{"id":18517,"date":"2019-03-15T07:20:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T07:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=18517"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:29:55","slug":"maharera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/maharera\/","title":{"rendered":"How MahaRERA works to make the real estate sector more transparent and accountable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RERA ( Real Estate Regulation Act) 2016, was introduced, to make a very beneficial and laudable\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/impact-of-rera-on-homebuyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Impact on home buyers<\/a>. Maharashtra was one of the few states which introduced RERA immediately after the Act was implemented, by May 1, 2017. MahaRERA\u00a0has its headquarters in Mumbai. It is also the responsible authority for the territories of Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.<\/p>\n<p>It has the highest number of projects with\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Registration of Project under RERA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4284,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial,sans,sans-serif&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rera-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RERA registration<\/a>, so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>MahaRERA became one of the few states to come up with an official website, within the initial stages. So it became easier for people to file complaints against unregistered projects and set up a hearing, in the court of law, for the same. which is why the website will soon start accepting online payments.\u00a0By making access easier, the aim is to make the complaint filing and resolution process as uncomplicated as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/maharera\/#Revisions_in_the_procedure_to_File_a_complaint_under_MahaRERA\" title=\"Revisions in the procedure to File a complaint under MahaRERA\">Revisions in the procedure to File a complaint under MahaRERA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/maharera\/#Part_A_for_Home-buyers_in_Registered_Projects\" title=\"Part A: for Home-buyers, in Registered Projects\">Part A: for Home-buyers, in Registered Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/maharera\/#Part_B_for_Informants_of_Unregistered_Projects\" title=\"Part B: for Informants of Unregistered Projects\">Part B: for Informants of Unregistered Projects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/maharera\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revisions_in_the_procedure_to_File_a_complaint_under_MahaRERA\"><\/span>Revisions in the procedure to File a complaint under MahaRERA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The implementation of MahaRERA by the state has been setting an example for other States to follow. And the projects on the MahaRERA website are to be presented in a most detailed and informative among several State RERA websites. Additionally, it is\u00a0one of the most potentially useful websites for home buyers or investors to base their decisions on.<\/p>\n<p>Regulations regarding the Complaint\u00a0are given below. These were updated on\u00a0Circular No: 09\/2017 dated <strong>24<sup>th\u00a0<\/sup>July 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A Standard Procedure (SOP) was laid down to process complaints, in<strong> Part A <\/strong>&amp;\u00a0<strong>Part B <\/strong>of this\u00a0Circular. This meant to simplify\u00a0the process of filing complaints. Further, fasten this process by digitizing the payments and removal of paper-work. Applicability started on 1st August 2018.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_A_for_Home-buyers_in_Registered_Projects\"><\/span>Part A: for Home-buyers, in Registered Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The process for Home-Buyer to file a complaint:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any wronged person may file a complaint with MahaRERA or the adjudicating officer, for any registered real estate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rera-project-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project under RERA<\/a>. When it is a violation or conflict with the provisions, rules &amp; regulations of this Act. Thereafter, the Authority would establish an adjudicating process for speedy redressal of such complaints.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the MahaRERA <a href=\"https:\/\/maharera.mahaonline.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official portal<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>In the main menu click on the tab of <strong>&#8220;Online Application&#8221;<\/strong>, A new page of Login opens up.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>New Registration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select<strong> User Type<\/strong>, as <strong>Complainant<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;ll be a pop-up, to ask if you want the help of a neutral<strong> mediator\u00a0<\/strong>appointed by MahaRera\u00a0Conciliation Forum. Select &#8220;Yes&#8221; if you expect your complaint can be resolved without getting into litigation.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you have selected &#8220;Yes&#8221; to the above option or &#8220;Cancel&#8221;, you&#8217;ll need to create <strong>&#8220;New Registration&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select Area from the drop-down\u00a0list, for <strong>state or UT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select a proper <strong>User name<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Password<\/strong> for yourself. Also, fill in your mobile number &amp; e-mail id.<\/li>\n<li>enter the correct capcha and<strong> &#8220;Create User&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>you&#8217;ll receive a <strong>verification link<\/strong> on your e-mail. Click and <strong>activate<\/strong> it.<\/li>\n<li>Now that your ID has been created, you can log-in with your <strong>Login Id<\/strong> created and the password for it<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards, you must <strong>get registered<\/strong> after filling personal details in the appropriate sections<\/li>\n<li>Now on the left side, there is an option visible, <strong>&#8220;Add New Complaint&#8221;<\/strong>. Select this.<\/li>\n<li>Under this, you need to file <strong>necessary &amp; valid documents<\/strong> related to the complaint.<\/li>\n<li>Then an <strong>explanation<\/strong>, for how you have been aggrieved. In other words, what is your complaint about?<\/li>\n<li>Once this has been done,\u00a0you&#8217;ll need to make <strong>payment<\/strong> of Rs.5000 through the payment link.<\/li>\n<li>Once the complaint has been filed, it will be <strong>visible on the website<\/strong>, to the concerned promoter\/builder\/respondent, when he logs in through his Project User-id<\/li>\n<li>Both, the aggrieved party and the promoter\/builder\/respondent, would be called in the MahaRERA office with their evidence and expressing the related facts. Both the parties would be assigned a<strong> legal officer<\/strong>, each.<\/li>\n<li>After listening to both the parties, MahaRera will give a<strong> resolution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Or if you are seeking, <strong>Compensation<\/strong>, the case would be transferred to an Adjudicating officer for hearing. And the legal wing of\u00a0 MahaRera, under the<strong> sections 12,14, 18 and 19,<\/strong> will now take over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Revised Regulations governing the complaint filing, under Part A:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complaints under this provision can be filed against<strong> registered projects<\/strong>, only.<\/li>\n<li>Only those persons, who have been <strong>aggrieved<\/strong> under the said registered project can file a complaint here.<\/li>\n<li>Submission of an\u00a0acknowledgement and hard copy of the complaint with the MahaRERA, as required earlier, has been discontinued<b>.\u00a0<\/b>Additionally, now the\u00a0Complainant has to only\u00a0<strong>upload online<\/strong> all the relevant and supporting documents.<\/li>\n<li>Only when the\u00a0respondent here, is <strong>not the registered promoter\/agent<\/strong>, then the complainant has to serve a physical notice to him and submit an\u00a0acknowledgement\u00a0copy with the MahaRERA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No hard copy<\/strong> of the notice of the complaint is issued to the promoter\/builder\/respondent, now. They are to view it in their<strong> Project User-id.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once the complaint has been filed <strong>online<\/strong>, and the required fees paid, a\u00a0Chairperson. Member 1 and Member 2 respectively, will be assigned to this complaint, automatically by the software.<\/li>\n<li>When the legal wing of MahaRERA has scheduled any hearing, or ruled, or adjourned regarding the case, it will be communicated to both the parties. Also, the details will be <strong>visible at their dashboards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Ruling of the authority<\/strong>, as and when made, would be<strong> uploaded<\/strong> against the respective projects too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Complainant, if not satisfied by the decision or order made by MahaRERA or by the adjudicating officer, may still file an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal.<br \/>\nAfterwards, if the complainant is still discontented, with the decision or order of the Appellate Tribunal, can file an appeal with the High Court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Impact of these Revisions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So let&#8217;s interpret the new changes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previously, you were to submit hard copies to MahaRERA Authority. Whereas, now you can<strong> upload the documents<\/strong> on the portal. This will get your complaint registered. In this way, it saves a lot of time, efforts and money.<\/li>\n<li>Earlier, the <strong>60-days time period<\/strong> used to start only after the complaint got registered, i.e. after submitting hard copies to the authority. On the other hand, now this time period starts as soon as your complaint has been registered on the portal.<\/li>\n<li>Also, the promoter gets the details of the complaint on his project ID dashboard itself, instead of being sent a <strong>separate notice.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_B_for_Informants_of_Unregistered_Projects\"><\/span>Part B: for Informants of Unregistered Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So far, over 17,000 projects and 15,000 agents got their <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Registration of Project under RERA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4284,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial,sans,sans-serif&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rera-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RERA registration<\/a><\/span> under\u00a0MahaRERA. But still, as per the survey by Mumbai Grahak Panchayat\u2019s (MGP) in 2018, at least 40% of real estate projects were not registered with MahaRERA.<\/p>\n<p>In view of which, MahaRERA called upon the general public to become its informers and submit their complaints against unregistered projects on its website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Part B of the Circular contains the SOP for Source Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On July 24, 2017, MahaRERA had laid down the procedure for handling information about the projects, that ought to have been registered but have not registered.\u00a0Anyone who felt, a particular real estate project, should have been registered under MahaRERA, but is not registered, could give information under this section.<\/p>\n<p>It had\u00a0set up an online facility, on its website, where citizens could act as Source Informants (SI) and complain about unregistered residential projects after paying Rs 5,000.<\/p>\n<p>However, not many people were interested in shelling out this sum and getting entangles in legalities. Therefore, this mode didn&#8217;t prove quite successful.<\/p>\n<p>Then, in July 2018, to improve the situation, and to ensure maximum <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Registration of Project under RERA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4284,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial,sans,sans-serif&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rera-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RERA registration<\/a><\/span>, it revised the process.\u00a0After inputs received from the several stakeholders involved and experience of MahaRERA itself. it simplified the process &amp; removed the fee. Thereby, making it possible for an active and alert citizen can actually act as an informant and file a complaint against the unregistered real estate projects on its website for free.<\/p>\n<p>Although, this removal of fees is conditional. Thereby, the SI cannot ask for a hearing without this fee.\u00a0In the case hearing is required, the complainant would have to pay Rs 5,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Procedure for Source Information to notify about Unregistered Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can now submit the details of the projects <strong>online<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Under the non-registration tab of the MahaRERA portal, click on <strong>&#8220;Inform Non-Registration&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>application form<\/strong> will come up, to be filled with the details about the project and promoter. to enable MahaRERA to locate the Project, and investigate.<\/li>\n<li>To better protect the SI, <strong>only a mobile number &amp; a mail-id<\/strong> has to be provided. This will be verified through an OTP.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have submitted the details and verified through the OTP. You will get an<strong> SI number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This SI number is to be used for future inquiries and view the status of the investigation. This you can do under the same tab, choosing<strong> &#8220;Non-Registration Application Status&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This online complaint is assigned to Technical Officers,\u00a0automatically by the software.<\/li>\n<li>This technical wing will first check if the project has been registered or is <strong>under registration process<\/strong>. If yes, then the details will be put on your online dashboard. However, if it is not so, then they&#8217;ll gather and scrutinize information, check with the promoter, site visit etc.<\/li>\n<li>In the course of the investigation, if it is found, that the project should have been registered but has not been registered, then a<strong>\u00a0hearing will be scheduled<\/strong> for appropriate penalty and action, within the offices of the MahaRERA. The decision would be updated on the informant&#8217;s dashboard as well as the portal.<\/li>\n<li>If the project is missing on some <strong>approvals<\/strong> of the respective planning or public authorities (such as land, water, electricity boards), then those authorities shall be intimated to take action as appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or in case you demand a hearing, the technical officer would schedule a hearing with the authority, directly. A date would be advised to both the parties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the Effects of these Revisions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As per the previous mechanism, the informants were to mail on the e-mail ID, provided on the MahaRERA portal. This went directly to the officials. However, now the complaint is registered at the portal itself.<\/li>\n<li>You could not follow-up on the complaint, in the earlier scheme of operations. Now, all steps taken are updated online to your dashboard. Also, the hearings and the ruling are updated on the portal too.<\/li>\n<li>Earlier, the genuineness of the complaint couldn&#8217;t be verified. Now, there is a mobile number verification done, for registering the complaint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maharashtra is one of the very few states who abided by the rules of the RERA Act, with commitment.\u00a0MahaRERA seeks to transform the real estate sector of the state.\u00a0It is seeking to improve by looking for passing more regulatory provision. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how it contributes\u00a0to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rera-impact-on-real-estate-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">successful RERA impact on Real Estate in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is the right time to get\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Registration of Project under RERA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4284,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial,sans,sans-serif&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rera-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RERA registration<\/a>\u00a0for your Project or Agency and <strong>avoid huge penalties,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>you can call us on<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> +91 8750008585<\/span> or email your queries at <a href=\"mailto:contact@legalraasta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact@legalraasta.com<\/a>. You can check all the services we offer at our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legal Raasta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also go through:<\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-post-title\" data-fontsize=\"30\" data-lineheight=\"37\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/analysis-rera-act-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analysis of RERA Real Estate(Regulation and Development) Act, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-post-title\" data-fontsize=\"30\" data-lineheight=\"37\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rera-project-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration of Project under RERA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RERA ( Real Estate Regulation Act) 2016, was introduced, to make a very beneficial and laudable\u00a0Impact on home buyers. Maharashtra was one of the few states which introduced RERA immediately after the Act was implemented, by May 1, 2017. MahaRERA\u00a0has its headquarters in Mumbai. It is also the responsible authority for the territories of Dadar and 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