The NCDRC has ruled that developers must obtain Occupancy Certificates before handing over possession, entitling homebuyers to full refunds with interest if this requirement is violated, marking a major win for consumer protection in India's real estate sector.

The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation has issued a critical advisory urging property buyers to verify building permissions and Occupancy Certificates before purchase, following a surge in unauthorized construction cases across the city.

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that developers offering possession without an Occupancy Certificate must refund homebuyers with interest, setting a landmark precedent for buyer protection.

The Navi Mumbai municipal authorities have demolished unauthorized construction in Ghansoli despite prior warnings, signaling strict enforcement of building regulations across the city.

Nearly a decade after RERA's introduction, Indian homebuyers continue battling project delays, poor construction quality, and broken developer promises, with regulatory enforcement remaining weak and inconsistent across states.

The Karnataka government has waived the OC requirement for houses on plots larger than 1,200 sq ft in Bengaluru. Power and civic services can now be granted without an Occupancy Certificate, subject to verification.

BMC considers regularising unauthorised construction in Tardeo's Willingdon Heights tower after residents vacate upper floors following High Court orders.

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MahaRERA has frozen 1,950 project accounts across Maharashtra in a crackdown on non-compliant developers, aiming to enforce accountability and protect homebuyers affected by delays and incomplete projects.

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Max Estates, Max Group's real estate company, received the certificate of completion and occupancy for Phase 2 of Max House, a boutique office complex in Okhla, South Delhi.