Section38
The Real Estate (Regulation And Development ) Act, 2016

Section 38

In force Act 17 of 2016 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 2016

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Section 38 of the Real Estate (Regulation And Development ) Act, 2016. The Authority shall have powers to impose penalty or interest, in regard to any contravention of obligations cast upon the promoters, the allottees and the real estate agents, under this Act or the rules and the regulations made thereunder.

(1) The Authority shall have powers to impose penalty or interest, in regard to any contravention of obligations cast upon the promoters, the allottees and the real estate agents, under this Act or the rules and the regulations made thereunder.

(2) The Authority shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and, subject to the other provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Authority shall have powers to regulate its own procedure.

(3) Where an issue is raised relating to agreement, action, omission, practice or procedure that- (a) has an appreciable prevention, restriction or distortion of competition in connection with the development of a real estate project; or (b) has effect of market power of monopoly situation being abused for affecting interest of allottees adversely, then the Authority, may suo motu, make reference in respect of such issue to the Competition Commission of India. Rectification of orders.

Section 38, The Real Estate (Regulation And Development ) Act, 2016 (Act 17 of 2016).

Questions about Section 38

How do I find court cases under Section 38 of the Real Estate (Regulation And Development ) Act?

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

Real Estate (Regulation And Development ) Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 17 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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