India, June 24 -- The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified that homebuyers can seek a refund if substantial disputes arise regarding changes to a property's layout and design after booking, particularly when such changes lead to a complete breakdown of the contractual relationship between the parties.

MahaRERA held that the complainants were entitled to a refund of the entire amount paid to the developer, along with interest, excluding amounts paid towards taxes, stamp duty, registration fees and other statutory charges paid to government authorities.

The authority directed the developer to refund the amount paid by the homebuyers, together with applicable interest, within 60 days of the order.

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