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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.
Mumbai recorded 12,070 property registrations in September 2025, marking a 32% YoY rise and the best September since 2013. Stamp duty revenues grew 47% YoY to ₹1,292 crore, boosted by festive demand and strong buyer confidence in suburban markets.

ALL IN THE NAME OF POOR! The Detrimental Impact of DCR 33(11)

It’s a matter of great concern for all Mumbaites that successive governments have shown little interest in resolving the burning issue of housing, including the recent phenomenon of private property redevelopment. This article exposes how new DC regulations, particularly DCR 33(11), are ironically worsening the city’s housing crisis in the name of the poor.
Boman Irani, Rustomjee

MHADA Awards GTB Nagar Sion Project to Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee Group)

MHADA’s ambitious redevelopment of Punjabi Colony in Sion’s GTB Nagar, Mumbai, is moving forward following crucial legal clearances from the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court. This project aims to transform the historically significant area, originally a refugee settlement for Partition-era migrants, by providing modern homes and additional housing.
Boman Irani, Rustomjee

MHADA Awards Tender to Rustomjee to Redevelop GTB Nagar Sion Project

MHADA’s ambitious redevelopment of Punjabi Colony in Sion’s GTB Nagar, Mumbai, is moving forward following crucial legal clearances from the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court. This project aims to transform the historically significant area, originally a refugee settlement for Partition-era migrants, by providing modern homes and additional housing.
The Bihar RERA has fined a developer ₹1 lakh for displaying "Coming Soon" posters and online ads for an unregistered project, holding that even minimal promotions violate Section 3 of the RERA Act and defeat buyer protection goals.

Not Just Developers! Tribunal Says Society is Also a Promoter Under RERA

In a major ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal held that a society redeveloping its own property after terminating the builder is also a “promoter” under RERA — making it liable to compensate flat buyers and requiring it to deposit funds before appealing.