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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.

MahaRERA Orders Partial Refund in Godrej City Panvel Case, Rejects Clause Challenge

“MahaRERA has allowed partial refund of booking amount in one case while rejecting demands to amend standard clauses in the Agreement for Sale, citing its own previous orders on non-negotiable terms.”
MahaRERA has dismissed a high-value complaint by steel supplier Nikant Steel against Sheth Developers, ruling that the dispute over three flats in the delayed Sheth Blue Ivy project does not qualify as a standard RERA promoter-allottee matter due to documentation discrepancies and its origin in a commercial debt.

MahaRERA Orders Interest for Delayed Possession in Kalyan’s Vrundavan Project

MahaRERA directs Shree Vasturachana Developers to pay interest for delayed possession in Vrundavan project, Kalyan, as physical handover without OC ruled invalid. Buyer wins compensation under Section 18.
In a landmark ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Omkar Realtors to refund ₹7.69 crore plus interest from 2016 to a family for a flat in the stalled Omkar 1973 project, overturning MahaRERA’s order that denied interest and allowed a 2% deduction.

Homebuyer Paid to Director of Real Estate Firm, Director Died, Surviving Directors Claimed Ignorance — MahaRERA Steps In to Deliver Justice

In a significant win for homebuyers, MahaRERA and the Appellate Tribunal upheld a 2005 booking despite the handling director’s death and promoters’ denial of knowledge, directing execution of agreement for an equivalent flat or refund with interest — a reminder of RERA’s buyer protections even in legacy cases.
In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term 'built-up area wall to wall' equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer's challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.

Bombay High Court Clarifies ‘Built-Up Area Wall to Wall’ Equals Carpet Area in Real Estate Development Dispute

In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term ‘built-up area wall to wall’ equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer’s challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.
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.

MahaRERA Cannot Decide Issues Relating to Eviction or Recovery of Flat

MahaRERA has ruled that eviction, flat recovery, and agreement-cancellation fall outside its jurisdiction. In the Amity Apartments case, the Authority dismissed the promoter’s complaint — clarifying that such civil-property disputes must be addressed in civil courts, not through RERA.