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Key provisions • The new rules, applicable to residential and commercial developments, will make it mandatory for all projects and brokers to be registered with the real estate regulator who will oversee transactions and settle disputes. The Act will apply to nicipal bodies, which sanctions the project, should be brought under this Act, as well. The regulation will be in the interest of all concerned over the medium term, but in the short term could create significant transition issues. The inclusion of the ongoing projects in the new and ongoing projects. ambit of this Act may cause lots of confusion as developers • Every project that exceeds 5000 sq. metres or eight units might have sold it on the super built up area basis. Their will have to be registered with the regulatory body and can be might already have taken advances from the customers and inclusion would lead to stoppage of work on the site in order sold only after it gets the necessary approvals. to ensure compliances. • Cons