Policy or Regulatory Decisions Under RERA Must Be Taken by the Authority as a Whole, Not by One Member Sitting Alone

The Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that decisions under RERA cannot be taken by one member alone. The landmark ruling strengthens due process for real estate regulators nationwide.

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.

Delay Excused: Developer’s Appeal Against MahaRERA to Proceed

In a significant ruling for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has allowed a developer’s delayed appeal to proceed. The developer, Runwal Developers Pvt. Ltd., successfully argued that a long delay in challenging a MahaRERA order was due to their “bonafide” pursuit of a review application. While the court recognized the delay , it concluded there was no negligence or intentional prolonging of the matter. The appeal was allowed on the condition that the developer pays a cost of ₹10,000 to the homebuyers.

Possession Dates Are Not Up For Negotiation

In a landmark relief for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has stayed a MahaRERA order that overturned refund reliefs, ruling that review powers cannot amend substantive orders. This precedent strengthens homebuyer protections against promoter tactics.

Indiabulls Sky Forest Case: Landmark RERA Ruling Orders Developer to Issue Full Refunds with Interest

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has issued a pivotal ruling in the Indiabulls Sky Forest case, directing the developer to provide homebuyers full refunds with interest, notably calculating interest on a significant portion from the original payment dates. This decision underscores RERA’s strength in safeguarding consumers against project delays.