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MahaRERA Order

Homebuyer Loses Flat, Payment Forfeited After Ignoring MahaRERA Order to Clear Dues

A recent MahaRERA order highlights the severe consequences for homebuyers who default on property payments and disregard regulatory directives. In a notable case, a homebuyer lost his flat and forfeited a significant amount already paid, serving as a critical warning for all property aspirants.
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.

Homebuyers Win Big: Tribunal Nixes Builder Moratorium, Orders Compensation for Delays

In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ordered developer Sheth Infraworld to compensate homebuyers for significant project delays, specifically disallowing the use of the pandemic-related moratorium as an excuse. This ruling marks a crucial victory for allottees seeking timely possession and fair compensation.
In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

Homebuyer Wins Relief: Developer Ordered to Fix Structural Issues in Flat

A Mumbai homebuyer, Palvinder Singh, has secured a partial victory against developer Mohan Lifespaces LLP, with MahaRERA ordering the rectification of structural defects in his flat. While a refund request was denied due to the timely issuance of the Occupancy Certificate and delayed possession by the buyer, the Authority mandated the developer to fix issues like wall cracks and tile problems within 30 days, upholding Section 14(3) of the RERA Act.
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.

Developer’s Accounts Frozen for Failure to Pay Allottees, Tribunal Rejects Plea to Unfreeze

A Mumbai-based real estate developer, Altaa Construction, has had its plea to unfreeze bank accounts rejected by the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. The accounts were frozen by authorities due to the developer’s continuous failure to comply with orders dating back to 2020, which mandated the payment of Rs. 71 lakh in interest to allottees. The Tribunal cited a “dilatory strategy with malafide intentions” on the part of the developer, noting the allottees’ five-year struggle to recover their dues.
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.