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The Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that decisions under RERA cannot be taken by one member alone. The landmark ruling strengthens due process for real estate regulators nationwide.

Policy or Regulatory Decisions Under RERA Must Be Taken by the Authority as a Whole, Not by One Member Sitting Alone

The Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that decisions under RERA cannot be taken by one member alone. The landmark ruling strengthens due process for real estate regulators nationwide.
The Bombay High Court quashed the SRA’s 2015 acquisition of Bhandup land, declaring it illegal for bypassing the landowners’ preferential right to redevelop. The ruling reinforces that issuing a Section 13 notice is a must before any acquisition — a major victory for landowners across Mumbai.

🏗️ Bombay High Court Quashes SRA Land Acquisition in Mumbai, Upholds Landowner’s Preferential Right for Redevelopment

The Bombay High Court quashed the SRA’s 2015 acquisition of Bhandup land, declaring it illegal for bypassing the landowners’ preferential right to redevelop. The ruling reinforces that issuing a Section 13 notice is a must before any acquisition — a major victory for landowners across Mumbai.
In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter's receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.

🏠 Possession Refusal Considered Buyer’s Default: MahaRERA Sends Strong Message to Homebuyers

In a landmark ruling, MahaRERA held that homebuyers who refuse possession of ready flats cannot claim refunds or compensation. Once the project is complete and OC is obtained, the buyer must take possession — or risk being held in default.
MahaRERA has ruled that a booking application form does not by itself create a binding sale contract and directed Mahindra Happinest Developers to refund ₹1.50 lakh to a homebuyer, holding that forfeiture was illegal as the booking was never completed.

MahaRERA Dismisses NRI Homebuyer’s Plea, Says It Cannot Enforce Consumer Court Orders

MahaRERA has dismissed an NRI homebuyer’s complaint seeking interest on refund from the DSK Anandghan project, ruling that it cannot enforce consumer court orders. The order brings clarity on RERA’s jurisdiction and guides buyers to approach the correct forum for execution.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

Housing Society is the Boss: Bombay HC Strikes Down Registrar’s Role in Redevelopment NOCs

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Deputy Registrars have no authority to issue “No Objection” for redevelopment, making it clear that the General Body of housing societies holds the final decision-making power. This judgment is expected to ease redevelopment delays across Maharashtra.