The Odisha government is preparing for an important discussion with key stakeholders, including the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), Forest and Environment Department, Revenue Department, development authorities, and town planning officials. The focus will be on resolving long-pending issues related to unauthorized apartment constructions and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) compliance.
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Apartment Regularisation Scheme – Addressing the legalisation of buildings constructed without proper approvals or in violation of sanctioned plans.
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Encroachment Concerns – Resolving disputes over conservancy lanes, private land passages, and unauthorized use of government land for approach roads.
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Forest Land Hurdles – Clearing obstacles for housing projects delayed due to disputes over forest land usage.
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Leasehold to Freehold Conversion – Facilitating smoother conversion processes for approved building plans.
Background on the Regularisation Scheme
The state government had earlier issued a notification on February 1, 2024, permitting the registration of apartments completed before RERA’s implementation in Odisha (February 25, 2017). However, the Orissa High Court intervened, citing concerns under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023, which mandates:
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Occupancy Certificate (OC) as a prerequisite for registration.
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Formation and registration of an allottees’ association before any legal recognition.
The upcoming meeting aims to streamline these regulations while balancing developer concerns and homebuyer rights.
