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Bombay HC upholds deemed conveyance for Malad jewellery market society after 17-yr wait, rules MOFA agreements prevail over lease claims by Nusli Wadia & Raheja group entities. Justice Borkar dismisses writs.

Stamp Duty Refunds Now Virtually Guaranteed for Unexecuted Flat Agreements

In a relief for homebuyers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that stamp duty paid on never-signed flat agreements must be refunded in full, even years later—declaring it “unjust enrichment” for the state and prioritizing family hardships over procedural delays.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that Vallabhnagar Co-operative Housing Society, Vile Parle, cannot deny membership to Andheri purchasers by demanding lease premium beyond the statutory ceiling fixed under Section 79A.

Court Asks Govt To Fix Time Frame For Stamp Duty Refund

The Bombay High Court has slammed the State for a nine-year delay in refunding stamp duty and directed the Revenue Department to issue, within eight weeks, a circular prescribing clear timelines for all refund applications — a move that could streamline property-related processes for thousands across Maharashtra.