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Many fear getting a tax notice if they invest capital gains in under-construction flats without a registered agreement. But a recent ITAT ruling proves that such buyers can still successfully claim Section 54 exemption.

Sold Old Flat, Invested in Under-Construction Property But No Agreement – Will You Get a Tax Notice?

Many fear getting a tax notice if they invest capital gains in under-construction flats without a registered agreement. But a recent ITAT ruling proves that such buyers can still successfully claim Section 54 exemption.
In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court Brings Massive Relief to Thousands of Greater Noida Homebuyers: Stalled Earth Projects to Resume Soon

“After 10 years of waiting, hope is finally here! Supreme Court orders resumption of stalled Greater Noida projects — Earth Towne, TechOne & Sapphire Court. No extra payment for homebuyers. GNIDA penal dues waived. Projects to restart from June 2026. A big win for thousands of families! 🏠⚖️”
MahaRERA Order

MahaRERA Rejects Joint Complaints by Homebuyers Seeking Individual Reliefs

MahaRERA has partly allowed a complaint by 11 flat buyers in the Gaurav Samruddhi project but rejected most individual reliefs, citing the procedural bar on joint complaints for personal grievances and directing buyers to file separate complaints or approach through their registered society for collective issues. The Authority ordered the developer to obtain the Occupation Certificate within 30 days.
In a scathing order, Bombay HC has exposed CIDCO’s 37-year-old “forgotten land” scandal in Navi Mumbai and ordered fresh acquisition under the 2013 Act with full compensation — a landmark blow for property rights.

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.
“Being the owner gives you preferential rights, but not unlimited time.” In a firm order, SRA removes a private landowner as developer after three years of zero progress on a Lower Parel slum scheme, prioritising slum dwellers’ right to timely rehabilitation.

Court Asks Govt To Fix Time Frame For Stamp Duty Refund

The Bombay High Court has slammed the State for a nine-year delay in refunding stamp duty and directed the Revenue Department to issue, within eight weeks, a circular prescribing clear timelines for all refund applications — a move that could streamline property-related processes for thousands across Maharashtra.