In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court today stated that if there is a delay in handing over possession of a flat or if it becomes impossible to deliver the possession, the developer is not liable to pay the interest on the home loan taken by the buyer. This verdict has clarified the rights of…
Citizens residing in self-owned residential properties in Pune who have submitted the PT-3 form but have not received the 40% rebate in property tax are advised to visit the Property Tax Department at their nearest ward office and verify their application. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has appealed to such citizens to ensure that all…
For various reasons, there are currently about 25,000 online Leave and License rental agreements waiting to be registered across the state. The Sub-Registrar’s office reports that in just the last two days, they’ve managed to register 10,000 of these documents. The Association of Service Providers has been actively bringing the challenges faced at the Stamp…
The implementation of the ‘One State, One Registration’ initiative began in the district on May 1. As a result, property documents related to any village or area within any of the 14 talukas of the district can now be registered at any registration office in the district, regardless of location. As part of the government’s…
Pune, May 2: Imagine you purchased a property and registered the sale deed years ago. Later, for official work, you obtained a certified photocopy of the registered document. But what if the content of the certified copy differs from the original document? This shocking scenario has come to light in relation to a land parcel…
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India ruled that stamp paper vendors are to be considered government employees, and if they engage in corrupt practices, they can be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court stated that stamp vendors fall within the definition of “public servants” as per the Prevention of…
Mumbai:To ensure that compensation approved by MahaRERA for various deficiencies in under-construction projects is recovered and relief is provided to homebuyers, the government has issued orders to appoint 12 District Controller Officers and Revenue Recovery Officers across the state in district collector offices. MahaRERA has approved a total compensation amount of ₹912.11 crore for homebuyers….
MahaRERA had issued notices to stalled (lapsed) construction projects across the state. As a result, developers have informed MahaRERA that 3,699 such projects have now been completed. These projects have received occupancy certificates from the respective municipal corporations and councils. MahaRERA has instructed that these certificates be verified for authenticity, and a report be submitted…
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has recently delivered an important verdict stating that if a father sells ancestral property for a legally valid reason necessary for the family, his sons or other co-parceners cannot object to the sale. This case was originally filed in 1964, and by the time it reached the court, both the…
Many homeowners hesitate to rent out their properties without knowing the tenants personally. On the other hand, the police verification requirements made it difficult for tenants to find housing. Addressing these challenges, the Stamp Duty and Registration Department has introduced a streamlined solution that provides major relief to homeowners. Now, once a Leave and License…
While registering a vehicle, some dealers were demanding a copy of police verification from tenants. However, since police verification is already integrated within the online registered rent agreement, the address mentioned in the agreement should be accepted as official proof. No additional address proof should be required. This directive has been issued by the Regional…
If the monthly maintenance charges for your flat exceed ₹7,500, then 18% GST will now be applicable. Pune residents have expressed strong dissatisfaction with this decision. They argue that if the government is now imposing GST even on maintenance charges, then this isn’t just a GST – is it some kind of “Jihadi tax”? Are…
The Association of Real Estate Agents, led by President Mr. Sachin Shingvi, submitted a letter to Shri Shravan Hardikar, Inspector General of Registration, highlighting the growing issue of fake rent agreements and the need for better police verification integration. Since 2014-15, the government launched online rent agreement registration through the I-Sarita system, offering affordable stamp…
With increasing delays in the online rent agreement system, the Association of Service Providers submitted a formal request to Shri Deepak Sonawane, Deputy Inspector of Registration & Deputy Controller of Stamps, Pune Division, urging for swift action to ensure timely completion of document registrations. Leading the delegation was Mr. Sachin Shingvi, President of the Association,…
At the office of the Registration and Stamps Department, Sub-Registrar Haveli No. 3, Hadapsar, Pune, a hot and cold water dispenser was donated on behalf of the Association of Service Providers, Maharashtra State, Pune, represented by Mr. Sachin Shingvi, Adv. Aparna M. Kashid (Patil), and Shivay Services (ASP), Hadapsar, Pune by Mr. Magardhwaj Kashid. The…
Computer Workstation Setup Donated at Sub-Registrar Office, Haveli No. 3, Hadapsar. At the office of the Registration and Stamps Department, Sub-Registrar Haveli No. 3, Hadapsar, Pune, a computer workstation setup for e-registration was donated by Mr. Sachin Shingvi, President – Association of Service Providers, Maharashtra State, Pune; President – Association of Real Estate Agents, Mr….
Magardhvaj Kashid (Mangesh Patil), Secretary of the Authorized Service Providers, Maharashtra State, originally from Dahitane village (Post: Adarsh Gaon Dahitane, Taluka: Barshi, District: Solapur), is now settled in Pune. He has worked as a computer instructor, industrial supplier, and legal assistant. With a strong commitment to public welfare, Magardhvaj Kashid (Mangesh Patil) has actively worked…
Integrity, consistency, and honesty are the key pillars of a successful business. Step out of the virtual world, meet people in person, have meaningful discussions, and develop a love for nature. Blend relationships, friendships, and business to experience the true joy of life — such was the inspiring message delivered by renowned speaker Ganesh Shinde….
Pune: Pudhari News ServiceThe Real Estate Association organized a guidance seminar and a get-together at the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Art Gallery in Sahakarnagar. The event saw the participation of keynote speaker Ganesh Shinde along with Association President Sachin Shingvi, Vice President Ravindra Choukase, Treasurer Umashankar Yadav, Secretary Rajendra Doshi, Anil Patil, Ganesh Shelar, Kailas Fofaliya,…
On April 4, 2025, the Hon’ble Revenue Minister of the State, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, inaugurated a special initiative aimed at returning approximately 75,000 original registered documents to their respective parties. These documents pertain to registrations carried out between the years 1985 and 2001 at the Sub-Registrar Offices in Pune city. The event was attended by…
Pune: The state registration department has postponed the launch of its updated rental agreement software from April 1 to April 11 following concerns raised by stakeholders. Officials said they would address several critical issues before rolling out the Rental Agreement 2.0 system.“We have been instructed to examine all concerns raised by the associations. We are…
While the concept of keeping shops open 24/7 is widely accepted worldwide, the Mumbai High Court reprimanded the Pune Police for insisting that shops close by 11 PM. The court questioned, “What’s the problem in keeping shops open 24 hours?” and clarified that there is no legal restriction on shops operating round the clock. The…
Shivay Services, Your trusted partner for Correction Deed in Pune. Real estate transactions involve a large number of documents, which may sometimes contain minor errors. However, if these errors are not corrected promptly, they can raise legal challenges regarding the authenticity of the documents. A Correction Deed provides buyers and sellers with a legal means…
Mumbai: Milind Borikar, the Chief Officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Mumbai Board, assured the residents of Motilal Nagar that if the legal heirs of a deceased owner notarize the document on stamp paper for ownership rights, it will be legally recognized. However, before taking possession of the houses, the concerned…