure transparency and protect homebuyers. Developers must file QPRs within seven days of the financial quarter\u2019s end.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728883414940{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Key Due Dates for Filing QPRs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729069125173{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 50%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #062268; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"border: 2px solid white; text-align: left;\">QUARTER<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 2px solid white; text-align: left;\">DUE DATES<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #5b8503; color: #ffffff; border: 2px solid white; text-align: left;\"><b>Q1 (April, May, June)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: left;\">7th of July<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #5b8503; color: #ffffff; border: 2px solid white; text-align: left;\"><b>Q2 (July, Aug, Sept)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: left;\">7th of October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #5b8503; color: #ffffff; border: 2px solid white; text-align: left;\"><b>Q3 (Oct, Nov, Dec)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: left;\">7th of January<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #5b8503; color: #ffffff; border: 2px solid white; text-align: left;\"><b>Q4 (Jan, Feb, March)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: left;\">7th of April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729069125173{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Components_of_a_Quarterly_Progress_Report_QPR\"><\/span><strong>Essential Components of a Quarterly Progress Report (QPR)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728883405614{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project Approvals:<\/strong> Updates on changes in building plan approvals.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Project Status:<\/strong> Physical and financial progress (with Forms 1, 2, 3).<\/li>\n<li><strong> Financial Disclosures:<\/strong> Submission of Form 5 within six month from the end of financial year.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Sales Updates:<\/strong> Status of booking for apartments, plots, and garages.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Professional Changes:<\/strong> Updates on changes in architects, engineers, or chartered accountants.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Encumbrances:<\/strong> Any changes in encumbrances or project details since registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;423&#8243; 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JD Shah Associates, a leading <a href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chartered Accountant firm in Mumbai<\/a>, offers services ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/rera-registration-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RERA consultation<\/a> to tax audits and <a href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/rera-registration-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">income tax filings<\/a>. 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