Archive · 15 Jan 2026
MahaRERA Integrates With 481 Planning Authorities
MahaRERA, which is like a watchdog for real estate in Maharashtra, has connected its system with 481 planning authorities.
This connection allows them to check construction permits online.
Before this, only Mumbai's city government had this online system, and other areas had to send permits by email, which caused delays.
This change happened after MahaRERA found out that some developers had used fake permits to register their projects.
Now, with all permits available online, it's easier and faster to check them, and it helps prevent fraud.
This is important because developers must submit real permits when they register their projects with MahaRERA.
MahaRERA has integrated its system with 481 planning authorities in Maharashtra for online verification of Commencement Certificates (CCs).
This integration addresses the previous limitation where only the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai had an online verification system.
The move follows the discovery of fake CCs in November 2022, leading to the revocation of 64 projects in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation area.
The integration has reduced turnaround time for registrations and helped curb the possibility of irregularities or fraudulent submissions.
Developers are required to submit authenticated copies of approvals and CCs, along with sanctioned plans, layout plans, and project specifications, at the time of registration with MahaRERA.
- Who
- Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA)
- What
- Integration with 481 planning authorities for online verification of Commencement Certificates (CCs)
- When
- Integration completed after the issue of fake CCs in November 2022
- Where
- State of Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To safeguard homebuyers' interests, ensure smoother execution of real estate projects, and prevent fraudulent submissions
- Organization
- Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA)
- Number of Planning Authorities
- 481
- Purpose of Integration
- Online verification of Commencement Certificates (CCs)
- Previous Limitation
- Only Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai had online verification
- Issue Addressed
- Fake CCs leading to revocation of 64 projects in 2022
- Impact of Integration
- Reduced turnaround time for registrations and curbed fraudulent submissions
- Legal Requirement
- Section 4 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act