In a significant regulatory action, UP-RERA (Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority) has imposed total fines of more than ₹2.43 crore on two Lucknow-based property developers for repeatedly violating a key compliance requirement — submission of Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR).
QPRs are mandatory filings that all RERA-registered developers must upload to the official portal each quarter. These reports allow homebuyers to track actual construction progress against timelines and are a cornerstone of RERA's buyer-protection framework.
Key Case: Arpita Infinity Project
One of the penalised developers, Shushil Kumar Katiyar, was fined ₹16.25 lakh in connection with his project "Arpita Infinity". Despite the project being registered with UP-RERA since July 2024, the developer failed to upload QPRs for four consecutive quarters — a serious lapse that keeps buyers in the dark about construction status.
Why This Matters for Lucknow Property Buyers
- Always verify if your developer is submitting QPRs on the UP-RERA portal
- Non-compliance with QPR submissions is a red flag for project delay risk
- RERA actions like these reinforce accountability in the Lucknow real estate market
Takeaway: UP-RERA's proactive enforcement is a positive development for Lucknow's property market. Buyers should always check a project's RERA registration and quarterly filing history before investing.