Odisha RERA Reforms Strengthen Buyer Protection and Crack Down on Illegal Constructions

Dated on: Monday 21st July 2025

Odisha RERA (ORERA) has introduced key reforms to boost transparency and safeguard homebuyers. Enforcement wings across districts are now aligned with ORERA, giving it stronger execution powers. District collectors are required to review RERA matters monthly and act against illegal constructions under the Odisha Public Demands Recovery (OPDR) Act. The reforms also mandate coordination between departments like housing, urban development, revenue, and disaster management. These steps aim to ensure stricter compliance, faster action on violations, and more accountability from developers, marking a major shift in Odisha’s real estate regulation framework.