What is a RERA appellate tribunal?

A RERA Appellate Tribunal is the appellate body under the Real Estate Act where aggrieved parties can appeal against orders passed by the RERA Authority or the Adjudicating Officer. It provides a higher forum for review before the matter proceeds to the High Court ensuring an additional layer of check within the RERA dispute resolution framework.

Who Can Appeal to the RERA Appellate Tribunal?

• Any aggrieved party developer, buyer, or agent dissatisfied with a RERA Authority or Adjudicating Officer order.
• Government or government-authorised bodies in certain circumstances.

Tribunal Composition

Typically headed by a retired High Court judge or an officer of equivalent seniority, along with two technical members (one from real estate/urban development and one from law/finance).

The RERA Appellate Tribunal is a critical part of the Act's tiered dispute resolution structure providing a specialised appellate forum with real estate domain expertise. It serves as an important check on RERA Authority orders before parties resort to High Court litigation.