By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane–MMR | November 2025
A Major Enforcement Shift for Homebuyers Across Maharashtra
MahaRERA has introduced a significant enforcement mechanism through Circular No. 50/2025 dated 18 November 2025.
For the first time, the Authority can execute and register an Agreement for Sale or a Cancellation Deed on behalf of a promoter or allottee who refuses to comply with a MahaRERA order.
This stems from a Bombay High Court Division Bench ruling dated 06 October 2025, which directed that when a party fails to comply with an order requiring the execution of documents, MahaRERA must appoint a “fit and proper person” to execute the documents, and the Registrar of Assurances must register them.
This ensures that once a MahaRERA order exists, documentation cannot be stalled or obstructed.
What Circular 50/2025 Officially Provides
The circular establishes a clear Standard Operating Procedure:
- In complaints filed where a homebuyer seeks an order directing the execution and registration of an Agreement for Sale or a Deed of Cancellation,
and the respondent (promoter or allottee) still does not comply,
MahaRERA will appoint a fit and proper person of the Authority to execute and register the document. - The order will explicitly instruct the Registrar of Assurances to register the document executed by this appointed officer.
- The same mechanism applies to pending non-compliance applications awaiting hearing and final disposal.
- The circular is effective immediately from 18 November 2025.
This creates an enforceable pathway for documentation to proceed regardless of a party’s refusal.
Impact on Homebuyers and Investors in Thane–MMR
Thane–MMR is one of Maharashtra’s most active property markets, driven by a high share of under-construction developments and ongoing project launches across multiple micro-markets.
Delays in executing or registering Agreements for Sale and Cancellation Deeds have been recurring challenges for homebuyers in the primary market.
Circular 50/2025 provides clarity and enforcement strength exactly where it is needed.
1. Agreement for Sale Cannot Be Delayed Anymore
Homebuyers often experience:
- Delays in the execution of the Agreement for Sale despite payments made
- Promoters citing administrative or internal issues
- Extended gaps between booking and registration
Under the new mechanism, if MahaRERA directs execution and the promoter still does not comply,
the Authority’s appointed officer can execute the Agreement for Sale on their behalf.
This significantly strengthens buyer protection across Thane West, Kolshet, Ghodbunder Road, Majiwada, Pokhran Road, and other rapidly developing corridors.
2. Cancellation Deeds Become Faster and Enforceable
In situations involving project delays, disputes, or buyer-initiated cancellations, obtaining a registered cancellation deed is often the most challenging step.
Circular 50/2025 ensures that:
- If cancellation is ordered,
- And the promoter refuses to execute the deed,
- A MahaRERA-appointed officer can sign it on their behalf,
- And the Registrar of Assurances must register it.
This provides a clear pathway for buyers needing to conclude their contractual relationship with the promoter.
3. Reduced Litigation and Improved Documentation Timelines
Many disputes escalate when a promoter withholds or delays documentation.
Circular 50/2025 provides a clear enforcement framework that:
- Reduces unnecessary litigation
- Shortens documentation timelines
- Brings predictability to execution and registration processes
- Strengthens transparency in the primary market
For Thane–MMR, this is a structural improvement in regulatory enforcement.
How the New Enforcement Mechanism Works
- A complaint is filed requesting execution and registration.
- MahaRERA issues an order directing the respondent to comply.
- If the respondent defaults, the Authority appoints a fit and proper person.
- The appointed officer executes the document.
- The Registrar of Assurances completes the registration.
Documentation now moves forward even if one party refuses to cooperate.
My Perspective
Circular 50/2025 marks one of the most critical enforcement developments by MahaRERA in recent years.
In a fast-evolving real estate environment like Thane–MMR—where under-construction demand, infrastructure expansion, and new project launches are reshaping buyer activity—predictable and enforceable documentation is essential.
This circular ensures that two of the most essential documents in the primary market—the Agreement for Sale and the Cancellation Deed—cannot be withheld by any party once a MahaRERA order exists.
It enhances accountability, simplifies enforcement, and strengthens confidence for homebuyers investing in Thane’s regulated primary market.
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN), a platform dedicated to factual, regulation-aligned coverage of the Thane–MMR property landscape.
With more than a decade of on-the-ground experience, he is recognised as one of the emerging Thane real estate experts, specialising in villas, premium resales, and NRI-focused advisory.
His work blends market intelligence with strong expertise in MahaRERA compliance, documentation frameworks, and infrastructure-led value trends across Thane’s evolving micro-markets.
Through TREN, he aims to bring clarity, transparency, and credible insights to help homebuyers and investors make informed, risk-free decisions.
Disclaimer
This article is based on MahaRERA Circular No. 50/2025 dated 18 November 2025 and judicial references available as of the date.
Readers should consult a practising real-estate lawyer for transaction-specific legal guidance.
