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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
New MahaRERA registration certificates will contain all vital details of housing project
MUMBAI: In another move to protect homebuyers and ensure transparency in builders' projects, state housing regulator MahaRERA has decided to issue registration certificates that will contain crucial details about housing projects. The information includes the project's total built-up area, the number of wings, buildings and their names, the commencement certificate showing the number of approved habitable floors, the number of residential and non-residential units and the total number of car and bike parking slots along with the developer's name and address. At present, the registration certificate mentions only the builder's name and project address in a single line. In a press release, the housing regulator said that buyers and others could now get all this vital information simply by scanning the certificate. This decision will be applicable with immediate effect for all new projects. During a project's life-cycle, if the builder makes changes to the project, such as seeking a deadline revision or entering into a joint venture or transferring the project to another company, these details will get reflected in the revised MahaRERA certificate issued to him. The press note said that all builders would have to display the certificate at the site as well as on their website. MahaRERA has already asked builders to get a QR code—containing the project's essential preliminary information—along with the project registration number in advertisements across all media. 'Most people invest their lifetime savings in purchasing a property,' said MahaRERA chairman Manoj Saunik. 'To ensure that the investment remains secure, MahaRERA has been striving to protect homebuyers' rights. With this in mind and the potential challenges that may arise in the future, MahaRERA has initiated granting registration numbers of projects only after thorough legal, financial and technical scrutiny. We have also announced non-negotiable provisions related to the Standardised Agreement for Sale as well as the allotment letter, parking and amenities.' Saunik said that through these efforts, MahaRERA aimed to bring in transparency and accountability among real estate's stakeholders. 'We always urge and encourage the homebuyer to understand all these details carefully and verify the legal details prior to making any decision or transaction,' he added.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
After eight years, housing projects registered with MahaRERA cross the 50,000 mark
Image used for representative purpose only PUNE: With the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA ) recently completing eight years, the total number of housing projects registered with the state's regulator has crossed the 50,000 mark, according to data shared by the authorities. As per figures from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Maharashtra is the only state in the country to surpass the milestone of 50,000 registered residential projects. Currently, a total of 50,162 housing projects are registered with MahaRERA. Tamil Nadu is a distant second with 27,609 housing projects, followed by Gujarat with 15,322 projects. These are the only three states in the country to have housing projects in five figures. Maharashtra alone accounts for over one-third—or approximately 35%—of the total housing projects in India. According to data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs shared by MahaRERA, a total of 1,44,617 housing projects have been approved by all RERA bodies across the country. Of the total 50,162 projects in Maharashtra, 12,788 are located in Pune district, followed by 6,746 in Thane district, 5,907 in the Mumbai suburbs, and 5,360 in Raigad district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo 'This is a moment of achievement for the industry-friendly and ever-progressing Maharashtra,' said MahaRERA Chairman Manoj Saunik. 'Until a few years ago, the real estate sector was largely limited to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region or Pune region, but now it is expanding all across the state. The consistent increase in demand for houses across Maharashtra is an indicator of the state's social and economic development.' MahaRERA was established in 2017 to regulate the real estate sector in the state. Maharashtra was one of the first states to set up the regulatory authority under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The Konkan region, which includes the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), has the highest number of residential projects at 23,770, with Thane district leading the region with 6,746 projects. This is followed by the Pune region with 15,932 projects, of which Pune district alone accounts for 12,788. North Maharashtra has 4,621 projects, with Nashik contributing the most at 3,854. The Nagpur region has 2,764 projects, with Nagpur district accounting for 2,497. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar region has 1,886 projects, with its namesake district contributing 1,385, while the Amravati region has 957 projects, led by Amravati district with 423 projects. Saunik emphasized MahaRERA's dual focus on development and consumer protection: 'While legally empowering homebuyers, MahaRERA also ensures that grievances are equal to negligible. We strive to ensure homebuyers do not have any grievances.' District-Wise Projects Konkan Region – 23,770 Mumbai City – 1,284 Mumbai Suburban – 5,907 Thane – 6,746 Raigad – 5,360 Palghar – 2,899 Ratnagiri – 1,087 Sindhudurg – 487 Pune Region – 15,932 Pune – 12,788 Satara – 1,088 Kolhapur – 785 Sangli – 757 Solapur – 514 North Maharashtra Region – 4,621 Nashik – 3,854 Ahilyanagar – 455 Jalgaon – 230 Dhule – 65 Nandurbar – 17 Nagpur Region – 2,764 Nagpur – 2,497 Chandrapur – 218 Bhandara – 36 Gadchiroli – 10 Gondia – 3 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Region – 1,886 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 1,385 Latur – 136 Nanded – 97 Jalna – 93 Beed – 93 Dharashiv – 46 Parbhani – 29 Hingoli – 7 Amravati Region – 957 Amravati – 423 Wardha – 280 Akola – 112 Yavatmal – 61 Buldana – 54 Washim – 27
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Maha delay in issuing demolition safeguard circulars not deliberate'
Nagpur: Maharashtra chief secretary Sujata Saunik informed the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court that the delay in implementing Supreme Court guidelines on demolition safeguards was due to administrative processing and was "neither deliberate nor intentional". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an affidavit filed on Monday through additional govt pleader Deepak Thakare, Saunik outlined the timeline of events and listed departmental circulars issued in compliance with apex court directions. The affidavit was submitted in response to a March 24 court order directing her to explain the state's compliance with Supreme Court's November 13, 2024, ruling as regards demolition of structures. That judgment mandated all states to inform district magistrates and local authorities of procedural safeguards to prevent unlawful demolitions , particularly in sensitive cases. Saunik said the state received SC judgment on November 22, followed by a related civil court order on January 28. "After receiving these orders, the govt deliberated on whether to formally amend the relevant Acts and rules. Key departments immediately issued directions to ensure interim compliance," she said. The housing department issued two circulars (March 4 and April 24), followed by the rural development department (April 23), forest department (April 24), revenue, urban development, and public works departments (all on April 25), and MSEDCL (March 7). The home department issued instructions to the director general of police on April 4. "I have deep respect for the Supreme Court, this high court, and all courts of law. The state complied with their orders in both letter and spirit," Saunik said in the affidavit. The matter is being heard in a batch of petitions filed by residents affected by demolitions carried out by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation following communal violence on March 17. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Among the petitioners is 69-year-old Mehrunissa, whose son Fahim Khan is a prime accused in the riots and whose house was razed, and 96-year-old Abdul Hafiz, whose property was partially demolished. The petitioners, through advocate Ashwin Ingole, alleged that the demolitions were in violation of Supreme Court norms. On March 25, the HC stayed further action against both properties, noting that the municipal action required legal scrutiny.
