By an office memorandum dated 30 September 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) made Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) mandatory for the professional certificates filed with quarterly progress reports (QPRs). It later extended the deadline for the July–September 2026 QPRs from 15 October to 21 October 2026.
What changed
From the quarter ending 30 September 2026, three certificates must be digitally signed with a valid DSC and uploaded with the QPR on the UP RERA portal: REG-1 by the project architect, REG-2 by the project engineer and REG-3 by the project chartered accountant.
UP RERA said the extension was to give promoters and certifying professionals time to adjust to the new software and signing process, which is being used for the first time, and cautioned that errors can arise if it is not done carefully.
Why it matters
QPRs are the main public record of a project’s construction progress and of withdrawals from the designated project account under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Digitally signed certificates tie each statement to an identifiable professional. That improves reliability for homebuyers, but it also means architects, engineers and chartered accountants carry clearer personal accountability for what they certify.
For promoters in Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway belt, where many projects are under regulatory scrutiny, gaps or inconsistencies between QPRs and site reality can be used in complaints, in proceedings before UP RERA and in disputes with lenders.
Practical points
- Promoters should ensure each certifying professional holds a valid DSC well before the next quarterly deadline.
- Reconcile REG-3 figures with the project bank account statements before signing.
- Professionals should certify only what they have verified and keep working papers.
- Homebuyers can check filed QPRs and certificates on the UP RERA portal before making further payments.
- Late or inaccurate filings can attract proceedings under the RERA Act; keep the portal acknowledgement for each quarter.
Sources: Outlook Money, 15 Oct 2026; PropNewsTime, 14 Oct 2026.
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