India, Aug. 1 -- Homebuyers have questioned the decision to advise state Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) to grant a four-month extension to the completion timelines for housing projects due on or after February 28, citing supply chain disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis.

They argued that while developers have been given regulatory relief, thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting years for possession continue to receive no comparable protection or support.

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on July 31 issued an advisory asking all state Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) to grant a four-month extension in the registration and completion timelines of eligible real estate projects affected by...