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Karnataka RERA Statutory Forms, Thresholds & Reference Library.

Practical regulatory intelligence curated from Mr. Punith Kumar's 2017 reference publication "A Comprehensive Guide for RERA Karnataka" (ISBN: 978-93-5300-802-4) and eight years of active K-RERA practice.

01 // Karnataka RERA Rules, 2017

Core Statutory Forms & Certification Matrix

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FORM 1
Project Architect Certificate

Percentage of Physical Completion

Certifies block-wise and task-wise physical progress of buildings and common areas against sanctioned municipal plans for initial registration, QPRs, and 70% escrow withdrawals.

Section 4(2)(l)(D) & Rule 15D
FORM 2
Structural / Civil Engineer Certificate

Estimated vs. Incurred Civil Cost

Certifies total estimated construction and infrastructure development cost versus actual engineering cost incurred up to the reporting milestone.

Must Reconcile With Form 3 Cost Ledger
FORM 3
Chartered Accountant Certificate

Land + Construction Cost & Escrow

Certifies cumulative allottee collections, 70% designated escrow deposits, on-book land cost, and proportional withdrawal eligibility based on Form 1 & Form 2.

Mandatory for Every Escrow Tranche
FORM 5 & B
Annual Audit & Promoter Affidavit

Annual Statutory Audit & Title Declaration

Form B notarizes legal title and completion timelines at registration; Form 5 is the mandatory annual CA audit report confirming 70% funds were utilized strictly for the project.

Due Within 6 Months of Every FY End
02 // Applicability & Penalties

Section 3 Applicability & Chapter VIII Penalty Matrix

Verify whether your development or brokerage mandate falls within mandatory Karnataka RERA jurisdiction.

Section 3(2)(a) • Mandatory Registration Trigger
Land Area > 500 Sq.m OR Units > 8 (All Phases)

Applies to apartments, plotted developments, villas, and commercial buildings before any advertisement or booking.

Section 59 & 60 • Unregistered Project Penalty
Up to 10% of Estimated Project Cost

Imposed for marketing, booking, or selling inventory prior to receiving a K-RERA registration number.

Section 61 & 62 • QPR & Agent Penalties
Up to 5% Cost (QPR) • ₹10,000/Day (Agents)

Strict daily and percentage penalties for delayed quarterly filings or unregistered real estate agents.

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Interactive Knowledge Base

Filterable K-RERA Frequently Asked Questions

Under Section 3 of the RERA Act, registration is mandatory wherever the total land area proposed to be developed exceeds 500 square meters OR the number of apartments/plots/units exceeds 8 (inclusive of all phases).
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