Parl panel recommends pro-buyer measures in Real Estate Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 22:40

A Parliamentary Committee on Thursday recommended a slew of measures favouring property buyers, which include a three-year jail term or a fine for a defaulting builder under a new law which will now cover projects of 500 sqm or eight flats.

Realty Bill: Rajya Sabha panel seeks public comments

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 21:36

The Rajya Sabha select committee, which has been appointed to look into the Real Estate Bill, Thursday invited suggestions from public and other stakeholders as also experts.

Parliamentary panel on real estate Bill seeks feedback

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 13:57

The bill aims to ensure sale of plot, apartment buildings in an efficient and transparent manner and protect the interests of consumers.

Real Estate Bill to be taken up by Rajya Sabha today

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 08:58

A united Opposition on Wednesday forced government to send the controversial Real Estate Bill that seeks to regulate realty business, to a 21-member select committee of Rajya Sabha, which has been asked to submit its report by the first week of the Monsoon Session.

Real Estate Bill sent to select committee of Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 17:57

A united Opposition on Wednesday forced Government to send the controversial Real Estate Bill that seeks to regulate realty business, to a 21-member select committee of Rajya Sabha, which has been asked to submit its report by the first week of the Monsoon Session.

Real Estate Bill to be referred to Rajya Sabha panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 23:24

The controversial Real Estate Bill, that seeks to regulate realty business will be referred to a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha, where government is not in a position to get it passed due to lack of numbers.

Opposition forces deferment of Real Estate Bill in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 16:46

Sensing the mood, the government, which faces numbers crunch in the Upper House, said it was not insisting on taking up the bill even though it was listed.

Opposition forces deferment of Real Estate Bill in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 14:31

Opposition on Tuesday forced deferment of Real Estate Bill in Rajya Sabha, insisting on referring it to Select Committee of Parliament.

Rajya Sabha likely to witness heated debate over Real Estate bill today

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 09:10

While Congress' opposition to the bill has become even more aggressive in last four-five days, the government seems to be working to garner the support of some regional parties to pass the bill.

Rajya Sabha likely to witness heated debate over Real Estate bill

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:43

Rajya Sabha is likely to witness a tug of war between Government and Opposition over real estate bill, which is listed for consideration and passage on Tuesday as main Opposition party Congress has upped the ante over it after Rahul Gandhi's Saturday meeting with home buyers.

Rahul Gandhi attacks government on new Real Estate Bill, calls it pro-builder

Last Updated: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 12:43

The Real Estate Bill, moved by the previous UPA government, has been brought by the current dispensation with amendments to the proposed legislation.

Real Estate Bill may be introduced in next Parliament session: Naidu

Last Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 18:05

The government is considering to introduce the Real Estate Development and Regulation Bill in the coming session of Parliament, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu Saturday said.