Quick Answer
Go to maharera.maharashtra.gov.in, search the project by registration number, name, or promoter, then check four things in order: registration status (must be Registered/Active, not Lapsed or Revoked), the Quarterly Progress Report for construction-vs-sales consistency, the complaint history in context of project size and age, and the marketing agent's own MahaRERA registration. All of this is free and requires no login.
MahaRERA is widely regarded as India's most functional and data-rich state RERA portal. Project information, QPRs, agent registrations, COC status, and complaint case lists are all publicly accessible without login. Use it for every Maharashtra project you recommend — no exceptions.
Step 1: Go to the Projects Section
On the MahaRERA homepage, look for "Registration" → "Registered Projects" or use the search bar. The portal has three main search options:
By Registration Number
Fastest — enter the MahaRERA number the developer gave you (format: P51700XXXXXX)
P51700000000
By Project Name
Useful when you have the project name but not the number — search partial names
Keyword search
By Promoter Name
Useful to check all projects by one developer
Developer name
Step 2: Confirm the Project Identity
Before reading any details, confirm you have the right project:
✓
Project name matches exactly:
Even one-word differences (e.g. "Orchid Heights" vs "Orchid Height") indicate a different registration
✓
Promoter name matches:
Confirms the developer you are dealing with is the registered promoter
✓
Project address matches:
Confirm the district, taluka, and general location match the site you visited
✓
Wing/phase matches:
Large projects are registered by wing or phase — verify you are checking the correct phase
Step 3: Check the Registration Status
✅ Safe to Market
✓ Registered — Active
✓ New Registration
✓ Revived
✓ Restored
❌ Do NOT Market
✗ Revoked
✗ Lapsed
✗ Surrendered
✗ Not found / no result
Also check: Registration Valid Upto — this date must be beyond the RERA-registered completion date. If registration expires before completion, the developer needs to renew — investigate why they haven't.
Step 4: Read the Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs)
MahaRERA QPRs are among the most detailed in India. Navigate to the QPR section of the project page and look for:
QPR Field
What to Look For
% construction complete
Cross-check with site visit — should match visible progress
No. of units sold
High sales ratio with low construction = flag
Escrow balance
Should be proportionate to remaining construction cost
Amount deposited this quarter
70% of collections should be showing up
Amount withdrawn this quarter
Withdrawals should match construction milestone
QPR filing date
Should be within 30 days of quarter end — delays = compliance concern
Total QPRs filed
Count from registration date — any missing quarters = violation
Step 5: Check Complaint History
MahaRERA has a public complaints database. On the project page or through the separate complaints search, check:
- How many complaints have been filed against this project?
- What were the complaints about? (delay, quality, refund, misrepresentation)
- What were the outcomes? (dismissed, settled, awarded against developer)
- Are there multiple orders against the developer across multiple projects?
Context Matters
A 500-unit project with 10 complaints over 3 years is very different from a 50-unit project with 20 complaints in 1 year. Calculate the complaint rate per unit and per year, not just the total number. Also check if complaints were resolved — a developer who responds to and resolves complaints is different from one who has multiple unresolved orders.
Step 6: Verify the Agent (Yourself and Others)
MahaRERA also maintains a public agent registration database. You can verify:
- Any agent's registration status and validity
- Whether the agent has a valid COC (Certificate of Competency)
- Any complaints filed against an agent
Buyers are increasingly using this feature to verify agents before dealing with them. If your own MahaRERA registration or COC status is not showing correctly, contact MahaRERA immediately.
5 MahaRERA-Specific Red Flags
1
Project registered but QC form not updated for 6+ months
Developer has stopped updating progress — possible financial distress
2
Significant difference between % sold and % construction in QPR
100% sold but only 20% construction = overcommitted developer
3
Complaint orders with ₹XX lakh awarded against developer — not yet paid
Developer in financial difficulty if multiple unpaid orders
4
Agent marketing project is not listed as authorised agent on MahaRERA
Developer may not have formally empanelled the agent — commission risk for agent
5
Registration "Lapsed" status but project still being marketed
Direct Section 10(a) violation — stop marketing immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MahaRERA portal free to use?
Yes. Project search, QPR filings, complaint history, and agent registration lookups are all publicly accessible on maharera.maharashtra.gov.in without login or payment.
What format is a MahaRERA registration number?
MahaRERA project registration numbers typically follow the format P51700XXXXXX. Always cross-check the number printed on a brochure or agreement against the number shown on the portal for that exact project name and promoter.
What does "Lapsed" registration status mean?
A "Lapsed" status means the project's RERA registration validity period has expired without renewal. A project in Lapsed status should not be actively marketed — continuing to market it is a Section 10(a) violation for the agent involved.
How often are MahaRERA QPRs supposed to be filed?
Quarterly Progress Reports are required every quarter for the life of the registered project. A QPR filing should be visible within roughly 30 days of each quarter's end; repeated missing or late quarters is a compliance red flag worth investigating before recommending a project.
Can I verify my own agent registration on MahaRERA?
Yes. MahaRERA maintains a public agent database that shows registration status, validity, and Certificate of Competency (COC) status. Buyers increasingly check this before dealing with an agent, so confirm your own listing is accurate and current.
What is the difference between % sold and % construction complete in a QPR?
These are two separate QPR fields tracking sales progress and physical construction progress independently. A large gap — for example a project showing 100% units sold but only 20% construction complete — signals the developer may be overcommitted relative to build progress, and is worth flagging before recommending the project.
Does a high number of complaints automatically mean a project is risky?
Not necessarily — context matters. A 500-unit project with 10 complaints over 3 years reads very differently from a 50-unit project with 20 complaints in 1 year. Calculate the complaint rate relative to project size and age, and check whether complaints were resolved or remain outstanding, rather than judging on the raw complaint count alone.
Change Log
Sep 21, 2026 — Added Quick Answer summary, 7-question FAQ with synced schema, HowTo schema for the verification steps.
Aug 11, 2026 — Initial guide published.
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