The TSRERA (Telangana State Real Estate Regulatory Authority) portal contains everything you need to protect yourself as a property buyer. Most buyers never open it. By the end of this guide, you will know exactly how to use it — and what to look for.
The TSRERA Portal: Your Free Protection Tool
The portal at rera.telangana.gov.in is publicly accessible. No registration required. Every RERA-registered project in Telangana must upload and maintain specific documents here. If a developer cannot provide their RERA number, or if the portal shows something different from what you've been told — treat that as a serious red flag.
Step-by-Step: How to Verify a Project
Step 1: Navigate to Project Search
Go to rera.telangana.gov.in → Click "Projects" → "Registered Projects" → Use the search filters to find the project by name, developer name, district, or registration number.
Step 2: Confirm the Basic Details
Once you find the project, verify these fields against what the sales team has told you:
- Promoter/Developer name — should exactly match the entity signing your agreement
- Project location — survey number, village/mandal should match
- Registration validity date — must be current (not expired)
- Sanctioned number of units — more units being sold than sanctioned is a legal violation
- Project type — residential/commercial/mixed use should match what's being offered
Step 3: Download and Review the Approved Layout Plan
The portal requires developers to upload the GHMC-approved building plan. Download it. Key things to check:
- Number of towers and floors must match what's being constructed
- Amenities shown in brochures must appear in the approved plan
- Open and green space ratios as per GHMC norms must be met
- Basement levels sanctioned must match marketed parking spaces
Step 4: Check the Quarterly Update Status
RERA requires developers to submit quarterly progress updates. Click on "Quarterly Updates" for the project. If the last update is more than 6 months old, the developer may be non-compliant — which is itself a red flag about organisational discipline.
Step 5: Check for Complaints and Orders
Navigate to "Complaints" → Search by developer name. This shows:
- How many complaints have been filed against this developer across all projects
- What the complaints were about (possession delay, misrepresentation, refund disputes)
- How TSRERA ruled on each complaint
- Whether the developer has paid any TSRERA-ordered penalties
Step 6: Verify the Escrow Account
RERA mandates that 70% of all buyer collections be deposited in a designated escrow account, withdrawable only for construction-related expenses verified by an engineer and CA. The escrow account details are filed with RERA. Request the escrow account statement directly from the developer, or ask your lawyer to obtain it. This tells you whether your money is actually being used to build your home.
Common Red Flags to Watch For
- Registration number not found on portal — project is unregistered and selling illegally
- Registration expired or lapsed — developer has not renewed, which may indicate financial trouble
- Units being sold exceed sanctioned number — developer building more than approved
- No quarterly updates in 12+ months — project may be stalled
- Multiple penalty orders from TSRERA — pattern of non-compliance
- Developer name on portal differs from entity in booking form — shell company risk
What RERA Cannot Protect You From
RERA is powerful but not omnipotent. It cannot protect you from: buying in a project with a poor location that doesn't appreciate; paying above-market price for a property; choosing amenities you don't actually need; or a developer who becomes insolvent despite RERA compliance. These risks require your own judgment and a trusted advisor — not just a portal check.