MahaRERA Project Search: How to find real estate project details online in Maharashtra?

Of all the states and union territories (UTs) that have implemented the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has been the most active in terms of executing the legislation across the State. Additionally, the Authority also takes care of project registrations in Daman and Diu, as well as Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

For users who are new to this apex regulatory body, here’s how to use the official website to search project, promoter, and agent details, along with a quick glance at the latest MahaRERA updates. 

What is MahaRERA?  

As per the Act, every State in India must have its own regulatory authority for real estate, and MahaRERA is one such supervisory body operating in the State of Maharashtra. The Authority helps regulate the real estate sector by creating a transparent platform for the buyers in the State. MahaRERA is also responsible for registering real estate projects and agents, verifying legitimate projects, allotting RERA IDs, and resolving disputes promptly.  

What are the functions of MahaRERA?  

While ensuring fair business practices, here are some of the goals MahaRERA expects to achieve- 

• Promotion of a healthy, efficient, transparent and competitive real estate industry in the State.  
• Establishing a mechanism for quicker dispute settlement and grievance redressal of the registered real estate projects in Maharashtra. 
• Working in the best interest of end users, real estate promoters and agents. 
• Enabling new project registrations. 
• Facilitating registration of real estate agents. 
• Offering suggestions and recommendations to the government on important matters such as real estate development and growth in Maharashtra. 

MahaRERA: How to search for projects on the website?

• Go to maharera.mahaonline.gov.in. If the page being displayed is in a regional language, viewers can select the English language option from the top right corner of the page. 
• Under the 'Registration' tab, click on ‘Registered Projects.’ You will be redirected to an external website.
• Under the sub-head ‘Select User Type’ and click on ‘Registered Projects’.
• You can search for the details of a project either by typing in its name, the name of its promoter, or its registration/certificate number. To know the certificate number of a project, click on the 'View all projects on map' link on the top right-hand side of the page. Explore the map and click on the concerned project to see its certificate number.

• When you type the name or certificate number of the project and click on search, the project along with a few details will appear in the search results.
• By clicking on ‘View’, you will be able to see all the details of the project including locality, project type, ongoing status and proposed completion date.

Also Read: MahaRERA: List of approved projects and agents

MahaRERA: How to check litigations on real estate projects?

Using the MahaRERA portal, one can also find the details of a project stuck in a legal row along with the verdict passed on it. Here are the steps for it-

• Go to mahaonline.gov.in.
• Click on Appellate Tribunal from the top banner, and select ‘Orders’ option from the drop-down list.
• You can either search the order by typing the name in the search bar or by scrolling through the list displayed below.

MahaRERA has not only streamlined the project registration and verification process but has also done a fair job at regulating the overall real estate sector in Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. This has significantly boosted the sentiments of home buyers and investors.

Moreover, RERA has freed homebuyers to express their concerns and complaints pertaining to real estate projects. It has also brought much-needed transparency, accountability, and fairness to the real estate market in terms of property sales, as well.

In fact, MahaRERA has fared effectively well in covering the scope of the act with fast-paced and efficient implementation coupled with frequent amendments to protect home buyers.

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MahaRERA: How to know which project registrations have expired?

MahaRERA frequently updates information about expired/lapsed real estate projects on its website. The list identifies projects that were once registered but have now lapsed due to non-renewal of registration. When this happens, the promoter of that particular project cannot market, book, sell, or offer for sale any apartment, building, or plot advertised in the project in any manner.

To check for expired projects, follow these two simple steps-

• Visit the official website mahaonline.gov.in.
• Under the 'Registration' tab, click on 'Lapsed Projects' (scroll down to view the option). The page will display the list of expired projects arranged chronologically.

MahaRERA: How to search for projects with registrations revoked?

MahaRERA reserves the right to revoke and cancel the registration of a project based on a complaint. It does so if the promoter has been involved in any unfair practices/irregularities or has violated a rule under RERA. Accordingly, the promoter cannot market or sell a property in such cases. If needed, MahaRERA will facilitate any pending development work on the project for the interest of the allottees.

To know which projects had their registrations revoked, follow the steps below-

• Visit the official website maharera.mahaonline.gov.in
• Under the 'Registration' tab, click on 'Projects - Registration Revoked or Ab initio void'. The page displays the list of revoked projects. The copies of their revocation order are also available for viewing or downloading.

The authority may also auction a project in case of delays to refund the investors.

How to inform MahaRERA about non-registered projects?

Users can also provide information about any under-construction project which ought to have been registered but is not. Informers need to provide the project location and promoter details, if available, so that the authority can investigate further. Informers can also track the current status through the website.

To report non-registered projects, click here. 

MahaRERA: How to search for real estate agents on the website?  

Before opting for the services of a real estate agent in Maharashtra, it is essential to verify their authenticity and ensure that they are registered under RERA. In addition to the MahaRERA project search, the website also allows users to search and verify registered real estate agents. Here are the steps to do so-  

Step 1: Visit the official website of MahaRERA. 

Step 2: Log in to your account using your credentials or register as a new user . 

Step 3: Now, on the home page, navigate to the ‘Registration’ tab and click on ‘Registered Agents’. 

Step 4: Once the option is selected, fill in the required details, including the agent name and the MahaRERA registration number. 

Step 5: Select ‘Search’, and the website will display the result.

MahaRERA: Contact details

Initially, MahaRERA had established an in-house helpdesk to handhold citizens and resolve issues related to the services offered on its website. However, there was a need to bolster the capacity and effectiveness of the helpdesk system.

Accordingly, on August 24, 2021, MahaRERA established an adequately manned toll-free citizen helpline. Enquirers can now call the numbers displayed below for a prompt query and grievance addressal-

Source: MahaRERA Website

The citizen helpline is open from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, except on governmental holidays. Visitors can also get contact details for their respective divisional offices in the ‘Contact Us’ section on the official website.

MahaRERA: Latest updates and announcements

MahaRERA 2024 updates

July 2024

In yet another realty power move, MahaRERA has plugged a developer loophole, mandating builders to set delivery timelines for the amenities and facilities proposed by them.

Earlier, builders often promised certain project benefits to homebuyers, but failed to deliver them on time. With this new order, developers will now be held accountable for these uncertainties to preserve the welfare of the homebuyer. Henceforth, the date of delivery for proposed amenities or benefits must be specified in the Agreement for Sale in the form of Annexure-I.

March 2024

In a move expected to aid decision-making among homebuyers, MahaRERA announced its grading plans in September 2023. Ajoy Mehta, former Chairman of MahaRERA, announced that the authority will begin grading projects starting April 2024. Most of the projects to be graded under this initiative are expected to be from Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

MahaRERA has also selected four parameters based on the developers' information. These are financial, technical, legal and project overview. Homebuyers can consult these four parameters to make an informed decision. For instance, if a developer has used 90 percent of the receivables but has only 30 percent of the project, the MahaRERA website will reveal that.

In terms of the timeline, MahaRERA plans to update the grading matrix every six months of a financial year. The first grading period will be between October 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The results will be published by the end of April, and the due date for uploading the Q4 quarterly progress reports will be April 20, 2024. Likewise, the next round of grading will be from April 2024 to September 2024, with the due date to upload the report slated to be October 20, 2024. MahaCRITI, the IT solution of MahaRERA, will carry out the grading based on the information offered by the developers.

However, instead of grading every project right away, the portal will simply provide information in the beginning. The rating system will be rolled out gradually over the course of two to three years. Interestingly, Uttar Pradesh RERA is also working on implementing a grading system for real estate projects.

February 2024

As per a recent update, MahaRERA has issued a notice to 41 unregistered plotted projects of advertisement without the mandatory registration of the regulatory authority.

The action by MahaRERA officials has taken into account multiple complaints received by homebuyers regarding delays faced over projects in rural areas. Many instances regarding the selling of units without the mandatory QR code or registry for projects exceeding 500 sq m area have been recorded. They also highlighted that the authority initiated the action on their own consent to issue the notice against such projects.

Revenue officials have issued a statement highlighting the issue of developers luring homebuyers to invest in plotted developments wherein the land was subdivided into plots. These plots were being sold as non-agricultural (NA) units in the absence of essential infrastructure and registration with MahaRERA.

Previously, it was mandatory for developers to deposit the commencement certificates (CC) and occupancy certificates (OC) to register the project with RERA. However, in 2023, MahaRERA amended the rules, wherein the certificates issued for NA plots would also serve as CC for plot units. Along with that, the Tehsildar acknowledgement receipt signed by the architect of the project would be treated as OC, which was mandatory to update the regulatory authority on the completion of the project.

In 2021, Ajoy Mehta, Chairman of MahaRERA, ordered a developer to stop promoting or allowing bookings for his project related to NA plots, as it had not registered or offered any mandatory infrastructure.

January 2024

In the latest directive released by MahaRERA on January 17, 2024, any promoter applying for a housing project must submit a declaration-cum-undertaking on their official letterhead. The undertaking should attest that no MahaRERA number is allotted or applied for the proposed project site or any part of the site.

The new directive came into effect to minimise the chances of project delays and safeguard all parties concerned with the project, including home buyers, from any cheating or fraudulent activity. It will be applied to standalone and multi-phased residential projects on extensive sites.

The new format of the undertaking will cover particulars such as CS number, CTS number, Survey number, GAT number, Hissa number, and Khasra number. The directive also dictates that in case of information inaccuracies or discrepancies, strict actions against the builder will be taken by MahaRERA.

Ajoy Mehta, Chairman of MahaRERA, avers that this new guideline will help the authority monitor all projects more closely and effectively while implementing the regulatory provisions more strictly.

MahaRERA 2023 updates

MahaRERA has announced that it will penalise projects that have been advertised without being registered with the authority. It has come to the authority's attention that advertisements in newspapers display projects without MahaRERA registration numbers. MahaRERA has also warned citizens against investing in projects without a valid registration number. Also, real estate developers can deregister projects with zero allotments after Maharashtra RERA has made a significant order.

Developers may deregister a project if they are unable to commence or complete the construction of the project, a phase, or a portion of it due to reasons such as lack of funds, non-viability, disputes, or litigation. However, for the developer to comply, there must be no allottees and zero bookings in such cases.

Over 705 promoters of stalled real estate projects have sought renewal of registration from MahaRERA after the authority issued notices to over 17,000 project promoters. Also, over 700 completed projects have been updated on the authority's website.

As per Section 11 of the RERA Act, promoters must update MahaRERA about the status of each project they register every three months. Many developers disregarded this regulation; however, promoters must update the status of their projects within 30 days after receiving notice; otherwise, they run the risk of being penalised.

To sum up, potential homebuyers can visit the MahaRERA website to check the current status, completion timeline, project specifications, developer information, and agent details. Additionally, the platform also allows aggrieved homebuyers to register unregistered projects or raise complaints regarding a particular developer or agent. In this article, we have covered some of the step-by-step procedures for operating the MahaRERA website for your convenience. 

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