Maharashtra’s real estate sector has welcomed the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s (MahaRERA) decision to grant an automatic four-month extension to the registration and completion timelines of eligible real estate projects under the Force Majeure provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
The decision follows the Government of India’s recognition of the prevailing West Asia situation as a Force Majeure event and an advisory issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to state regulators to provide a uniform extension.
The MahaRERA order applies to projects whose original, revised or extended completion dates fall on or after February 28, 2026. The measure is aimed at addressing delays linked to global supply chain disruptions and logistical challenges affecting project execution.
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A key feature of the decision is that eligible developers will not have to file individual applications to seek the four-month extension. The automatic mechanism is intended to reduce procedural requirements while providing greater certainty around project timelines.
Industry representatives have described the move as a timely regulatory intervention amid continuing challenges affecting construction supply chains and project execution.
Kamlesh Thakur, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra, welcomed the decision, saying, “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.
By extending project registration timelines without requiring individual applications from developers, MahaRERA has significantly reduced procedural delays and provided much-needed regulatory certainty to the sector. This proactive approach will enable developers to focus on maintaining construction momentum while ensuring compliance with RERA norms.
We appreciate MahaRERA and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for adopting a practical and transparent framework that safeguards the interests of both developers and homebuyers. Such policy interventions reinforce confidence in Maharashtra’s real estate ecosystem and demonstrate the regulator’s commitment to facilitating orderly project completion under extraordinary circumstances.”
Kaushal Agarwal, Chairman, The Guardians Real Estate Advisory, said the automatic extension provides a more consistent framework for eligible developments and reduces uncertainty around project timelines.
“MahaRERA’s decision to automatically extend project registration timelines by four months for eligible developments is a pragmatic and timely measure. By recognising the prevailing geopolitical situation under the Force Majeure provisions of the Act, the Authority has adopted a balanced approach that acknowledges the exceptional circumstances affecting project execution while maintaining regulatory oversight.
From a homebuyer’s perspective, the order brings greater clarity and consistency by applying a uniform extension across all eligible projects instead of requiring individual applications. This reduces uncertainty around revised completion timelines and reinforces transparency in the regulatory process.
The automatic nature of the extension is particularly significant, as it removes unnecessary procedural requirements, allowing developers to remain focused on project execution rather than administrative formalities. Responsive measures such as these provide greater certainty to all stakeholders, strengthen confidence in Maharashtra’s regulatory framework, and contribute to the long-term stability and credibility of the state’s real estate sector.”
The automatic four-month extension therefore provides eligible projects with additional time under the Force Majeure framework while removing the requirement for developers to seek extensions individually. For the sector, the measure is being viewed as a regulatory response to external supply chain and logistical disruptions, while industry representatives have also highlighted its potential to provide greater certainty to developers and homebuyers.
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With the extension applicable to projects whose original, revised or extended completion dates fall on or after February 28, 2026, MahaRERA’s decision establishes a uniform framework for eligible projects affected by the circumstances recognised under the Force Majeure provisions.
