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Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

Developer’s Residual Rights in a Real Estate Project and How it Impacts Homebuyers

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court quashed a unilateral deemed conveyance order, emphasizing the need for independent architect verification in multi-building layouts. The December 23, 2025 judgment in Velantine Properties highlights the tension between developers’ residual rights to unused land and FSI, and homebuyers’ demand for timely property transfer under MOFA—illustrating why clear contracts and fair assessments are crucial for both sides.
In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

₹625 Crore Loans, One Mortgage Deed – Now Developer Pays ₹72 Lakh Penalty

In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.
India’s housing market is witnessing a structural shift toward premium homes, with properties above ₹1 crore now making up half of total sales, while affordable housing demand has dropped 17% year-on-year, according to Knight Frank India’s latest report.

🏢 Realty Stocks End Firm as Big Developers Lead Gains; Mid-Caps Stay Mixed

Realty stocks closed firm in India today, led by DLF, Oberoi, Lodha, and other blue-chip developers. Mid-caps showed mixed performance amid selective buying. Stable macro cues, value accumulation, and rate expectations supported gains. Investors now turn to earnings and policy signals for the next move.
The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) set aside a MahaRERA order, ruling that a cooperative housing society that terminates a developer and undertakes self-redevelopment is not a 'Promoter' under RERA and is not liable for the former developer's debts or obligations to third-party allottees.

MahaREAT Landmark Ruling: Housing Societies Not Automatically ‘Promoter’ for Erstwhile Developer’s Liabilities

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) set aside a MahaRERA order, ruling that a cooperative housing society that terminates a developer and undertakes self-redevelopment is not a ‘Promoter’ under RERA and is not liable for the former developer’s debts or obligations to third-party allottees.

Amitabh Bachchan Acquires Three Adjoining Land Parcels in Alibaug for ₹6.59 Crore

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has purchased three adjoining land parcels in Alibaug from The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL). The acquisition spans around 8,000 sq ft and was registered for a total of ₹6.59 crore in October 2025.