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Goa RERA has ordered Aansav Realty to hand over a flat to a buyer within 60 days, after finding the developer unlawfully cancelled her allotment and delayed possession by over seven years. The authority also imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty and Rs 5 lakh costs on the developer for violating RERA provisions.

A panchayat has successfully challenged a development authority’s building plan approval. The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ruled that the panchayat is an ‘aggrieved person’ under RERA. This decision overturns an earlier rejection by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The tribunal will now rehear the case, focusing on jurisdictional issues. This ruling offers hope for the system.

Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) approved 10,379 housing projects in FY 2025-26, including fresh registrations, corrections, and timeline extensions. This surge in approvals underscores the authority’s regulatory oversight and a boost to the state’s real estate sector, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region leading in project approvals.

Himachal Pradesh RERA has levied a Rs 70 lakh penalty on two real estate projects in Solan. The penalties stem from violations including irregular association formation and financial mismanagement. RERA also forwarded complaints regarding unauthorized activities and service deficiencies for further inquiry. Promoters must deposit the penalty and submit financial disclosures.

UP-RERA has warned homebuyers against investing based on offers such as assured returns, pre-EMI schemes and fixed rental income, stating such promises lack legal validity unless included in RERA-approved agreements. The authority said strict action will be taken against misleading advertisements.

Telangana RERA has introduced an innovative Public Grievance and Guidance Cell, transforming the way residents interact with the real estate landscape. This new platform serves as a beacon of support, offering clear insights into the entitlements and obligations of both buyers and sellers.

Karnataka RERA has ordered the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to pay Rs 56 lakh in interest to a complainant for delays in providing basic amenities at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. The authority ruled BDA is a ‘promoter’ liable for deficiencies, emphasizing that possession without infrastructure is insufficient. This ruling follows BDA’s NPKL project being previously flagged as lapsed.

Multiple allottees of Bengaluru’s Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout project approached the Karnataka Rera against BDA for delayed unit handover. The authority dismissed their complaints, citing a lack of essential documents like sale agreements and payment receipts. Without these, Rera cannot adjudicate claims or calculate delays and interest.

Allotees Vinay Kumar and Shalini Kumari booked a residential plot measuring 240 square yards in the developer’s project ‘Vatika India Next’ located in Sector 85 in 2010. The total consideration value of the unit was recorded at Rs 62.7 lakh, with possession contractually promised by July 27, 2013.

Jharkhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JRERA) has fined 77 builders a total of Rs 83,50,000 for failing to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports and ignoring court summons. JRERA chairman warned of bank account freezes if dues are not cleared, emphasizing accountability for over 50% of registered projects in non-compliance.