Summary of this article
HRERA grants four-month project extension.
Relief targets eligible projects facing disruptions.
No separate application required for extension.
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) had urged the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to appeal to the Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERA) of each state to grant a three- to six-month extension for project completion timelines. The request came at a time when developers across several regions continue to face execution-related upheavals. This includes supply chain disruptions, rising construction costs, and delays in approvals.
This proposal is expected to help developers maintain their end of compliance under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. This appeal comes at a time when the country is facing the side effects of the West Asia conflict. CREDAI’s appeal reduces pressure on the ongoing residential and commercial projects, hoping to bring temporary relief, which would ensure smoother project delivery and prevent unnecessary triggers linked to delayed completion.
Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has granted a four-month extension to the completion of timelines for eligible real estate projects, citing disruptions caused by the ongoing situation in West Asia. The move is aimed at providing relief to developers facing delays due to supply chain disruptions and shortages of construction materials. Under the order, the extension will only be applicable to projects registered with Haryana RERA where the original, revised or extended completion falls on or after February 28, 2026. Developers will not be required to submit separate applications to claim an extension to the completion of the project.
A certain relief comes with this announcement. The order applies only to projects that were registered on or before July 31, 2026. It also covers projects where an extension or continuation had been granted on or before the same date. Projects falling outside these conditions will not automatically qualify for the four-month extension. The order has been issued under various provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, including Sections 6, 7(3), 34(f), 37 and 83. It follows an advisory issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on July 31, 2026.
The decision is expected to offer developers additional time to manage procurement challenges and maintain construction activity without facing immediate pressure from project deadlines. It would also help in reducing the risk of delays being passed on to homebuyers at a time when developers are already dealing with higher logistics and material related uncertainities.
“This order will provide greater clarity and operational flexibility to projects that have been genuinely affected, allowing developers to manage unforeseen disruptions without compromising construction quality. At the same time, transparency with homebuyers remains critical. Our priority continues to be maintaining construction momentum, minimising any impact on delivery timelines and fulfilling our commitments to customers with the quality and accountability they expect," says Ashok Singh Jaunapuria, Managing Director & CEO, SS Group.
