Maharashtra forms panel to look into cases of fake development approvals

In the past, there have been complaints that developers in the region are fabricating development approvals to show that they have permissions for construction of houses and duping customers.

Complaints of the homebuyers' are heard through hearings, and based on the case, developers are ordered to pay interest, compensation for losses, or refunds within the prescribed time limit.

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The state Urban Development Department has formed a five-member committee headed by Thane district collector to look into incidents of fake development approvals being procured by builders in Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation and gram panchayat areas.

In the past, there have been complaints that developers in the region are fabricating development approvals to show that they have permissions for construction of houses and duping customers.

The issue was raised by BJP legislator Kalyan Gaikwad in the Assembly after which the state government has assured that it would inquire into the matter.

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The five-member committee, which consists of officials of KDMC, has been directed to scrutinise building approvals granted by KDMC and submit its report in two months.

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) had recently taken action against 67 construction projects after it was found that they had fabricated documents including commencement certificates for registration of their construction projects under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in the state.

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