Short Answer

The fees for the RERA tribunal are typically paid by the complainant initiating the complaint.

Detailed Explanation

Rule 12 of the Gujarat RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) Rules, 2017 states that the complainant filing a complaint before the RERA tribunal shall pay the required fees for the complaint. This means that the individual or society lodging the complaint is responsible for covering the tribunal fees. The fees are usually determined based on the nature and value of the complaint.

In practice, when a society or individual files a complaint with the RERA tribunal against a builder for delays or other issues, they are required to pay the prescribed fees along with the complaint submission. The fees serve as a processing charge for the tribunal to handle and adjudicate the complaint effectively.

For example, if a housing society collectively decides to file a complaint against a builder for project delays impacting all members, the society as a whole would be responsible for paying the tribunal fees. Similarly, if an individual homebuyer files a complaint against a builder for possession delays, they would need to bear the costs of the tribunal fees.

The process typically involves submitting the complaint along with the requisite fees to the RERA tribunal, following which the tribunal initiates the proceedings and conducts hearings to resolve the dispute. The fees ensure that the tribunal can function efficiently and provide a platform for resolving disputes between buyers and builders.

Reference

• Gujarat RERA Rules, 2017, Rule 12

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