THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
JUNE 19, 2026
In a major reform
aimed at enhancing transparency, consistency and ease of property transactions,
the Odisha Government has introduced a comprehensive Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) for apartment registration across the State. The new framework
seeks to eliminate procedural ambiguities, ensure uniform implementation of
laws and strengthen protection for homebuyers while promoting greater
accountability in the real estate sector.
The Revenue and
Disaster Management Department and the Housing and Urban Development Department
have jointly issued the SOP for apartment registration.
The SOP has been
formulated to address ambiguities arising from varying interpretations of the
Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023, the Real Estate
(Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), and the Registration Act, 1908,
while ensuring a standardized registration process throughout the State.
Under the new
guidelines, apartment registration has been categorised into three distinct
segments—resale of Pre-RERA apartments, first sale of unsold flats in Pre-RERA
projects, and Post-RERA apartments. The SOP clearly outlines the documents
required, verification procedures and registration conditions applicable to
each category.
For Post-RERA
apartments, compliance with Odisha RERA registration (where applicable),
obtaining an Occupancy Certificate, registration of the Association of
Allottees, registration of the Declaration under Section 9, and adherence to
provisions relating to the transfer of common areas and amenities have been
made mandatory before registration. Registration will be permitted only after
approval from the competent authority concerned.
The SOP also clearly
delineates the roles and responsibilities of competent authorities in areas
falling under the jurisdiction of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation,
various Development Authorities and Revenue Sub-Divisions.
The existing one per
cent concession in stamp duty for apartment transfers executed in favour of
women will continue. Similarly, nominal stamp duty and registration fees have
been prescribed for deeds relating to the transfer of common areas and
amenities in favour of Associations of Allottees.
The State Government
expects that the initiative will make the apartment registration process more
transparent, systematic and citizen-centric, while safeguarding the interests
of apartment buyers and fostering good governance in the real estate sector.
