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In a major victory for homebuyers, MahaREAT has overturned MahaRERA's order in the Cavansite project case, ruling that the possession date in a registered agreement is sacrosanct and cannot be changed by any authority without mutual consent.

Builder Skips RERA Hearings, Homebuyers Win Ex-Parte Refund Order

Despite repeated notices and opportunities, the promoter neither appeared nor filed any reply, forcing MahaRERA to pass an ex-parte order granting relief to the homebuyers.
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Lease Deed, No Sale Agreement: MahaRERA Hears Case Anyway

In a significant ruling, MahaRERA heard a complaint based on a Lease Deed (not a sale agreement) despite the promoter’s jurisdiction challenge, but ultimately dismissed it citing a binding settlement of ₹6.25 lakhs executed in 2019. The order serves as a cautionary tale for homebuyers on the finality of settlements and the importance of documentation.
A Mumbai housewife received a shocking ₹55 lakh tax demand on a flat she never paid for. Her only fault? Her name was on the agreement. What happened next will relieve many Indian families...

No Date, No Justice: MahaRERA Rejects Homebuyer’s Delay Claim Over Vague 2011 AFS

In a controversial order, MahaRERA has rejected a homebuyer’s claim for interest on delayed possession solely because his 2011 Agreement for Sale did not mention any specific date. The Authority dismissed the complaint filed by Imran Haedr against K.K. Constructions but directed a refund as per contract terms. The ruling highlights the risks of signing agreements with vague possession clauses even in the RERA era.
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Builder Couldn’t Pay ₹2,000 Cost, MahaRERA Orders ₹25 Lakh+ Refund to Homebuyer

In a telling case, MahaRERA ordered SSK Realtors to refund over ₹25 lakh plus interest after the builder failed to pay even ₹2,000 cost imposed for setting aside an ex-parte order. The homebuyer had booked two flats in the delayed “Tulsi Darshan” project in 2015; the project remains incomplete even in 2026.
MahaRERA has deregistered the Marvel Castella project in Pune after the promoters fully refunded all 22 homebuyers and cancelled their agreements citing financial difficulties. The Authority approved the request as no allottee raised any objection.

Homebuyers Alert: MahaRERA Rejects Tharwani Ariana Deregistration Bid Amid Contradictions

MahaRERA has rejected the deregistration of Tharwani Ariana Phase IV citing serious discrepancies and lack of proper allottee protection. Promoter faces ₹20,000 penalty. Know the full timeline and what buyers should check immediately.