Homebuyers Come Before Banks: MahaRERA Pulls Bank For Ignoring Homebuyers While Lending Money to Builder

In a landmark ruling in the Ashish Sea View case, MahaRERA has declared that homebuyer rights take precedence over banks’ SARFAESI claims. The authority criticised lenders for failing to verify third-party rights and directed them to conduct thorough due diligence before granting project loans. The order significantly strengthens protections for Maharashtra homebuyers.

MahaRERA Orders Refund Paid for Seven Flats in Godrej RKS Project

MahaRERA has directed Godrej Properties to refund ₹6.21 crore to six homebuyers who cancelled bookings in the Godrej RKS project, built on the iconic Raj Kapoor Studios site in Chembur. The authority upheld the developer’s right to terminate bookings due to buyer defaults and ruled out refund claims under Section 18 of RERA.