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In a strong push for transparency, UP RERA has dismissed 12 employees across departments over integrity-related violations, following the arrest of an accountant caught accepting a bribe. Those terminated include engineers, legal staff, computer operators, and support personnel. Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy affirmed the authority’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption, mandating integrity affidavits from all employees and enhancing office surveillance via CCTV. A case has also been referred to the Bar Council under the Advocates Act. These actions reinforce UP RERA’s commitment to ethical governance, aiming to boost public trust and set a precedent for accountability in India’s growing real estate sector.
In a stern move reflecting its commitment to institutional transparency, the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) recently terminated 12 employees from multiple departments due to integrity-related issues. The dismissed individuals included three junior engineers, two officials from the Legal Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (LCRA) division, one assistant accountant, four computer operators, a help desk executive, and a peon. Advertisement
This action followed an incident earlier this month where one of UP RERA’s accountants was apprehended by an anti-corruption agency while allegedly accepting a bribe from a homebuyer. The arrest sent shockwaves through the regulatory body, prompting a deeper internal review of employee conduct across departments.
UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy reinforced the authority’s zero-tolerance stance towards corruption. He noted that every official and employee working with the authority is now required to submit a self-declaration or affidavit affirming their integrity and commitment to ethical conduct. In a bid to tighten oversight, the authority has installed CCTV cameras throughout its office premises to monitor both employee and visitor movement. These feeds are directly overseen by senior officials to ensure real-time vigilance.
Further, the authority is investing in the continuous training of its workforce to instill professional discipline and improve operational efficiency. In an additional development, a case has also been referred to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh under the Advocates Act, 1961, for appropriate action highlighting that the authority’s focus on ethics extends beyond just its internal staff.
These actions are aligned with UP RERA’s mission to create a transparent and accountable regulatory ecosystem for real estate operations in the state. In past years, UP RERA has actively enforced builder compliances, resolved homebuyer grievances, and worked to bring more real estate projects under the RERA registration framework, aiming to clean up the sector and improve stakeholder trust.
Such measures are not only critical in restoring public faith but also in setting a precedent for other regulatory institutions to adopt internal accountability mechanisms. As the real estate market continues to grow, integrity within regulatory bodies will be vital to sustaining long-term investor and consumer confidence.
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