Summary of this article
Developers need written consent from two-thirds of allottees.
Blanket or general consent without specific disclosures is unacceptable.
Proposed changes must detail impacts on carpet areas and common spaces.
Homebuyers in Uttar Pradesh will have greater protection against unilateral changes to approved real estate project plans, with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) directing developers to obtain informed written consent from at least two-thirds of the allottees before modifying sanctioned building plans. In a directive issued on November 12, 2026, UP RERA emphasised that developers cannot seek a blanket ot general consent from homebuyers without explaining the specific modifications proposed. The authority has also decided to introduce a standard format for obtaining the buyers’ consent to ensure transparency and accountability in the approval process.
UP RERA Issues Guidelines
The directive follows observations made by UP RERA while examining applications submitted by developers seeking modifications to already sanctioned project plans. The authority found that some promoters were approaching the concerned authorities with revised plans without even obtaining consent approvals from homebuyers. In several cases, developers were also securing generic or blanket consent without informing buyers about the extent of changes. This practice could give promoters unrestricted freedom to alter approved building plans at their discretion, potentially affecting the rights and interests of homebuyers.
To address these concerns, the authority has outlined specific requirements that developers must follow when seeking approval for modifications.
Under the guidelines proposed by the body, the authority has outlined specific requirements that developers must follow when seeking approval for modifications.
Developers must obtain written consent from at least two-thirds of the project’s allottees, with the date of consent clearly mentioned.
Disclosure of all the proposed modifications in writing, including their impact on the carpet area of individual units, common areas and specification changes.
Mention any additions or deletions clearly in the sanctioned building plans.
Submit the written consents along with a list of allottees containing their postal addresses, contact numbers, etc., to make sure the authority can make the verifications.
Transparency, accountability and protection of homebuyers' interests are the fundamental objectives of the RERA Act. Promoters must ensure that every allottee is fully informed about the proposed changes in the sanctioned building plans before seeking their consent. Obtaining general or blanket consent without providing complete details of the proposed modifications cannot be accepted. The prescribed guidelines and standard consent format will ensure that homebuyers are able to make informed decisions and that their statutory rights remain protected. UPRERA. will ensure strict compliance with the provisions of Section 14 of the RERA Act in this regard,” said UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy.
