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In a landmark verdict, Bombay High Court has quashed orders allowing a few members to split Jay Anand Co-operative Housing Society and take separate land papers, ruling that small groups cannot force bifurcation without 75% majority consent or genuine public interest.

MahaRERA’s Rule on Housing Society Formation: A Guide for Homebuyers in Maharashtra

Under MahaRERA guidelines, developers must enable the formation of a housing society or legal entity within three months from when 51% of apartments are booked or upon receiving the Occupancy Certificate (OC). This provision, per Section 11(4)(e) of the RERA Act, empowers homebuyers by shifting control from promoters to residents.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

A Registered Agreement for Sale Is NOT Mandatory for RERA Relief

In a boost for homebuyers, MREAT rules that allotment letters and receipts suffice for RERA claims, ordering Siddhitech Homes to refund Rs. 19.5 lakh to Kapadia sisters with interest from 2012 in the stalled Lake Riveira project, emphasizing no formal agreement is mandatory for relief.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

Amit Shah Approaches MahaRERA Against Builder In Indiabulls Project

MahaRERA has ruled in favour of homebuyer Amit Shah, allowing him to exit the Indiabulls Savroli-2 project and ordering a refund with interest after finding illegal fund collection, non-execution of an agreement for sale, and over ten years of delay.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

Landmark MahaRERA Tribunal Ruling: Homebuyers Can Claim Interest on Delay Even After Taking Possession

In a landmark December 16, 2025 ruling, the MahaRERA Tribunal held that homebuyers can claim interest for delayed possession even after taking possession, while also ruling that successor builders inherit all project liabilities under RERA.
Bombay HC dismisses plea: Basement & parking not a 'flat' under MCS Act → no membership in coop society. Justice Borkar upholds strict sanctioned-plan rule.

Homebuyers – Not Builders – Decide Whether a Society or Condominium Will Be Formed

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that builders cannot unilaterally decide whether a housing project will be a condominium or a cooperative society, reaffirming that homebuyers’ statutory rights prevail over developer discretion.