MahaRERA Takes Strong Action: Suspends 4,812 Housing Projects, Freezes Developer Accounts
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has suspended 4,812 housing projects and frozen developer accounts due to non-compliance with regulations. Property registration departments have been instructed to block sales until compliance is achieved.
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The suspended projects are concentrated in major urban hubs, with Pune leading the list at 1,219 lapsed projects, followed by Thane (535), Raigad (465), Mumbai Suburban (438), and Palghar (377). Developers of these projects are barred from conducting any property transactions, and non-compliance could result in penalties of up to ₹50,000. This action follows a drive initiated in December 2024, when MahaRERA identified more than 10,000 projects that had lapsed without fresh timelines being declared.
Officials explained that while some developers responded with revised timelines, many remained unresponsive, resulting in the suspension or abeyance of their projects. The list of affected projects has been made publicly available on MahaRERA’s website. Property registration departments have been instructed not to allow any sale or purchase of flats in these projects until developers file updated timelines and bring their project status into compliance. While registrations have been suspended, projects cannot be fully deregistered as some already have active bookings. Authorities emphasized that developers remain responsible for completing their projects, but new bookings or sale agreements cannot proceed until compliance is achieved.
Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, MahaRERA is empowered to enforce strict financial discipline and accountability among builders. The authority’s objective is to enhance transparency and safeguard homebuyers’ interests, ensuring that stalled or unaccounted projects do not leave buyers at risk. Projects listed as “in abeyance” have their bank accounts frozen, and promoters are barred from marketing or executing sale deeds until all compliances are restored. Buyers can access the list online to verify project status before making property investments.
MahaRERA’s recent review highlighted widespread non-compliance, with only three out of 92 monitored projects updating mandatory information over the past two months. Following the latest crackdown, the number of lapsed projects has dropped from over 10,000 to 4,812, indicating that some developers have begun responding to regulatory requirements.
Developer associations in Pune and Mumbai confirmed that they have been urging members to comply with regulations and submit quarterly progress reports on time. MahaRERA has stated that suspended projects can regain registration only after developers submit the mandatory reports and update their project status on the authority’s portal.
Homebuyers have welcomed the enforcement measures but called for stronger compliance alerts. Observers noted that scanning a RERA registration QR code should clearly indicate whether a project is in abeyance to prevent unsuspecting buyers from making booking payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actions has MahaRERA taken against non-compliant developers?
MahaRERA has suspended the registrations of 4,812 housing projects and frozen bank accounts linked to these projects. Developers are barred from conducting any property transactions, and non-compliance could result in penalties of up to ₹50,000.
Which cities have the most suspended projects?
Pune leads with 1,219 lapsed projects, followed by Thane (535), Raigad (465), Mumbai Suburban (438), and Palghar (377).
Can developers regain registration for their suspended projects?
Yes, developers can regain registration only after they submit the mandatory reports and update their project status on MahaRERA’s portal.
What is the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act?
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act empowers MahaRERA to enforce strict financial discipline and accountability among builders, enhancing transparency and safeguarding homebuyers’ interests.
How can homebuyers verify the status of a project?
Homebuyers can access the list of affected projects on MahaRERA’s website and verify the project status before making property investments. Scanning a RERA registration QR code should also clearly indicate whether a project is in abeyance.
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