Government Blamed for Delay in Appointments
The crisis has sparked public outrage, with activists and legal experts criticizing the Odisha Housing and Urban Development Department for failing to appoint new members despite initiating recruitment months ago. Though officials claim that names have been forwarded to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), no concrete timeline has been announced.
“The government’s inaction has effectively silenced the only legal voice homebuyers had against real estate fraud and delay,” said Pradhan. “This is administrative negligence at the cost of public trust.”
Thousands of Projects and Buyers Affected
The collapse of ORERA comes at a time when real estate activity in Odisha is growing, especially in urban centers like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. With no authority to monitor compliance, approve projects, or penalize violations, both investors and end-users are exposed to greater financial and legal risks.
Builders, too, are left in a quandary. Without a functioning regulator, they cannot legally proceed with new project launches or request deadline extensions jeopardizing delivery timelines and potentially violating contractual agreements with buyers.
What’s Next?
Until the government appoints new leadership, ORERA will remain a shell, incapable of fulfilling its mandate. The situation not only erodes consumer confidence but may also deter future investment in Odisha’s real estate sector.
The collapse of ORERA is not just a bureaucratic failure, it’s a crisis of accountability, and until the state government acts decisively, homebuyers will bear the brunt of this regulatory vacuum.
