Director – Regulatory Affairs
Durgesh Jha is a seasoned liaison and regulatory expert in the real estate sector, with over 14 years of hands-on experience in navigating the complex framework of approvals and compliances. Holding a PGDM from Pune University, he has built a strong reputation for facilitating seamless interactions between real estate stakeholders and government authorities, particularly across the Delhi-NCR region.
Throughout his career, Durgesh has played a critical role in securing essential clearances and approvals for large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. His in-depth understanding of the workings of development authorities, municipal bodies, and state departments enables him to pre-empt roadblocks and ensure timely execution.
Key Skills
- Regulatory Approvals: Expert in obtaining project sanctions, including layout approvals, building plans, fire NOCs, environmental clearances, labor compliances, and occupancy certificates.
- Government Liaisoning: Strong relationships with key authorities such as Development Authorities (e.g., DDA, YEIDA, HUDA), Fire & Emergency Services, Pollution Control Boards, Municipal Corporations, and Local Administration.
- Due Diligence & Documentation: Assists developers and landowners in title checks, land use verifications, drafting MoUs, sale deeds, lease agreements, and ensuring all documentation aligns with legal norms.
- Real Estate Compliance Management: Ensures adherence to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), building bylaws, and municipal guidelines across project lifecycles.
- Conflict Resolution: Specializes in resolving regulatory bottlenecks and handling compliance-related legalities with minimal delays or disputes.
Experience
With a decade-plus of experience in the regulatory ecosystem of real estate, Durgesh has worked alongside leading developers and consultants, providing strategic advisory and ground-level execution for project approvals. His proactive and meticulous approach has helped streamline multi-stakeholder coordination across jurisdictions.
From facilitating environmental clearances for large land parcels to ensuring labor law compliance at construction sites, Durgesh has become an indispensable asset in project lifecycle management.
Approach to Work
- Process-Oriented: Emphasizes structured documentation and timelines to avoid regulatory lapses and speed up approvals.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Known for anticipating challenges and mitigating risks well in advance, ensuring minimal impact on project schedules.
- Stakeholder Communication: Acts as a reliable bridge between developers, consultants, legal teams, and regulatory officials, fostering transparency and trust.
Specialties
- End-to-End Regulatory Approval Management
- Real Estate Due Diligence
- Liaison with Government & Development Bodies
- Legal & Compliance Advisory
- Documentation & Registration of Instruments
- Environmental and Fire NOCs
- Police & Labor Department Clearances
Durgesh Jha’s regulatory foresight, hands-on field experience, and strong administrative network make him an invaluable advisor in real estate project execution. His commitment to integrity, accuracy, and timeliness ensures that clients can move forward with confidence, knowing that every compliance aspect is in expert hands.
