‘Open House Training’ for Developers to Begin in Pune, Says MahaRERA Secretary
Pune, 16th June 2025: In a significant move to ease regulatory processes and enhance coordination in the real estate sector, MahaRERA Secretary Prakash Sable announced the launch of ‘Open House Training’ in Pune to address developers’ challenges during registration. This announcement followed a proposal by the Builders’ Association of India (BAI) during a seminar held on “Real Estate Development and Self-Redevelopment.”
Former MahaRERA Chairman and founder of Griharmony Redevelopment Stakeholders Federation, Gautam Chatterjee, stressed the need for increased transparency and collaboration in redevelopment projects. “MahaRERA is committed to fair practices that protect the interests of both developers and homebuyers. Continuous updates to the regulatory framework are designed to streamline the system and encourage the growth of construction and redevelopment projects,” Chatterjee said.
The event, hosted at Vishnukrupa Hall in Shaniwar Peth, drew participation from over 400 stakeholders, including developers, architects, engineers, legal experts, housing society representatives, and tax consultants. Key MahaRERA officials, including Grievance Redressal Director Sudhakar Deshmukh, and BAI Maharashtra
office-bearers such as President Jagannath Jadhav, Secretary C.H. Ratlani, Treasurer Mahesh Rathi, and Ajay Gujar, Chairman of Pune Center, Ar. Jyoti Chougale, convenor of the seminar, was also present.
During the session, BAI submitted a memorandum to MahaRERA seeking solutions for common challenges in the registration and compliance process. Responding positively, Sable announced that Pune will soon see the rollout of an ‘Open House Training’ module to assist developers in resolving procedural hurdles and better navigating the MahaRERA portal.
Elaborating further, Sable said, “MahaRERA aims to ensure that homebuyers are not defrauded and receive timely possession. Developers are encouraged to utilise the platform effectively, and we’re working to make it even more user-friendly. Currently, Maharashtra accounts for over 50,000 of the 1.5 lakh projects registered across India under MahaRERA, with Pune alone contributing 12,780 of those. The response from Pune’s developer community has been highly encouraging.”
On the topic of self-redevelopment, Chatterjee added, “Redevelopment is the need of the hour, especially in cities like Pune following Mumbai. Housing societies must come together and lead self-redevelopment efforts. For these projects to succeed, transparency, mutual trust, and adherence to timelines are essential.
Developers and residents must collaborate closely.”
Sudhakar Deshmukh, Grievance Redressal Director at MahaRERA, highlighted critical areas such as QPR (Quarterly Progress Report) compliance, project extensions, and penalties for non-submission or incorrect data. He also noted the need for greater cooperation from consumer representatives to enable efficient dispute resolution.
Ramesh Prabhu called for further incentives to promote self-redevelopment and noted that the Reserve Bank of India and Maharashtra’s Co-operative Department have directed urban cooperative banks to facilitate loans and funds for such projects.
C.A. S. Lakshminarayanan emphasised the vital role of Project Management Consultants (PMC) in redevelopment, citing responsibilities such as feasibility studies, legal documentation, tendering, and navigating emotional aspects with residents.
A lively interactive session moderated by Archi. Jyoti Chougule, Chairperson of BAI’s Housing and RERA Committee, allowed participants to engage directly with key officials. Jagannath Jadhav also highlighted issues faced by contractors and submitted a memorandum demanding the release of ₹90,000 crore in pending dues from the Public Works Department to contractors in Maharashtra.
Chairman Manoj Saunik of MahaRERA was recognised by BAI for his efforts in expediting court cases and ensuring justice to aggrieved consumers. The felicitation was accepted on his behalf by Secretary Prakash Sable.
Key Takeaways from the Seminar
– BAI’s proposal for Open House Training in Pune approved by MahaRERA
– Push for simplifying QPR processes and account re-opening
– Enhanced cooperation is expected between developers and regulatory authorities
– Issue of D-3 compliance in plotted layouts highlighted; MahaRERA to correspond with planning authorities
– Clarifications provided on technical and procedural doubts raised by developers
– The roles of builders and developers are defined more clearly
– Dialogue between MahaRERA and developers strengthened through structured engagement
