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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.
MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

Booked a Flat but Didn’t Sign Agreement? MahaRERA Says Builder Can’t Keep Your Money

MahaRERA has ruled that builders cannot forfeit the entire booking amount if a homebuyer cancels before signing an agreement for sale. Allowing only a 2% deduction, the Authority reinforced consumer protection principles under RERA.
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.

Don’t Book Before the Developer-Society Deal is Sealed: Khar Homebuyers Paid the Price with No Interest on Refund

In a January 2026 ruling, MahaRERA directed Parthesh Developers to refund full amounts paid by buyers Rajiv Dayal and Ashok/Jyoti Narang in the lapsed Ganga Jamna Sangam project — but without interest. The Authority cited the absence of a registered Agreement for Sale and the fact that 2010 allotment letters were issued before the 2011 redevelopment agreement, rendering transactions preliminary and ineligible for statutory interest.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

Even Without Agreement for Sale, MahaRERA Can Order Refund to Prevent Injustice

MahaRERA held that even without an Agreement for Sale, it can order refund with interest, as seen in the Ajmeri Heights Andheri case involving Ajmeri Realty.
A Thane homebuyer spent 14 years proving he didn't pay cash for his flat. The IT Department had a spreadsheet. ITAT had the last word.

Buying a Home? Then Check This List: MahaRERA Has Prohibited These Builders from Selling Flats

MahaRERA has placed 200 projects in abeyance for using shared bank accounts across developments, violating RERA’s project-specific fund segregation rule. This freezes accounts and blocks new sales to prevent fund misuse. Check the full list with PR numbers on the official site and verify status before investing.