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If it's delayed · 5 min readWhich Builder Excuses (Force Majeure) Actually Hold Up
Reviewed against MahaRERA rules · Informational, not legal advice
The short version: Builders blame delays on everything. RERA authorities have drawn clear lines — most routine excuses don't hold, and knowing which do strengthens your case.
Usually weak
Routine approval and sanction delays, contractor problems, funding shortfalls and market conditions are the promoter's own business risk — authorities have repeatedly held these don't excuse a delay.
Sometimes valid — but limited
Genuine force-majeure events — natural disasters, a court stay, a government ban — may earn a limited, proportionate extension, not an open-ended one.
COVID was allowed as a bounded extension for the lockdown period, not a blanket multi-year pass. Match each excuse to the actual timeline and demand proof — our Reply Analyzer flags the weak ones for you.
What to watch for
- Force-majeure claimed for ordinary, self-inflicted delays.
- Excuses that pre-date or post-date the event they blame.
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This guide is general information to help you ask better questions — it is not legal advice, and it doesn't replace your own advocate or the official MahaRERA portal. Rules, rates and builder practices vary; always verify against the current MahaRERA record and your project's documents before acting.