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MahaRERA Boosts Efficiency with Hybrid Mode Hearings

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) is now facilitating both physical and digital hearings for complaints, adhering to a directive from the Bombay High Court. This initiative enhances the convenience and transparency of housing dispute resolutions. Attendance has notably risen, as complainants and relevant parties across Maharashtra can opt for in-person or remote participation via secure video conferencing platforms. MahaRERA, the governing body enforcing the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act in the state, has adopted a hybrid model for hearings. This allows parties to choose between physical presence and virtual attendance, as per the Bombay High Court’s…

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MahaRERA resolves 5,267 complaints in 10 months, vows timely hearings

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) addressed 5,267 complaints between October 2024 and July 2025, officials announced on Monday. They added that all cases filed by the end of July either received their initial hearings or were scheduled. Homebuyers typically approach the authority over issues such as delayed possession, subpar construction, or missing amenities. To accelerate grievance resolution, MahaRERA chairman Manoj Saunik, along with members Mahesh Pathak and Ravindra Deshpande, has initiated a new protocol where hearings are scheduled within one to two months of a complaint being registered. This represents a significant improvement from past delays that…

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Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra RERA to Reinstate Hybrid Hearings

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) to reinstate hybrid hearings within four weeks. This will allow parties to choose between physical or virtual appearances. “Access to justice includes the right to appear in person, not just virtual access,” stated Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale. A petition filed by Mayur Desai requested the court to expedite the resolution of execution and non-compliance cases pending since March 2024 and to reinstate hybrid hearings, a practice in place before the Covid-19 pandemic. MahaRera’s attorney mentioned that parties wishing to attend in person could…

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MahaRERA Initiates Statewide Verification of Developer OCs

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has launched a statewide verification process for 2,600 Occupancy Certificates (OCs) submitted by developers through its official portal. These certificates are being sent to the relevant planning authorities for validation to prevent any potential discrepancies or forgeries, as reported by officials on Saturday. This initiative follows the repercussions of the Dombivli scam, where developers allegedly utilized falsified approvals to construct illegal buildings across numerous projects. This crackdown is a direct consequence of the 2022 Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) scandal, which involved 65…