Don’t Book Before the Developer-Society Deal is Sealed: Khar Homebuyers Paid the Price with No Interest on Refund

In a January 2026 ruling, MahaRERA directed Parthesh Developers to refund full amounts paid by buyers Rajiv Dayal and Ashok/Jyoti Narang in the lapsed Ganga Jamna Sangam project — but without interest. The Authority cited the absence of a registered Agreement for Sale and the fact that 2010 allotment letters were issued before the 2011 redevelopment agreement, rendering transactions preliminary and ineligible for statutory interest.

Income Tax Tribunal Mumbai: Booking Date Matters for Stamp Duty Valuation, Even Without Registered Agreement

In a major relief for homebuyers, ITAT Mumbai has ruled that stamp duty valuation for tax purposes must be taken from the booking date—even if the allotment letter is unregistered—protecting buyers from unfair tax demands caused by builder delays.