A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF REAL ESTATE REGULATION IN MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AREAS UNDER RERA

AUTHOR – RAHUL E R* & RADHA JAYASHEELA P S**

* STUDENT AT VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – RAHUL E R & RADHA JAYASHEELA P S, A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF REAL ESTATE REGULATION IN MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AREAS UNDER RERA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 347-348, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) represents a significant reform in India’s real estate sector, aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the implementation and effectiveness of RERA in municipal (urban) and rural areas. While the Act has transformed urban real estate markets through structured regulation, mandatory disclosures, and efficient grievance redressal mechanisms, its impact in rural areas remains limited due to structural, institutional, and socio-economic challenges.