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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 pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

MahaRERA Tribunal Slams Developer: No Proof of Homebuyer Consent for Porject Delays

In a significant win for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal on July 9, 2025, rejected developer Joy Homecreation Limited’s claim that allottees consented to project delays for “Joys Adinath Tower-II.” The Tribunal found no documentary proof of such consent and ordered the promoter to pay interest immediately for delayed possession, overriding a previous MahaRERA order.
In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

Ex Parte MahaRERA Ruling Put on Hold

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has temporarily halted an ex parte MahaRERA order against Siddhitech Developers. The ruling, which previously mandated the developer to execute sales agreements and pay interest for delayed possession, is now stayed pending appeal, though the developer is barred from creating third-party rights on the subject flats.
Based on the provided news article, here is an excerpt that captures the essence of the ruling: "In a significant legal victory for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaRERA Tribunal) has delivered a detailed order affirming the retroactive power of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act). The ruling came in the appeals of two allottees from an incomplete project in Malad, solidifying the protection RERA offers to consumers even for agreements made before the law was enacted.

MahaRERA Updates Guidelines for Hearing Complaints, Prioritizes Seniority

MahaRERA has issued a new circular revising the guidelines for hearing complaints filed under Section 31 of the RERA Act. The circular emphasizes that complaints will generally be heard based on the seniority of their filing date, with exceptions for cases involving serious illness, order reviews, settled disputes, and other specific circumstances.  
In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Rejects Developer’s Appeal Over Delay in Filing

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by developer Nitin Navgire, citing an unjustified 23-month delay and failure to comply with RERA’s legal requirements.