Does my project need AP RERA or TS RERA registration?
Generally yes, if the proposed development exceeds 500 square metres or 8 apartments (all phases counted). Registration under s.3 RERA Act, 2016 must be in place BEFORE any advertisement, marketing, booking or sale — a "soft launch" without registration attracts s.59 penalty up to 10% of estimated project cost.
How much money must be deposited in the RERA designated account?
70% of amounts realised from allottees — not 70% of profit or of turnover. s.4(2)(l)(D) RERA Act, 2016. The threshold rides every buyer collection: booking amount, instalment, adjustment against cancellation. It is not a year-end true-up.
Can our in-house CA issue the RERA withdrawal certificate?
No. s.4(2)(l)(D) requires certification by an engineer, an architect AND a chartered accountant IN PRACTICE — an employee or related-party CA cannot independently certify the promoter's own cost and withdrawal position. This is why builders end up needing a separate CA relationship from their compliance CA.
Are RERA withdrawal certificates required monthly or quarterly?
The Act ties withdrawal to certified percentage of completion — it does not prescribe one universal cycle. Certification is arranged monthly or quarterly based on your cash-flow needs, bank procedures and the frequency of withdrawals. AP RERA and TS RERA quarterly PROGRESS reports are a separate state-rule obligation.
What is the GST rate on flats under construction?
1% (affordable) or 5% (other residential), no ITC — Notification 3/2019-Central Tax (Rate), effective 1 April 2019. Ongoing projects had a one-time option to continue at 8%/12% WITH ITC. Sale of a completed building after the completion certificate is issued attracts no GST — Schedule III CGST Act, 2017.
What happens if we sell a flat below stamp-duty value?
If the SDV exceeds the recorded consideration by more than the 10% safe harbour, s.43CA Income-tax Act treats the stamp value as the builder's sale consideration. Review discounts, distress sales and bulk deals BEFORE registration — not while preparing the ITR.
Who deducts TDS when a flat or land is purchased for ₹50 lakh or more?
The BUYER — 1% under s.194-IA Income-tax Act, 1961. Your flat buyer carries this obligation when purchasing from you; your entity carries it when buying land. Agricultural land and non-resident sellers need separate analysis.
Customer cash lo advance isthe problem untunda?
Yes. ₹2 lakh or more cash from one customer in one transaction breaches s.269ST — penalty u/s 271DA equals the receipt. A property advance of ₹20,000 or more in cash separately breaches s.269SS — penalty u/s 271D equals the amount. And cash to a site vendor above ₹10,000/day is disallowed u/s 40A(3). Route every rupee through banking channels with PAN captured.