Since its establishment in 2017, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has become a pivotal institution in regulating and bringing transparency to the state’s booming real estate market. However, homebuyers continue to raise concerns, with over 29,000 complaints filed against more than 5,500 projects across Maharashtra. This article delves into the latest MahaRERA data, highlighting complaint trends, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the overall registration landscape within the state’s real estate sector.
Complaints Overview: Pre and Post-RERA Projects
- Total complaints filed: 29,374
- Projects involved: 5,508
- Pre-RERA projects (before May 2017): 3,473 projects with 23,908 complaints
- Post-RERA projects (after May 2017): 2,035 projects with 5,466 complaints
The majority of complaints are concentrated in projects launched before the RERA framework’s implementation, underlining legacy issues that persist in older developments.
MahaRERA Project Registration & Status
- Total projects registered since 2017: 50,131
- Completed projects: 17,280 (with verified documentation)
- Lapsed projects: Over 13,300
MahaRERA’s extensive registry shows Maharashtra as the leading state in project registrations, accounting for approximately 35% of all RERA-registered housing projects in India.
Complaint Resolution and Conciliation
MahaRERA has disposed of 21,888 complaints, reflecting a resolution rate of about 74%. To facilitate faster dispute resolution, the authority has increasingly encouraged conciliation.
- Complaints referred to conciliation: 6,474
- Conciliation success rate: 30% (2,006 cases resolved amicably)
Manoj Saunik, Chairman of MahaRERA, stated:
“We are committed to resolving complaints swiftly and have observed that conciliation is gaining traction among homebuyers and developers. Physical hearings are conducted on request, but online hearings have become popular, especially among NRIs.”
Regional Project Distribution
- Top districts by number of projects:
- Pune: 12,788
- Thane: 6,746
- Mumbai Suburbs: 5,907
- Raigad: 5,360
Maharashtra leads nationally in real estate activity, with almost half of the country’s RERA-registered projects concentrated in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune alone.
Quick Facts Table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total complaints filed | 29,374 |
| Projects with complaints | 5,508 |
| Pre-RERA projects complaints | 23,908 |
| Post-RERA projects complaints | 5,466 |
| Total registered projects | 50,131 |
| Completed projects | 17,280 |
| Lapsed projects | 13,300+ |
| Complaints resolved | 21,888 (74%) |
| Complaints in conciliation | 6,474 |
| Conciliation success rate | 30% |
FAQs
Q1: What is MahaRERA and why was it established?
A1: MahaRERA is the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, established in 2017 under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, to bring transparency, accountability, and fair practices in Maharashtra’s real estate sector.
Q2: How many real estate projects are registered with MahaRERA?
A2: As of now, MahaRERA has registered over 50,000 projects across Maharashtra.
Q3: What percentage of complaints have been resolved by MahaRERA?
A3: Approximately 74% of the complaints filed have been disposed of or resolved by MahaRERA.
Q4: What is the conciliation route mentioned in the complaint resolution?
A4: Conciliation is an alternative dispute resolution method where MahaRERA facilitates negotiations between buyers and developers to amicably settle complaints, currently successful in about 30% of referred cases.
Q5: Which districts in Maharashtra have the highest number of registered real estate projects?
A5: Pune leads with 12,788 projects, followed by Thane, Mumbai suburbs, and Raigad.