Mumbai Builder Ordered to Fix Rs. 70 Lakh Structural Defects in Andheri Project

In a strong move to protect homebuyers, MahaRERA has ordered Cosmos Homes India Pvt. Ltd. to carry out urgent repairs worth over Rs. 70 lakh in its Cosmopolis Phase 1 project in Andheri. The order comes after repeated complaints from residents about persistent leakages, lift failures, and unsafe living conditions.

Builders Who Delay Projects or Deliver Poor Work Will Face Blacklisting and Imprisonment: Piyush Goyal

At a key handover ceremony in Kandivali, Union Minister Piyush Goyal warned that builders delaying or compromising on SRA redevelopment projects would face blacklisting and even imprisonment. He also demanded action against corrupt government officials colluding with negligent builders, reinforcing the government’s commitment to transparency and housing justice.

Homebuyers Have a Right to Peaceful Protest and Freedom of Speech: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment dated April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of homebuyers who peacefully protested against a developer for unmet promises. The Court upheld their right to freedom of speech and quashed a defamation case, calling it a misuse of the legal process. This ruling strengthens the voice of consumers in real estate disputes.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a RERA order, clarifying that arbitration clauses in prior agreements do not override the jurisdiction of the RERA Act in homebuyer disputes. The tribunal’s decision reinforces the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers and ensures cases are decided on their merits.

MahaRERA Directs Developer to Allocate Car Parking to Homebuyers, Warns of Penalty for Non-Compliance

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has ordered the developer of Suyog Nisarg Phase III to allocate promised car parking spaces to three homebuyers within 30 days. The ruling, delivered after the developer’s absence from the hearing, warns of penalties for non-compliance and highlights ongoing registration and compliance issues with the project.