Exemptions from Gujarat RERA Act

The Gujarat RERA Act provides specific exemptions for certain types of real estate projects. Below are the categories of projects where the Act does not apply:

Projects Exempt from Gujarat RERA Act

  1. Projects Outside the Planning Area:
    • Projects located beyond the jurisdiction of designated planning authorities are not covered under the Gujarat RERA Act.
  2. Small Land Developments:
    • Where the total area of land proposed for development does not exceed 500 square meters.
  3. Limited Residential Developments:
    • Projects where the total number of apartments to be developed does not exceed 8 units, including all phases of the project.
  4. Completed Projects:
    • Projects where the promoter has received a Completion Certificate prior to 1st May 2017.

Understanding the Planning Area

Below are the key categories of planning areas in Gujarat:

  1. Town Planning & Urban Development Act, 1976:
    • Authorities defined under this Act are categorized in GDCR 2017, with authorities listed from D1 to D7.
  2. Special Investment Region Act, 2009:
    • This Act covers 7 Special Investment Regions currently identified for development.
  3. GIDC Act (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation):
    • Includes all industrial estates or industrial areas under the jurisdiction of GIDC.

By understanding these exemptions and the definition of planning areas, stakeholders can better navigate the regulatory landscape under Gujarat RERA.