The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), in 2025, delivered a series of landmark regulatory reforms and administrative milestones that significantly strengthened homebuyer protection, improved developer accountability, and enhanced transparency across the real estate sector. These measures collectively addressed long-standing concerns related to delays, compliance, misleading advertisements, and enforcement of compensation orders.
Below is a detailed overview of MahaRERA’s major achievements and policy interventions in 2025.
Record Disposal of Complaints and Faster Hearings
One of the most impactful achievements of MahaRERA in 2025 has been its significant improvement in complaint disposal efficiency.
During the calendar year 2025, 5,039 new complaints were filed, while 6,945 complaints were disposed of, providing substantial relief to thousands of homebuyers. This marks a sharp rise compared to 3,824 cases disposed of in 2024 and 2,784 cases in 2023.
Highlight: For the first time, all complaints registered up to November 2025 have either been heard or assigned hearing dates, ensuring no backlog without procedural movement.
Under the leadership of Chairman Manoj Saunik, along with Member-1 Mahesh Pathak and Member-2 Ravindra Deshpande, MahaRERA adopted a structured process to accelerate hearings. Even disputes pending for several years were successfully resolved, restoring confidence in the grievance redressal mechanism.
Clear Criteria for Hearings Based on Seniority
To ensure fairness and uniformity, MahaRERA introduced a system where complaints are heard strictly in order of seniority. However, following directions of the Honourable Bombay High Court, exceptions were defined for hearings outside seniority.
Hearings may be prioritised in cases involving life-threatening medical conditions, review or rectification applications, directions from higher courts, or mutual settlements between parties.
Highlight: Medical priority hearings require mandatory submission of authenticated medical certificates, preventing misuse of the exception.
4,282 Housing Projects Registered in 2025
Maharashtra continues to lead India in real estate activity, and MahaRERA’s vigilance ensured that 4,282 housing projects received registration numbers in 2025 after strict legal, financial, and technical scrutiny.
City-wise highlights include:
• Pune – 1,144 projects
• Mumbai City & Suburban – 690 projects
• Thane – 675 projects
• Raigad – 384 projects
• Nashik – 283 projects
• Nagpur – 281 projects
• Palghar – 258 projects
Region-wise, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) led with 2,119 projects, followed by Pune Region (1,361), Vidarbha (346), Khandesh (319) and Marathwada (137).
Integration of 481 Planning Authorities for CC Verification
A major technological milestone was the integration of all 481 planning authorities in Maharashtra with MahaRERA’s digital system.
Earlier, verification of Commencement Certificates (CCs) was time-consuming and largely manual. In 2025, approved plans and CCs from all authorities were made digitally verifiable, accelerating project registrations and reducing the scope for irregularities.
Highlight: This reform drastically cut approval timelines and strengthened regulatory oversight.
Standard Operating Procedure for Recovery of Compensation
To ensure enforcement of its orders, MahaRERA introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for recovery of compensation awarded to homebuyers.
If a developer fails to comply with an order:
• A hearing is scheduled within four weeks
• The promoter must submit an affidavit of movable and immovable assets
• District Collectors initiate recovery through attachment or auction
• Non-disclosure can lead to imprisonment up to three months
Highlight: Compensation orders are now backed by strong execution mechanisms, not merely advisory directions.
Enhanced MahaRERA Registration Certificate
The MahaRERA registration certificate was upgraded to include critical project-level information, making it a powerful tool for buyers.
The certificate now discloses:
• Total project area
• Buildings, wings, floors
• Residential and non-residential units
• Parking details (two-wheeler, four-wheeler, visitor)
• CC permissions and construction limits
• Amendments and extensions
Highlight: Homebuyers can now assess a project’s fundamentals without navigating multiple documents.
Mandatory Display of MahaRERA Details in Advertisements
Developers are now required to prominently display the MahaRERA registration number, website, and QR code in all advertisements, using the same font size as the project’s contact details.
Highlight: Any violation attracts strict penal action, curbing misleading marketing practices.
Quarterly and Annual Progress Report Compliance Hits 80%
One of the most remarkable transformations in 2025 was the jump in compliance for Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) and Annual Progress Reports (Form 5).
The compliance rate surged from a negligible 0.02% to 80%, ensuring buyers have real-time access to construction progress, financial disclosures, and statutory compliances.
Conclusion
MahaRERA’s performance in 2025 marks a defining phase in India’s real estate regulation. By combining administrative efficiency, technological integration, and strict enforcement, the Authority has substantially improved trust, accountability, and transparency in the sector. These reforms not only protect homebuyers but also encourage compliant developers by creating a level playing field.
