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Mumbai Tribunal rules that once a developer exits a redevelopment project by terminating the agreement, RERA loses jurisdiction. Flat buyers who paid ₹50 lakh each were told to approach Civil Court instead. A must-read warning for all homebuyers in society redevelopment projects.

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.
Housing Societies Can Claim Tax Relief on Interest Only from These Banks – Mumbai ITAT restores case of Chembur society and directs fresh verification as per Supreme Court judgment.

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.