The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has regained its full functional strength following the induction of Phool Singh Saini as a new member in the Gurgaon Bench. This appointment, made by the Haryana Government, restores the authority’s four-member quorum, ensuring faster disposal of homebuyer complaints and improved efficiency in handling pending cases.
Full Quorum Restored at HRERA Gurgaon
According to an official statement issued by the authority, the Gurgaon bench of HRERA inducted Phool Singh Saini last week, completing the quorum of four members. The bench now consists of Chairman Arun Kumar and members Ashok Sangwan, VK Goel, and Phool Singh Saini. Saini’s appointment fills the vacancy created after the retirement of SK Arora in August 2024.
Officials emphasized that the restored quorum will accelerate case resolution timelines and ensure smoother functioning of the authority. “With the fourth member now in place, HRERA Gurgaon will be able to dispose of more cases daily, significantly reducing the time required to deliver justice,” an HRERA official said.
Judicial Experience to Strengthen Authority’s Functioning
Phool Singh Saini brings with him over two decades of judicial experience across Haryana’s civil and consumer forums. Before joining HRERA Gurgaon, he served as the President of the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (Palwal), where he dealt extensively with consumer grievances, compensation disputes, and legal compliance issues.
His vast experience in handling consumer and civil cases is expected to enhance HRERA’s adjudicatory strength, particularly in resolving delayed possession cases, refund claims, and disputes involving project delivery timelines.
Impact on Homebuyers and Case Disposal
The Gurgaon bench of HRERA is among the busiest regulatory authorities in India, dealing with thousands of complaints annually from the NCR region, including Gurgaon, Sohna, and nearby areas. With the appointment of the fourth member, HRERA officials expect a marked improvement in the pace of hearings, decisions, and enforcement of orders.
Homebuyer associations in Gurgaon have welcomed the appointment, noting that pending cases will now move faster and developers will be held accountable more swiftly for violations and delays.
Unique Structure of HRERA in Haryana
Haryana operates two independent Real Estate Regulatory Authorities under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The Panchkula headquarters oversees projects and complaints from most parts of the state, while the dedicated Gurgaon bench exclusively handles cases from the high-demand NCR region.
This bifurcated structure, introduced in 2018, was designed to manage the unusually high volume of real estate disputes arising in Gurgaon and its adjoining areas — one of India’s most active and rapidly growing real estate markets.
Conclusion
The induction of Phool Singh Saini into HRERA Gurgaon marks an important administrative milestone, restoring the authority to its full operational capacity. His legal expertise and experience are expected to enhance the authority’s ability to deliver timely justice, strengthen consumer protection, and maintain transparency in Haryana’s real estate sector. With the full quorum reinstated, HRERA Gurgaon is set to expedite its case disposal process and reinforce confidence among homebuyers.
