Godrej Properties Hit With ₹10 Lakh CGRERA Penalty Over Ad Violation
Godrej Properties was penalised Rs 10,00,000 by CGRERA, Raipur, under Section 3(1) read with Section 59 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, over advertisements for 'Project – Greenvale Estate' placed before RERA registration. The company denied issuing or authorising the ads, attributing them to third parties who allegedly misused the 'Godrej' brand, and confirmed it has since obtained RERA registration for the project. Godrej Properties is exploring legal remedies and confirmed the penalty has no material impact on its financial or operational activities.

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Godrej Properties received a penalty of Rs 10,00,000 from the Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (CGRERA), Raipur, for an alleged contravention of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The order, dated June 08, 2026, was received by the company on July 03, 2026. The penalty was imposed under Section 3(1) read with Section 59 of the Act, relating to the advertisement of "Project – Greenvale Estate" prior to obtaining RERA registration.
The company disclosed that the advertisements in question were not issued or authorized by it but were circulated by third parties without its knowledge or consent. It stated that these parties allegedly misused the "Godrej" brand name. Upon becoming aware of the instances, the company initiated legal measures and takedown actions to prevent continued misuse. The company also noted that it obtained the registration certificate for the project from CGRERA on June 25, 2026.
Regulatory Disclosure Details
The disclosure was made to BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The specific reference cited includes SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The following table summarises the key details of the regulatory action:
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Name of the Authority | Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority ("CGRERA"), Raipur |
| 2. | Nature and details of the action(s) taken | Penalty – Rs. 10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakh only) |
| 3. | Date of receipt of direction or order | July 03, 2026 |
| 4. | Details of the violation(s)/contravention(s) | Alleged contravention of Section 3(1) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 arising from the advertisement of "Project – Greenvale Estate" prior to obtaining RERA registration. |
| 5. | Impact on financial, operation or other activities | No material impact on financial, operational or other activities of the Company. |
Godrej Properties is evaluating appropriate legal remedies against the order in accordance with applicable law. The company confirmed that the penalty does not have a material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.
Historical Stock Returns for Godrej Properties
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.08% | +8.35% | +26.64% | +7.11% | -5.41% | +44.08% |
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