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How do I check if a new launch project is RERA registered?

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Under Indian real estate laws, the difference between a pre-launch and a RERA-registered new launch comes down to legal validity and buyer protection:

  • Pre-Launch (Illegal): A pre-launch happens when a developer advertises, markets, or collects money for a project before receiving its official RERA registration number and necessary approvals. Under Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, pre-launches are strictly illegal. Developers facing violations can be fined up to 10% of the total estimated project cost.

  • RERA-Registered New Launch (Legal): A legally compliant launch occurs only after the developer receives an active HRERA number. This ensures that 70% of buyer funds are deposited into a dedicated escrow account, layout plans are approved, and strict completion timelines are legally binding.

If any broker or sales manager asks for a token amount or Expression of Interest (EOI) by saying RERA is "under process," do not make a payment until you verify the registration number on the official Haryana RERA portal.

For a complete legal checklist and guidelines on evaluating new launch projects in Gurgaon, read our in-depth guide before booking.

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Updated on08/13/26
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