Even if the Project is completed with occupancy Certificate and does not require Rera Registration, even then the Promoter is bound by the responsibilities assigned under the act.

In the Matter of Raghunath MS vs. Esteem Group Complaint no. CMP/180620/0000936  decided on 14.11.2019 before  Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority

In this case, the project was completed and conveyed to the association of allottees prior to the commencement of the Act. The allottee had purchased the unit from an erstwhile allottee. The developer contended that since the project was completed before the commencement of the Act and the occupancy certificate was obtained, they cannot be bound by the provisions of the Act. Referring to the Preamble of the Act, Karnataka RERA held that even if the project was completed prior to the commencement of the Act, the developer is bound by the provisions of the Act. Accordingly, Karnataka RERA directed the developer to hand over all documents and execute a registered deed to include civic amenities in favour of the association of allottees.