By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane–MMR | November 2025
A New Enforcement Framework Comes Into Effect
MahaRERA has issued one of its strongest directives yet: developers must clear interest, penalty, or compensation dues within 60 days of an order.
This framework—formalised under Circular 51/2025—is designed to ensure that relief awarded to homebuyers is not delayed or diluted once an order is passed.
Non-Compliance to Be Flagged After 60 Days
If a developer fails to make payment within the mandated window, the homebuyer must file a non-compliance (execution) application.
MahaRERA has set a four-week timeline for hearings of such cases to prevent delays at the enforcement stage.
Mandatory Asset Disclosure by Developers
Once a non-compliance application is admitted, developers must file an affidavit listing all:
• Movable assets
• Immovable assets
• Bank accounts
• Investments
This affidavit forms the basis for recovery proceedings if the developer continues to default.
Attachment, Auctions, and Recovery Warrants
If the dues remain unpaid, MahaRERA will issue a Recovery Warrant to the district collector.
The collector can then:
• Attach bank accounts
• Seize and auction properties
• Recover the awarded amount under revenue recovery norms
These provisions give RERA orders the same enforceability as civil court decrees.
Civil Imprisonment an Option for Wilful Default
Circular 51/2025 also enables escalation to the Principal Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure.
This opens the possibility of civil imprisonment for developers who wilfully evade compliance even after attachment proceedings.
The Larger Picture: A Stronger Enforcement Era for Maharashtra’s Real Estate Market
This framework marks a shift from merely passing orders to ensuring their execution.
For homebuyers, it creates a higher degree of certainty. For developers, it establishes accountability and compliance standards that the sector has long required.
The emphasis is now firmly on outcomes, not just directives.
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).
With over a decade of on-ground expertise across Thane’s residential and villa markets, he is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices in Thane’s real-estate ecosystem. His advisory approach is built on regulatory clarity, precise due diligence, and a strong command of MahaRERA compliance, project evaluation, and buyer-side protection frameworks. He specialises in villas, premium resales, and NRI transactions—combining data-backed analysis, legal awareness, and market intelligence to help buyers and investors make confident, risk-free decisions across the Thane–MMR region.
Disclaimer
This news report is based on MahaRERA’s official Circular 51/2025 and publicly available regulatory information. Readers are advised to consult a practising real-estate lawyer for case-specific guidance.
