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In a major relief to homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Parorch Developers to refund over ₹2.25 crore with interest, holding that an allotment letter is a valid enforceable contract under RERA even in the absence of a registered Agreement for Sale. The Tribunal overturned MahaRERA’s dismissal order in the Trinity Towers, Powai case.

Homebuyers Win ₹2.25 Crore Refund Case in MahaRERA Tribunal After Losing at Authority Level | Allotment Letter Held as Valid Contract

In a major relief to homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Parorch Developers to refund over ₹2.25 crore with interest, holding that an allotment letter is a valid enforceable contract under RERA even in the absence of a registered Agreement for Sale. The Tribunal overturned MahaRERA’s dismissal order in the Trinity Towers, Powai case.
“Getting approvals, sanctions, environmental clearance, etc., is the builder’s responsibility. Buyers cannot be made to suffer for these delays,” ruled MahaRERA while directing full refund with interest to homebuyers in the Vardhaman Park project.

Builder vs 40 Homebuyers: Mumbai Tribunal Delivers Epic Smackdown to Promoter in 40-vs-1 RERA War!

In a stunning 40-vs-1 rout, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has dismissed every appeal filed by CCI Projects against 40 homebuyers, ordering the promoter to pay delayed possession interest plus costs in the Wintergreen project at Rivali Park, Borivali.
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.

Homebuyers Entitled to Interest on Refund from Date of Payment Receipt, Not Project Default Date – Landmark Win in Withdrawal Case

In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter’s receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.
In a setback to the housing society, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court has allowed renovation work for a nursing home to continue on the first floor of Mahatma Phule Bhavan CHS in Vashi, citing current UDCPR provisions that permit such facilities in residential zones. The main dispute remains pending.

Soft possession without OC is not lawful possession: MahaREAT rules in favour of homebuyer

In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that “soft possession” without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.
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.

One Signature Not on Time Costs Homebuyer His Entire Case in RERA Appeal

A homebuyer lost his RERA appeal without a merits hearing after the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal held that unsigned and unnotarized appeal documents are invalid, turning an alleged 8-day delay into 125 days.