Pune Surpasses Mumbai in New Real Estate Project Approvals: MahaRERA's Record Performance
Pune has outpaced Mumbai in the number of new real estate project approvals, with MahaRERA issuing a record number of registration numbers, extensions, and corrections in time for the festive season.
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A total of 809 applications were approved by MahaRERA to issue new registration numbers, extend timelines, and make corrections to existing projects. To achieve this record, the entire workforce at MahaRERA worked round the clock.
On the eve of Dussehra alone, 200 projects were granted certificates of approval. This is the first time such a large number of new housing projects have received MahaRERA registration numbers during Dussehra.
Out of the 809 projects, 405 received new registration numbers, the deadlines for 209 projects were extended, and 195 proposals for corrections to the existing projects were approved.
The most number of projects came from Pune city alone at 122. From the other areas of the Pune region, 6 were from Satara, 4 each from Kolhapur and Sangli, and 3 from Solapur. The entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including the Greater Mumbai limits, accounted for 197 projects. This included 63 from Mumbai city and suburbs, 58 from Thane, 41 from Raigad, 22 from Palghar, 9 from Ratnagiri, and 4 from Sindhudurg.
From Vidarbha, 31 projects were approved, including 20 from Nagpur, 5 from Amravati, 4 from Akola, and 2 from Chandrapur. From the Khandesh region, 29 projects were approved, with 23 from Nashik, 5 from Ahilyanagar, and 1 from Dhule. Comparatively, Marathwada saw 9 projects getting approval, including 5 from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 3 from Jalna, and 1 from Latur.
Between April 25 and September 25, that is within 6 months, 4,940 project proposals were approved by MahaRERA. Of this, 2,039 new housing projects were issued registration numbers. In addition, 1,748 proposals for timeline extensions and 1,153 for corrections in the existing projects were also accorded approvals.
In the real estate industry, the auspicious festive occasions of Dussehra and Diwali hold equal importance. Therefore, MahaRERA is ensuring that the housing projects that meet the legal, technical, and financial criteria set by the regulator are granted the nod. For this, the entire system of MahaRERA’s registration department is making due efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MahaRERA?
MahaRERA stands for Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority. It is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating the real estate sector in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Why are new housing projects launched during Dussehra and Diwali?
New housing projects are often launched during Dussehra and Diwali because these festivals are considered auspicious times for new beginnings and investments in real estate.
How many projects were approved by MahaRERA on the eve of Dussehra?
On the eve of Dussehra, MahaRERA approved 200 projects, which is a record number for this festive occasion.
What regions saw the most project approvals?
Pune city saw the most project approvals with 122 projects. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Greater Mumbai, accounted for 197 projects.
What criteria does MahaRERA use to approve projects?
MahaRERA uses legal, technical, and financial criteria to ensure that housing projects meet regulatory standards before granting approvals.
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