New Chairman for Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority: Manoj Saunik Takes the Helm
Maharashtra government appoints Manoj Saunik, former chief secretary of Maharashtra, as the new chairman of MahaRERA, replacing Ajoy Mehta.
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory AuthorityMahareraManoj SaunikEknath ShindeAjoy MehtaReal Estate MaharashtraJul 16, 2024
According to an order issued by the Maharashtra Housing Department, Saunik's appointment has been approved by the Chief Minister. The decision comes after a three-member high-level search committee, led by Justice Atul Chandurkar, shortlisted Saunik's name along with those of Nitin Kareer, former chief secretary of Maharashtra, and Rajiv Jalota, Mumbai Port Trust chairman.
Saunik, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, had retired on December 31, 2022, after serving as the chief secretary of Maharashtra. After his retirement, he was appointed as the principal adviser to the Chief Minister. Interestingly, his wife, Sujaya Saunik, has recently become the first female chief secretary of Maharashtra.
With Saunik's appointment, MahaRERA will have a new leader at the helm for a tenure of around 4.3 years. As the chairman of MahaRERA, Saunik will be responsible for regulating the real estate sector in Maharashtra, ensuring transparency, and protecting the interests of homebuyers.
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) is a statutory body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The authority is responsible for regulating the real estate sector in Maharashtra, ensuring that developers comply with the provisions of RERA, and resolving disputes between developers and homebuyers.
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The Maharashtra government has been taking steps to strengthen MahaRERA, which has been instrumental in bringing transparency and accountability to the real estate sector in the state. The authority has been actively involved in resolving disputes between developers and homebuyers, and ensuring that developers comply with the provisions of RERA.
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) is a statutory body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The authority is responsible for regulating the real estate sector in Maharashtra, ensuring that developers comply with the provisions of RERA, and resolving disputes between developers and homebuyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new chairman of MahaRERA?
Manoj Saunik, former chief secretary of Maharashtra, has been appointed as the new chairman of MahaRERA.
Who was the previous chairman of MahaRERA?
Ajoy Mehta was the previous chairman of MahaRERA, whose term is set to expire on September 20, 2023.
What is MahaRERA?
MahaRERA is the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, a statutory body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).
What is the tenure of Manoj Saunik as MahaRERA chairman?
Manoj Saunik will have a tenure of around 4.3 years as the chairman of MahaRERA.
Who is Manoj Saunik's wife?
Manoj Saunik's wife is Sujaya Saunik, who has recently become the first female chief secretary of Maharashtra.
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