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The Government of Maharashtra has doubled the FSI-free allowance for wellness and recreational facilities in housing societies — from 2% to 4% of total BUA — under an amendment to DCPR 2034 notified on 6 May 2026. The revision also expands permitted uses to include Meditation Centres and Recreational Activities alongside existing Yogalayas and Fitness Centres, and introduces a new provision for commercial buildings.

BMC Doubles FSI-Free Area to 4% for Gyms, Yoga Centres: Bigger Perk for Residents

BMC doubles free-of-FSI area to 4% for fitness, yoga and meditation spaces, boosting amenities for housing society residents.
Bombay HC confirms Manjusha Ogale as sole lessee of Deccan Gymkhana Plot 23 and permanently bars Natekars from dealing with or redeveloping the property without her and the Society’s consent.

Deemed Conveyance Cannot Be Held Hostage By Builder to Future FSI

A Vile Parle builder’s bid to stall land conveyance citing future construction plans was called “preposterous to the core” by the High Court.
In a stark reminder of delayed justice in Mumbai’s property cases, the Bombay High Court has finally ordered eviction of a licensee from a Bandra flat after nearly 48 years of legal battle. (130 characters)

Developer’s Residual Rights in a Real Estate Project and How it Impacts Homebuyers

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court quashed a unilateral deemed conveyance order, emphasizing the need for independent architect verification in multi-building layouts. The December 23, 2025 judgment in Velantine Properties highlights the tension between developers’ residual rights to unused land and FSI, and homebuyers’ demand for timely property transfer under MOFA—illustrating why clear contracts and fair assessments are crucial for both sides.
Bombay High Court dismisses developer’s challenge and holds that future additional FSI cannot be used to indefinitely delay deemed conveyance to housing societies.

Bombay High Court Clarifies ‘Built-Up Area Wall to Wall’ Equals Carpet Area in Real Estate Development Dispute

In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term ‘built-up area wall to wall’ equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer’s challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.
MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

Can Homebuyers Stop a Builder from Loading Additional FSI After Decades of Handing Over Possession? Court Says No

The Bombay High Court’s November 7, 2025, ruling allows Jaydeep Developers to build Wing C5 in Mumbai’s Lok Everest project, rejecting homebuyers’ objections. Citing 1993 disclosures, the court upheld the developer’s right to additional FSI, emphasizing timely action under MOFA.