The final order, passed on April 7, 2026 by Member-II Shri. Ravindra Deshpande in Complaint No. CC006000000196093, involved buyers in the “Gaurav Samruddhi” project (MahaRERA Registration No. P51700009724) developed by Ravi Developments in Mira Bhayandar, Thane district.

MahaRERA’s Clear Stance on Group vs Individual Complaints

MahaRERA has consistently maintained through its guidelines (including Order No. 11 of 2019 and the official complaint filing portal) that:

• An aggrieved person must file a separate (individual) complaint when seeking personal or individual reliefs.
• Group complaints are entertained only for truly common reliefs, such as those under Section 7 (revocation of registration) & Section 8 (remaining projects after revocation) of the RERA Act, or for common amenities affecting the entire project.
• The Authority may, at its discretion, club multiple similar individual complaints for joint hearing, but it does not encourage mixed joint filings where individual prayers (like specific parking allotment, personal refunds, or interest calculations) are clubbed together.

In the present case, the Authority noted at the outset that the 11 complainants had filed a common complaint seeking a mix of common and individual reliefs. This made it “difficult for this Authority to ascertain which Complainant has purchased which parking” and to grant buyer-specific directions in the absence of clear, per-complainant documentary evidence.

The order explicitly referenced the earlier 2018 directive and MahaRERA’s procedural framework, highlighting that such joint filings often lead to procedural hurdles and partial or limited relief.

This approach aligns with recent MahaRERA observations in other matters, where collective grievances affecting a larger group of allottees are expected to be pursued through a registered Association of Allottees, Co-operative Housing Society, or with explicit authorisation from the majority of homebuyers, rather than by a small group acting in their individual capacity.

Background of the Gaurav Samruddhi Case

The flat buyers had earlier succeeded in a 2018 complaint before the then Chairperson of MahaRERA, which directed the developer to hand over possession by October 31, 2018, pay delay interest if applicable, and initiate society formation.

The buyers claimed they took “fit-out” possession in July 2018. However, even years later, the building lacked a formal Occupation Certificate (OC) from Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. They alleged missing basic amenities (reliable water supply, consistently working lifts, boundary wall), non-allotment of dedicated car parking despite payments, unpaid property taxes by the developer for the pre-possession period, and demands for additional charges.

Notably, the buyers themselves formed and registered the Gaurav Samruddhi CHS Ltd. in 2021 after the developer failed to do so, despite collecting society formation charges.

What the Order Granted and Rejected

After examining the pleadings, rejoinder, sur-rejoinder, and written submissions (with the final hearing on June 24, 2025), the Authority held:

Granted:

• Direction to the developer (Ravi Developments) to obtain the Occupation Certificate from the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation within 30 days from the date of the order (i.e., by approximately May 7, 2026). No proof of OC having been received was placed on record.

Rejected:

• Fresh claims for delay interest (as buyers had admitted taking possession in July 2018, before the 2018 deadline).
• Compensation for mental agony/harassment under Section 18(3).
• Specific directions on dedicated car parking (due to lack of clarity in the joint filing).
• Refund of property taxes paid by buyers for the pre-possession period (buyers became liable after taking possession and occupying the flats).
• Directions regarding society formation (already done by buyers in 2021).
• Restraints on additional charges or GST on maintenance (society is now handling maintenance).

No costs were awarded to either side. The complainants were represented by Adv. Godfrey Pimenta, while the respondent was represented by Adv. Makrand Raut.

Implications for Homebuyers Across Maharashtra

This order serves as a reminder to homebuyers that:

• For personal reliefs (interest calculation per flat, specific parking, individual refunds, or accounting of payments), filing individual complaints is safer and more effective.
• For project-wide or common issues (such as obtaining OC, major common amenities, or revocation-related matters), approaching through a registered Co-operative Housing Society or Association of Allottees (with majority backing) carries more weight.
• Joint complaints mixing individual and common prayers risk partial rejection or procedural complications.

Homebuyers in similar delayed or lapsed projects are advised to:

• Coordinate through their registered society for common reliefs like OC and handover of accounts.
• File fresh individual complaints where personal monetary claims (interest, compensation) remain unaddressed.
• Consider appealing the order before the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) within the stipulated 60 days, if they believe stronger grounds exist for interest or compensation.

The ruling comes at a time when MahaRERA continues to handle thousands of complaints annually, emphasising procedural discipline to ensure efficient redressal while protecting the rights of genuine homebuyers.

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Speaking at the Real Estate Forum 2025, held on the sidelines of the property expo, Sarnaik said that the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) holds more than 13,000 acres of land at key locations including Kurla, Borivali, and other towns across the state. “To utilise these lands and redevelop the existing bus depots, the government has decided to extend the lease period from the earlier 30 years to 98 years. These ST bus depots will be developed as modern bus ports, similar to the model adopted in Gujarat,” he said.

Sarnaik urged the state’s real estate developers to actively participate in the upcoming tenders for the development of these depots.

He further revealed that the much-awaited pod taxi service will soon commence operations in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and later expand to other parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Mira-Bhayandar and Thane.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to holistic development across sectors, Sarnaik stressed that real estate growth in semi-urban and rural regions will play a crucial role in boosting affordable housing.

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