Stamp Duty Refunds Now Virtually Guaranteed for Unexecuted Flat Agreements

In a relief for homebuyers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that stamp duty paid on never-signed flat agreements must be refunded in full, even years later—declaring it “unjust enrichment” for the state and prioritizing family hardships over procedural delays.

No More Patchwork Development: State Approves New Policy to Build Iconic, World-Class Townships

Maharashtra’s new policy ends fragmented construction and introduces a unified approach to build iconic, master-planned townships via a structured Construction & Development Operator model, strict timelines, and integrated design standards.

Maharashtra Govt to Launch New Policy for Redevelopment of Mumbai’s Pagdi Chawls: Eknath Shinde’s Big Announcement

The new framework provides balanced FSI for tenants and landlords, fast-tracks 28,000 court disputes, and ensures cost-free homes for low-income pagdi holders, accelerating redevelopment of 13,000+ old structures.

Maharashtra Govt Fast-Tracks Redevelopment of Buildings on Mumbai’s Mill Lands

New rules provide developers with additional FSI, fast-tracking projects on textile mill lands and ensuring safer housing for residents in aging structures.