Should litigants approaching the MahaRERA know the RERA Act? Yes, if they are not hiring lawyers and are appearing for themselves, says the interpretation of an order by former MahaRERA chairman Gautam Chatterjee. The order has become a point of discussion among legal exports, some of whom say that the MahaRERA should provide free legal services or guidance for litigants.

CA Ramesh Prabhu, founder chairman of the Maharashtra Societies Welfare Association (MahaSEWA), said, “The basic purpose of RERA is easy and quick redressal. Instead of a special court, there’s a quasi-judicial authority before whom an allottee without even the basic knowledge of RERA may make a complaint and have his grievances addressed. The authorities or adjudicating officers should not get into technicalities involved.” “MahaRERA should enable free legal aid. The Bar Association of MahaRERA and MahaREAT supports this,” Prabhu added.