The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, on Tuesday issued an order automatically extending the completion timelines of eligible registered real estate projects by four months, citing disruptions to construction material supply chains arising from the prevailing situation in West Asia. The directive, dated August 11, 2026, took effect immediately.
Scope and effective dates
Under the order, any project's original completion date, revised completion date or an already extended completion date that falls on or after 28 February 2026 will be extended by four months without promoters having to file separate applications. The benefit is confined to projects that were registered with HRERA on or before 31 July 2026; projects registered after that cut‑off will not be covered.
| Criterion | Effect |
|---|---|
| Completion date on or after 28 Feb 2026 | Automatic extension of 4 months |
| Project registration on/before 31 Jul 2026 | Eligible for extension |
| Promoters | No separate application required to avail extension |
Legal basis and central advisory
The authority said it acted under Sections 6, 7(3), 34(f) and 37 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, treating the West Asia situation as a force majeure event because of its adverse effect on availability and procurement of construction materials. The HRERA order also refers to a Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) advisory dated 31 July 2026 asking state RERA bodies to consider timeline relief in view of the crisis. The decision follows similar steps taken earlier by other state RERA authorities, including Maharashtra.
What developers and buyers should note
- Developers whose projects were registered by 31 July 2026 and whose completion milestones fall on or after 28 February 2026 will receive the extension automatically.
- Promoters are not required to submit separate applications to HRERA to obtain the extension.
- Projects registered after 31 July 2026 are explicitly excluded from this order.
The authority has portrayed the extension as a uniform administrative response to material shortages and supply-chain interruptions that are affecting construction schedules. By declaring the West Asia developments a force majeure event within the RERA framework, HRERA has sought to provide legal cover for timeline slippages that are beyond promoters' control.
Implications for project timelines and accountability
For homebuyers, the order preserves the formal protection mechanism under RERA while recognising that external shocks can delay delivery. The automatic nature of the extension removes procedural burdens on promoters, but buyers and other stakeholders should continue to watch for fresh revised completion dates and related disclosures from individual promoters, which remain mandatory under RERA regulations.
For builders and contractors, the ruling offers temporary relief from potential penalties linked to delayed delivery dates falling in the relevant period. However, the document does not alter other RERA obligations such as disclosure requirements and the duty to account for funds and progress in the project records.
Follow-up and practical steps
Buyers and promoters are advised to check project-wise registrations and timelines on the HRERA portal to confirm whether a particular project is covered by the order. Where disputes arise over applicability, affected parties can seek clarifications from HRERA through established grievance mechanisms or pursue remedies available under the Act.
The authority's move aligns Haryana with the Centre's advisory and with precedent set by other state RERA bodies in responding to supply disruptions linked to an international crisis. The immediate administrative extension aims to balance contractual accountability with recognition of exceptional external circumstances affecting the construction sector.
