In a case that sheds light on inter-developer disputes affecting Mumbai homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has restored a complaint against Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate after the complainant alleged that the Olympia C D project in Mulund remained a non-starter due to disagreements between Shapoorji Pallonji and Nirmal Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.
🔹 Case Background
The complainant, Arun Nishad, had booked Flat No. 1601 in Tower D of the Olympia project and claimed to have paid more than 10% of the flat’s consideration amount. He sought a refund along with interest under Section 18 of the RERA Act, citing the developer’s failure to commence construction.
The complaint, filed originally in October 2022, was dismissed earlier in March 2025 after Nishad remained absent for two consecutive hearings.
🔹 Restoration and Fresh Hearing
In September 2025, the complainant filed a restoration application, explaining that technical glitches had prevented his participation in earlier hearings.
Hearing the plea on October 28, 2025, MahaRERA Member Mahesh Pathak allowed the restoration, citing principles of natural justice. The regulator noted that despite being notified, no one from Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate appeared during the hearing or filed any response opposing the restoration.
🔹 MahaRERA’s Directions
MahaRERA has now:
- Restored the original complaint to its previous stage.
- Directed Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate to file its reply within three weeks (by November 18, 2025).
- Allowed the complainant time till December 9, 2025, to file his rejoinder.
- Scheduled the final hearing for December 23, 2025.
- Instructed the Registry to verify the project’s “kept in abeyance” status with the registration department.
🔹 Project Background: Olympia C D, Mulund
The Olympia C D project, located on LBS Road, Mulund (West), was registered by Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate.
However, as per multiple buyer complaints, the project has been stalled due to disputes between the developer and Nirmal Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., the original landowner and development partner. The delay has left several homebuyers awaiting clarity and refunds.
🔹 What Happens Next
The case will now proceed for final arguments in December 2025, where MahaRERA will examine the refund claim, the developer’s explanation, and the impact of the inter-developer dispute on possession timelines.
The order emphasizes that MahaRERA continues to uphold procedural fairness — ensuring that even dismissed cases can be revived when valid technical or procedural issues are demonstrated.
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