Before you pay a booking amount for any under-construction flat in Maharashtra, you should check the project’s MahaRERA registration number. It takes five minutes and tells you whether the project is legally registered, who the promoter is, what was approved and when the developer has committed to finish. This guide explains how to read a MahaRERA number, how to verify it, and what to look for.
What is MahaRERA?
MahaRERA is the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, set up under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). Under the Act, most new projects (generally those on more than 500 sq m of land or with more than eight apartments) must be registered before they are advertised or sold. Developers must also keep 70% of the money collected from buyers in a separate account for that project. Real estate agents have to register too.
What does a MahaRERA number look like?
- Older project numbers start with
Pfollowed by 11 digits, for example Tayal Envoque (P52100053239). - Newer project numbers on our map are longer and start with two letters. In our data,
PRnumbers belong to residential projects (for example Jhamtani Ace Abundance,PR1260002500852),PCto commercial projects (Epitome by Ram India,PC1260002500325) andPMto mixed-use projects (Godrej Elaris,PM1260002501385). - Agent numbers start with
A. They belong to a broker or advisory firm, not a project, so don’t mistake one for a project registration.
Large projects are often registered in phases or by tower, so one project can have several MahaRERA numbers. Make sure the number matches your tower or phase.
How to check a MahaRERA number: step by step
- Get the number from the developer. It must be printed on every advertisement and brochure, and newer adverts also carry a MahaRERA QR code you can scan.
- Open the official MahaRERA website (maharera.maharashtra.gov.in) and go to the search for registered projects.
- Search by registration number (or by project name and district) and open the project’s details.
- Match the details against what the sales team told you, using the checklist below.
What to check on the MahaRERA project page
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Promoter name | Should match the company on your booking form and agreement. |
| Proposed completion date | This is the legally committed date. It is often later than the brochure date. |
| Extensions | Repeated extensions can signal delays. |
| Approved plans & carpet areas | Your flat’s carpet area should match the registered unit type. |
| Project / tower covered | Confirm your tower or phase is part of this registration. |
| Progress updates | Shows how far construction has actually reached. |
| Complaints & litigation | Check for open complaints or cases against the project. |
Red flags
- No MahaRERA number on adverts, or “registration applied for” when you are being asked to pay.
- The number belongs to a different project, tower or promoter.
- The completion date on MahaRERA is much later than the one you were promised.
- Pressure to pay large sums before signing a registered agreement for sale.
See RERA numbers on the map
Mappingg shows the MahaRERA number on each project page wherever the developer has shared it, alongside the project’s location, configuration, price and possession timeline. Browse projects by area, for example Mundhwa or Kharadi, or compare the best areas to buy in Pune.
FAQs
Is it safe to buy a flat without a MahaRERA number?
For a project that is required to register, no. Without registration you lose the protections RERA gives buyers, such as a committed completion date and a separate project account.
Can one project have more than one MahaRERA number?
Yes. Phases or towers are often registered separately, so check the number for your specific tower.
Do ready-to-move flats need a RERA number?
Projects that received their completion or occupancy certificate before RERA came into force may not have one. For anything still under construction, ask for the number.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. For a specific purchase, verify every detail on the official MahaRERA website and consult a property lawyer.