The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

This edition of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Act 16 of 2016, dated 25-3-2016, w.e.f. 1-5-2017, vide Notification No. SO 1216(E), dated 19-4-2017), updated with amendments introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Third Order, 2020 (dated 26-10-2020), presents an authoritative and up-to-date text of India’s principal legislation governing the real estate sector. Published as a Bare Act with short comments, it reproduces the statutory provisions accurately for legal reference and examination use.

The book contains the complete and amended text of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, along with allied materials including the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Removal of Difficulties Order, 2016 and the Report of the Select Committee on the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill. These inclusions provide important legislative context while maintaining the focus on the bare statutory framework.

Updated for 2026, this edition ensures conformity with the law as currently in force and serves as a reliable resource for law students, advocates, real estate professionals, developers, promoters, compliance officers, and regulators seeking an accurate and concise reference on real estate regulation and development in India.