Rule · SECP · 9 Aug 2019

Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2015

RMCs must obtain Commission approval for real estate transfers and trustee appointments, submitting due diligence certificates confirming clear titles, no litigation, and debt-to-value ratios not exceeding 40%. For developmental REITs, construction periods are capped at five years, while leasehold properties require remaining validity of at least 15 years beyond the scheme’s life or 30 years if undefined. RMCs must disclose valuations in business plans, retire outstanding debts before transfer, and prohibit fundraising prior to scheme registration.

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This document supersedes: Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2008

What changed in the obligations

Against Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2008 (2008-01-31)

319 new obligations · 20 changed obligations · 9 amounts or limits changed · 15 deadlines changed · 16 changes of scope · 12 changes of who is bound · 87 not carried over

255 obligations are the same in both texts.

Changed (72)
  • What must be done
    Before
    (2) The RMC shall apply to the Commission for the approval of appointment of Trustee before it applies for the registration of the REIT Scheme under Regulation 8.
    Now
    (2) The RMC shall apply to the Commission for approval of appointment of Trustee along with consent of proposed Trustee and copy of the draft Trust deed and the Commission may approve appointment of Trustee with or without any terms and conditions as it may deem fit.
  • What must be done
    Before
    (a) the RMC shall submit to the Commission, documents which show the exact location of the Real Estate;
    Now
    (4) An RMC shall:- (i) submit documents to the Commission which show exact location, area along with dimensions of the Real Estate;
  • Scope
    Before
    (b) the Real Estate shall be within the limits and surrounding areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, or Quetta; and
    Now
    Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, or any other city as may be approved by the Commission.
  • What must be done
    Before
    (g) in the case of registration of a Rental REIT Scheme: i. ensure that, in the case of leasehold the minimum remaining lease period of the Real Estate is thirty (30) years; and
    Now
    RMC, relax the requirement of remaining lease period.
  • Scope
    Before
    8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (n) in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme, preliminary engineering design for the development Project to …
    Now
    (ix) in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme or Developmental Component of Hybrid REIT Scheme, preliminary engineering design for the development project to be undertaken in execution of the REIT Scheme;
  • Scope
    Before
    (2) The Commission shall not accept any application where, in its opinion there may be impediments to sale, partial sale, transfer or renewal of the lease period of the proposed Real
    Now
    (9) The Commission shall refuse to grant approval of the Real Estate where in its opinion, for reasons to be recorded in writing, the title is defective or there are impediments to sale or partial sale or transfer or renewal of lease of the Real Estate or there is any other defect or the approval of the Real Estate is not in the interest of public or capital market.
  • Deadline
    Before
    8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (c) latest audited balance sheet and profit and loss statement of the RMC: Provided that if the financial …
    Now
    5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (v) latest audited balance sheet and profit and loss statement of the RMC, wherever applicable, or an auditor certificate verifying equity of the RMC;
  • Who is bound
    Before
    8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (q) an affidavit by the chief Executive of the RMC that it accepts responsibility for the information cont…
    Now
    5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (vii) an affidavit by the Board of Directors of the RMC that they accept responsibility for all submissions to the Commission as being accurate; and
  • Deadline
    Before
    Provided that the Commission may, on a reasoned request of the RMC, extend the period by a further thirty (30) days.
    Now
    Provided that the period of 90 days time period may be extended by the Commission up to a maximum of 180 days, on the written request of the RMC.
  • Deadline
    Before
    19. Conditions applicable to a Valuer.- (1) No person shall be appointed as a Valuer unless it fulfils the following criteria: (c) it is on the list of approved valuers of Panel-I and Panel-II within the unlimited valuations category maintained by Pakistan Banks Association;
    Now
    (iii) it is on the list of approved Valuers of Panel-I or Panel-II within the unlimited valuations category maintained by Pakistan Banks Association, until such time that specialized panel of Valuers is approved by the Commission; and
  • What must be done
    Before
    19. Conditions applicable to a Valuer.- (1) No person shall be appointed as a Valuer unless it fulfils the following criteria: (e) the Valuer is independent and satisfies the following requirements: iii. its promoters, directors, members or partners, as the case may be, have never been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude.
    Now
    (iv) its promoters, directors, members or partners, as the case may be, shall have never been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude, or financial embezzlement and other conditions specified by the Commission.
  • What must be done
    Before
    (4) The RMC shall within two (2) working days of the appointment of the Valuer inform the Commission of such appointment and provide a copy of the contract entered into with the Valuer.
    Now
    (2) The RMC, within two (2) working days of appointment of the Valuer shall provide a copy of the contract entered into between the Valuer and the RMC to Trustee and the Commission.
  • Deadline
    Before
    (2) The Valuer shall be appointed for a period of two (2) years and may not be re-appointed as a Valuer for the REIT Scheme until the lapse of two years from its last retirement.
    Now
    (3) The Valuer shall be appointed for a period of three (3) years and shall not be re￾appointed as a Valuer for that REIT Scheme until lapse of two (2) years from its last retirement.
  • What must be done
    Before
    19. Conditions applicable to a Valuer.- (1) No person shall be appointed as a Valuer unless it fulfils the following criteria: (e) the Valuer is independent and satisfies the following requirements: (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations a foreign Valuer of established international repute may be appointed by the RMC after the approval of the Commission and upon such conditio…
    Now
    3 Deleted the text “(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, a foreign Valuer of established international repute may be appointed by the RMC with approval of the Commission subject to the conditions as deemed fit by the Commission, or the Commission itself can appoint a foreign Valuer, provided that the foreign valuer may engage a local valuer to obtain information about local …
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    (g) in the case of registration of a Rental REIT Scheme: ii. ensure that a binding purchase agreement for the Real Estate to be acquired upon payment of a minimum twenty five (25) percent down payment for such Real Estate has been executed in the name of the Trustee after the approval of the Commission;
    Now
    (a) ensure that a binding purchase agreement has been executed for transfer of title of the Real Estate in the name of the Trustee of a REIT Scheme
  • Who is bound
    Before
    8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (m) in case of a Rental REIT Scheme, a certificate from an independent auditor that the RMC has entered in…
    Now
    9. Application for registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of the REIT Scheme: (viii) a certificate from the Trustee of the REIT Scheme confirming that the binding purchase agreement has been executed;
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    (7) The Units shall be offered to the public after the issue has been underwritten by a minimum of three underwriters appointed by the RMC, not being Connected Persons of the RMC, Trustee, Valuer, Quality Assurance Manager or one another:
    Now
    (5) The Units shall be offered to the public after the issue has been underwritten, as per the Ballotters, Transfer Agents and Underwriting Rules 2001, by underwriter(s) not being Connected Person(s) of the RMC, the Trustee or the Valuer.
  • What must be done
    Before
    (f) ensure that after the disposal of the Project, the proceeds are distributed amongst the Unit Holders and the REIT Scheme is dissolved;
    Now
    (viii) ensure that the REIT Scheme is dissolved only after the disposal of the Real Estate;
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    (i) ensure that not less than ninety (90) percent of the profits arising out of the REIT Scheme shall be distributed to the Unit Holders as dividends in each financial year, and that the constitutive documents provide for the same;
    Now
    (x) ensure that profits arising out of the REIT Scheme are distributed to the Unit Holders as dividends and that the Trust Deed and offering document provide for the same;
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (l) ensure that the running bills in respect of Project payments are countersigned by the Quality Assurance Manager or the Property Manager, as the case may be;
    Now
    Scheme] are countersigned by the Development Advisor or the Property Manager, as the case may be;
  • Scope
    Before
    (p) maintain proper record of Customer Advances received and borrowings from financial institutions and capital markets for purposes of the REIT Scheme;
    Now
    (xv) maintain proper record of Customer Advances received for the purposes of the REIT Scheme;
  • What must be done
    Before
    (w) in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme, be responsible for the development or refurbishment and subsequent sale of the Real Estate according to the approved business plan;
    Now
    (xvii) be responsible for development, refurbishment, sale and renting of the Real Estate according to the Business Plan;
  • What must be done
    Before
    (y) obtain the written approval of the Commission before making a public offer of the Units;
    Now
    (xviii) obtain written approval of the Commission before issuing units and making a public offer of the Units;
  • What must be done
    Before
    (dd) ensure that the Offering Document inviting the public to buy Units has the Valuation Report of the Real Estate and the approved business plan of the REIT scheme attached to it;
    Now
    [(xxi) ensure that the Offering Document and Information Memorandum contains summary information of the valuation report where applicable, along with the Business Plan of the REIT scheme;]
  • What must be done
    Before
    (ee) maintain the Register of Unit Holders or appoint an agent for the purpose;
    Now
    (xxii) maintain the Register of Unit Holders or appoint an agent for the purpose and comply with Schedule V;
  • Deadline
    Before
    (ii) within three (3) months of close of the financial year prepare and transmit to the Unit Holders, the Trustee, the Commission and the stock exchange(s) on which the Units are listed, the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement and statement of the movement in NAV of the REIT Scheme along with the report of the Trustee, the report of the auditor of the REIT Scheme the Val…
    Now
    [(xxvii) within one hundred and twenty days of close of the financial year prepare, and transmit or make available on its website to the Unit Holders, the Trustee, the Commission and the securities exchange(s) on which the Units of a REIT Scheme are listed, the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement and statement of the movement in NAV along with the report of the Trustee, …
  • Deadline
    Before
    (kk) preserve the books of account of the REIT Scheme for at least five years after the extinguishment or revocation of the REIT Scheme;
    Now
    (xxix) preserve books of account of a REIT Scheme for at least 3
  • Deadline
    Before
    (ll) after the consent of the Trustee, appoint an auditor for the REIT Scheme for a period of one (1) year upon its establishment, and upon occurrence of any vacancy: Provided that such auditor shall be from amongst the list of auditors approved by the Commission and shall not be the auditor of the RMC or the Valuer and has not been the auditor of the REIT Scheme for more than three consecutive y…
    Now
    (xxx) with the consent of the Trustee appoint an auditor for the REIT Scheme;
  • Scope
    Before
    (nn) publish the rating of the REIT Scheme in the annual and quarterly accounts and all advertising and marketing materials of the REIT Scheme;
    Now
    (xxxii) publish rating of a RMC and REIT Scheme in the annual and quarterly accounts and publish in all advertising and marketing materials of the REIT Scheme;
  • What must be done
    Before
    (qq) before making any major change in the approved business plan of the REIT Scheme ensure that it has obtained;
    Now
    (xxxv) before making any major change in the Business Plan of the REIT Scheme ensure that it has: (b) obtained approval of the Unit Holders through a Special Resolution, if directed by the Commission:
  • Deadline
    Before
    (rr) cause to happen a determination of the NAV of the REIT Assets on a quarterly basis;
    Now
    (xxxvi) cause to happen a determination of the NAV of the REIT Assets on 1
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    (a) unless otherwise permitted by the Commission, hold less than twenty (20) percent of the Units of the REIT Scheme managed by it for the life of the REIT Scheme, and such Units shall be held in an account marked as blocked and shall not be sold, transferred or encumbered without the prior written approval of the Commission;
    Now
    [where applicable] hold units acquired as strategic investment as specified in these Regulations or such higher per cent of units of a REIT Scheme, as the Commission may specify, and such units shall be held with the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) in an account marked as blocked and shall not be sold, transferred or encumbered throughout the life of the REIT Scheme without p…
  • Scope
    Before
    (f) confirm to the Commission that the RMC has appointed a Valuer and a Quality Assurance Manager or a Property Manager;
    Now
    (vi) confirm to the Commission that the RMC has appointed a Development Advisor or a Property Manager, as the case may be;
  • Scope
    Before
    (l) carry out instructions of the RMC with respect to the Project payments after the bills are counter-signed by the Quality Assurance Manager in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme or by the Property Manager in case of a Rental REIT Scheme;
    Now
    [(xii) carry out instructions of the RMC with respect to the payments of bills counter￾signed by RMC and verified by the project accountant in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme;]
  • Scope
    Before
    (m) ensure that the borrowing and Customer Advance limits set out in these Regulations, the constitutive documents and the conditions of registration of the REIT Scheme are complied with;
    Now
    (xiii) ensure that the use of Customer Advances, as set out in these Regulations, the trust deed, the offering document and the conditions of registration of a REIT Scheme, are complied with;
  • Deadline
    Before
    (b) before the registration of the REIT Scheme and thereafter at least once every quarter value the Real Estate in accordance with Schedule IV and produce a Valuation Report on all Real Estate acquired or intended to be acquired, developed or sold by the RMC for the REIT Scheme;
    Now
    Obligations of the Valuer. – (1)A Valuer shall: (ii) at least once in every quarter in case of Developmental REIT Scheme and after every six months in case of Rental REIT Scheme, value the Real Estate in accordance with Schedule VI and produce a Valuation Report on Real Estate belonging to the REIT Scheme;
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (2) The Valuer shall at all times perform its obligation with competence, honesty, integrity and professionalism, and shall remain impartial while rendering professional services.
    Now
    Obligations of the Valuer. – (1)A Valuer shall: (vii) at all times perform its obligation with competence, integrity and professionalism;
  • Deadline
    Before
    21. Declaration by the Valuer.- The Valuer, at the time of appointment and at the end of each quarter, shall furnish a declaration to the RMC and the Trustee, stating that it meets the requirements specified in Regulation 19.
    Now
    [17. Declaration by the Valuer. - The RMC shall require a Valuer to furnish a declaration to the RMC stating that it meets the requirements specified in these Regulations, at the time of initial appointment and at the end of each year.]
  • What must be done
    Before
    22. Basis of valuation.- (1) The Valuer shall value the Real Estate on the basis of market value.
    Now
    2 Deleted the text “(1) The Valuer shall value the real estate on the basis of market value.”
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (3) Any fees and costs incurred in this respect shall at first instance be paid by the Commission and then may be claimed by the Commission from the REIT Scheme.
    Now
    (2) Fees and costs incurred on valuation after the launch of a REIT Scheme shall be paid by the REIT Scheme.”
  • What must be done
    Before
    (2) Dividends shall be paid in cash, or through issuance of bonus Units if allowed by the Commission, on a reasonable request made by the RMC..
    Now
    11[(4) Dividends shall be paid in cash.]
  • Scope
    Before
    (3) The policy for Customer Advances and borrowings by the RMC and maximum limits thereof, shall be disclosed by the RMC in the constitutive documents.
    Now
    Customer Advances policy. - (1) An RMC shall state policy for Customer Advances in the Business plan and the offering document of a REIT scheme.
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    (2) In case of a Rental REIT Scheme, an RMC may borrow from financial institutions and capital markets provided that the aggregate borrowing shall not at any time exceed thirty (30) percent of the REIT Fund.
    Now
    (5) At the time of obtaining borrowing, RMC shall ensure that the amount of borrowing shall not exceed 50% of the reported total assets of the REIT Scheme:
  • Scope
    Before
    (b) the price to be deposited in or paid out of the REIT Assets and other terms of the transaction.
    Now
    30. Disclosure of related party transactions. - (1) An RMC shall disclose related party transaction in the Offering Document and subsequently in annual as well as quarterly accounts of a REIT Scheme, highlighting the following: (ii) the price to be deposited in or paid out of the REIT Assets or the units issued or to be issued out of the REIT Assets as consideration and other terms of the transac…
  • Scope
    Before
    32. Prerequisites with regard to related party transactions.- (1) All related party transactions in relation to a REIT Scheme shall be: (2) If cash is deposited with the Trustee or any other related party being an institution licensed to accept deposits, the return shall be paid on the deposit at a rate not lower than the prevalent market rate.
    Now
    31. Prerequisites with regard to related party transactions. - (1) An RMC shall, in relation to a REIT scheme, carry out related party transactions with the prior approval of Trustee: (4) If cash is deposited with the Trustee, being a scheduled commercial bank eligible to accept deposits under these Regulations, the return shall be paid to the REIT Scheme on the deposit at a rate not lower than t…
  • Deadline
    Before
    (3) The annual fee payable under Regulation 37(1) or (2) shall be payable in arrears after the close of accounting year of the REIT Scheme and shall be chargeable as an expense to the said accounting year of the REIT Scheme.
    Now
    (3) The management fee shall be payable to RMC quarterly in arrears and shall be chargeable as an expense to the REIT Scheme.
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    37. Management fee payable to RMC.- (1) The RMC, in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme, shall be entitled to an annual management fee not exceeding one (1) percent of the initial REIT Fund for the life of the REIT Scheme and the same shall be stated in the Offering Document.
    Now
    [(5) An RMC shall be entitled to a management fee which shall be clearly stated in the offering document and Information Memorandum along with the basis and quantum of fee to be charged to a REIT scheme and certificate from the auditor of REIT Scheme confirming the management fee has been charged in accordance with offering document and Information Memorandum.]
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    38. Annual monitoring fee.- (1) The monitoring fee, in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme shall be 0.20 percent and in the case of Rental REIT Scheme shall be 0.10 percent of the initial REIT Fund and paid annually to the Commission for the life of the REIT Scheme.
    Now
    34. Monitoring fee payable to Commission. - (1) Monitoring fee shall be paid annually to the Commission during the life of a REIT Scheme as per Schedule III annexed to these Regulations.
  • Deadline
    Before
    (2) The monitoring fee shall be paid as arrears within three months of the close of accounting year of REIT Scheme and shall be chargeable as an expense to the REIT Scheme.
    Now
    (2) The monitoring fee shall be paid as arrears within four (4) months of the close of accounting year of a REIT Scheme and shall be chargeable as an expense to the REIT Scheme.
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    39. Fee payable to Trustee.- (1) A Trustee, in case of a Developmental REIT Scheme, shall be entitled to an annual fee not exceeding 0.20 percent of the initial REIT Fund.
    Now
    35. Fee payable to Trustee. - (1) A Trustee shall be entitled to an annual fee as per relevant Schedule annexed to these Regulations.
  • Deadline
    Before
    (2) A Trustee, in case of a Rental REIT Scheme, shall be entitled to an annual fee not exceeding one-fifth of the fee charged by the RMC, payable in arrears on annual basis.
    Now
    (2) The fee payable to Trustee shall be paid as arrears quarterly and shall be chargeable as an expense to the REIT Scheme.
  • Who is bound
    Before
    40. Fee payable to the Quality Assurance Manager or Property Manager.- (1) The Quality Assurance Manager and Property Manager shall be entitled to a fee as negotiated by the RMC and the same shall be disclosed in the Offering Document.
    Now
    (2) The Fee payable to Development Advisor and Property Manager shall be disclosed in the Offering Document and in the annual accounts.
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (2) The fee payable to the Quality Assurance Manager and Property Manager shall be charged as an expense to the REIT Scheme.
    Now
    (3) The fee payable to Valuer, Development Advisor, Project Accountant and Property Manager shall be charged as an expense to a REIT Scheme.
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (1) A RMC may transfer the management of a REIT Scheme managed by it to another licensed RMC, after the approval of the Unit Holders through a special resolution: Provided that in such case the RMC and its promoters shall not vote at such meetings and their presence shall not be counted towards requisite voting for special resolution.
    Now
    (ii) where the unit holders pass a Special Resolution as defined in the Ordinance and fulfil the conditions specified therein to pass such a resolution: Provided that the RMC shall not vote at such meetings and their presence shall not be counted towards requisite voting for special resolution;
  • Deadline
    Before
    16. Retirement of Trustee.- (1) The Trustee may, subject to the prior written approval of the Commission, retire from its office on the appointment of another Trustee proposed by the RMC and approved by the Commission, and the retirement shall take effect from the date of transfer of all REIT Assets to the newly appointed Trustee at the cost of the retiring Trustee.
    Now
    (3) A trustee may, subject to prior approval of the Commission, retire from his office on appointment of a new trustee and the retirement shall take effect at the same time as the new trustee is appointed with the approval of the Commission or from the date of assumption of assets of the REIT Scheme by the newly appointed trustee, whichever is later.
  • Deadline
    Before
    (4) Upon retirement or removal of the Valuer, the RMC shall appoint a new Valuer that meets the criteria under these Regulations and inform the Commission of the appointment as required under Regulation 18(4).
    Now
    [(2) Upon retirement or removal of the Valuer (s), the RMC in consultation with the Trustee shall appoint new Valuer (s) that meet (s) the criteria under these Regulations at least 30 days before the next due valuation date.]
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (ii) where the Units have been issued to the public obtain the approval of the Unit Holders through a special resolution, if directed by the Commission: Provided that for the purpose of clause (ii) the RMC and its promoters shall not vote at such meetings and their presence shall not be counted towards requisite voting for special resolution;
    Now
    Provided that the RMC shall not vote at such meetings and their presence shall not be counted towards requisite voting for special resolution;
  • What must be done
    Before
    (2) The distribution of REIT Assets, upon the revocation of the trust, shall be made by the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed.
    Now
    [ ] as are due and payable by the REIT Scheme and after making appropriate provision for meeting the expenses connected with such revocation and the balance amount shall be paid to the unit holders in proportion to their respective interest in the assets of the REIT Scheme.
  • Who is bound
    Before
    (n) Fee negotiated with the Quality Assurance Manager or Property Manager.
    Now
    (n) Fee negotiated with the Development Advisor, Property Manager, Valuer and Project Accountant.
  • Amount or limit
    Before
    (i) In case of Rental REIT Scheme, certificate from auditor of the REIT Scheme that RMC has entered into a binding purchase agreement on 25 percent down payment to the seller of the Real Estate.
    Now
    (i) In case of Rental REIT Scheme, certificate from auditor of the REIT Scheme that RMC has entered into a binding purchase agreement with the seller of the Real Estate

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  • (2) An RMC intending to undertake REIT management services shall have paid –
  • (3) In case of Developmental REIT, the proposed construction period should not be more than 5 years and the same shall be part of the business plan, offering document and all relevant marketing material.
  • (4) An RMC shall:- (iii) propose name of the REIT Scheme;
  • (4) An RMC shall:- (iv) submit an undertaking to the effect that “RMC understands that clearance or registration or approval granted by the Commission shall not be construed as commitment to grant subsequent clearance(s) or registration(s) or approval(s) under these Regulations and if subsequent clearance(s) or registration(s) or approval(s) is refused by the Commission, expenses incurred by the …
  • (6) The RMC shall: (i) obtain and submit to the Commission, a due diligence certificate, from a lawyer who is amongst the panel of lawyers approved for the said purposes by the Commission, expressly confirming that: (b) the Real Estate is not in conflict with any applicable environmental laws and all approvals/No objection etc. in this respect are duly procured and the Real Estate is not protecte…
  • Provided that the outstanding amount of loan against Real Estate including principle and interest does not exceed forty (40) per cent of the value of Real Estate as determined by the concerned Financial Institution(s);
  • (d) legal opinion with respect to the validity and legitimacy of terms and conditions governing the transferability, duration, continuation, cancelation of the underlying lease arrangement and legitimacy of the lease agreements with tenants of the Real Estate, wherever relevant; and
  • (ii) provide affidavit on a stamp paper confirming that RMC has reviewed land record with the relevant custodian of land and that the title of the Real Estate is clear, no dues are outstanding with respect to the Real Estate, that no injunction orders have been passed against the proposed Real Estate by any legal forum;
  • (iv) submit an undertaking confirming that there is no litigation and encroachment related to the Real Estate;
  • (v) submit the confirmation issued by the concerned authorities including the revenue authorities that no injunction orders have been passed against the proposed Real Estate;
  • (vi) submit an undertaking to retire the full outstanding debt against the Real Estate before transferring Real Estate in the name of the Trustee of the REIT Scheme;
  • (vii) Submit to the Commission the details of charges created by Financial Institution(s) against Real Estate along with loan repayment schedule as agreed with the lenders
  • (x) propose trustee of the REIT Scheme who fulfils eligibility criteria as specified in these Regulations along with its consent.
  • (9) The RMC shall not raise money by any manner whatsoever before registration of a REIT Scheme.
  • (10) RMC shall submit to the Commission:
  • (i) draft trust deed containing information as provided in Schedule I annexed to these Regulations;
  • (ii) Business Plan containing a set of detailed workings (principally driven by the Project specific cash flow) determining the viability parameters, business, financial, legal aspects, arrangement of capital for implementation of the plan, possible eventualities defining critical stages, risks, exit strategies and basis for computing settlement values at various stages of project development and…
  • (2) An RMC shall submit to the Trustee,-
  • (c) In the case of a Rental REIT, all necessary approvals, permissions,
  • (d) Real Estate is free from all encroachments and encumbrances except for charges created by any Financial Institution(s) as defined in the Act;
  • (iv) valuation report of the proposed property, prepared by a Valuer appointed by RMC as per the criteria mentioned in these Regulations in consultation with the Trustee.
  • (11) The RMC shall clearly state the value at which the Real Estate shall be transferred to the REIT Scheme, which may be one of the values as determined by Valuer.
  • However, in case of any other value for transferring the real estate to the REIT Scheme, the RMC shall disclose the reasons for doing so.
  • (12) The RMC shall disclose all values determined by the Valuer in Business Plan and Offering Document.
  • (a) there is no litigation and encroachment related to the Real Estate:
  • (b) no injunctions have been passed against the proposed Real Estate issued by the concerned authorities; and
  • (c) to use the full outstanding debt against the Real Estate only for the purpose of REIT Scheme.
  • (vi) details of charges created by Financial Institution(s) against Real Estate along with loan repayment schedule as agreed with the lender(s);
  • (viii) Business Plan; provided that the Business Plan shall be updated whenever there is any material change in underlying assumptions and workings;
  • (x) valuation report of the proposed property, prepared by two separate Valuers, appointed by RMC in consultation with the Trustee:
  • (xi) such other documents or information as may be required.
  • (3) The RMC shall disclose the value along with the rationale at which the Real Estate shall be transferred to the REIT Scheme.
  • (4) Trustee shall, in the case of a Development REIT Scheme seek confirmation that an RMC,-
  • (i) has obtained all requisite approvals from the concerned authorities to carry out the project and the same shall be confirmed by the lawyer who is amongst the panel of lawyers approved by the Commission;
  • (iii) has confirmed that the real estate is not in conflict with any applicable environmental laws and all approvals/no objection certificates etc. in this respect are duly procured and in case of real estate is protected as a special and heritage property an NOC for development or use of such property from the concerned competent aurthority is duly procured;
  • (iv) has the confirmation issued by the concerned authorities including the revenue authorities that no injunction orders have been passed against the proposed real estate;
  • (5) Trustee shall, in the case of a Rental REIT Scheme, seek confirmation that:
  • (i) real estate, if vacant, has not been abandoned, is not illegally possessed or sieged, and does not have any structural defects;
  • (ii) if the real estate has occupancy,-
  • (a) the tenancies are backed by signed lease agreements, the record of which are verifiable from a bank statement and books of accounts wherever applicable;
  • (b) relevant documents including tenant lease agreements are provided;
  • (iii) for vacant or partially occupied real estate, proper rationale for existing vacancies and future occupancy plan is stated in the business plan.
  • (6) If the RMC intends to convert a Developmental REIT Scheme into a Rental REIT Scheme, the RMC shall submit revised Business Plan duly approved by the unitholders through a special resolution as defined in the Act.
  • (7) The RMC shall submit application along with following documents for approval of real estate to the Commission,-
  • (i) undertaking from the trustee stating that the proposed real estate fulfills the criteria as laid down in the Regulations for transfer to the REIT scheme; and
  • (ii) copies of the documents submitted by the RMC, duly certified by the trustee.
  • (10) The RMC shall make sure that, before the transfer of property to the REIT Scheme, an advertisement inviting objections to the proposed transfer of the Real Estate has been published in a newspaper of wide circulation.]
  • 5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (ii) an affidavit stating that no funds or investments except Borrowing have been received from any person on account of the proposed REIT scheme;
  • 5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (iii) fee as per Schedule III;
  • 5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (iv) an undertaking that RMC shall comply with the requirements relating to identification, acquisition and transfer of real estate to a REIT scheme as specified in these Regulations;
  • 5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (vi) an undertaking that the RMC itself or the strategic investor(s) shall hold minimum number of units of REIT scheme as specified in these Regulations;
  • 5. Registration of a REIT Scheme. - (1) An RMC shall submit following documents to the Commission for registration of a REIT scheme: (3) REIT Scheme shall be listed on stock exchange, within a maximum period of three years from the date of financial close:
  • Provided that the number of Private Investors shall not exceed fifty (50) before listing.
  • 5A. Pre IPO.- (1) The RMC may solicit funds from Pre IPO investors or private investors, after sharing business plan and valuation report where applicable as per Schedule VI annexed to these Regulations.
  • (2) The RMC shall not solicit funds from Pre IPO investors or Private Investors before registration of REIT scheme.
  • (2) In case of offer of units to Private Investors only, RMC shall submit Information Memorandum to the Commission fifteen (15) days before such offer.
  • (3) An RMC shall disclose all material information in the offering document or Information Memorandum as specified in Schedule IV or Schedule IV-A respectively including values of real estate, where applicable.
  • (4) At the time of listing, RMC shall ensure that the size of the REIT fund and public offer of units are in line with the requirements prescribed in the listing regulations of the stock exchange.
  • (6) An RMC shall keep subscription money received from IPO or Private Investors in an account in the name of Trustee of the REIT scheme.
  • (8) An RMC shall acquire and transfer real estate in the name of trustee free from all encumbrances except encumbrances resulting from Borrowing as mentioned in the Business Plan, Information Memorandum or Offering Document.

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  • 3. Conditions applicable to RMC.-(1) In addition to the conditions and requirements of the Rules, a RMC shall: (a) at the time of applying for a licence as a NBFC, have a paid up capital of at least fifty (50) million rupees;
  • 3. Conditions applicable to RMC.-(1) In addition to the conditions and requirements of the Rules, a RMC shall: (b) within 30 working days of the registration of the REIT Scheme, increase its paid up capital to at least five hundred (500) million rupees;
  • (c) clearly state in its memorandum of association that its exclusive object is to launch the REIT Scheme and provide REIT Management Services;
  • (e) have: (i) at least two directors who are also its promoters; and
  • (b) hold more than fifty (50) percent of the Units of the REIT Scheme;
  • (c) except for an Independent Director, appoint a person as a director who is a director of any other RMC;
  • (d) appoint a person as a director if he is serving as a director on the board of ten or more companies at that time;
  • (b) appoint a Quality Assurance Manager or a Property Manager, as the case may be;
  • (g) ensure, in the case of the registration of a Developmental REIT Scheme, that the approved value of Real Estate forming part of the REIT Scheme is not more than fifty (50) percent of the REIT Fund;
  • (j) ensure that the REIT Fund shall have a minimum fund size of five (5) billion rupees and the Trust Deed provides for the same;
  • (o) ensure, without prejudice to the generality of clause (n), that the financial and business aspects of the REIT Scheme are professionally managed;
  • (v) have the business plan for the REIT Scheme approved by the Commission;
  • (bb) issue Units in dematerialized form which shall be deposited with a depository registered with the Commission pursuant to the Central Depository Companies (Establishment and Regulation) Rules 1996;
  • (ii) demonstrate that proper due diligence procedures and management or administrative structures are in place for the selection and on-going monitoring of the delegates;
  • (v) if it delegates its power to maintain the Register to an agent approved by the Commission, inform the Commission, within two (2) working days of such delegation
  • (i) the written approval of the Commission; and
  • (tt) ensure that the NAV of the REIT Scheme is published in the annual and quarterly accounts of the REIT Scheme.
  • (2) A RMC may apply to the Commission for the cancellation of its licence after it has transferred the management and the Units of the REIT Scheme to another RMC.
  • (a) submit a Valuation Report of the Real Estate for the approval of the Commission;
  • (b) obtain approval of the name of the REIT Scheme from the Commission;
  • (e) submit the draft Trust Deed for approval of the Commission;
  • (f) in the case of a Developmental REIT Scheme: i. acquire the Real Estate in the name of Trustee and make full payment and pay all fees for the Real Estate acquired; and
  • (f) in the case of a Developmental REIT Scheme: ii. obtain all requisite approvals from the concerned authorities for the construction of the Project:
  • Provided that subject to the provisions of the business plan, the RMC may after the registration of the REIT Scheme, receive cash for Units over and above twenty (20) percent Units, against the remaining value of Real Estate transferred to the Trustee.
  • Trustee free from defects and encumbrances.
  • 8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (a) copy of approvals granted under Regulation 7;
  • 8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (f) latest audited balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow statement and statement of change in …
  • 8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (g) consent of the Valuer to act as Valuer;
  • 8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (i) copy of the approval of the Real Estate under Regulation 6;
  • 8. Application for registration.- Subject to the fulfilment of the requirements of Regulation 7, an application for the registration of a proposed REIT Scheme shall be submitted by the RMC to the Commission and such application shall be accompanied by the following information and documents: (k) copy of the title documents of the Real Estate;
  • (3) The trust shall stand extinguished after disposal of all REIT Assets.
  • (o) send the Commission a biannual report about the REIT Assets; and
  • (2) For the purpose of the appointment of a new Trustee under Regulation 16(1), the Trust Deed may be amended in accordance with provisions of the Trusts Act, 1882 (II of 1882).
  • Provided that no order shall be made under Regulation 17(b) or (c) unless the Trustee has been given an opportunity of being heard by the Commission.
  • (3) Where a Trustee has been removed under Regulation 17(1) the RMC shall, in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, appoint another Trustee.
  • (4) All costs with respect to the change of Trustee will be borne by the REIT Scheme unless directed by the Commission otherwise.
  • 19. Conditions applicable to a Valuer.- (1) No person shall be appointed as a Valuer unless it fulfils the following criteria: (d) it has on its payroll a minimum of ten permanent employees comprising of surveyors, engineers and other professionals who are qualified to conduct the valuation of the Real Estate; and
  • 19. Conditions applicable to a Valuer.- (1) No person shall be appointed as a Valuer unless it fulfils the following criteria: (e) the Valuer is independent and satisfies the following requirements: i. the RMC or the Trustee or any of their directors or Key Executives are not Connected Persons of the Valuer;
  • 19. Conditions applicable to a Valuer.- (1) No person shall be appointed as a Valuer unless it fulfils the following criteria: (e) the Valuer is independent and satisfies the following requirements: ii. the Valuer does not have any financial, professional or other interests that could affect its ability to render unbiased professional services to the REIT Scheme; and
  • (ii) the Valuer shall be given the opportunity to be present in the meeting and defend himself.
  • (3) The Commission shall not remove the Valuer under Regulation 25 (b) or (d) unless it has provided the Valuer an opportunity of being heard.
  • (2) The valuation carried out under Regulation 26(1) shall be final and binding.
  • 27. Investment policy.- (1) The investment policy of a REIT Scheme shall be clearly stated by the RMC in the business plan.
  • (2) Notwithstanding Regulation 27(1), the REIT Scheme shall not invest in such assets which are specified by the Commission through a notification in the Official Gazette.
  • 28. Policy for Customer Advances and borrowing.- (1) In case of a Developmental REIT Scheme, the aggregate of (i) borrowings from financial institutions and capital markets and (ii) Customer Advances, shall not, at any time, exceed sixty (60) percent of the REIT Fund and shall be in accordance with the policy stated for this purpose in the constitutive documents.
  • (4) All borrowing by the RMC shall be conducted on an arm’s length basis.
  • (5) Disclosure about Customer Advances, borrowings and liabilities of the REIT Scheme shall be made in the quarterly and the annual accounts of the REIT Scheme and shall include: (a) The total borrowing as a percentage of the REIT Fund, the terms of such borrowings and the collateral provided against such borrowing; and
  • 32. Prerequisites with regard to related party transactions.- (1) All related party transactions in relation to a REIT Scheme shall be: (3) All borrowing from a related party shall be done on strictly commercial terms and the interest or mark-up rate for such borrowing shall not exceed the rate payable in similar commercial transactions.
  • Provided that any Unit Holder who has a conflict of interest in the matter put up for approval shall abstain from voting at the general meeting of the REIT Scheme:
  • (2) For the purpose of meetings of the Unit Holders the company secretary of the RMC shall act as if he is the company secretary of the REIT Scheme.
  • (2) The RMC shall, prior to making an application for approval of the Offering Document by the Commission, increase its paid up capital to at least Rupees 500 million or such other higher amount as specified in the business plan.
  • (3) The Offering Document submitted for the approval of the Commission shall have the approved Valuation Report of the Real Estate, approved business plan of the REIT Scheme, detailed engineering design along with the construction schedule indicating Project timelines.
  • (5) The RMC shall make a public offering of at least twenty five (25) percent Units of the REIT Scheme.
  • (6) The maximum number of Units to be subscribed by an investor through IPO shall not exceed five (5) percent of the REIT Fund.
  • Provided that where underwriting arrangements have been entered into, no single underwriter shall hold more than twenty (20) percent of the total Units of the REIT Scheme.
  • (8) The RMC shall not issue more than fifty five (55) percent Units of the proposed REIT Fund to pre-IPO investors and any such investor shall not hold more than ten (10) percent Units of the REIT Fund.
  • 36. Advertisements and invitations to invest.- (1) Advertisements, marketing materials and other invitations to the public to invest in a REIT Scheme through sale of Units including public announcement, shall be submitted to the Commission for approval before issuance.
  • (2) All advertisements, marketing materials, invitations and announcements shall have proper risk warning statements, including a reference to the Offering Document for a detailed discussion of the risk factors of the REIT Scheme, and shall be in accordance with such guidelines as the Commission may specify.
  • (j) Copy of the approved business plan and the engineering design.
  • (k) Investments proposed to be made from the REIT Fund.

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