**Understanding TS-RERA** The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TS-RERA) operates under the RERA Act 2016 and has registered over 1,400 projects in Hyderabad and the state as of March 2026. The authority has adjudicated over 6,200 complaints since its inception, with an improving resolution rate. **How to Verify a Project on TS-RERA** Visit rera.telangana.gov.in: 1. Click "Registered Projects" in the navigation 2. Enter the project RERA number (format: P02400008XXX for recent Hyderabad projects) 3. Review: registration validity, project completion date, approved number of units, and quarterly progress reports 4. Download the builder's approved plan and cross-check with the site visit Always do this before paying any advance, no matter how reputable the builder appears. **Key Information Available on TS-RERA Portal** - **Project details**: Location, total units, carpet areas, amenities committed - **Promoter details**: Developer's past project record, current bank account for escrow - **Financial information**: Loan details, estimated cost, collection till date - **Quarterly updates**: Construction progress with photo evidence (builders are required to upload these) **Buyer Rights Under TS-RERA** - **Right to information**: All project details must be on the TS-RERA portal - **Right to accurate representation**: Any variation from the approved plan that reduces carpet area or amenities entitles you to proportional refund - **Right to timely possession**: If delayed beyond the RERA-committed date, you are entitled to interest at SBI MCLR + 2% on all payments made - **Right to grievance redressal**: Complaints must be addressed within 60 days of filing **Filing a Complaint: Step-by-Step** 1. Visit rera.telangana.gov.in → Complaints → File New Complaint 2. Register as a user (Aadhaar-based verification) 3. Select the project and describe your grievance 4. Upload supporting documents (payment receipts, builder-buyer agreement, correspondence) 5. Pay the complaint fee: ₹1,000 for individuals 6. First hearing scheduled within 45 days **Recent Noteworthy Orders** In 2025, TS-RERA imposed ₹2.3 crore in penalties against 14 builders for failing to upload quarterly reports, ordered refunds with 10.9% interest in 89 stalled project cases, and mandated Occupancy Certificate submission for 31 projects that had given possession without OC. **Common TS-RERA Compliance Failures to Watch** - Builder promising delivery by Dec 2025 in the brochure but RERA registration shows Dec 2027 — always go by RERA date - Escrow account different from the one on RERA portal — potential sign of fund diversion - Missing quarterly updates for the last 2 quarters — serious warning sign