Section22
Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016

Section 22

In force Act 16 of 2016 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 2016 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 22 of Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016. The Chairperson and other Members of the Authority shall be appointed by the appropriate Government on the recommendations of a Selection Committee consisting of the Chief Justice of the High Court or his nominee, the Secretary of the Department dealing with Housing and the Law Secretary, in such ma

The Chairperson and other Members of the Authority shall be appointed by the appropriate Government on the recommendations of a Selection Committee consisting of the Chief Justice of the High Court or his nominee, the Secretary of the Department dealing with Housing and the Law Secretary, in such manner as may be prescribed, from amongst persons having adequate knowledge of and professional experience of at-least twenty years in case of the Chairperson and fifteen years in the case of the Members in urban development, housing, real estate development, infrastructure, economics, technical experts from relevant fields, planning, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, management, social service, public affairs or administration:

Provided that a person who is, or has been, in the service of the State Government shall not be appointed as a Chairperson unless such person has held the post of Additional Secretary to the Central Government or any equivalent post in the Central Government or State Government:

Provided further that a person who is, or has been, in the service of the State Government shall not be appointed as a member unless such person has held the post of Secretary to the State Government or any equivalent post in the State Government or Central Government. Term of office of Chairperson and Members.

Section 22, Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (Act 16 of 2016).

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  1. s. 83

Questions about Section 22

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act?

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What should I read with Section 22 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, and has it changed?

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When was the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act enacted?

Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 16 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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