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MahaRERA Cracks Down on Errant Builders, Issues Notices Over 8,212 Projects

  • by- Zaid
  • May 4, 2026
MahaRERA has initiated action against developers of 8,212 housing projects for failing to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports. Developers have 60 days to comply, or face penalties including project registration cancellation.
MahaRERA Cracks Down on Errant Builders, Issues Notices Over 8,212 Projects

Mumbai, May 4: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has initiated action against developers of 8,212 housing projects for failing to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPRs) within the stipulated deadline.

MMR Projects

Of the defaulting projects, 4,644 are from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region:

  • Thane: 1,465 projects

  • Mumbai Suburban: 1,263 projects

Region-Wise Breakdown

  • Pune: 1,957 projects (highest)

  • MMR (including Konkan): 4,644 projects

  • Nashik (Khandesh): 451 projects

  • Nagpur (Vidarbha): 391 projects

  • Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Marathwada): 185 projects

Show-Cause Notices

The regulator has issued show-cause notices under Section 7 of the Act. Developers have 60 days to respond and update pending filings.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to comply could trigger:

  • Suspension or cancellation of project registration

  • Freezing of project bank accounts

  • Restrictions on advertising and marketing

  • Halt registration of sale/purchase transactions

Official Statement

MahaRERA Chairman Manoj Saunik said: "If any developer does not update the quarterly progress report despite repeated follow-ups, MahaRERA will not hesitate to cancel or keep such project's registration in abeyance."