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🏢 Developers Get Relief: 120–180 m Towers on Big Plots No Longer Need High-Rise Committee Approval

In a major policy shift, Maharashtra has allowed 120–180 m buildings on plots above 2,000 sq.m to skip High-Rise Committee clearance. Municipal Commissioner can now approve these projects directly — a move expected to speed up redevelopment and reduce delays in Mumbai’s real estate sector.
MahaRERA has cleared more than 5,000 homebuyer complaints in just 10 months, a move that brings long-awaited relief to families struggling with delayed homes and broken promises. With faster hearings and tighter checks on new projects, the regulator is aiming to protect buyers and prevent future disputes.

Delayed Homes, Missing Promises: MahaRERA Clears Over 5,000 Complaints in 10 Months

MahaRERA has cleared more than 5,000 homebuyer complaints in just 10 months, a move that brings long-awaited relief to families struggling with delayed homes and broken promises. With faster hearings and tighter checks on new projects, the regulator is aiming to protect buyers and prevent future disputes.
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry into DLF's premium Gurugram project 'The Primus,' citing a glaring mismatch between promised luxury amenities and on-ground realities, while slamming authorities for failing to protect homebuyers who invested life savings.

Supreme Court Relief for 493+ Stalled Projects, Restores Environmental Clearance Mechanism

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of CREDAI-MCHI’s petition, reaffirming SEIAA and SEAC’s authority over environmental clearances. The verdict revives over 493 stalled projects in MMR and Pune, boosting affordable and mid-income housing supply.
In a key ruling, MahaRERA held that even when an Agreement for Sale is silent on the possession date, the builder must hand over the flat within a reasonable period of three years from the agreement date — failing which, interest is payable for the delay period. The order in the Mauli Omkar project case awarded interest from March 2019 to April 2023 to complainant Sabirali Tufhel Shaikh.

MahaRERA Must Allow In-Person Hearings Too, Rules Bombay High CourtVirtual-only model no longer acceptable; hybrid system mandatory within four weeks

In a major boost for homebuyers, the Bombay High Court has ordered MahaRERA to start hybrid hearings, giving litigants the choice to appear physically or virtually. The court criticized the Authority’s virtual-only model and directed urgent reforms in how real estate cases and execution matters are handled.
In a key ruling, MahaRERA held that even when an Agreement for Sale is silent on the possession date, the builder must hand over the flat within a reasonable period of three years from the agreement date — failing which, interest is payable for the delay period. The order in the Mauli Omkar project case awarded interest from March 2019 to April 2023 to complainant Sabirali Tufhel Shaikh.

Developer Faces Property Attachment for Ignoring MahaRERA Payment Order

In a major win for homebuyers, the Mumbai Collector has issued a notice to attach and auction the properties of Desai Residency Pvt. Ltd. for ignoring a MahaRERA compensation order. Under Section 267 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, authorities can seize movable and immovable assets to recover over ₹42 lakh in dues.