RERA Penalty Calculator

Calculate the maximum penalty applicable under different sections of the RERA Act 2016 — for project non-registration, false information, unregistered agents, and non-compliance with Authority orders.

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Complete RERA Penalty Reference — All Sections

Section	Who	Violation	Maximum Penalty
59(1)	Promoter	Project not registered	Up to 10% of estimated project cost
59(2)	Promoter	Continued non-registration	Imprisonment up to 3 years + fine
60	Promoter	False information in registration	Up to 5% of estimated project cost
61	Promoter	Other contraventions (catch-all)	Up to 5% of estimated project cost
62	Agent	Operating without registration	₹10,000/day up to 5% of property cost
63	Promoter	Non-compliance with Authority order	₹10,000/day up to 10% of project cost
64	Promoter	Non-compliance with Tribunal order	Imprisonment up to 3 years + 10% of project cost
65	Agent	Non-compliance with Authority order	₹10,000/day up to 5% of property cost
67	Allottee	Non-compliance with Authority order	Up to 5% of property cost
68	Allottee	Non-compliance with Tribunal order	Imprisonment up to 1 year + 10% of property cost

The Critical Distinctions — What the Exam Tests

The penalty sections are heavily tested in the IBPS exam because they have very similar numbers and structures that are easy to confuse. These are the distinctions that matter.

Section 59 vs 60: Non-registration = 10%. False information = 5%. Non-registration is penalised more heavily. This specific comparison appears as a direct exam question.
Section 63 vs 65: Both impose ₹10,000/day. But Section 63 (promoter non-compliance with Authority) caps at 10% of project cost. Section 65 (agent non-compliance) caps at 5% of property cost. Different parties, different caps.
Section 63 vs 64: Section 63 (Authority order) = monetary penalty only. Section 64 (Tribunal order) = imprisonment possible. Tribunal non-compliance is treated far more seriously.
Section 61: The catch-all section. Any promoter violation not covered by 59 or 60 falls here — 5% of project cost. Failing to update the portal quarterly is a Section 61 violation, not a Section 60 violation.
Section 62 cap: The 5% cap for unregistered agents is based on the property's cost involved in the transaction — not the project cost. A high-value single transaction produces a higher cap.

How Penalties Are Enforced by MahaRERA

MahaRERA can levy penalties either on a complaint or suo motu (on its own cognizance under Section 38). Once a penalty order is passed, if the promoter or agent does not pay, MahaRERA can issue a Recovery Warrant under Section 40. Amounts due under RERA are recoverable as arrears of land revenue — a powerful state mechanism that does not require a civil court order.

MahaRERA publishes recovery warrants issued against non-compliant promoters on its portal. These are publicly visible — a significant reputational consequence beyond the financial penalty.

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The differences between Sections 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, and 65 are tested in every MahaRERA IBPS exam paper. Practice these and all 7 topics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can RERA penalties be waived or reduced?

The stated maximums are ceilings — the Authority can impose any amount up to the maximum based on the facts of each case. In practice, MahaRERA often levies penalties significantly below the maximum, especially for first-time violations with no buyer harm. However, systematic non-compliance typically attracts penalties closer to the ceiling.

Are RERA penalties in addition to or instead of compensation to buyers?

Penalties go to the government (Consolidated Fund of Maharashtra under Section 76) — not to the aggrieved buyer. Compensation to buyers is a separate remedy under Section 18. A promoter can face both a penalty (payable to government) and compensation (payable to buyers) for the same violation.

What is the penalty for a promoter who does not submit quarterly updates?

Failure to submit mandatory quarterly progress updates on the MahaRERA portal is a contravention of RERA provisions — it falls under Section 61 (other contraventions), attracting up to 5% of the estimated project cost. It is not a Section 60 violation (which is specifically about false information) and not a Section 59 violation (which is about non-registration).

Disclaimer: This calculator shows maximum statutory penalties under the RERA Act 2016. Actual penalties are determined by MahaRERA based on the facts of each case and may be lower than the maximum. This is for informational and exam preparation purposes only. Consult a qualified lawyer for legal advice.

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