Booked in 2015, Goa Homebuyers Still Waiting for Flats as Project Remains Without Occupancy Certificate
PANAJI | July 13, 2026: Nine homebuyers who booked apartments in the Sai Ishwari housing project in Mapusa, Goa, nearly a decade ago are still waiting for possession after the North Goa District and Sessions Court said it could not hand over the flats because the project does not have a final Occupancy Certificate (OC).
The court has referred the matter back to Goa RERA for further action, leaving buyers waiting for a resolution.
Project Still Without Final Occupancy Certificate
According to the court, possession cannot be enforced because the residential project has not yet received its final Occupancy Certificate.
The court observed that, as an executing court, it has limited powers and cannot hand over possession when the statutory requirements for project completion remain pending.
Earlier Goa RERA Order Was Not Complied With
Goa RERA had earlier directed the developer to:
- Complete the housing project.
- Hand over possession to the affected buyers.
According to the case records, the developer did not comply with that direction.
After exhausting its available enforcement process, Goa RERA referred the matter to the district court in 2024 for execution.
Buyers Waiting Since 2015
The affected buyers booked their flats in 2015 after signing registered sale agreements.
The project reportedly promised possession within four years, but the apartments have still not been handed over.
The residential development consists of 17 apartments, with nine buyers pursuing legal remedies.
Buyers Also Raised Other Complaints
Apart from seeking possession, the buyers have also approached law enforcement authorities alleging cheating.
They additionally questioned financial transactions related to the project and sought further investigation into matters connected with the development.
Those allegations remain separate from the court's latest observations regarding possession.
Matter Returns to Goa RERA
With the district court declining to enforce possession in the absence of an Occupancy Certificate, the matter will now return to Goa RERA for further proceedings under the applicable legal framework.
Why This Matters
The case highlights how the absence of a final Occupancy Certificate can delay possession even after prolonged legal proceedings.
For homebuyers, it also underlines the importance of timely project completion and statutory approvals before possession can legally move forward.