RERA compliance in Tamil Nadu is not a one-time registration event — it's an ongoing quarterly and annual filing obligation that runs for the life of the project until the completion certificate is issued. Here is the full recurring calendar.
Recurring RERA obligations
| Filing | Frequency | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) | Every quarter | Construction progress, unit sales status, funds utilisation update |
| Escrow account certification | Ongoing, verified alongside QPR | Confirmation that 70% of collected funds remain in the designated project escrow account |
| Annual audit of project accounts | Annually | CA-certified statement confirming funds were utilised only for the specific project |
| Extension application | As needed, before original timeline lapses | Formal request to extend the registered project completion date |
| Amendment filings | Event-based | Changes to project specifications, developer details, or other registered particulars |
The 70% escrow rule, in practice
This is the compliance item developers most often underestimate. Every rupee collected from allottees must have 70% deposited into a dedicated project escrow account, usable only for construction and land costs of that specific project — not for other projects, general working capital, or unrelated expenses. TNRERA requires periodic certification (typically by a chartered accountant) confirming this segregation is actually being maintained, not just declared.
Consequences of non-compliance
- Financial penalties for missed or delayed filings
- Potential restriction on continuing to market or sell units
- Reputational damage — RERA compliance status is publicly visible on the TNRERA portal, and buyers increasingly check it
A practical approach
Treat RERA compliance as a recurring quarterly cycle from day one of registration, not a set of deadlines to react to individually. Most compliance failures come from developers underestimating the escrow certification and QPR cadence, not from a single missed one-off filing.
Our RERA compliance service handles the full recurring cycle — QPR filing, escrow certification, and extension applications — so nothing slips between quarters.