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The Odisha government has initiated the process to appoint a new Member (Administration) to the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), following a vacancy that has remained unfilled for more than two months. The move comes at a time when the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) is also functioning without a chairperson, raising concerns among homebuyers, developers and legal experts over delays in hearings and dispute resolution. Stakeholders have welcomed the appointment process and stressed the need to restore the full strength of both regulatory bodies to ensure timely disposal of real estate cases.
The Odisha government has started the process of appointing a new Member (Administration) to the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), taking steps to fill a key vacancy that has remained unoccupied for more than two months. The appointment is expected to strengthen the functioning of the state's real estate regulator, which continues to handle a large number of complaints from homebuyers and project-related applications from developers.
The vacancy arose after the previous Member (Administration) left the post before completing the tenure. The Member (Administration) is one of the three members that constitute the ORERA bench responsible for hearing matters related to project registrations, consumer complaints, regulatory compliance and disputes under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. With the government initiating the selection process, the authority is expected to regain its full strength once the appointment is completed.
The development comes at a crucial time as the post of chairperson of the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has also remained vacant since earlier this year. Stakeholders have expressed concern that vacancies in both institutions could slow down hearings and the disposal of appeals involving homebuyers, developers and real estate projects, affecting the overall efficiency of the state's regulatory framework.
According to sources, the state government has already begun the selection process to appoint a suitable candidate and restore the regulator's operational capacity. Real estate law expert Bimalendu Pradhan said timely appointments are necessary to ensure continuity in the regulator's functioning and maintain confidence in the real estate sector. He stated that both ORERA and OREAT play an important role in protecting the interests of homebuyers and ensuring effective regulation.
Representatives of homebuyers have also raised concerns over the delay in filling key positions. Narayan Hota, a member of an apartment owners' group, said thousands of homebuyers depend on ORERA and OREAT for dispute resolution and added that both institutions should function at full strength to avoid unnecessary delays in hearings and decisions.
The latest vacancy has once again highlighted staffing challenges faced by ORERA. A similar situation had arisen last year when multiple members either retired or resigned around the same time, leading to concerns over the regulator's ability to continue hearings without interruptions. Stakeholders have urged the government to complete the ongoing appointment process at the earliest so that both ORERA and OREAT can function efficiently and continue delivering timely relief to consumers and developers.
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