Category: Legal Article

MahaRERA Backlog Highlights Need for Faster Dispute Resolution

March 17, 2026

India’s real estate regulatory framework was introduced to strengthen transparency and accountability in the sector while protecting homebuyers. Yet, the pace of dispute resolution continues to raise concerns as pending cases remain a challenge. A substantial number of disputes remain unresolved before the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), underlining ongoing delays in resolving conflicts […]

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When Homebuyers Become Developers: MahaRERA’s Order Reshapes the Rules of Real Estate Recovery

February 7, 2026

In an important decision that could change how stalled housing projects are handled in Maharashtra, MahaRERA has taken a rare step by giving homebuyers the power to move their delayed project forward. The order concerns the unfinished Clan City township at Rohinjan, a project that has remained incomplete for nearly 16 years, leaving hundreds of […]

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Pre – Budget Quote 2026-27

January 21, 2026

Mr. Aditya N. Shah, Joint Managing Director of Mayfair Housing “The Union Budget 2026–27 brings the opportunity to address structural gaps across both affordable and luxury housing segments. Removing the cap and making it based on area, along with extending tax incentives for developers can significantly improve supply viability for affordable homes. On the demand […]

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Vasai in Mumbai to Get a Ring Road Soon

October 4, 2025

Mumbai: The Vasai-Virar urban area, bordered by the Arabian Sea on one side and lush forests on the other, is set to get its own Ring Road. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has initiated the process and requested a new Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a Ring Road in Vasai tehsil of Palghar district, which […]

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Vasai-Virar Construction Scam, ED Conducts Raids at 12 Sites, Recovers Rs 1.33 Crore in Cash

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its probe into the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) construction scam, conducting raids at 12 locations across Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Satana on Tuesday, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation has exposed a deep-seated nexus of corruption, illegal construction, and money laundering within VVCMC. During the […]

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Allahabad High Court Nullifies Greater Noida Authority’s Plot Cancellation Orders

July 2, 2025

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has struck down two separate orders issued by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) canceling land allotments, marking a legal setback for the Authority. The court found that GNIDA failed to adhere to statutory deadlines and followed procedurally flawed processes. The two cases involved high-stakes projects—one being a major […]

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Karnataka: 10 Builders Yet to Clear ₹347 Crore in Penalties

June 24, 2025

Years after the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act (RERA) came into force, several major builders in Karnataka continue to defy recovery orders issued by the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA). This prolonged inaction has left countless aggrieved homebuyers in a frustrating cycle of chasing justice through courts and government offices—despite having rulings in […]

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UP-RERA Returns ₹128 Crore to Over 350 Homebuyers in 2025

June 20, 2025

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has reported significant progress in safeguarding homebuyer interests by recovering ₹128 crore this calendar year from developers who failed to complete their housing projects. This amount has been directly deposited into the bank accounts of approximately 376 homebuyers, marking a noteworthy step in ensuring financial redressal […]

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Environmental Clearance Now Mandatory for Major Township and Construction Projects in Chandigarh

June 17, 2025

CHANDIGARH: Environmental clearance will now be mandatory for all township and area development projects in Chandigarh that cover an area exceeding 50 hectares or have a built-up area of over 1,50,000 square metres. Likewise, any building or construction project with a built-up area ranging between 20,000 square metres and more than 1,50,000 square metres must […]

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Karnataka High Court Invalidates Amendment Acts on Retrospective Levies by Civic Bodies

BENGALURU: In a major setback for the Karnataka government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Karnataka High Court has struck down the Karnataka Municipal Corporations and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Acts of 2021 and 2023. These laws were introduced to retrospectively validate a range of fees collected by the civic body from Bengaluru […]

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