Pune District Collector Directs Recovery of ₹146 Crore from Real Estate Defaulters in Two Months

PUNE: Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has directed revenue officials to recover ₹146 crore within the next two months from pending MahaRERA cases, warning of strict action against defaulters. The directive was issued to sub-divisional officers and tehsildars after the district administration reviewed the status of recovery in real estate regulatory cases.

Officials said that a total of 268 recovery cases are currently pending in the district, with significant dues remaining unpaid despite earlier orders. According to the administration, 126 cases were disposed of earlier, leading to the recovery of ₹202 crore over the past 10 months. However, fresh recovery certificates have been issued in 51 additional cases till January 2026, involving dues of ₹53 crore. With these included, the total outstanding amount now stands at approximately ₹146 crore, which the district administration aims to recover within a deadline of two months.

Dudi emphasized that several cases have been pending for four to five years without effective enforcement. He instructed officials to initiate coercive recovery measures, including property attachment wherever required, to ensure compliance. The action follows complaints from homebuyers who had approached MahaRERA seeking refunds or compensation due to stalled or delayed housing projects. Officials stated that recovery proceedings would be intensified to ensure that affected buyers receive their dues at the earliest.

In a related development, the authorities also reviewed pending recovery matters within the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal limits, where dozens of cases are awaiting execution. The district administration has made it clear that negligence or delay in executing recovery orders will invite accountability from concerned officers. “We have issued the orders and strict compliance is expected in this regard vis-a-vis recovery,” Dudi told Hindustan Times.

The MahaRERA (Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority) plays a crucial role in regulating the real estate sector in the state, ensuring transparency and protecting the interests of homebuyers. The authority has been proactive in addressing complaints and taking necessary actions against defaulting developers. This latest directive by the Pune District Collector underscores the commitment to ensuring that the regulatory framework is enforced effectively and that the rights of homebuyers are upheld.