{"id":617,"date":"2026-06-30T06:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mudralegal.com\/blog\/?p=617"},"modified":"2026-06-30T06:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:21:28","slug":"up-rera-introduces-hybrid-hearing-sop-choose-between-physical-and-virtual-hearings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudralegal.com\/blog\/up-rera-introduces-hybrid-hearing-sop-choose-between-physical-and-virtual-hearings\/","title":{"rendered":"UP RERA Introduces Hybrid Hearing SOP: Choose Between Physical and Virtual Hearings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"617\" class=\"elementor elementor-617\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f41f4a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f41f4a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57229e38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57229e38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">The <\/span><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA)<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"> has taken a significant step towards improving access to justice by introducing a <\/span><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Hybrid Hearings<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">, effective through an office order dated <\/span><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">12 June 2026<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The new SOP allows parties appearing before UP RERA to choose between <strong>physical hearings<\/strong> and <strong>virtual hearings through video conferencing<\/strong>, making the adjudication process more flexible, efficient, and litigant-friendly. The SOP was introduced in compliance with the directions issued by the <strong>Allahabad High Court<\/strong> on <strong>7 May 2026<\/strong>, which directed UP RERA to restore the facility of hybrid hearings and permit parties to choose the mode of appearance according to their convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This development is expected to benefit thousands of homebuyers, builders, advocates, and professionals who regularly appear before UP RERA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This article explains the new SOP in simple language, its legal background, and its practical implications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Background: Why Was This SOP Introduced?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">UP RERA has been conducting proceedings through its <strong>e-Courts system<\/strong> since 2020, enabling online filing and virtual hearings to make dispute resolution more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, over time, concerns were raised regarding the absence of flexibility for parties who wished to appear physically before the Authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The issue eventually reached the <strong>Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In its judgment dated <strong>7 May 2026<\/strong>, the High Court directed UP RERA to restore a <strong>Hybrid Hearing System<\/strong>, allowing litigants to choose either:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Physical appearance before the Authority, or<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Virtual appearance through Video Conferencing (VC).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Court also permitted UP RERA to frame its own Standard Operating Procedure for regulating such hearings. In response, UP RERA issued the present SOP dated <strong>12 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Is a Hybrid Hearing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A hybrid hearing is a judicial proceeding where parties are given the flexibility to participate either:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">by physically appearing before the Bench, or<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">through an online video conferencing platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unlike traditional hearings where everyone must be physically present, or fully virtual hearings where everyone must appear online, the hybrid model provides flexibility according to the convenience of each party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The objective is to improve accessibility while maintaining procedural fairness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Legal Basis of the SOP<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP has been framed under the powers available to UP RERA under <strong>Section 38(2) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016<\/strong>, which empowers the Authority to regulate its own procedure while adjudicating complaints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additionally, the SOP implements the directions issued by the Allahabad High Court regarding restoration of hybrid hearings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Major Features of the Hybrid Hearing SOP<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Complainants Can Choose Their Preferred Hearing Mode<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The first major reform introduced by the SOP is that every complainant filing a complaint through the <strong>UP RERA e-Courts portal<\/strong> can choose the preferred mode of hearing at the time of filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The available options are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Physical Hearing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Virtual Hearing (Video Conferencing)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This allows complainants to participate according to their convenience without requiring a separate application before the Authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Respondents Must Select Their Hearing Mode Before the First Hearing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The respondent (builder, promoter, or opposite party) also has the right to choose the preferred mode of hearing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, unlike the complainant, the respondent must exercise this option through the online dashboard <strong>at least seven days before the first hearing date<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This timeline helps the Authority make the necessary administrative and technical arrangements before the scheduled hearing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Virtual Hearing Is the Default Mode<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of the most important provisions of the SOP is the <strong>default rule<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If either party fails to choose a hearing mode through the portal,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">the system will automatically consider that party to have opted for a <strong>virtual hearing<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Therefore,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">doing nothing means accepting video conferencing as the mode of appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This provision prevents unnecessary adjournments caused by failure to select a hearing option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Special Rule for Unregistered Projects<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP also addresses complaints involving <strong>unregistered projects<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In many such cases, the promoter is not registered on the UP RERA portal and therefore cannot log in to select a hearing mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To avoid procedural delays,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">the SOP provides that such promoters will automatically be treated as appearing through <strong>virtual mode by default<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This ensures that proceedings continue without interruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5. Multiple Respondents Can Choose Different Hearing Modes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Real estate disputes often involve multiple respondents, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Developer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Landowner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Marketing company<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Joint venture partner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP clarifies that each respondent has an independent right to choose the preferred hearing mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Developer may appear physically.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Landowner may appear virtually.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another respondent may also choose virtual participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The hearing can still proceed smoothly under the hybrid framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6. Hybrid Hearings Are Available Even During Execution Proceedings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The flexibility introduced by the SOP is not restricted only to complaint proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It also extends to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">execution proceedings,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">implementation of RERA orders, and<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">compliance hearings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is particularly beneficial because execution proceedings often require multiple appearances before the Authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parties residing outside Lucknow or other hearing centres can participate virtually without unnecessary travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7. Documents Must Be Uploaded Before Physical Hearings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP introduces an important procedural safeguard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If a party opts for a physical hearing and wishes to submit documents during the hearing,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">those documents will be accepted only if they have already been uploaded to the complaint webpage on the UP RERA portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This requirement ensures:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">transparency,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">equal access to documents,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">digital record maintenance, and<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">avoidance of surprise documents during hearings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For advocates, this means every document should be uploaded before relying upon it during oral arguments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Technical Implementation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP also places responsibility upon the Information Technology (IT) Department of UP RERA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The IT division has been directed to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">assess hardware requirements,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">install necessary equipment,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">complete testing of hybrid hearing facilities, and<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">upgrade the e-Courts software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Authority directed that these technical developments be completed within <strong>three weeks<\/strong> of issuance of the office order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Force Majeure Provision<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP recognises that extraordinary situations may require complete virtual functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accordingly,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">during circumstances such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">pandemics,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">natural disasters,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">government restrictions,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">public health emergencies,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">directions issued by the High Court, or<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">directions issued by the Supreme Court,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">UP RERA may require all hearings to be conducted exclusively through virtual mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This provision ensures continuity of judicial proceedings during emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Responsibilities of Advocates<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advocates appearing before UP RERA should now ensure that:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">hearing mode is selected within the prescribed timeline;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">respondents update their dashboard before the first hearing;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">all documentary evidence is uploaded on the portal before relying upon it during physical hearings;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">clients are advised regarding the consequences of not selecting a hearing mode, as virtual appearance will become the default.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Failure to comply with these procedural requirements may lead to avoidable inconvenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why This SOP Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Hybrid Hearing SOP reflects UP RERA&#8217;s commitment to modernizing dispute resolution while ensuring greater accessibility for litigants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Instead of compelling every party to appear physically or virtually, the authority has adopted a flexible system that accommodates the convenience of all stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SOP also aligns UP RERA&#8217;s functioning with the broader judicial trend of integrating technology into legal proceedings while preserving procedural fairness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <strong>UP RERA Hybrid Hearing SOP dated 12 June 2026<\/strong> marks an important milestone in the evolution of digital justice in the real estate sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By restoring the choice between physical and virtual hearings, the Authority has 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