Thane: ₹74.63 crore due • ₹23.33 crore recovered • ~₹51.30 crore still pending
By Arosh John, Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane–MMR | December 2025
What the latest snapshot shows
A district-wise recovery snapshot puts the spotlight back on the most misunderstood part of the RERA ecosystem: recovery.
Across Maharashtra, recovery warrants amount to ₹791.55 crore. However, authorities have recovered only ₹262.68 crore so far—about 33%.
In Thane district, the same snapshot shows:
- Amount due: ₹74.63 crore
- Amount recovered: ₹23.33 crore
- Balance pending: ~₹51.30 crore (₹51 Cr+)
So, Thane has seen roughly 31% recovery to date, while the larger share remains pending.
What this money actually is
This is not a general penalty pool. Instead, it usually reflects amounts that MahaRERA has ordered promoters (developers) or other respondents to pay homebuyers.
Most of this “due” amount typically includes:
- refunds,
- interest for delay,
- compensation, and/or
- other ordered payouts that remain unpaid.
Also, this is not only about “failed projects.” In practice, these dues often come from delayed possession disputes, refund matters, and interest/compensation directions across a wide range of projects and entities.
Where recovery slows down (and why buyers lose time)
A MahaRERA order closes the dispute on paper. After that, recovery decides the real outcome.
A recovery warrant moves the matter into enforcement. From there, timelines can stretch because execution often requires multiple steps. For instance, authorities may need to identify attachable assets, initiate attachment action, manage objections, and, in some cases, move toward auction and realisation.
Therefore, buyers often face a gap between “order passed” and “money received.”
Why Thane’s pending figure matters
Thane is a high-volume residential market with a large end-user base. Because of that, a pending balance of ~₹51 crore+ signals something simple: a meaningful amount of homebuyer money still sits stuck in the execution pipeline.
As a result, buyer behaviour changes quickly. Buyers demand stronger documentation, they evaluate execution risk more sharply, and they rely less on verbal assurances. In markets like Thane, recovery performance directly shapes trust.
What buyers should do if they already have an order
Treat recovery like an operational process—not a waiting room.
1) Confirm your stage
First, check whether you remain at “order passed” or whether the file has moved into recovery execution.
2) Keep your file complete
Next, maintain a clean set: order copy, calculation of dues, correct promoter/entity details, project identifiers, and bank details for disbursal.
3) Follow up with documentation
Then, use written trails. Keep date-wise logs and email records. This approach reduces confusion and improves continuity.
4) Plan timelines realistically
Finally, plan cash flows carefully. Recovery depends on enforcement movement and asset realisation, so optimism alone is not a strategy.
TREN View
Real estate regulation proves its worth during recovery. Orders matter, but execution decides outcomes. Thane’s numbers highlight that reality and show why buyers must track recovery progress, not just case status.
Also READ: Stuck with a Paper Victory? How to Turn Your MahaRERA Order into Actual Refunds
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Registration No. A51700001835) and the Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN). With over a decade of on-ground transaction experience across Thane and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, he is recognised for documentation-first, compliance-led market analysis.
Arosh leads John Real Estate, a Thane-based advisory and brokerage known for premium residential transactions, resale consulting, investor advisory, and NRI-focused deals, with strong operating depth across Thane’s key corridors and micro-markets. Through TREN, he tracks MahaRERA enforcement, builder execution risk, resale due diligence, and infrastructure-led value shifts, so homebuyers and investors can make decisions based on process, proof, and real market behaviour.
Disclaimer
This article appears on Thane Real Estate News (TREN) for public awareness, informational reporting, and editorial analysis. Figures mentioned here reflect publicly reported district-wise recovery snapshots available at the time of writing and may change with subsequent updates. This content does not provide legal advice, financial advice, or investment advice. Readers should verify project details, orders, and recovery status from official sources and consult qualified professionals for case-specific guidance.
