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How do I read a project's quarterly progress report on Karnataka RERA?

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Direct answer: Open the project on rera.karnataka.gov.in and look at four things the promoter must update every quarter: units booked, garages booked, approvals taken and pending, and construction status with photographs. Then check the dates. A page that hasn't moved in several quarters is a question to put to the builder in writing.

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Verify with your lawyer: This page is general guidance from the RERA Act and the K-RERA FAQs, not legal advice. Have your own property lawyer read the project's RERA filings, and any gaps you find, before you book or make your next payment.

A common first check on the Karnataka RERA portal is to confirm the registration number and the completion date. That's a fair first step. The more useful habit is reading the quarterly updates, because they're the only regular record of what's happening on site that the promoter is legally required to put in public.

What must a promoter update every quarter?

Section 11(1) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 says the promoter must create a web page on the Authority's website, enter the project details for public viewing, and keep these up to date every quarter:

  • the number and types of apartments or plots booked;
  • the number of garages booked;
  • the approvals taken, and the approvals still pending after the commencement certificate;
  • the status of the project.

That's in clauses (b) to (e) of section 11(1). Clause (a) adds the registration details, and clause (f) leaves room for anything else the Authority specifies by regulation.

The Karnataka Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017 FAQs published by the Department of Housing spell out what that looks like in practice. They say the promoter has to upload the updates within fifteen days from the expiry of each quarter, and list what goes in:

  1. List of number and types of apartments or plots booked
  2. List of number of garages booked
  3. Status of the project: construction of each building with photographs, each floor with photographs, and internal infrastructure and common areas with photographs
  4. Status of approvals: approvals received, approvals applied for with expected dates, approvals still to be applied for with planned dates, and any modifications or revisions issued by the competent authority

The central RERA FAQs hosted on the K-RERA site put the purpose simply: this information is updated quarterly "in order to make an informed choice by the buyer."

How do I find the quarterly update for a project?

Start from the project's registration number. You'll find it on the ad, the brochure or the booking form, because section 11(2) requires advertisements to carry it along with the Authority's website address. Search for it on rera.karnataka.gov.in and open the project page. If you haven't done this before, our guide on how to check a project on the Karnataka RERA website walks through the search.

On the project page, look for the progress or quarterly update section and the uploaded documents. Portal layouts change, so treat this as a list of things to find rather than exact button names. Download what's there and note the date of each upload.

How do I read the booking numbers?

The booking list tells you how many units of each type have been booked as of that quarter. Read it across several quarters, not just the latest one.

  • Steady movement between quarters is what you'd expect in a selling project.
  • No change for a long stretch could mean slow sales, or it could mean the page simply wasn't updated. You can't tell which from the portal alone, so ask.
  • Garage bookings are listed separately. If parking matters to you, compare garages booked against units booked and ask how parking is being allotted.

Booking numbers are not a verdict on a project. They're one input. Don't read more into them than they show.

How do I read the construction status and photographs?

For an under-construction flat, this is the part that matters most. Under the K-RERA FAQs, the promoter must show construction status for each building and each floor, plus internal infrastructure and common areas, all with photographs.

Things to check:

  1. Does the status match the payment demand? If you're on a construction-linked plan and the builder has raised a demand for "slab 10 complete", the quarterly update for that tower should show it. If a bank is releasing your loan in stages, the same check applies; see how a home loan for an under-construction flat is disbursed. See construction-linked vs time-linked payment plans for why this matters.
  2. Are the photos current? Look at the upload date. The same photo set appearing quarter after quarter is worth a question.
  3. Is each tower covered? In a multi-tower project, make sure the tower you're buying in has its own status, not just a general site photo.
  4. Common areas and infrastructure. Clubhouse, roads, STP and water lines are listed separately. A tower can be nearly done while common infrastructure lags behind.

A site visit is still the best check. The quarterly update tells you what the promoter has declared; your own eyes tell you what's there. Here's what to check on a site visit to an under-construction project.

How do I read the approvals section?

The K-RERA FAQs split approvals into four lists: received, applied for (with expected dates), still to be applied for (with planned dates), and modifications or revisions from the competent authority.

Read this against the project's completion date. If key approvals are still "to be applied" late in the project, ask how the builder plans to get them in time. Also note anything in the modifications list. A revised plan or permit can affect what you were sold, and section 14 of the Act limits changes to sanctioned plans without the allottees' consent (more in can a builder change the plan after I book). Your lawyer should look at any revision that touches your unit or the common areas.

The approval that matters most at the end is the occupancy certificate. Our page on why OC and CC matter in Bangalore covers what to look for.

What if the project page hasn't been updated?

Keep it practical:

  1. Screenshot and date the project page as you see it.
  2. Ask the builder in writing why the update is missing, and ask for the current construction status of your tower.
  3. Talk to your lawyer before making further payments if the answer is vague.
  4. Know the route. Section 31 of the Act lets any aggrieved person file a complaint with the Authority for a violation of the Act. Section 61 provides a penalty of up to five per cent of the estimated project cost for a promoter who contravenes provisions other than sections 3 and 4. Whether a missed update is worth a complaint in your case is a call for your lawyer. Our guide on filing a complaint with Karnataka RERA explains the process.

You also have rights of your own. Section 19(1) entitles an allottee to information on sanctioned plans, layout plans and specifications, and section 19(2) to know the stage-wise time schedule of completion, including the provisions for water, sanitation, electricity and other amenities and services agreed in the agreement for sale.

What should be on my checklist?

  • Registration number confirmed on rera.karnataka.gov.in
  • Last quarterly upload date noted
  • Booking and garage numbers read across at least three quarters
  • Construction photos checked for your tower and floor
  • Approvals list read, with pending items and revisions flagged to your lawyer
  • Construction status compared with the builder's latest payment demand
  • Anything missing raised with the builder in writing

Frequently asked questions

How often must a builder update the Karnataka RERA project page?

Every quarter. Section 11(1) of the RERA Act requires quarterly updates on bookings, garages, approvals and project status. The Karnataka Rules FAQs say these must be uploaded within fifteen days from the end of each quarter.

Do quarterly updates include construction photographs?

Yes. The K-RERA FAQs list construction status of each building, each floor, and internal infrastructure and common areas, each with photographs.

Can I rely only on the quarterly update instead of a site visit?

No. The update is what the promoter has declared. Use it to prepare questions, then visit the site and check your tower yourself.

What if the builder's payment demand doesn't match the RERA progress update?

Ask the builder in writing to explain the gap before you pay, and share both documents with your lawyer. If you have a home loan, raise the gap with your lender before the next tranche is released.

Is missing a quarterly update a RERA violation?

Section 11(1) makes the updates a duty of the promoter, and section 61 provides a penalty for contravening the Act. Whether to complain in a particular case is something to decide with your lawyer.

References

  1. Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, sections 11(1)–(2), 14, 19(1)–(2), 31 and 61 (K-RERA copy): https://rera.karnataka.gov.in/resources/staticpage/Real_Estate_Act.pdf, accessed 17 Oct 2026
  2. Karnataka Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017: FAQs, Department of Housing, Government of Karnataka, Q7 (quarterly updates): https://rera.karnataka.gov.in/resources/staticpage/KARNATKA_FAQs.pdf, accessed 17 Oct 2026
  3. RERA FAQs (Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, hosted by K-RERA), Q43: https://rera.karnataka.gov.in/resources/staticpage/FAQ.pdf, accessed 17 Oct 2026

This page explains public rules and processes. It isn't legal advice. acre&key gives buyers advice for free. We are an authorised sales partner for some projects and may be paid by the developer.

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