MahaRERA's Blocking of Project Details Leaves Home Buyers in the Dark
Home buyers and advocates face difficulties accessing essential details of projects kept on abeyance on the MahaRERA website, raising concerns about transparency and legal recourse.
MahareraReal EstateHome BuyersTransparencyLegal RecourseReal Estate MumbaiJul 12, 2025
Lawyers argue that this lack of public access to essential details, including Form 4, project approvals, and prior MahaRERA or appellate orders, severely hampers the ability of home buyers to seek legal remedies. Advocate Godfrey Pimenta, who has written to the state housing department to highlight the issue, explained the challenges faced by home buyers and their legal representatives.
“A home buyer approached me seeking to register a complaint regarding a project due to a delay in the handover of the flat with an occupancy certificate to my client. When I tried to access all details of the project, including the orders passed by MahaRERA regarding the project, which would enable me to cite the orders in my complaint, a message on the website said that the project is kept in abeyance. All orders regarding a project are normally displayed on the website, which is for the benefit of the home buyers,” Pimenta stated.
Pimenta further pointed out that Section 4(2)(l) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) mandates both developers and regulators to make all project-related information available to the public. He emphasized that while MahaRERA has frozen the project, it has failed to preserve access for prospective complainants.
A MahaRERA official, however, noted that details of lapsed projects are still available on the website. “Details of only those projects which have been kept on abeyance are not available on the website. We can provide the same if a home buyer writes to us. Projects are kept in abeyance when they become non-compliant, including not updating progress and status of the project. After a notice is issued, sufficient time is given. Thereafter, the registration is temporarily suspended, and their website is blocked, along with their bank accounts being frozen. We also ensure no registration of units is carried out in the project. We are not providing any details of the project kept in abeyance in the interest of the home buyers,” the official explained.
The Watchdog Foundation, a consumer rights organization, has demanded that the MahaRERA portal should resume public access to all non-sensitive details of the project while maintaining any regulatory freeze. This move is aimed at ensuring greater transparency and protecting the interests of home buyers who are often left in the dark regarding the status of their investments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MahaRERA?
MahaRERA stands for Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority. It is a regulatory body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, to promote transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in the real estate sector.
Why are project details on abeyance not available on the MahaRERA website?
Project details on abeyance are not available on the MahaRERA website because the projects are non-compliant and have been temporarily suspended. This includes not updating progress and status, leading to the freezing of their bank accounts and blocking of website access.
How can home buyers access details of projects on abeyance?
Home buyers can write to MahaRERA seeking details of their project, and the regulator will mail the required information. However, this process can be time-consuming and may not provide immediate access to all necessary details.
What is Form 4 in the context of real estate projects?
Form 4 is a document that contains essential details about a real estate project, including project approvals, completion date, and occupancy certificate. It is crucial for home buyers to access this information for legal and regulatory purposes.
What is the role of the Watchdog Foundation in this issue?
The Watchdog Foundation is a consumer rights organization that has demanded that the MahaRERA portal should resume public access to all non-sensitive details of projects on abeyance while maintaining any regulatory freeze. This is to ensure greater transparency and protect the interests of home buyers.
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