India, March 1 -- Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi on February 26 directed revenue officials to recover Rs.146 crore within the next two months from pending MahaRERA cases, warning of strict action against defaulters.

The directive was issued to sub-divisional officers and tehsildars after the district administration reviewed the status of recovery in real estate regulatory cases. Officials said that a total 268 recovery cases are currently pending in the district, out of which significant dues remain unpaid despite earlier orders.

According to the administration, 126 cases were disposed of earlier, leading to the recovery of Rs.202 crore over the past 10 months. However, fresh recovery certificates have been issued in 51 additiona...