14 May,2026 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Vasant Oasis township in Andheri. Pic/By Advocate Anil D’Souza
After a prolonged legal battle, residents of the Vasant Oasis township in Andheri secured partial relief from MahaRERA, which directed the developer to repair alleged construction defects, address infrastructure issues and complete conveyance within fixed timelines.
MahaRERA observed that prima facie evidence of construction deficiencies existed and pulled up the developer for failing to counter the society's structural audit. The authority held that defects in workmanship and common areas were evident and promoter remained responsible.
However, MahaRERA rejected demands for compensation and extension of the defect liability period from five to eight years, citing lack of technical evidence and jurisdictional limitations. Advocate Anil D'Souza, called the order a "significant relief" for residents.
The Vasant Oasis Co-operative Housing Society had filed two connected complaints against M/s Neepa Real Estate Pvt Ltd and its directors over Building No 7, known as "Daffodil," in the sprawling township project. Residents alleged that despite the project being marketed as a premium 18-acre luxury development, serious defects surfaced after possession and formation of the society in 2020.
>> Leakage and seepage in common areas
>> Structural defects and poor workmanship
>> Inferior fittings and temporary repairs
>> Inadequate water and sewage infrastructure
>> Unauthorised stack parking systems
>> Insufficient visitor parking
>> Delay in conveyance of the property
>> Alleged diversion of spaces and layout changes
>> Residents claimed repeated complaints resulted in temporary repairs while underlying issues persisted, causing inconvenience
The authority directed the developer to
Within 60 days
>> Conduct a joint inspection with society representatives
>> Repair leakage, seepage, workmanship and structural defects
>> Rectify deficiencies in common areas and infrastructure
Within 3 months
>> Initiate and complete conveyance in favour of the society/apex body
>> Hand over title documents and approved plans
>> Take steps toward the formation of an apex body, if pending
Builder's defence
>> Flats were handed over after buyer inspections
>> Repairs undertaken when complaints were raised
>> Certain defects arose due to owner modifications
>> Stack parking systems had the necessary permissions
>> Township was always planned as a phased development
>> Conveyance pending formation of apex body
Compensation claims rejected by MahaRERA
>> Compensation for mental harassment
>> Removal of stack parking systems
>> Refund of entrance fees
>> Penalties under Section 61
>> Extension of defect liability from five to eight years
Flat owners must seek compensation before under Sections 71 and 72 of RERA
The ruling is significant because it reinforces that housing societies can seek relief for defects in common areas and shared infrastructure under Sections 11(4) and 14(3) of RERA. Legal experts say the order also underlines the importance of technical audits in construction-defect disputes, especially when developers fail to counter findings with independent assessments.
Issue Timeline / Detail
MahaRERA order date May 7, 2026
Complaints filed 2
Township size Nearly 18 acres
Society formed 2020
Repair deadline 60 days
Conveyance deadline 3 months
Defect liability sought 8 years
Defect liability allowed under law 5 years
