Meeting with MahaRERA Chairman Shri Manoj Saunik on September 3, 2025.
President Shri Sukhraj Naharji commenced his tenure with a high-level open forum meeting with MahaRERA Chairman Shri Manoj Saunik Ji on September 3, 2025. He was joined by Shri Rushi Mehta (Secretary), Shri Dhaval Ajmera (Sr. VP), Shri Asif Gani Deriya (MC Member), Shri Gaurav Gupta (Thane President-Elect), and Shri Keval Valambhia (COO).
Key Takeaways:
- Landowner as Promoter: Chairman agreed that it should be the developer’s prerogative when landowners have no obligations.
- Simplified Scrutiny: Scrutiny will focus only on key project parameters (floors, flats, basements), avoiding irrelevant technical queries.
- Auto-Edit Feature: Queries raised will include an auto-edit option to reduce delays.
- Portal Glitches: CREDAI-MCHI to work directly with PWC’s software team to address issues with the new MahaRERA portal.
- Faster Resolution: MahaRERA assured bi-monthly review meetings and encouraged real-time issue flagging by members.
This meeting marks a progressive step toward enhanced efficiency and ease of doing business for developers.
Meeting with MMRDA Chief Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee on September 23, 2025
On the request of CREDAI-MCHI, a joint delegation comprising members from MCHI Bhiwandi and MCHI Palghar-Boisar Units met with MMRDA Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee and his team on September 23, 2025, to discuss pressing issues faced by the Bhiwandi region.
The meeting was attended by 21 members of CREDAI-MCHI, led by Hon. Secretary Shri Rushi Mehta, along with Shri Keval Valambhia (COO, CREDAI-MCHI), Shri K.K. Duraj (President, MCHI Bhiwandi), Shri Punit Gosrani (Committee Member, MCHI Bhiwandi), and other local developers.
Shri Mukherjee gave a patient hearing to all concerns raised, and several issues were resolved on the spot with direct instructions issued to MMRDA officers. The meeting was highly productive and marked a strong step forward in addressing the challenges faced by the real estate sector in the region.
Industry Convergence Meet on September 24, 2025
CREDAI-MCHI hosted a first-of-its-kind convergence on September 24, 2025, bringing together top real estate developers, leading associations, renowned architects, and key stakeholders of the real estate sector.
The objective of this landmark gathering was to ideate and collaboratively chart the future roadmap for the industry, while also addressing the current challenges facing real estate.
The session saw wide-ranging discussions on policy, process, and progress, as industry leaders shared their insights and proposed actionable solutions. The insights gathered will serve as the foundation for CREDAI-MCHI’s strategic initiatives over the next two years—focused on streamlining approvals, boosting developer confidence, and enhancing ease of doing business.
This high-impact session marks the beginning of a united, future-forward approach to shaping the next phase of growth for the real estate sector.