The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has achieved a significant milestone by recovering over Rs 133.56 crore in compensation from real estate developers who failed to deliver possession of apartments to homebuyers. Out of 1,053 warrants issued to recover Rs 627.70 crore, MahaRERA initiated recovery against 190 developers, marking one of the highest recoveries by any real estate regulator in the country. The authority's proactive approach in executing recovery orders sets a template for faster enforcement of Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 mandates, addressing concerns raised by homebuyers and their associations. MahaRERA is also proposing amendments for enhanced regulatory effectiveness.
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has accomplished a noteworthy recovery, surpassing Rs 133.56 crore in compensation for homebuyers from defaulting real estate developers. Issuing 1,053 warrants to retrieve Rs 627.70 crore due to delays in handing over apartments, MahaRERA warned of freezing bank accounts and seizing assets. This proactive approach led to the initiation of recovery against 190 developers, marking one of the country's most substantial recoveries by a real estate regulator. Notably, MahaRERA successfully recovered over Rs 4.71 crore from a single developer in Nagpur.
Real estate regulators issue recovery orders against developers failing to deliver possession, with district collectors tasked with warrant execution. Despite such orders, concerns persist over non-compliance, prompting the central government's scrutiny of reasons behind regulatory order violations. In May, anticipating homebuyer protection, a committee was proposed to study enforcement procedures of states with effective Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) execution.
Abhay Upadhyay, president of the Forum for People's Collective Efforts, emphasized the prolonged enforcement time for RERA orders, prompting Maharashtra's move to potentially set a template for other states. The Central Advisory Council's decision signifies a comprehensive evaluation involving state government inputs to enhance RERA effectiveness as a recourse mechanism for homebuyers.
MahaRERA further seeks to bolster RERA through proposed amendments, submitting a proposal to the central government for stronger provisions in executing recovery warrants. This multifaceted approach aims to streamline the enforcement of regulatory orders, ensuring swifter justice for homebuyers.
The recovery initiatives by MahaRERA not only represent a substantial financial redressal for affected homebuyers but also set a precedent for regulatory efficiency in the real estate sector. As the central government explores ways to fortify RERA's impact nationwide, Maharashtra's proactive measures may influence and guide other states toward more effective execution of regulatory mandates, ultimately offering timely justice to homebuyers.
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