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In a major relief to homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Parorch Developers to refund over ₹2.25 crore with interest, holding that an allotment letter is a valid enforceable contract under RERA even in the absence of a registered Agreement for Sale. The Tribunal overturned MahaRERA’s dismissal order in the Trinity Towers, Powai case.

Homebuyers Win ₹2.25 Crore Refund Case in MahaRERA Tribunal After Losing at Authority Level | Allotment Letter Held as Valid Contract

In a major relief to homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Parorch Developers to refund over ₹2.25 crore with interest, holding that an allotment letter is a valid enforceable contract under RERA even in the absence of a registered Agreement for Sale. The Tribunal overturned MahaRERA’s dismissal order in the Trinity Towers, Powai case.
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Builder Must Fix Leakage in Flat Even After Possession: MahaRERA Orders Rectification at Builder’s Cost

MahaRERA has ordered a Mumbai builder to fix leakage issues in a Dahisar flat even after possession. While car parking, solar system and compound wall demands were rejected, the Authority reinforced the 5-year defect liability clause, directing joint inspection and free repairs if the defect is construction-related.
In a fresh instance of MREAT overturning a MahaRERA order, the Tribunal ruled that buyers cannot be made to wait 19 years while the builder uses their money, directing full refund with interest from the original 2006-07 payment dates.

Tribunal Overturns MahaRERA Order: Builder Hit with 19-Year Interest from Day 1 on Duped NRIs

In a fresh instance of MREAT overturning a MahaRERA order, the Tribunal ruled that buyers cannot be made to wait 19 years while the builder uses their money, directing full refund with interest from the original 2006-07 payment dates.
The Rais booked a flat in 2013, paid ₹79 lakh, and were promised possession by December 2017. What followed was a developer collapse, a project takeover, a majority consent exercise they never agreed to — and a regulator that told them to cooperate. The tribunal disagreed.

Architect’s Certificate Cannot Replace Occupation Certificate, Rules Authority

MahaRERA has ruled that uploading Form 4 does not amount to project completion without an Occupation Certificate, ordering refunds with interest to homebuyers after prolonged delay.
The Bihar RERA has fined a developer ₹1 lakh for displaying "Coming Soon" posters and online ads for an unregistered project, holding that even minimal promotions violate Section 3 of the RERA Act and defeat buyer protection goals.

MahaRERA Orders Refunds & Interest for Homebuyers, Possession with Delay Penalty in “Town Centre” Project

In a major order, MahaRERA has directed refunds with interest for some buyers and possession with delay penalty for another in the stalled “Town Centre” project by Fannan Builders. The ruling highlights how RERA empowers homebuyers while penalising defaulting builders.