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condonation of delay

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In a pro-justice move, MahaREAT condoned delay in a homebuyer's appeal, recognizing MahaRERA's error in awarding possession instead of the requested refund, and will now hear the matter on merits to prevent injustice on technical grounds.

Homebuyer Sought Refund, MahaRERA Awarded Possession with Interest: Tribunal Steps In to Undo Injustice

In a pro-justice move, MahaREAT condoned delay in a homebuyer’s appeal, recognizing MahaRERA’s error in awarding possession instead of the requested refund, and will now hear the matter on merits to prevent injustice on technical grounds.
An 80-year-old private deed from 1943 has halted a Mumbai society's high-rise dreams. Bombay HC says the 30-ft 'ghost' still haunts redevelopment—until trial proves otherwise.

Homebuyers Beware: Waiting for Builder’s Review Can Kill Your RERA Appeal

Waiting for the builder’s review petition does NOT pause your 60-day RERA appeal deadline — Maharashtra Appellate Tribunal rejects massive delay, dismisses homebuyers’ challenge as time-barred, and warns: act fast or lose your right to contest unfavourable orders.
ITAT Mumbai dismisses Dadar housing society’s appeals for 2011–16 after 7-year delay, despite society being legally correct on ₹4–5 lakh 80P deduction claim.

Income Tax Tribunal slams door on Dadar housing society: 7-year delay costs ₹4–5 lakh tax relief despite being legally correct

A 15-member Dadar senior-citizens housing society lost its fully valid ₹4–5 lakh tax exemption claim only because it filed appeals 7–8 years late. ITAT Mumbai refused to condone the “gross negligence”, slamming the door despite the department being clearly wrong on law. A harsh reminder: even if you’re 100% right, miss the limitation period by years and you lose everything.
In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

Delay Excused: Developer’s Appeal Against MahaRERA to Proceed

In a significant ruling for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has allowed a developer’s delayed appeal to proceed. The developer, Runwal Developers Pvt. Ltd., successfully argued that a long delay in challenging a MahaRERA order was due to their “bonafide” pursuit of a review application. While the court recognized the delay , it concluded there was no negligence or intentional prolonging of the matter. The appeal was allowed on the condition that the developer pays a cost of ₹10,000 to the homebuyers.