Pune: Homebuyers would soon be able to track real estate projects and developers across India through a single digital platform.The Union housing and urban affairs ministry and All India Forum of Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (AIFORERA) are working together to develop a unified RERA portal.AIFORERA officials told TOI on Monday that the integrated IT platform —expected to go live by the end of March — would unify all state real estate regulatory authority (RERA) websites under a single, standardised format. The move aims to simplify navigation, improve transparency, and help buyers make informed decisions.“Currently, buyers must visit separate state portals — each with a different layout — to gather information about developers and projects. The new system will standardise this process and create a user-friendly interface,” said a senior AIFORERA official. He said a detailed proposal would be submitted to the ministry in August.“It is a humongous task to compile all the data, but we are on it with the ministry’s support and have reached out to all states,” said the official.Officials said inputs would be taken from technically advanced state RERA platforms — like those of Maharashtra and Gujarat — to design the portal. “These states have sophisticated systems. Their developer modules will serve as reference points,” an official added.The portal would allow users to check quarterly project reports, construction timelines, developer history, and the status of approvals, such as occupancy and commencement certificates. Information on residential and commercial developments across all states would be accessible at the click of a button.“This system will benefit all stakeholders. It will not only help buyers verify credentials easily but also aid regulatory bodies in effective enforcement of RERA Act,” said another AIFORERA member. All projects registered under RERA are required to upload progress reports and meet deadlines, including any granted extensions. The centralised system would integrate this data for nationwide access.While citizen groups have welcomed the initiative, they have flagged gaps in current state portals. “Many websites lack mandatory updates like commencement or occupancy certificates. Developers often skip uploading quarterly reports. Unless these shortcomings are addressed, a central portal may not achieve its full purpose,” said Manohar Das, a citizen activist.Another activist S. Joshi said that many builders float separate special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for each project, making it hard to trace a group’s track record. “The central portal must ensure all SPV and parent company data is linked in a transparent manner so there is a clear understanding of the track record of a particular builder,” said the activist.Some members of the Central Advisory Council (CAC) have also urged the ministry to ensure that the platform is truly citizen-centric and guards buyers against misleading claims. “It should be citizen friendly and ensure that the data loaded is updated continuously,” said a CAC member.
