Section66
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

Penalty for failure to comply with orders of Appellate Tribunal by real estate agent

In force From 01 May 2016 Act 16 of 2016 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 2016 Ministry Housing and Urban Affairs Enacted 25 Mar 2016 In force 01 May 2016

Section 66 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 deals with penalty for failure to comply with orders of Appellate Tribunal by real estate agent. If any real estate agent, who fails to comply with, or contravenes any of the orders, decisions or directions of the Appellate Tribunal, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to one year or with fine for every day during which such default continues, which may cumul The Act came into force on 01 May 2016.

If any real estate agent, who fails to comply with, or contravenes any of the orders, decisions or directions of the Appellate Tribunal, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to one year or with fine for every day during which such default continues, which may cumulatively extend up to ten per cent. of the estimated cost of plot, apartment or building, as the case may be, of the real estate project, for which the sale or purchase has been facilitated, or with both.

Section 66, The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Act 16 of 2016).

Questions about Section 66

What does Section 66 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act deal with?

Section 66 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act is headed "Penalty for failure to comply with orders of Appellate Tribunal by real estate agent". If any real estate agent, who fails to comply with, or contravenes any of the orders, decisions or directions of the Appellate Tribunal, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to one year or with fine for every day during which such default continues, which may cumul

How do I find court cases under Section 66 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act?

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When did Section 66 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act come into force?

Section 66 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, cited as Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 66, came into force on 01 May 2016, having been enacted on 25 Mar 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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