Satish Chandra Takes Charge as RERA Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority

The Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has announced the appointment of Satish Chandra, the former chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (J&K PSC), as the new chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).

This appointment, as detailed in a notification from the Housing & Urban Development Department, is in accordance with the powers vested by Section 22 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

Exclusive Focus on RERA

The notification emphasizes that the chairperson of the Authority will be dedicated solely to this role, not holding any other office. The specific terms and conditions related to Chandra's appointment are set to be notified separately.

Satish Chandra's Professional Journey

Satish Chandra, who assumed the role of head of the J&K PSC in June 2022 and concluded his tenure in November 2023, has now been entrusted with the leadership of RERA. This move is a significant step in his distinguished career, marking a transition from his previous influential position.