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MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

New Builder Said “We Didn’t Take Your Money.” Buyer Still Won: MahaRERA Orders Possession, Interest in Mumbai Project Dispute

MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

Landmark MahaRERA Tribunal Ruling: Homebuyers Can Claim Interest on Delay Even After Taking Possession

In a landmark December 16, 2025 ruling, the MahaRERA Tribunal held that homebuyers can claim interest for delayed possession even after taking possession, while also ruling that successor builders inherit all project liabilities under RERA.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

Even Unregistered Allotment Letters Before RERA Hold Value If Money Was Paid and Flats Promised

MahaRERA’s latest order states that even pre-RERA allotment letters are valid proof of flat booking if money was paid and possession was promised. AAP Realtors and Samta Builders have been ordered to refund or allot alternate flats in the Tirumala Habitats project, with a ₹1 lakh penalty for non-disclosure.
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.

Neelkanth Infracon Directed to Compensate Homebuyers for Delay

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has dismissed Neelkanth Infracon LLP’s appeal and upheld MahaRERA’s order mandating interest payments to homebuyers for delayed possession of flats in the “Neelkanth Kingdom” project.