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MahaRERA Releases SOP to Speed Up Compensation Recovery

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has introduced a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline the process of obtaining compensation from developers who disregard its orders. Released on Thursday, in response to directives from the Bombay High Court, the SOP outlines strict timelines and escalation measures, which may include property attachment and civil imprisonment, as noted by MahaRERA officials. According to senior MahaRERA officials speaking to TOI, the new SOP is designed to “ensure strict compliance with the high court’s ruling and offer timely relief to homebuyers.” Developers are now required to compensate affected homebuyers within 60…

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MahaRERA Registers 200 Projects in One Day, 809 in Two Weeks

In a significant initiative to expedite project approvals across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has authorized an unprecedented 200 housing projects in a single day on the eve of Dussehra, totaling 809 applications approved over the last two weeks amidst heightened activity during the festive season. These approvals include new registrations, timeline extensions, and amendments to existing projects, ensuring compliance with technical, legal, and financial standards. The regulator emphasizes that these approvals are part of broader efforts to uphold regulatory integrity while facilitating timely housing project execution throughout the state. The importance of these approvals is underscored…

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Consumer Groups Ask MahaRERA to Regulate Real Estate Influencers

PUNE: Consumer advocacy groups are urging MahaRERA to impose regulatory oversight on real estate influencers. These influencers, active across diverse platforms, often promote housing projects without verifying their registration numbers on the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) portal, potentially misleading prospective homebuyers. Neha Patil, a homebuyer from Navi Mumbai, shared her experience: “I watched a walkthrough of a project on social media by an influencer. It appeared flawless. However, when I checked the MahaRERA portal, there was no registration number. That raised a red flag.” She noted that many potential buyers are unaware of the necessity to check these…

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MahaRERA Orders Builder to Compensate ₹5 Lakh for Agony

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) has ordered a builder to compensate an Oshiwara flat buyer with Rs 5 lakh, in light of the mental distress endured by the owner, who was promised possession in 2016. This decision comes in addition to previously directed interest payments. The complainant, Mohammed Sayyed Noorul Hassan, who has been dealing with chronic health issues, highlighted the costs he has incurred due to ongoing house rentals over the years. Hassan, represented by advocate Godfrey Pimenta, purchased a flat for Rs 41.7 lakh in the Gaurav Legend project at Oshiwara, Andheri West, in 2013,…

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Developer, 7 Others Arrested for Selling Mortgaged Flats

PUNE: The Dehu Road police have filed a case against a developer from Malinagar in Dehu and seven accomplices, accused of defrauding eight homebuyers of ₹1.84 crore by selling flats that were already mortgaged to a credit society. A complaint was lodged by one of the flat owners with the Dehu Road police against the developer and his associates. An officer stated that the complainant and seven others purchased flats within the housing complex in Malinagar between 2021 and 2023. The scam was uncovered in May 2025 when other residents alerted the complainant that the developer had secured a loan…

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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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Linking Property Registration with MahaRERA to Combat Fraud

Representative image created by AI PUNE: The state registration department is set to merge its property registration site with the MahaRERA portal to prevent fraudulent property transactions. This proposal will be discussed in an upcoming meeting with government agency representatives. Senior officials confirmed on Tuesday that this integration will allow sub-registrars to verify project RERA registration numbers in real-time prior to completing any transaction. “We have received approval for this process, which will be initiated following consultations. This move will verify project approvals and title statuses, ensuring that developers are RERA-registered before any property registration,” an official stated. Developer associations…

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Maharashtra REAT Cancels MahaRERA’s Possession Date Extension

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has overturned a prior ruling by MahaRERA that had extended the possession deadline for a Navi Mumbai project. In its updated decision, MREAT underlined that such unapproved extensions from the developers, without the homebuyers’ consent, are illegal. This case involves homebuyers Neha and Nitin Walavalkar, who have been expecting possession of their flat since December 2017. In a modification of MahaRERA’s February 2024 order, MREAT clarified that the unilateral extension of the possession date had effectively changed the conditions of the original sale agreement, which is not permissible by law. MREAT ordered…

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MahaRERA Freezes Accounts, Suspends 4,812 Lapsed Projects

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has suspended registrations for 4,812 housing projects statewide since July, freezing their bank accounts because developers failed to update construction progress or request extensions despite multiple reminders. The majority of suspended projects are in major urban areas, with Pune leading at 1,219 suspensions, followed by Thane (535), Raigad (465), Mumbai suburban (438), and Palghar (377). These projects will now be barred from property transactions, and developers could face penalties up to ₹50,000 for non-compliance. This action follows a crackdown initiated in December when MahaRERA identified 10,773 projects lacking updated timelines. “Many developers…

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MahaRERA Offers Physical and Virtual Hearings After HC Order

PUNE: On Saturday, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) announced that it provides both physical and virtual options for hearing complaints, allowing parties to appear in person upon request. This statement comes in light of a recent directive from the Bombay High Court urging MahaRERA to reinstate hybrid hearings, emphasizing that access to justice should encompass the option for physical presence. “We regularly offer physical hearings to those who choose this option. While virtual hearings are more favored, we ensure that no one is excluded from attending physically,” a senior official from MahaRERA stated to TOI. The court’s ruling…