After the lockdown in the state was extended and decision was taken to re-open offices from June 8, the RERA decided to go online. The order reads, “Rajasthan RERA will work from home and court cases listed for hearing before RERA Authority and Adjudicating officer between May 24 and June 7 will be heard through video conferencing.”
The date and time of virtual hearing are communicated through emails and SMSs to both the parties whose cases were at the argument stage.
The authority made phone calls, too, to remind and help the parties in facilitating the process and to offer technical help to them. A senior official said, “An official has been appointed to resolve the difficulties and problems in appearing through video conference. A mobile number has been given for the same.”
Similarly, Rajasthan Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) has also started virtual hearings. The tribunal, which was recently constituted in the state, is hearing five to six cases on daily basis since May 24.
As per the records, over 40 aggrieved parties approached the appellate tribunal. A source said, “As we have started functioning effectively and cases are being heard, more aggrieved are expected to approach us. The tribunal website will be soon in place.” The Act also mandates states to establish a real estate appellate tribunal. The tribunal is important so that in case home buyers are not satisfied with the decision of an authority, they can approach the tribunal and put in an appeal for relief.
