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In a landmark decision: MahaRERA Tribunal Upholds RERA Act’s Retroactive Power
Based on the provided news article, here is an excerpt that captures the essence of the ruling:
“In a significant legal victory for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaRERA Tribunal) has delivered a detailed order affirming the retroactive power of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act). The ruling came in the appeals of two allottees from an incomplete project in Malad, solidifying the protection RERA offers to consumers even for agreements made before the law was enacted.
MahaRERA Tribunal Slams Developer: No Proof of Homebuyer Consent for Porject Delays
In a significant win for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal on July 9, 2025, rejected developer Joy Homecreation Limited’s claim that allottees consented to project delays for “Joys Adinath Tower-II.” The Tribunal found no documentary proof of such consent and ordered the promoter to pay interest immediately for delayed possession, overriding a previous MahaRERA order.
Homebuyer Wins Relief: Developer Ordered to Fix Structural Issues in Flat
A Mumbai homebuyer, Palvinder Singh, has secured a partial victory against developer Mohan Lifespaces LLP, with MahaRERA ordering the rectification of structural defects in his flat. While a refund request was denied due to the timely issuance of the Occupancy Certificate and delayed possession by the buyer, the Authority mandated the developer to fix issues like wall cracks and tile problems within 30 days, upholding Section 14(3) of the RERA Act.