If you are comparing homes in any city, RERA approved projects almost always make the safer choice, and the reason is simple: they carry legal protection that unregistered projects do not. RERA registration places a builder under a public regulator, with clear rules on your money, your timeline and your carpet area. For anyone buying property in Jaipur, knowing how this works can save you from the delays and disputes that once troubled the market.
What RERA registration actually means
RERA stands for the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, a central law that each state runs through its own authority. A project must register before it can be advertised or sold if the land is over 500 square metres or it has more than eight apartments. In Rajasthan, a 2022 order made registration compulsory when either condition is met, closing an older loophole. Once registered, the project receives a RERA number that must appear on every advertisement.
Why RERA approved projects protect your money
The rules behind RERA registered projects are built around the buyer:
- The developer must keep 70 percent of your payments in a separate escrow account, used only for that project's land and construction.
- Homes are sold on carpet area, the real usable space, not inflated built-up figures.
- The builder stays liable for structural defects for five years after possession and must fix them at no cost.
- Delayed possession makes the developer pay you interest, and no more than 10 percent can be taken before a signed agreement.
- Every registered project posts regular progress updates you can track online.
RERA registered vs unregistered projects
| Feature | RERA registered project | Unregistered project |
|---|---|---|
| Fund safety | 70% held in escrow | No such rule |
| Pricing basis | Carpet area | Often built-up area |
| Defect cover | Five years | None assured |
| Delay compensation | Interest payable to buyer | Hard to claim |
| Grievance route | RERA authority and tribunal | Civil courts only |
How to check RERA registration
Before you buy a flat in Jaipur City, verify the project yourself. Open the Rajasthan RERA portal, search by the project name or registration number, and confirm the status, the approved layout and the promoter details. A genuine real estate developer in Jaipur will display the RERA number openly, so treat a missing number as a warning sign.
Sankalp Group projects and their RERA numbers
Every Sankalp Group project is RERA registered, so the committed timeline, the carpet area and your payments are all protected by law. You can verify each one on the Rajasthan RERA portal by searching the number or the project name.
| Project | Location | RERA registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Sankalp Spectrum 21 | Vaishali Nagar | RAJ/P/2024/3261 |
| Sankalp The Index | Jagatpura | RAJ/P/2021/1644 |
| Sankalp Alexa Homes | Jagatpura, Jaipur | RAJ/P/2021/1536 |
| Sankalp Tatvam | Ajmer Road, Jaipur | RAJ/P/2017/023 |
| Suparshwa Aangan | Main Ajmer Road, Thikariya, Jaipur | RAJ/P/2020/1331 |
Verify any of these on the official Rajasthan RERA portal at https://rera.rajasthan.gov.in under Registered Projects.
FAQs
1. Are all flats in Jaipur RERA registered?
No. Only projects above 500 square metres or with more than eight apartments must register, though most organised developments do. Always check the number before paying.
2. Is a RERA registered project a guaranteed profit?
No. RERA lowers legal and delivery risk, but returns still depend on location, price and demand. It protects your rights, not your resale value.
3.Where can I verify RERA registration in Rajasthan?
Use the official Rajasthan RERA portal, which lists every registered project along with its details.
Conclusion
RERA approved projects do not promise higher returns, but they do lower the risks that hurt buyers most: fund misuse, delays and hidden charges. For a safer purchase, check the RERA registration first, read the details on the portal, and choose a project that shows its number with confidence.
Anil Shah
The Anil Shah editorial team writes about Jaipur real estate - market trends, home-buying guides, RERA updates and investment insights - drawing on 25+ years of building landmark residential and commercial projects across the city.
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