This document provides an overview of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA). Some key points:
1. MahaRERA was established in 2017 to regulate and promote the real estate sector in Maharashtra.
2. It has jurisdiction over the entire state and all commercial and residential projects must register with MahaRERA, with some exceptions.
3. MahaRERA oversees the registration of real estate projects and agents. It also handles complaints filed by homebuyers and promoters.
4. The document outlines the registration processes and requirements for projects and agents. It also discusses financial compliance rules.
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2. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 2
Index
7. Financial Discipline & Compliance
5. Real Estate Agent Registration
4. Real Estate Projects Registration
6. Filing of Complaints
3. Key Components
2. Jurisdiction
1. Introduction to MahaRERA
8. Citizen Centricity and Transparency
9. FAQs
3. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 3
Introduction to MahaRERA
Government of India enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 on 26th
March 2016 and all provisions shall come into effect from 1st May 2017
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) established vide Notification No.
23 dated 8 March 2017
Government of Maharashtra has
further promulgated the following
rules:
Please refer our website:
https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in
Maharashtra Real Estate (Registration of Real Estate
Projects, Registration of Real Estate Agents, Rates of
Interest and Disclosures on Website) Rules, 2017
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority,
Officers and Employees (Appointment and Service
Conditions) Rules, 2017
Maharashtra Real Estate (Recovery of Interest,
Penalty, Compensation, Fine payable, Forms of
Complaints and Appeal, etc.) Rules, 2017
Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Officers
and Employees (Appointment and Service
Conditions) Rules, 2017
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Form
of Annual Statement of Accounts and Annual Report )
Rules, 2017
4. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 4
MahaRERA has notified the following regulations
1. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations 2017
2. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Recruitment and Conditions of Service
of Employees) Regulations, 2017
MahaRERA has also promulgated the following order
1. Charges to be paid to Mahaonline for MahaRERA website(* Taxes and Bank Charges
shall be charged extra on actual basis)
Introduction to MahaRERA
Type of Transaction Fee per transaction*(Rs.)
New Project Registration 750
Project Extension / Withdrawal
Request
500
Annual fees to projects for status
updates
500
New Real Estate Agent Registration /
Renewal
500
Complaint Filing 50
5. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 5
Jurisdiction
Entire State of Maharashtra (Rural as well as Urban) is under Planning Area of MR &TP Act
and hence is covered under MahaRERA.
All commercial and residential real estate projects including plotted development shall have
to be registered with MahaRERA except in projects where:
Area of land proposed to be
developed does not exceed five
hundred square meters
Number of apartments
proposed to b e
developed does not
exceed eight inclusive of
all phases
Promoter has received Occupancy
Certificate for a real estate project
prior to commencement of this Act
for the purpose of renovation or repair or re-development which does not involve marketing,
advertising selling or new allotment of any apartment, plot or building, as the case may be, under the
real estate project
Real Estate Projects not covered under the Act
No promoter shall advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale, or invite persons to purchase
in any manner any plot, apartment or building, as the case may be, in any real estate project or
part of it, in any planning area within Maharashtra, without registering the real estate project
with MahaRERA
6. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 6
Key Components
The key components of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 are as follows:
Roles &
Responsibilities
1. Real Estate Project
Registration
2. Real Estate Agent
Registration
3. Filing of Complaints
4. Financial Discipline
5. Citizen Centricity &
Transparency
7. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 7
Real Estate Projects Registration
Registration Mode : Online through MahaRERA portal which shall go-live on 1st May 2017.
Fees: Rs. 10 per sq. m of Land Area, subject to minimum Rs 50,000 and maximum Rs. 10 lakhs
only. The mode of payment is NEFT or RTGS System or any other digital transaction mode.
Process Flow:
ProjectRegistrationPromoterRegistration
Begin
Provide Promoters basic
information(Aadhar Card
must for individuals)
Status of
Project
Ongoing
New
Upload all
information and
necessary
documents
Upload all approvals,
necessary
documents and
status of the project
Generation of
Login
Credential
Verification of
documents by secretary
of the Authority
Sent for Approval/Rejection
Chairperson
verifies the
comments by
secretary
Approval
Status
Website to
publish the
select details
of the project
Pay Project
Registration
Fees
End of
process
Generation of
registration id
and project
validity (as per
project details)
Approved
Approved
Additional Information
provided by promoter
Rejection
Hearing
facilitated by
Authority
Hearing
outcome
Promoter can
appeal to
Appellate
Tribunal
Rejected
Additional
Information
required?
Promoter provides additional
information
Yes
No
8. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 8
Real Estate Projects Registration
Ninety Day Window: All promoters of Ongoing Projects have ninety day window for completing registration of
Projects. Post which promoter shall not advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale or
invite persons to purchase in any manner any plot, apartment or building
Project Withdrawal: The promoter may apply for withdrawal of application for registration of the real estate
project before the expiry of the period of 30 days of its submission and before MahaRERA
has approved registration. Rs. 5000 shall be retained as administrative charges, in
withdrawal cases
Project Updates: The promoter is expected to regularly update the information on the webpage but once in 3
months updating information on the website related to progress of the project is mandatory
Penalties: If any promoter fails to register as per Act, he shall be liable to a penalty which may extend
up to ten per cent of the estimated cost of the real estate project. On continued violation,
he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to three years or
with fine which may extend up to a further ten per cent or with both.
9. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 9
Real Estate Agent Registration
Registration Mode : Online through MahaRERA portal which shall go-live on 1st May 2017.
Fees: If the applicant is an individual, then registration fee is Rs. 10,000. If applicant is other than
an individual, then the fee is Rs. 1 Lakh. The mode of payment is NEFT or RTGS System or
any other digital transaction mode.
Process Flow:
NewRegistration
Begin
Input Personal /
corporate Details
with supporting
documents
(Aadhar Card
must for
individuals)
Pay
Registration
Fees
Generate login
Credentials
Authority to
authenticate
the
documents
Yes
No
Additional Information
provided by agent
Rejected
Registration
granted
Website to publish
the select details of
the agent
End of
Process
Hearing
facilitated by
Authority
Hearing
outcome
Real Estate Agent
can appeal to the
Appellate Tribunal
Yes
Regitration
ID generated
10. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 10
Real Estate Agent Registration
Jurisdiction: Registration shall be valid only for Maharashtra
Validity 5 years
Listing: Every Agent has to be listed by Promoter during the Project Registration / Status Updates.
Without which Agent can’t market the project
Penalties: If any real estate agent fails to register, he shall be liable to a penalty of ten thousand
rupees for every day during which such default continues, which may cumulatively extend
up to five per cent of the cost of plot, apartment or buildings, as the case may be, of the
real estate project, for which the sale or purchase has been facilitated
11. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 11
Filing of Complaints
Complaint Filing: Complaints can be filed with respect to registered projects
Mode: The aggrieved person can file complaints online or at MahaRERA IT Helpdesk in “Form A”
provided by MahaRERA
Fees: The fees for filing a complaint is Rs. 5000. The mode of payment is NEFT or RTGS System
or any other digital transaction mode.
Complainant: Any interested party including Allottee, Promoter and Real Estate Agents can file complaints
Form: The aggrieved person can file an application online as per format provided by MahaRERA. It
shall include the following details:
- Registration number of the project to which the complaint pertains
- Particulars of the complainant and respondent
- Facts of the case
- Relief Sought
- List of Enclosures and so on
Although the form is filled online, hard copies shall be required after registration of complaint from time to time.
12. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 12
Financial Discipline & Compliance
70% of the funds
collected from allottees
need to be deposited in
the project account
Withdrawals, to cover
construction and land
cost, to be in proportion
to the % of completion
of project
Developers to share on
MahaRERA website
details of projects
launched in last 5 years
with status and reason
for delay
Withdrawals to be
certified by Engineer,
Architect and CA
Provision for
MahaRERA to freeze
project bank account
upon non-compliance
Project Accounts to be
audited annually; Copy
to be put up on
MahaRERA website
Provision for stronger
financial penalties for
MahaRERA non-
compliances
Maximum 1 year
extension in case of
delay due to no fault of
developer.
Unbiased Interest on
delays.
Promoter to
compensate buyer for
any false or incorrect
statement along with a
full refund of property
cost with interest
What it entails?
13. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 13
Citizen Centricity & Transparency
Sharing project layout
plan , approvals, proposed
development work &
facilities, proforma
allotment letter etc.
Increased assertion on the
timely completion of
projects and delivery to
the consumer
Defect liability period of
five years for structural
defects, defect in
workmanship, quality or
provision of services or
other obligations
Formation of legal entity of
allottees within three
months after majority of
the units booked
Consent of 2/3rd allottees
or for any other addition
or alteration
Consent from affected
allottees for any major
addition or alteration
Sale agreements as per
model form. Increased
assertion on the timely
completion of projects and
delivery to the customer
Informing allottees for any
minor addition or
alteration
No false statements or
commitments in
advertisements
Quarterly update of
MahaRERA website with
details such as unsold
inventory and pending
approvals
Conveyance of title within
3 months of Occupation
Certificate or upon 51%
allottees having paid full
consideration to promoter
What it entails?
14. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 14
Which areas of Maharashtra are included in the Planning Area as defined in the Act?
Ans: In accordance with notifications issued by Urban Development Department of Government of
Maharashtra, MR & TP Act is applicable to all the districts of Maharashtra. Hence, all areas of
Maharashtra are included in Planning Area as defined in Section 2(zh) of the Act.
Does the definition of ‘promoter’ include public bodies such as Development Authorities and Housing
Boards?
Ans: The Act covers all bodies (private and public) which develop real estate projects for sale to the
general public. Section 2(zk) defines the term ‘promoter’ which includes both private and public real
estate promoters. Thus, both Development Authorities and the Housing Boards, when involved in sale
are covered under the Act.
If a real estate project has land area more than 500 sqmts but containing less than 8 apartments. Does it
still need to be registered?
Ans. Yes. Every real estate project which has land area more than 500 sqmts or has more than 8
apartments needs to be registered
If a real estate project has land area less than 500 sqmts but contains more than 8 apartments. Does it
still need to be registered?
Ans. Yes. Every real estate project which has land area more than 500 sqmts or has more than 8
apartments needs to be registered
General FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
15. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 15
Does advertisement include solicitation by emails and sms? Is issuance of prospectus considered to be a
case of ‘advertisement’?
Ans: As per section 2(b), which defines ‘advertisement’, any medium adopted in soliciting for sale would be
covered under the said definition, including sms and emails. Prospectus, which is intended for sale of
apartment in real estate project, will also be covered.
Can advertisement be issued for a new project after 1st May, 2017 without registering the said project?
Ans: No. The advertisement issued, for a new project, after1st May 2017 must carry the MahaRERA
Registration Number of the project.
Does the term ‘allottee’ include secondary sales?
Ans: As per section 2(d) an allottee includes a person who acquires the said ‘apartment / plot’ through
transfer or sale, but does not include a person to whom such plot, apartment is given on rent. The Act
doesn’t include rental projects, lease / leave and License deals.
General FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
16. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 16
Is it permissible to sell parking to allottees?
Ans: The position of parking is as follows;
• Open Parking Area: This has been clearly included in the definition of "Common Areas" which need to
be conveyed to the Association of Allottees after Occupancy Certificate is received. Hence, sale or
allotment of Open Parking Areas by the Promoter is not permissible
• Covered Parking as defined in the Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development)(Registration
of Real Estate Projects, Registration of Real Estate Agents, Rates of Interest and Disclosures on
Website) Rules, 2017 is permitted to be sold.
• Garage as defined in the Act is permitted to be sold. .
Is there some fee, in addition to the fees prescribed in the Rules, to be charged from promoters, real
estate agents and complainants for the MahaRERA website uploading and online services?
Ans: Yes. It has been detailed in the MahaRERA Order available on the MahaRERA website.
General FAQs( Continued)
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
17. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 17
Is it mandatory for the promoter to obtain permissions for the real estate project before applying for
registration to MahaRERA?
Ans: Yes, the layout of the real estate project has to be approved. However, the promoter may include
some buildings in his application of registration where apartments are proposed and the Building
approvals are pending. Building Approval for the apartment must be obtained before the agreement
for sale is signed between the promoter and buyer, regarding the said apartment.
What is the penalty prescribed for non-registration of a project under the Act?
Ans: If any promoter fails to register as per Act, he shall be liable to a penalty which may extend up to
ten per cent of the estimated cost of the real estate project. On continued violation, he shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to three years or with fine which may
extend up to a further ten per cent of the estimated cost of the real estate project, or with both.
How will a flat buyer know, if the real estate project is duly registered under MahaRERA?
Ans: The MahaRERA website would display all the registered projects. It is mandatory that the
advertisement for marketing of apartments in the real estate project must carry the MahaRERA
registration number.
FAQs from Consumer Perspective
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
18. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 18
Whether registration of real estate agents would be project specific, location specific or individual
specific?
Ans: Real estate agents have to get registered with MahaRERA either as an individual or as "other than
individual". Promoters while applying for registration of any real estate project will have to indicate the
names of registered real estate agents who will be working as agents in the said project. Names of
such agents will be displayed along with other project specifications on the MahaRERA website, upon
registration of the project.
What are the penalties that a Real Estate Agent would face if he fails to adhere to the mandates
prescribed by MahaRERA?
Ans: If any real estate agent fails to register and contravenes the provisions of section 9 or section 10 of
the Act, he shall be liable to a penalty of ten thousand rupees for every day during which such default
continues, which may cumulatively extend up to five per cent of the cost of plot, apartment or
buildings, as the case may be, of the real estate project, for which the sale or purchase has been
facilitated as determined by MahaRERA.
Is the promoter required to give any undertaking to MahaRERA for completing his project within a
specified period?
Ans: Yes, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the promoter, while applying for registration to
MahaRERA, has to give a declaration, supported by an affidavit, indicating the time period within
which he undertakes to complete the project or phase thereof, as the case may be.
FAQs from Consumer Perspective
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
19. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( MahaRERA) 19
If the registration of a real estate project is revoked for any reason, how will the interest of the buyer, in
such project, be protected by MahaRERA?
Ans: MahaRERA will take action in accordance with section 8 of the Act.
In case of delay in getting possession from the promoter, will the buyer be entitled to get interest on the
amount paid by him, for such delayed period?
Ans: Yes. In accordance with the model form of agreement, if the Promoter fails to abide by the time
schedule for completing the project and handing over the [Apartment/Plot] to the Allottee, the
Promoter agrees to pay to the Allottee, who does not intend to withdraw from the project, interest as
specified in the Rule, on all the amounts paid by the Allottee, for every month of delay, till the handing
over of the possession.
Will such interest payment by the promoter to the buyer be automatic or the buyer will have to approach
MahaRERA?
Ans: The interest payment is in accordance with the model form of agreement and hence should be
automatically paid. The buyer may have to file a complaint to MahaRERA if there is a grievance.
Is there a ceiling on the interest to be levied by the promoter in case of default in payment of any
instalments by the allottee/buyer?
Ans: In accordance with the model form of agreement, the Allottee has to pay to the Promoter, a rate of
interest equal to the State Bank of India highest Marginal Cost of Lending Rate plus two percent, on all
the amounts which become due and payable by the Allottee to the Promoter under the terms of the
Agreement from the date the said amount is payable by the allottee(s) to the Promoter.
FAQs from Consumer Perspective
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
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What are the provisions for an aggrieved person to lodge a complaint?
Ans: Section 31 of the Act and Rule 6 of Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Recovery
of Interest, Penalty, Compensation, Fine payable, Forms of Complaints and Appeal, etc.) Rules, 2017
provide for filing of complaint with MahaRERA, by an aggrieved person who has any interest in the
registered project. The aggrieved person can file an application online as per format provided by
MahaRERA. It shall include the following details:
• Registration number of the project to which the complaint pertains
• Particulars of the complainant and respondent
• Facts of the case
• Relief Sought
• List of Enclosures and so on
Can a promoter or a real estate agent also file complaint against a buyer?
Ans: Yes. An aggrieved person having any interest in the registered real estate project can file complaint.
Is there any provision for interim relief to be granted, pending the final adjudication of the complaint?
Ans: The procedure to be followed by MahaRERA while adjudicating a complaint is detailed in section 36
of the Act read with Rule 6(2) of Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Recovery of
Interest, Penalty, Compensation, Fine payable, Forms of Complaints and Appeal, etc.) Rules, 2017.
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Where will the aggrieved home buyer be required to file his complaint?
Ans: The aggrieved person can file an application online as per format provided by MahaRERA website.
On what grounds can the home buyer file a complaint?
Ans: An aggrieved person may file a complaint with MahaRERA for any violation or contravention of the
provisions of the Act or the Rules or Regulations made there under.
Who would decide the complaints?
Ans: As per Regulation 24 of Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority(General) Regulations 2017, for
adjudication proceedings with respect to complaints filed, MahaRERA may, by order, direct that
specific matters or issues be heard and decided by a single bench of either the Chairperson or any
Member of the Authority.
Is there any pecuniary jurisdiction for complaint handling Authorities?
Ans: No. However, geographical jurisdiction may be specified for Chairperson or members of MahaRERA.
Is there any time limit prescribed for disposal of complaints?
Ans: Section 29 of the Act provides that complaints should be disposed off as expeditiously as possible
but not later than sixty days from the date of filing the same. However, where it cannot be disposed of
during the said period, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority is required to record its reasons for the
same.
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• If the buyer wants to file a complaint in Consumer Court, is there any bar under the Act?
• Ans: No. As per section 79 of the Act, civil courts are barred but the consumer forums (National, State or
District) have not been barred from the ambit of the Act. Section 71 proviso permits the complainant to
withdraw his complaint as regards matters under section 12, 14, 18 and section 19, from the consumer
forum and file it with the adjudicating officer appointed under the Act.
• Is there appeal provided against the orders given by MahaRERA? Is there a time limit? What are the
fees?
• Ans: Any person aggrieved by any direction or decision or order made by MahaRERA or by an
adjudicating officer may file an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal within a period of sixty days, in
accordance with Rule 9 of Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Recovery of Interest,
Penalty, Compensation, Fine payable, Forms of Complaints and Appeal, etc.) Rules, 2017.
• Is there any time limit prescribed for the promoter for formation of society or any other legal entity of
home buyers?
• Ans: Promoter has to enable formation of Legal Entity like Cooperative Society, Company, Association,
Federation etc. within three months from the date on which fifty one per cent of the total number of
Purchasers, in such a building or a wing, have booked their apartment.
• Is there time limit prescribed for promoter to execute conveyance in favour of association of buyers?
• Ans: Promoter shall execute a registered conveyance deed in favour of the allottee within three months
from date of issue of occupancy certificate or fifty one per cent of the total number of Purchasers, in such
a building or a wing, has paid the full consideration to the promoter, whichever is earlier.
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35.How does the Act Impact Joint Promoters or joint Venture Agreements or cases of joint development
with land owner on revenue share basis or area share basis, where landlord and promoter are two
different parties but both are beneficiaries of sale of project?
Ans: The Act makes both the Promoters and the landlord or any such parties which are beneficiary of a
sale of a project and receive payments from allottees as Co-Promoters and hence liable to adhere to
the provisions of the Act and Rules and Regulations made there under.
How does the promoter make an application for registration?
Ans: After launch of online application for registration from 1st May 2017, all promoters shall make their
applications online through this IT solution, filling the details in the requisite forms, uploading the
required documents and paying the necessary fees.
Is it compulsory for the promoter to register the project immediately after he gets sanctioned approvals?
Ans: Promoter has to register the project before he starts any form of advertising, marketing, booking,
selling, offer for selling or inviting people to purchase plots, apartment or buildings.
Will ongoing Project have to stop sales or construction till receiving the Registration?
Ans: At the end of ninety days from the date of notification of Section 3 of the Act, the promoter of an
ongoing project shall not advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale or invite persons to purchase in
any manner any plot, apartment or building, unless he registers the project.
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Can promoter change the completion date for ongoing projects while registering?
Ans: Yes, while registering project, promoter needs to give revised date of completion which should be
commensurate with the amount of development completed
If an ongoing project is registered under MahaRERA, then will the Act be applicable for the entire project or
will it be applicable only to units sold after registration?
Ans: Registration is of the Project/Phase and hence the provisions of the Act are applicable to all units of the
Project/Phase.
Can an allottee who has executed agreement with the promoter prior to the on-going project getting
registered with the Authority, be a complainant before MahaRERA?
Ans: MahaRERA empowers any aggrieved person to file a complaint with respect to a registered real estate
project. This will include an allottee who has an agreement executed before the project is registered with
MahaRERA. However, MahaRERA will have authority to adjudicate for violations and contravention of
provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act or rules and regulations made thereunder.
Can the promoter change the plans of subsequent phases after registration of the 1st phase?
Ans: The Act puts an obligation on a promoter to obtain consent of each allottee, if he wants to change the
building plans for the phase that is registered. If a subsequent phase has not been registered, the promoter
can change the plans of the subsequent phases without obtaining consent of the allottees from current /
ongoing phases. However, if the subsequent phases are also registered, consent of allottees would be
needed as mentioned in section 14 of the Act
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If the promoter needs to change the plans of an on-going project post registration, will he need the consent
of the pre-registration purchasers?
Ans: MahaRERA protects the interest of all the Allottees; including those who have executed an agreement
before the project is registered under its provisions Hence, if the promoter wants to change the plans post
registration, then consent of all pre-registration allottees shall be required as well.
The promoter can hand over the common amenities only after completing subsequent phases. What should
he commit to the customer for the registered phase?
Ans: A promoter should meticulously plan the buildings of the registered phase & common areas and then
declare the individual date of handing over possession of the building & common areas. Each phase
along with the development works shall have to completed and handed over to the allottee within the
time frame defined by the promoter, during registration, for that phase of the project.
Is insurance of the project compulsory? What are the provisions regarding Insurance?
Ans: Promoter has to obtain all such insurance as notified by the State Government. So insurance will be
compulsory only after the Notification is issued by the State Government. The Act says that the State
Government can prescribe various types of insurance including but not limited to
• Title of the land and building as a part of the real estate project; and
• Construction of the real estate project.
The promoter is liable to pay insurance premium before transferring the same to the allottee / association of
allottees. The documents related to insurance will have to be handed over to the association of allottees
when the same is formed.
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Can project finance taken by promoters from financial institutions be withdrawn from designated 70%
account?
Ans: Yes, if this is declared at the time of registration and subject to provisions of Section 4 of the Act and
Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development)(Registration of Real Estate Projects, Registration
of Real Estate Agents, Rates of Interest and Disclosures on Website) Rules, 2017 made there under.
However, the money withdrawn should be utilized towards construction expenses of the project, on
priority.
In case of joint development with land owner on revenue share basis or area share basis, whether land
owner’s component could be withdrawn from designated account of 70%?
Ans: The Act makes both the Promoters and the land owner or any such parties which are beneficiary of a
sale of a project and receive payments from allottees, as Co-Promoters and hence liable to adhere to the
provisions of the Act and Rules and Regulations made there under. The withdrawal of money would be
subject to provisions of Section 4 of the Act and the Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and
Development)(Registration of Real Estate Projects, Registration of Real Estate Agents, Rates of Interest
and Disclosures on Website) Rules, 2017 made there under.
Whether money collected from allottees towards stamp duty, registration, share money for society,
deposits for maintenance, corpus funds, infrastructure charges, parking charges etc., are required to be
deposited in the designated bank account (70 %)?
Ans: Yes, since these are part of the project cost
When does the promoter need to form society, association etc.?
Ans: The Promoter has to ensure that an association of allottees is formed within three months of 51% of
allottees have booked their apartment in the project.
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• If due to a change in government policy, the promoter gets additional FSI etc., can the promoter build
additional floors in a registered ongoing project where initially those floors were not planned?
• Ans: Yes, but consent of allottees would be needed as mentioned in section 14 of the Act.
• Whether MahaRERA recognizes Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act and Apartment Ownership Act?
• Ans: Yes, the said Acts have not been repealed. However, In case of inconsistent provisions, the
provisions of the Central Act shall prevail.
• There is a provision for deemed registration of a real estate project in case the Regulatory Authority
does not respond to the application. How will the promoter receive ID & password?
• Ans: In accordance with the Act, MahaRERA shall within a period of seven days of the deemed
registration, provide registration number.
• How will the Act, Rules and Regulations affect advertisement of projects with many phases?
• Ans: A promoter would be allowed to advertise, market, book, sell or offer to sell or invite persons to
purchase plot, apartment or building in a phase of a real estate project, only if the said phase is
registered. A promoter cannot advertise, commit or sell amenities or facilities that are in a subsequent
phase which is still not registered.
• What if an adjoining land is purchased by the promoter? Can he continue with same registration?
• Ans: No, it has to be separately registered if the said adjoining land was not a part of the project which
has been registered.
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What should the promoter do in case the particular brand of fixtures and fittings as mentioned in the
specifications are not available in the market since the production of that type is stopped by the supplier?
Will the promoter still be liable in such case? And what in case fixture/fittings do not give guarantee for
more than five years.
Ans: As per section 14 of the Act, the promoter should take previous consent of concerned allottee.
What if Part OC is received for the project: is it exempt from registration?
Ans: No
Estimated Cost should be submitted only for area for which approvals/plans cleared as on date of registration
of project or it should also include costs even for the proposed future expected area to be generated?
(Bearing in mind the pros and cons for the figures depending solely on estimated costs)
Ans: Estimated cost of the whole project that has been put up for registration has to be indicated while applying
for registration.
Are various certificates (Architect, Engineer, and CA) required at the time of registration?
Ans: Please refer to the Forms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General)
Regulations
Does developer need to submit the certificates to Banker or retain with him?
Ans: The original certificates have to be retained by the promoter because the same are required to be verified
and audited by the statutory auditor of the promoter's company at the end of every financial year. Copies
may also have to be submitted to the concerned bank, if demanded by them
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Separate Bank Account: can escrow account opened with the Bank from whom loans are availed, be
treated as Separate Bank Account for a MahaRERA registered project.
Ans: No. A separate bank account needs to be opened in accordance with the provisions of the Act and
rules made there under.
Can separate account be more than one since at times there might be multiple lenders in same project
(building wise lender) though developer might register the project at one go.
Ans: No. There should be one designated bank account for every registered project or registered phase
Sometimes buyer is ready and gives undertaking that he is ok to give money beyond 10% however does
not want to register. Should it be allowed?
Ans: No. Section 13(1) of the Act prohibits the promoter from taking more than 10% of the cost of
apartment without entering into a written agreement for sale, duly registered.
Referral bookings: Existing customers referring to others for buying the flat in same project or other
project of same developer: will they be treated as Real Estate Agent?
Ans: Yes, if it is against a consideration. Real Estate Agent is clearly defined in section 2(zm) of the Act
For Foreign brokers registration and advertisement outside India, will same rule apply as in India ?
Ans: Yes, if it pertains to a registered project under MahaRERA.
In case of customers default: can developer be selective in cancelling units?
Ans: Provision of termination of agreement is covered in the Model Form of Agreement attached to Rules.
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Who needs to apply for Registration for broking business in Real Estate?
Ans: Every Real Estate Agent who intends to facilitate the sale or purchase of or act on behalf of any
person to facilitate the sale or purchase of any plot, apartment or building, as the case may be, in a
registered real estate project being sold by the promoter in any planning area in Maharashtra, shall
have to apply for registration to Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA).
What is the procedure to obtain registration to operate as Real Estate Agents? What are documents
required to get real estate agent's license?
Ans: It will be through an easy online process. The procedure is explained in Rule 11 of Maharashtra Real
estate(Regulation and Development)(Registration of Real Estate projects, Registration of Real Estate
Agents, rates of Interest and Disclosures on website) Rules 2017.
What is the fee for registration? What is the duration?
Ans: The fees are in accordance with Rule 11(3) of the Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and
Development)(Registration of Real Estate Projects, Registration of Real Estate Agents, Rates of Interest
and Disclosures on Website) Rules, 2017. The registration is valid for a period of five years
Will marketing and sales staff of Builder/ Promoter/ Developer also need to take registration as an
agent?
Ans: A real estate agent is clearly defined in Section 2(zm) of the Act.
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Will the registration of MahaRERA be operated in other states?
Ans: No. The registration is valid only for Maharashtra region.
Is this registration transferable to another agent or to other state where agents intend to shift his office?
Ans: No
Even if real estate agent has not taken any commission from client and taken it from promoter, can the
agent still be responsible and liable for builder’s default?
Ans: The agent's liability is in accordance with Section 10 of the Act. He is not held liable for the
promoter's default.
If real estate agent is not listed with promoter's registration at MahaRERA website, still can he sell in
this project?
Ans: No. If the promoter has not included the real estate agent's name at the time of registration, it will
have to be included by the promoter, subsequently, and up dated in the MahaRERA website. The real
estate agent can operate in the project only thereafter.
Will MahaRERA protect Agents for their commissions not paid by builder or by parties to the deal?
Ans: No, these will be guided by the agreements that real estate agents have with the concerned
promoters or allottees.
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• Will agent be responsible till the delivery of flats / real estate unit done or is he responsible till
documents are registered?
• Ans: The responsibility of the real estate agent will be in accordance with Section 10 of the Act.
• What will be the penalties and fines?
• Ans: Penalties for non-registration and contravention of provisions of section 9 and 10 are given in
Section 62 of the Act.
• What are unfair Trade Practices?
• Ans: It is explained in Section 10 (c) of the Act.
• What if promoter gives false information or documents to real estate agent and agent acts upon such
information, will he be liable?
• Ans: Under Section 12 of the Act, it is the obligation of the promoter regarding veracity of
advertisement and prospectus. The agent is liable if he makes a false or misleading representation
concerning the services that he intends to offer.
• Will listing websites / newspapers/ exhibitions promoting real estate needs to take agents’ license?
• Ans: Yes, if they intend to facilitate the sale or purchase of or act on behalf of any person to facilitate
the sale or purchase of any plot, apartment or building, as the case may be, in a registered real estate
project being sold by the promoter in any planning area.
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Will real estate agents putting advertisement on builders’ behalf need to get approved his print / radio/
TV/ other media promotions content?
Ans: No, however no advertisement should be put out for a project unless the concerned promoter has
registered the project . The agent should not advertise for services that are not intended to be offered.
If registration is not given within 30 days, will it be deemed registration?
Ans: Yes, if the Authority fails to issue any communication about deficiencies, within 30 days of the
receipt of the application for registration.
Does an entity "Other than an Individual", who has applied and paid registration fees, need to apply
separately for its staff?
Ans: No, as long as the staff operate under the aegis of the said entity.
Will a multi-state operator of real estate agency business need to apply in all state of India?
Ans: For working as a real estate agent in Maharashtra, registration will be given by MahaRERA.
Is Agent authorized to sign on behalf of his promoter / builder?
Ans: No.
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