In a move aimed at enhancing transparency in Tamil Nadu’s real estate sector, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has made it mandatory for all registered real estate projects to install prominent information display boards at their project sites. The directive, issued via a circular dated May 7, 2025, applies uniformly to both building and layout developments across the state.
What Must Be Displayed on the Boards?
According to TNRERA member M. Krishnamoorthy, the boards must include the following essential information:
- Name of the promoter
- Project name
- TNRERA registration details
- Date of completion as per the TNRERA certificate
- TNRERA’s official website address
This step is grounded in the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, reinforcing the requirement that buyers and investors must have easy access to validated project data.
Mandatory Specifications and Installation Guidelines
Promoters must install a minimum 2ft by 4ft board at a visible location that abuts the public road adjacent to the project site. This board must:
- Be separate from marketing or promotional signage
- Be clearly legible, using a readable font size
- Be installed immediately after receiving TNRERA registration
Additionally, developers must submit proof of installation — including site photographs and a certification by the project’s engineer or architect — to the authority.
Enforcement through Registration Documentation
TNRERA has confirmed that this signage requirement will now be formally included in Form-C, which is part of the project registration process. Compliance will be strictly enforced before the issuance of the completion report.
Expert’s Opinion
S. Ramprabhu, chairman of the DTCP committee at the Builders Association of India, welcomed the initiative, calling it a “step in the right direction” to promote buyer trust and transparency in the real estate ecosystem.