Nagpur's Rising Complaints Reveal Crisis in Real Estate
Nagpur's property market faces a storm. Information obtained through RTI shows 2,097 complaints against builders from January 2022 to September 2025. People buying homes are becoming cautious as complaints increase.
A Shocking Surge in Complaints
The numbers tell a harsh story. In 2022, builders drew 571 of 938 total complaints, over 60%. This dipped to 53% in 2023 with 430 out of 815 cases. Trouble peaked in 2024 at 76%, or 682 from 901 complaints. By September 2025, developers saw 414 out of 539 complaints, 77% exactly. Trust erodes fast.
Activists like Abhay Kolarkar pulled this from the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Real estate tops all consumer cases in the city. Homeowners face delays, defects, and broken promises.
The Backlog of Unresolved Cases
Justice lags badly. Total complaints from 2022 to 2025 reached 3,193. The pending numbers pile up.
- 910 cases stood in 2022
- 783 in 2023
- 866 in 2024
- 530 by September 2025
Courts ruled in favour of consumers in 1,394 instances, but against them in 261. Nevertheless, a slow pace fuels anger. Buyers lose money and faith while developers dodge blame.
Maharashtra Trends
MahaRERA data mirrors these woes statewide. Complaints jumped 29% to 5,039 in 2025 from 3,880 in 2024. Resolutions rose 81% to 6,945, but 6,916 cases linger. Nagpur logged 281 projects under MahaRERA. Progress exists, but not nearly enough.
Other Warning Signs in Nagpur
Income tax officials spot gaps too. Hidden property sales lead to rising tax evasion petitions. Land registrars miss dealing reports over Rs30 lakh, aiding cheats. Hingna office shows mismatches in STF data. Sellers easily skip the capital gains tax.
Growth reports paint mixed views. Nagpur ranks high in emerging markets with booming spots like Hingna, Samruddhi Circle, and Warda Road. Infrastructure improvement, like the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, drives demand and boosts property price. Yet complaints undercut this shine.
What Fuels the Crisis?
Experts blame lax accountability. Common issues include:
- Project delays
- Poor construction quality
- Hidden fees
- Non-delivery of possession
Activists demand tough action. Punish repeat offenders. Force transparency in deals. The government must step up enforcement.
Path Forward for Consumers and Builders
Homebuyers, check for RERA-registered projects. File early with consumer forums or MahaRERA. Developers, fix systemic flaws to rebuild trust.
Nagpur's property market shows promise with infrastructure boosts and smart city projects. But without reforms, complaints will keep rising. Regulators hold the key.