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MahaRERA has permitted a fresh RERA registration for the stalled Sapphire I project in Kurla, giving the new developer a clean slate while protecting original allottees through abeyance of the old registration and a lien on reimbursement funds payable to the terminated promoter ITMC

New Builder Takes Over Stalled Andheri SRA Project; RERA Imposes Lien to Protect Homebuyers

MahaRERA has directed the new developer of Andheri’s Nest Wing B project to withhold full payment to the outgoing builder until old homebuyers’ dues are cleared. The February 2, 2026 order revives the stalled SRA scheme while keeping existing allottees’ claims alive against SSSC Escatics through a lien and abeyance of the old registration.
In a powerful pro-homebuyer verdict, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees are “generally very vulnerable” and cannot be placed on equal footing with promoters, clearing the way for withdrawal of deposited refund amounts during developer appeals.

Bombay HC Quashes ₹3 Cr+ Stamp Duty Demand on Romell Real Estate’s Malad Slum Project

Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.
Maharashtra has kept Ready Reckoner rates unchanged for FY 2026–27, ensuring no increase in stamp duty for homebuyers. While the move supports affordability, the absence of a rate cut has left some expectations unmet.

Victory for Small Shopkeepers in SRA Projects: Authority Fixes Reasonable Rate for Extra Area in Goregaon Slum Rehab

Shopkeepers in Goregaon’s Aman Shanti SRA project get major relief as the Slum Rehabilitation Authority orders the developer to sell extra shop space beyond 225 sq.ft. at a fair rate of up to ₹21,000 per sq.ft. – matching what most others already accepted. The January 2026 order directs immediate registration of agreements, ending a years-long dispute and helping the redevelopment move forward for hundreds of families.
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has cleared the path for the BMC to take direct control of a Malad East slum rehabilitation project, rehabilitating eligible dwellers at its own expense after cancelling a private developer's NOC for non-compliance. The decision prioritizes public amenities on civic land and highlights landowner rights in Mumbai's redevelopment landscape.

Bombay High Court: Slum Occupants Cannot Stall Eviction Over Disputes on Rehab Shop Location

The Bombay High Court has held that slum occupants cannot block eviction proceedings by disputing the location of their rehabilitation premises, ruling that such allotment disputes must be settled separately after vacating.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that occupants of government land whose leases expired decades ago cannot demand alternate commercial premises of equivalent size after demolition for public projects, limiting rehabilitation strictly to Slum Rehabilitation Authority norms.

Expired Leases, Encroachments and Redevelopment: Bombay High Court Limits Rehabilitation Rights in Bandra Government Colony Case

The Bombay High Court has ruled that occupants of government land whose leases expired decades ago cannot demand alternate commercial premises of equivalent size after demolition for public projects, limiting rehabilitation strictly to Slum Rehabilitation Authority norms.