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Should capital gains on a flat be calculated from the allotment letter date or registration date? ITAT Mumbai says allotment letter date prevails, giving major relief to homebuyers in a key order.

MahaRERA’s Landmark Decisions in 2025 Strengthen Homebuyer Protection and Industry Accountability

In 2025, MahaRERA delivered a series of landmark reforms—disposing of a record 6,945 complaints, integrating all planning authorities, tightening compliance norms, and strengthening enforcement—marking a decisive shift toward faster justice, transparency, and stronger protection for homebuyers across Maharashtra.
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.

Double Booking Costs Builder Dear: MahaRERA Orders Refund to Homebuyer in Sunteck Project

MahaRERA has ordered a builder to refund a homebuyer’s money after ruling that the flat was double-booked and no valid allotment or agreement existed.
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.

Payment Default by Homebuyers: MahaRERA Upholds Builder’s Right to Cancel Allotments

MahaRERA has ruled that homebuyers who repeatedly default on payments risk losing their flats, upholding a builder’s right to cancel allotments under Section 11(5) of the RERA Act.
In a landmark relief for homebuyers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has enforced the amendment to RERA Section 68 effective 7 May 2026. The provision for up to one year’s imprisonment has been completely removed and replaced with a civil penalty of up to 10% of the property cost. The change is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.

Do You Know Homebuyers Can Face Jail Too for Disobeying MahaRERA Tribunal Orders?

RERA is not just about punishing builders. Under MahaRERA, even homebuyers can face penalties—and jail—for ignoring Tribunal orders. Here’s what the law actually says.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

Homebuyers Can’t Double-Dip: MahaREAT Says Civil Suit Blocks Later RERA Complaints

MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.