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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.

MahaRERA Told Homebuyers to Cooperate. Tribunal Tells Builder to Pay Up

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.
Maharashtra Government has approved ₹29.46 crore under PMAY (Urban) AHP scheme for SC beneficiaries, boosting affordable housing projects across cities like Pune, Navi Mumbai, and Nagpur.

Maharashtra Govt Approves ₹334 Crore Release Under PMAY-U 2.0 for 33,403 Urban Poor Families to Build Own Pucca Houses

The Maharashtra Government has sanctioned ₹334.03 crore (Centre ₹200.42 cr + State ₹133.61 cr) for 33,403 eligible urban poor families under PMAY-U 2.0 BLC (General category), enabling them to construct individual pucca houses in towns and municipal areas across the state. Funds to be disbursed via SNA-SPARSH system.
In a ruling that clarifies the scope of RERA protections, MahaRERA has held that an initial investment later converted into a registered flat purchase creates a valid allottee-promoter relationship, entitling the complainant to withdraw from a delayed project and claim full refund with interest, irrespective of COVID-related extensions.

Carpet Area Changes: What MahaRERA Rules Actually Say — A Simple Explainer for Homebuyers

A new MahaRERA order reiterates key rules on carpet area variation, the 3% permissible limit, and refund obligations. Here’s a simple explainer on how builders must confirm final area after OC and what rights homebuyers can exercise if the area changes.
In a major policy shift, Maharashtra has raised maintenance charges for SRA flats up to ₹3 lakh. The move could impact developers, project viability, and homebuyers.

SRA Confirms: No Policy Yet for First-Floor Tenants of Chawls; No Redevelopment or Surveys Conducted So Far

SRA has officially stated that no policy exists to rehabilitate first-floor residents of pre-1976 authorized chawls, meaning no redevelopment or surveys have been conducted so far. The clarification responds to queries raised by former MP Gopal Shetty and highlights a major policy gap in Mumbai’s housing system.
The Maharashtra government has approved ₹8.91 crore under the PMAY-Urban scheme for affordable housing projects in cities including Pune, Nagpur, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, focusing on housing for the Scheduled Tribe category.

Maharashtra Waives ₹16.9 Crore Premium for PMAY Housing Project for Unorganised Workers in Solapur

The Maharashtra Government has waived ₹16.93 crore in premium and dues for a 30,000-home PMAY project for unorganised workers in Solapur’s Kumbhari village, marking a major policy step to boost affordable housing.