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The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016

Section 55

In force Act 16 of 2016 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 2016

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Section 55 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016. No act or proceeding of the Appellate Tribunal shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Appellate Tribunal, or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Member of the Appellate Tribunal;

No act or proceeding of the Appellate Tribunal shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Appellate Tribunal, or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Member of the Appellate Tribunal; or (c) Any irregularity in the procedure of the Appellate Tribunal not affecting the merits of the case. Officers and other employees of Appellate Tribunal. Vacancies. Powers of Tribunal. Administrative powers of Chairperson of Appellate Tribunal. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceeding of Appellate Tribunal. Right to legal representation.

Section 55, The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (Act 16 of 2016).

Questions about Section 55

How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act 55, section 55 Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, section 55 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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