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MahaRERA Grants Automatic Four-Month Extension to Eligible Housing Projects

MahaRERA Grants Automatic Four-Month Extension to Eligible Housing Projects
MahaRERA Grants Automatic 4-Month Extension To Eligible Housing Projects Citing Force Majeure Amid West Asia Conflict · freepressjournal.in

In Maharashtra, there is an important office called MahaRERA that keeps an eye on housing construction projects.

Far away in West Asia, there is a conflict that makes it hard for builders to get materials and supplies.

Because of this, many housing projects are running late.

So MahaRERA decided to give builders an automatic four-month extension.

'Automatic' means builders don't need to fill out special forms to get the extra time.

Only projects that were supposed to be finished on or after February 28, 2026 can get the extension.

Projects that were newly registered on or after August 1, 2026 do not qualify.

The government said the West Asia conflict counts as 'war,' which lets MahaRERA use a special force majeure rule.

Builders' industry groups welcomed the decision, saying it gives them relief and clarity.

Homebuyers also get a clearer idea of the new timelines for their homes.

Key facts

Regulator
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA)
Relief
Automatic four-month extension of project registration
Order date
August 7, 2026
Eligibility
Projects with completion dates on or after February 28, 2026
Exclusion
Projects registered on or after August 1, 2026
Legal basis
Force majeure provisions; Sections 6 and 37 of the RERA Act, 2016
Reason
West Asia conflict disrupting supply chains, logistics, and construction material availability
Prior government action
Ministry of Finance memorandum (April 29) declaring the situation 'War'; MoHUA advisory of July 31

Quotes

Kamlesh Thakur

President, NAREDCO Maharashtra

“"We welcome MahaRERA’s timely and pragmatic decision to grant an automatic four‑month extension to eligible real estate projects under the force majeure provisions of the RERA Act. This is a balanced and industry‑sensitive step that acknowledges the genuine disruptions caused by the prevailing geopolitical situation and its cascading impact on global supply chains, construction material availability, logistics, and project execution."”
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