According to the TNRERA circular dated August 10, 2026, the relief applies to registered projects whose original, revised or previously extended completion date falls on or after February 28, 2026.

Eligible developers do not have to submit a separate extension application or pay an extension fee.

Why has TNRERA granted this extension?

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs issued an advisory on July 31, 2026, asking State RERA authorities to consider four months of relief for affected projects.

This followed an Office Memorandum issued by the Union Finance Ministry on April 29, 2026. It treated the prevailing West Asia situation as a “war” for invoking force majeure where related disruptions affected contractual work.

Section 6 of the RERA Act allows a project’s registration to be extended when events such as war affect its regular development.

Which projects are eligible?

All registered projects with an official completion date on or after February 28, 2026, receive an automatic four-month extension. This extra time applies whether the project is on its original deadline, a revised timeline, or an already extended schedule. The relief is granted universally to eligible projects without developers needing to submit individual applications or pay extra fees.

For example, if a project’s recognised completion date was August 31, 2026, it may now move to December 31, 2026.

Projects with a completion date before February 28, 2026, do not appear to qualify under the stated condition.

S. Ramprabhu, chairman of the DTCP Committee at the Builders Association of India, urged the Tamil Nadu government to reduce delays in TNRERA project registrations and introduce a faster, more efficient approval process.

Does your possession date also change automatically?

Not necessarily.

A homebuyer must check two different dates:

1. The possession date written in the Agreement for Sale
2. The revised completion date recorded by TNRERA

The circular clearly gives the project four more months under TNRERA. But it should not automatically be treated as changing every possession promise made to buyers.

If the sale agreement contains a valid force-majeure clause covering war, the developer may rely on it. However, the extension should not be used to hide delays caused by poor planning, lack of funds, slow construction or problems that existed before the West Asia conflict.

Buyers may still have rights to seek interest, compensation or refund under Section 18 of RERA, depending on their agreement and the actual cause of delay.

Homebuyers question the blanket relief

The Forum for People’s Collective Efforts(FPCE)  has strongly criticised the national advisory.

FPCE president Abhay Upadhyay questioned why a conflict outside India was being used to give a blanket extension when no project-by-project proof of material shortages had been demanded.

The organisation fears that this could create a precedent under which builders cite future international conflicts to seek repeated extensions.

FPCE also pointed out that developers normally choose their own completion timelines, often allowing several years to finish a project. It argued that these timelines should already include a reasonable cushion for temporary supply problems and commercial risks.

Builders get relief—but what about buyers?

This is the most serious concern.

A buyer may have planned to leave a rented house, conduct a housewarming or arrange school admissions based on the promised possession date. A four-month delay could mean four more months of:

• House rent
• Home-loan EMI or pre-EMI
• Storage and moving expenses
• Financial and personal uncertainty

However, the circular does not provide automatic financial relief to affected buyers. Those seeking delay interest, compensation or refund may still have to approach TNRERA or another appropriate legal forum individually.

Check Project Details Using the Verified.RealEstate

Homebuyers can use the Verified.RealEstate RERA Search Tool to quickly find the available registration details of a project. Keep the project’s exact RERA registration number ready and follow these steps:

• Open the Verified.RealEstate RERA Search Tool.
• Scroll down and below the Quick RERA Search, enter the complete RERA registration number without changing its format in the search bar.
• Click the search or submit button.
• Select the correct project and click on the RERA number from the displayed result.
• You can now view the details, including
  • the project name,
  • promoter,
  • registered address,
  • registration date,
  • project documents
  • completion deadline and
  • current status.
• Compare the displayed completion date with the date in the original RERA certificate and the possession date promised in the Agreement for Sale.
• If the builder claims an extension, check whether a revised completion date or extension record is available.

Always confirm that the project name and promoter match your documents, as entering an incorrect or incomplete RERA number may produce the wrong result or no result.

Buyers who need further support can contact Verified.RealEstate for offline assistance. The team can communicate with the promoter and relevant authorities to collect available project details, verify the revised completion timeline and help buyers understand how the extension affects their booking.

The bottom line

TNRERA’s circular gives eligible projects four additional months of regulatory time. But it does not automatically erase every earlier delay or cancel all homebuyer rights.

Buyers should not rely only on a builder’s announcement. They must compare the revised TNRERA deadline with the possession date promised in their Agreement for Sale before accepting that the delay is legally protected.

The goal is to match official property rates with current market prices, real land use, and ongoing development.

The move follows a valuation committee meeting held on July 15, where several problems in the existing guideline-value register were accepted by the Inspector General of Registration.

District-level valuation sub-committees have now been allowed to begin corrective action under the Tamil Nadu Stamp Rules, 2010.

Why Guideline Values Are Being Updated

Guideline value is the minimum rate used to calculate stamp duty and registration fees during property transactions.

In many places, these values have not changed even though development has increased quickly. Because of this, some areas are shown as undervalued on paper, while other nearby roads with similar features show different prices.

The department has found three main problems:

• Old values in fast-developing areas
• Uneven pricing between similar locations
• Mistakes in land classification and records

The State had earlier announced that guideline values would be assigned to every land survey number in Tamil Nadu. The aim is to reduce valuation gaps and ensure that each property has a clear value instead of depending only on broad village, locality or street-based rates. This survey-number-wise approach can also help correct missing records and improve consistency during registration.

Learn more about this in: https://community.verified.realestate/article/survey-number-wise-guideline-value-in-tamil-nadu-to-be-assigned-by-june-end/

Electricity Connections Will Help Classify Streets

A key part of the update is using electricity connection patterns to decide how streets are classified.

The Registration Department will check the percentage of commercial electricity connections on each street:

• 60% and above commercial connections → Treated as commercial streets
• 25% to 60% commercial connections → Treated as mixed-use streets
• Below 25% commercial connections → Treated as residential streets

This method is expected to show how streets have actually changed over time.

For example, a road that now has many shops, offices, clinics, and restaurants—but is still marked as residential—may be changed to commercial or mixed-use based on its electricity usage pattern.

Fixing Uneven Values in Similar Areas

Officials have also noticed that roads with similar features—such as width, road access, traffic, and business activity—often have very different guideline values.

In some cases, even nearby stretches of the same highway may have different values only because they fall under different village limits. These differences will be reviewed.

The review will check whether these differences are correct. If they are not justified, the values may be adjusted so that similar areas have more balanced pricing.

Suburban Growth Leading to Reassessment

Fast growth in suburban areas around Chennai and other cities has also led to this review.

New housing projects, commercial buildings, better infrastructure, and higher demand have increased real estate prices in many areas, while guideline values have stayed low.

Places like Navalur, Vengaivasal, Perumbakkam, and Medavakkam nearby Sholinganallur are examples where development has grown much faster than official valuation updates.

Correction of Land Records and Errors

The process will also correct mistakes in land records.

Some agricultural lands may have been wrongly recorded as residential plots. These will be checked using AgriStack data and corrected if needed.

Also, missing survey numbers along highways and district roads may be added to the official guideline database to improve accuracy.

The New values will be assigned based on proximity to hubs like industrial areas, commercial centers, and transport hubs

Coverage in 1,020 Villages and Panchayats

The update will cover 1,020 villages and panchayats located near growing urban areas.

To decide new values, officials will look at:

• Recent registered property sales
• Property advertisements and listings
• Field inspections
• Land acquisition compensation data
• Bank auction and sale records

District collectors and valuation sub-committees will review all findings before final approval of new rates.

Impact on Buyers and Property Owners

If guideline values increase in some areas, property registration costs and stamp duty may also increase for future transactions.

At the same time, matching official values with real market prices may reduce large differences between registered rates and actual market rates.

If land is wrongly classified, corrections may lead to new valuations, which could be lower or higher depending on the change.

The final impact will depend on the location, level of development, road type, and committee decisions.

To get the latest updates on guideline value corrections, please contact the Verified Real Estate team.

Challenges in Implementation

Even though the plan is welcomed by industry groups, there may be challenges in implementation.

Due to the staff shortages in the Registration Department there may be a slow down in field inspections and data updates.

The Builders Association of India has also suggested that guideline values should be updated more often so that large gaps do not build up over time.

Overall, the aim of this exercise is to create a more accurate, clear, and consistent property valuation system by updating old records, fixing classification errors, and using electricity connection data to better reflect real land use.

The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening transparency in property advertisements by introducing a structured penalty framework for advertisement-related violations. Through its circular dated 24 June 2026, which comes into force on 1 July 2026, the Authority has categorised violations into major and minor breaches and prescribed minimum penalties for each.

The move signals a shift from merely prescribing compliance requirements to actively enforcing them through monetary penalties.

What Does the New Circular Say?

Under the circular, the following have been categorised as

Major Violations

• Advertising an unregistered real estate project.
• Publishing advertisements without the project’s TNRERA Registration Number and Form-C QR Code.
• Displaying unreadable or irrelevant QR codes.
• Comparing project prices with alleged “market prices” or prices of competing projects.

Minor Violations

• Mentioning only the registration number or only the QR code.
• Failure to mention the TNRERA website.
• Failure to disclose the promoter’s office address.
• Failure to state that a project is a “RERA Exempted Project”, where applicable.

Penalties Prescribed by TNRERA

TNRERA has also clarified that it may invoke higher penalties available under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 wherever the circumstances warrant.

Background: Advertisement Norms Were Already in Place

Over the past year, TNRERA had already issued several directions requiring promoters to display the project’s TNRERA Registration Number, Form-C QR Code, promoter details and other disclosures in all advertisements, including those published on digital and social media platforms.

TNRERA’s concern over misleading advertisements extends far beyond missing QR codes and registration numbers. Earlier regulatory discussions had highlighted practices such as exaggerated amenities claims, misleading travel-time representations, vague disclaimers, government-like scheme branding, unverifiable luxury claims and pre-launch promotions without necessary approvals.

The regulator’s latest penalty framework reinforces its intent to ensure that every claim made in a property advertisement is accurate, verifiable and does not create a false impression among homebuyers.

As of now, the latest circular strengthens the existing framework by prescribing a clear and structured penalty mechanism for violations.

Why This Circular Matters

The new framework is likely to significantly alter how developers, channel partners, digital marketers and property portals approach project advertisements.

Every advertisement—whether in newspapers, brochures, social media posts, online listings or video campaigns—will now require greater compliance checks before publication.

The circular also reflects TNRERA’s growing emphasis on ensuring that homebuyers receive accurate and verifiable information before making purchasing decisions.

A Wake-Up Call for the Real Estate Industry

For developers and marketing agencies, the message from TNRERA is clear: compliance with advertisement norms is no longer merely a procedural requirement. Non-compliance now carries clearly defined financial consequences.

As the real estate sector increasingly relies on digital marketing and social media promotions, the new penalty framework is expected to usher in greater accountability and reduce misleading property advertisements in Tamil Nadu.

Instead, builders must prove that all essential services and promised amenities are fully operational and submit a comprehensive set of compliance documents before a project is officially treated as complete by TNRERA.

Developers Must Notify TNRERA Within Three Months

TNRERA has directed developers to intimate the authority within three months of the completion of their project and furnish all prescribed documents for closure of the project registration.

A project will be recognised as completed only after TNRERA verifies the documents and confirms that the project complies with all regulatory requirements.

Builders Must Prove Amenities Are Functional

Under the new framework, developers will have to establish that all basic infrastructure and amenities promised to homebuyers are fully functional, including:

• Water supply systems;
• Sewerage and drainage facilities;
• Electricity connections;
• Lifts and common area equipment;
• Fire safety installations;
• Clubhouse, swimming pool and other amenities promised in the project brochure.

This means that developers cannot market or hand over projects as “completed” if buyers are still waiting for basic infrastructure to become operational.

Stringent Documentation Requirements

Developers seeking project closure will also have to submit several documents, including:

• Completion Certificate;
• Occupancy Certificate, wherever applicable;
• Structural Stability Certificate;
• Approved plans and planning permission documents;
• Audited bank statements;
• Details of unsold inventory;
• Information regarding pending complaints or litigation;
• Certificates confirming the completion of all promised amenities.

The new requirements are intended to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the real estate sector.

Layout Developers Must Provide Drone Images

For plotted developments and layouts, TNRERA has introduced additional compliance measures.

🎇Developers will now have to submit geo-tagged photographs and drone images proving that roads, street lights, parks, stormwater drains and other promised infrastructure have been completed.

The move seeks to prevent partially developed layouts from being portrayed as fully completed projects.

Additional Safeguards for Delayed Projects

Developers seeking an extension of project registration beyond one year will face stricter financial conditions.

🚨 TNRERA has directed such developers to deposit an additional 20 per cent of the amount collected from homebuyers into the RERA escrow account.

The requirement is aimed at ensuring that sufficient funds remain available for completing delayed projects and protecting the interests of homebuyers.

Developers Must Maintain Three Bank Accounts

Under new TNRERA rules in effect from Jan 2026, developers are required to maintain three mandatory bank accounts to ensure stricter financial discipline and prevent misuse of homebuyer funds.

These include:

• a collection account where all buyer payments are first deposited,
• a separate RERA escrow account where a significant portion of the funds is transferred and used only for construction and land costs, and
• a third account for operational expenses.

The framework is designed to create a clear audit trail of funds, minimise diversion of money to other projects, and ensure that sufficient funds remain available to complete the project on time, thereby strengthening protection for homebuyers.

Compliance Support for Developers Under New TNRERA Norms

For developers navigating these increasingly stringent compliance requirements, platforms such as Verified.RealEstate offer end-to-end support, including land and title verification, due diligence, approval mapping, encumbrance checks and RERA readiness services.

By helping developers organise documentation, verify project compliance and prepare for all the TNRERA requirements mentioned above, the Verified.Realestate team aims to ensure that projects are launched and completed on a legally sound and compliant foundation.

Why These Rules Matter for Homebuyers and Developers

The new norms tackle a key concern—projects being declared complete without essential services or promised amenities. By requiring proof of operational infrastructure and stronger financial safeguards, TNRERA aims to ensure homes are truly ready for occupation.

For homebuyers, these measures provide greater assurance that the property they invest in will be delivered with all promised facilities in place, reducing the risk of delays, incomplete infrastructure and post-possession issues.

For developers, these rules emphasise stricter compliance, better financial discipline and timely execution. Adhering to these standards can help build credibility, reduce regulatory risks and improve buyer confidence in their projects.

Godrej Properties has announced its entry into the Coimbatore real estate market with the acquisition of a 44-acre land parcel for a premium residential project. The company plans to develop a plotted residential community, marking its first major development in the city.

The upcoming project is expected to generate around ₹450 crore in revenue once fully developed and sold. With increasing demand for plotted developments across emerging cities, the project aims to cater to buyers who prefer owning land and building homes according to their own design.

A Growing Market for Residential Investment

Coimbatore has steadily emerged as one of Tamil Nadu’s most promising real estate markets outside Chennai. The city’s strong economic base and consistent demand from end-users make it attractive for large national developers entering new markets.

The city is a major manufacturing and industrial hub, especially in:

• Textile and spinning industries
• Engineering and machine tools
• Pump and motor manufacturing
• Automotive components

Because of its strong industrial economy, Coimbatore attracts entrepreneurs, engineers, and professionals, which drives housing demand.

Project Size and Development Potential

The newly acquired 44-acre land parcel is expected to have a developable potential of approximately 1.1 million square feet. The proposed project will primarily consist of residential plots within a planned layout.

Such plotted communities typically include:

• Well-planned internal roads
• Landscaped open spaces and parks
• Essential infrastructure and utilities
• Community lifestyle amenities

Plotted developments are becoming increasingly popular because they provide buyers the flexibility to construct homes at their own pace, while still benefiting from organized township infrastructure.

Godrej Properties

Godrej Properties is one of the leading real estate developers in India and is part of the renowned Godrej Group, a business group with a legacy of over 125 years.

The company has developed residential projects across major cities such as Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Its portfolio includes group housing developments, integrated townships, luxury apartments, and plotted residential communities, catering to different segments of the housing market.

The Coimbatore project is part of the expansion strategy of Godrej Properties to strengthen its presence in high-growth real estate markets across India.

By entering Coimbatore, the company aims to tap into the city’s growing residential demand while expanding its footprint in South India.

What This Means for Coimbatore’s Real Estate Market

The entry of a major national developer like Godrej Properties highlights the growing importance of Coimbatore in India’s real estate landscape. As infrastructure improves and economic activity continues to expand in the region, cities like Coimbatore are attracting increasing attention from large developers looking to launch organized residential communities.

This development also reflects a broader trend where Tier-2 cities are emerging as key destinations for residential investment, offering better affordability, strong local economies, and growing demand for well-planned housing projects. With national developers beginning to invest in the city, Coimbatore’s property market is expected to witness further growth in the coming years.