The builder contended that the complaint is not maintainable before the authority because it arises out of the development agreements and is of a civil nature.
The Authority observed that the issue concerning construction permissions falls under the jurisdiction of the competent authority/Municipal Corporation as per the relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act of 1966.
The Authority noted that there is no explicit provision under RERA, 2016 empowering MahaRERA to handle disputes arising from Development agreements, such disputes falls within the jurisdiction of the Civil court.
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