MahaRERA Enhances Project Scrutiny to Protect Homebuyers and Prevent Disputes
MahaRERA is implementing a rigorous three-step scrutiny system—legal, financial, and technical—for project approvals to safeguard homebuyers and prevent stalled projects. Independent experts will vet applications before registration, significantly improving the pace of grievance redressal.
MahareraReal EstateProject ScrutinyHomebuyersDispute ResolutionReal Estate MaharashtraSep 08, 2025
This shift comes as the regulator disposed of 5,267 complaints between October 2024 and July 2025, outpacing the 3,743 fresh cases filed during the same period. For the first time, hearings are being fixed within one to two months of registration, significantly improving the pace of grievance redressal.
“The objective is not just to deliver justice when home buyers approach us, but to ensure that disputes are prevented through stronger due diligence at the approval stage,” said a senior MahaRERA official. By making registration conditional on strict legal, financial, and technical vetting, MahaRERA expects to enhance buyer confidence, bring greater discipline among developers, and gradually lower litigation risks in Maharashtra’s real estate market.
MahaRERA Chairman Manoj Saunik, along with Members Mahesh Pathak and Ravindra Deshpande, has overseen the recent acceleration in case disposal as well as the tightening of project approvals. According to officials, the preventive scrutiny model is intended to shift the regulator’s role from merely resolving disputes to ensuring that complaints do not arise in the first place.
Since its inception in May 2017, MahaRERA has received 30,833 complaints, of which 23,726 have been resolved. A majority of these disputes—79%—are linked to projects launched before the establishment of MahaRERA, while only 21% stem from projects registered under its oversight. Officials point to this contrast as evidence of the regulator’s growing impact on the state’s housing market.
Currently, 51,481 projects are registered with MahaRERA across Maharashtra, with 5,792 of them having drawn complaints. The most common issues flagged by homebuyers include delayed possession, substandard construction quality, and non-delivery of amenities promised in agreements.
Under the new framework, every application for project registration will first undergo legal vetting to establish clear land titles and regulatory compliance. A financial assessment will then evaluate the developer’s ability to fund and complete the project. Finally, a technical review will examine the construction feasibility and timelines. Projects that fail to pass any of these three stages will not be granted registration.
This comprehensive approach is expected to set a new standard in the real estate market, ensuring that homebuyers can invest with greater confidence and developers operate with increased transparency and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new three-step scrutiny system introduced by MahaRERA?
The new three-step scrutiny system involves legal, financial, and technical vetting of project applications. This ensures that only viable projects secure registration, reducing the risk of stalled projects and disputes.
How has MahaRERA improved the pace of grievance redressal?
MahaRERA has significantly improved the pace of grievance redressal by fixing hearings within one to two months of registration, compared to longer waiting periods in the past.
What are the most common issues raised by homebuyers in MahaRERA complaints?
The most common issues flagged by homebuyers include delayed possession, substandard construction quality, and non-delivery of amenities promised in agreements.
What is the impact of MahaRERA's new scrutiny system on the real estate market in Maharashtra?
The new scrutiny system aims to enhance buyer confidence, bring greater discipline among developers, and gradually lower litigation risks in Maharashtra’s real estate market.
How many projects are currently registered with MahaRERA?
Currently, 51,481 projects are registered with MahaRERA across Maharashtra, with 5,792 of them having drawn complaints.
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