The registration of project granted under Section 5 of the RERA Act, 2016 may be extended by the authority on an application made by the promoter due to force majeure, in such form and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed by specific state regulations made by the RERA Authority.
Project extension applications are of two types, Extension under section 6 and Extension under section 7(3) with the consent of allottees
Extension under section 6
Under this category promoter can apply for project extension for a maximum period of 1 year. Provided that the Authority may in reasonable circumstances, without default on the part of the promoter, based on the facts of each case, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the registration granted to a project for such time as it considers necessary for period not exceeding 1 year.
Extension Application under 7(3)
A) With consent of allottees
Where the promoter of a MahaRERA registered project is unable to complete the project in the extended time of one year, granted under Section 6, further extension may be granted if concerned association of allottees or society or cooperative society or a federation or any other body by whatever name called, consisting of a majority of allottees resolve that instead of revoking the registration, the existing promoter be permitted to complete the project in a specific time period and on payment of same fees as prescribed under the Rules for extension.
Promoter shall submit Consent of allottees in Format B as specified in MahaRERA (MahaRERA circular no. 28/2021.)
B) Without consent of allottees
Promoter may approach to authority for further extension with reasons of delay in completion of project in writing along with supporting documents and also state the steps that would be taken by him to complete the project within the extended period. (Refer order no. 40/2022 dated 27/12/2022)
How to apply for Extension Application
The extension module can be accessed in the project application by following the below key points -
- Login into the account with username and password.
- Select “Project Extension” tab available on the left section of your login page.
- Select the project.
- Select the extended date and provide reasons. Choose extension under 7(3) option if applying for extension for period exceeding one year.
- Upload supporting documents.
- Submit the application and proceed to make payment of extension application fees.