RERA in Andhra Pradesh — Registration Lookup, Complaints & 2026

RERA Andhra Pradesh: AP-RERA is the Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority headquartered in Amaravati. It covers Vijayawada, Vizag, Tirupati, and all of post-bifurcation AP — NOT Hyderabad, which is TS-RERA. Filing fee is ₹1,000 per complaint.

What is Andhra Pradesh RERA

AP-RERA was constituted in 2017 and is headquartered in Amaravati. The authority covers Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, and the entire post-bifurcation Andhra Pradesh state.

Vizag (Visakhapatnam) is the most active residential market in AP, with IT-corridor demand along Madhurawada, Rushikonda, and MVP Colony. Amaravati capital-region projects require additional APCRDA clearance alongside AP-RERA registration.

Andhra Pradesh RERA portal & verification steps

The official portal is rera.ap.gov.in ↗. Six-step verification:

Visit the portal and click "Registered Projects".
Search by project name (partial match works) or paste the full registration number.
Verify registration date, validity (proposed completion), promoter PAN, sanctioned plan PDF, Form-3 CA certificate.
Click "Quarterly Updates" — confirm the most recent QPR is within the last 90 days. Older = red flag.
Check "Complaints" tab for any pending or disposed complaints against the project.
Cross-verify the promoter on the relevant sub-registrar portal for title-deed chain.

Always verify on the official .gov.in domain — never trust a builder microsite, broker WhatsApp forward, or any third-party "RERA-approved" claim.

How to file a RERA complaint in Andhra Pradesh

Filing fee: ₹1,000 per complaint.

Register on the AP-RERA portal as a complainant. KYC with Aadhaar + PAN.
Pay the filing fee through the portal payment gateway.
Upload the complaint with allotment letter, sale agreement, all payment receipts, and the builder's possession commitment letter.
The Authority issues notice to the promoter — typically within 30–60 days.
Hearings scheduled at the AP-RERA office or via video conference.
Order issued — statutory target 60 days, in practice longer.

Notable Andhra Pradesh RERA cases & enforcement

AP-RERA issued Section-18 orders on several Amaravati capital-region projects stalled after the political change of government in 2019.
Multiple Vijayawada and Vizag mid-segment builders received QPR non-compliance notices (2022–2024).
AP-RERA has acted against promoters advertising SEZ-adjacent plots without proper approvals.

Andhra Pradesh RERA registration number format

The AP-RERA registration number follows the pattern APRERAPRJ-{serial}. Example: APRERAPRJ-000123.

Always paste the FULL alphanumeric string into the portal search box — partial matches frequently fail. Treat any project listed only with a "RERA approved" tag and no actual number as unregistered until proven otherwise.

Andhra Pradesh-specific quirks every buyer must know

Hyderabad and the entire Telangana state are under TS-RERA — NOT AP-RERA. AP-RERA covers only post-bifurcation Andhra Pradesh.
Amaravati capital-region projects require both AP-RERA registration AND APCRDA clearance — verify both.
Several Amaravati projects were stalled 2019–2022 due to political uncertainty; check current QPR before booking.
Patta/adangal records are critical title evidence in peri-urban AP areas.
Disposal pace: 6–12 months for routine complaints.

Top complained-against builders in Andhra Pradesh

The list below reflects builders who have appeared in AP-RERA complaint dashboards or appellate-tribunal orders. Inclusion does not imply current liability — many of these promoters have compliant projects in their portfolio.

Several Amaravati capital-region promoters — Projects stalled following political uncertainty 2019–2022.
Selective Vizag IT-corridor developers — QPR non-compliance and delayed handovers.
SEZ-adjacent plot promoters — Advertising without proper government approvals.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official AP-RERA portal?

https://rera.ap.gov.in/ — the official Andhra Pradesh RERA portal.

Does AP-RERA cover Hyderabad?

No. Hyderabad is in Telangana state, under TS-RERA. AP-RERA covers Vijayawada, Vizag, Tirupati, Amaravati, and all of post-2014 Andhra Pradesh.

What is the AP-RERA filing fee?

₹1,000 per complaint.

Does AP-RERA registration substitute for APCRDA approval?

No. RERA registration and APCRDA clearance are independent approvals. Verify both for Amaravati capital-region projects.

Are Amaravati stalled projects covered by RERA?

Yes. Section 18 interest applies regardless of the reason for delay. Buyers can claim SBI MCLR + 2% from the agreed possession date.

How long does AP-RERA take to dispose of complaints?

Typically 6–12 months for routine possession-delay complaints.

What does an AP-RERA registration number look like?

APRERAPRJ-{serial} — e.g. APRERAPRJ-000123. Always verify on rera.ap.gov.in.

Can NRIs file AP-RERA complaints?

Yes — through the portal with FEMA-compliant receipts; video-conference hearings supported.

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