Consider the following statements regarding Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT)
1. The Chairperson is or has been a Judge of a High Court.
2. Chairperson and members are eligible for reappointment.
3. The tribunal is bound by rules and procedures of the civil procedure code (CPC) and Indian Evidence Act.
The correct answer/s is/are:
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
1 only
The Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) was established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) to hear appeals from the decisions of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
Detailed Analysis of the Statements
Statement 1: The Chairperson is or has been a Judge of a High Court.
Status: Correct.
Explanation: According to Section 46 of the RERA Act, the Chairperson of the REAT must be a person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court. They are appointed by the appropriate Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Statement 2: Chairperson and members are eligible for reappointment.
Status: Incorrect.
Explanation: Section 47 of the Act states that the Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years or until they reach the age of retirement (67 for Chairperson, 65 for members), whichever is earlier. Crucially, they are not eligible for reappointment.
Statement 3: The tribunal is bound by rules and procedures of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and Indian Evidence Act.
Status: Incorrect.
Explanation: Under Section 53, the Appellate Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, or the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Instead, it is guided by the principles of natural justice. It has the power to regulate its own procedure
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