No More Jail for Homebuyers – RERA Section 68 Rewritten

In a landmark relief for homebuyers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has enforced the amendment to RERA Section 68 effective 7 May 2026. The provision for up to one year’s imprisonment has been completely removed and replaced with a civil penalty of up to 10% of the property cost. The change is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.