Change in RERA soon for emergency sale of land

SAMBALPUR: REVENUE and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari on Monday said the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Act will be amended to facilitate smooth purchase and sale of land in the state.

After a surprise visit to the sub registrar office in Sambalpur, Pujari said the RERA guidelines clearly state the purposes for which part plots can be sold by an individual. However, the Sambalpur Development Authority (SDA) has put a complete restriction on sale of part plots and a letter in this regard has also been sent to the district sub registrar (DSR).

“Considering the development plan of Sambalpur, buying and selling of part plots should be allowed for the development of real-estate sector in the district. Moreover, many people are unable to sell a part of their land for emergency purposes like marriage of children or medical reasons. I have spoken to the district collector in this regard and asked him to discuss the matter with DSR and SDA authorities to resume dealing of part plots as per the provisions of RERA,” the minister said.