Last reviewed: 24 September 2026. On 7 August 2026, MahaRERA issued Order No. 66/2026 (MahaRERA/Secy/388/2026), giving every registered project in Maharashtra a blanket 4-month extension to its completion date on the regulator's own register. It sounds like relief for developers. It is – but only on one narrow point, and homebuyers reading this as "possession is delayed by 4 months, no consequences" would be reading it wrong.
What Order 66/2026 actually does
The order operates on one specific field: the completion date (or revised/extended completion date) shown against a project on the MahaRERA public register. Where that date fell on or after 28 February 2026, MahaRERA's Registration and IT Cell has pushed it out by four months, with no application required from the promoter. Projects that registered for the first time on or after 1 August 2026 are carved out – they run on their originally declared timeline.
| Aspect | Position under Order 66/2026 |
|---|---|
| Trigger | Registered completion/revised/extended date on or after 28 Feb 2026 |
| Extension | 4 months, added automatically to the MahaRERA register date |
| Excluded projects | Newly registered on or after 1 Aug 2026 |
| Application needed? | No – the Registration and IT Cell updates the portal directly |
| Does it change buyer agreements? | No – sale agreement possession dates are untouched |
| Does it affect Section 18 interest? | Not addressed in the order – genuinely unresolved |
Why this matters – and where it stops mattering
A project's MahaRERA completion date drives the regulatory timeline: when the promoter must apply for further extension, when the project can be flagged for regulatory action, and what shows on the public register that buyers check before purchase. Order 66/2026 gives every eligible project genuine breathing room on that regulatory clock without the paperwork of an individual extension application.
What it does not touch is the separate, contractual world of the buyer's agreement for sale. That agreement states its own possession date, and Section 18 liability for delayed possession is calculated against that contractual date, not the MahaRERA register date. A promoter whose register date just moved out four months still owes a buyer delay-interest (or faces a refund claim) if the contractual possession date has passed, exactly as before this order.
Worked example. A project's sale agreement promises possession by 31 March 2026, with the MahaRERA register also showing a completion date of 31 March 2026. After Order 66/2026, the register date moves to 31 July 2026. If the developer still has not handed over possession by 31 March 2026, Section 18 interest starts accruing from 1 April 2026 regardless of the register showing a later date – the order gives no shelter against that specific buyer's contractual claim.
What developers should actually do with this
- Do not communicate the extension to buyers as "possession is now 4 months later" – that conflates the register date with the agreement date and can itself become a misrepresentation issue.
- Continue recognising delay-interest provisions in the books wherever a contractual possession date has passed, irrespective of the MahaRERA register showing a later completion date.
- Check facility/construction-finance agreements that reference the RERA completion date as a covenant trigger – a lender may treat the register update as relevant even though buyers' rights are unaffected; read the specific covenant wording rather than assuming automatic alignment.
- Where a project genuinely needs more than the register's new date, a separate extension application under the standard process is still required – Order 66/2026 is a one-time administrative reset, not a standing extension mechanism.
- Keep quarterly progress report (QPR) filings current regardless of this order – the promoter QPR and Form 5 obligations run on their own schedule and are unaffected by the register date change.
What homebuyers should check
- Your rights come from your agreement for sale, not from what the MahaRERA portal displays. Check your own possession date.
- If possession is delayed beyond your agreement date, you can still pursue interest under Section 18 or, in eligible cases, a refund with interest – this order does not waive or reduce that.
- The order is not a finding that your specific project faced a genuine force majeure event; it is a blanket administrative adjustment across all eligible projects.
Frequently asked questions
Does MahaRERA Order 66/2026 delay my possession date automatically?
No. It only changes the completion date shown on the MahaRERA public register. The possession date in your individual agreement for sale is a separate, contractual date and is not changed by this order.
My project's register date was 15 March 2026. What is it now?
Under Order 66/2026, a completion, revised, or extended completion date on or after 28 February 2026 is extended by 4 months on the register. A 15 March 2026 date would show as extended to roughly 15 July 2026 on the portal, subject to MahaRERA's own implementation of the order.
Can a developer refuse to pay delay interest by pointing to this order?
Not validly, if the buyer's contractual possession date has already passed. Order 66/2026 addresses the regulatory register only; it does not amend Section 18 or override individually contracted possession dates.
Is this extension available for projects registered in August 2026?
No, if registered on or after 1 August 2026 the project is expressly excluded from Order 66/2026 and continues on its originally declared timeline.
Do I need to apply for this extension?
No. It is implemented automatically by MahaRERA's Registration and IT Cell for every eligible project; no promoter application is required.
Where can I verify my project's updated completion date?
On the MahaRERA project search portal (maharera.maharashtra.gov.in), under your project's registration number. Cross-check it against your own sale agreement's possession date before drawing any conclusions.
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RERA Compliance Advisory ROC Filing Services Talk to usThis article summarises MahaRERA Order No. 66/2026 (dated 7 August 2026) as understood on the date of review. General information, not advice on your specific facts – confirm details against the current forms/portal and consult us or your tax advisor before acting. CA Somesh Chandak & Associates, FRN 158694W.