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May 8, 2021 Archives

Supreme Court Strikes Down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act of 2017 by Observing It Unconstitutional and in Conflict With RERA

The Supreme Court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017 (WBHIRA) by pronouncing it unconstitutional for conflicting with Central legislation, i.e., the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). Further, the Court in the exercise of its powers under Article 142, clarified that all sanctions and registrations previously granted under the HIRA before the date of this judgment shall continue to prevail to prevent any chaos in the real estate industry in the state.

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