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What does MOFA deal with?

The Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1963 (MOFA) is an Indian legislation enacted in 1963 passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to regulate the promotion of the construction of, and the sale, management and transfer of, flats on ownership basis. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

What is the full form of MOFA?

MOFA stands for "The Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1963". It is an Indian legislation containing 27 sections across 1 chapters. You can read the complete MOFA bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

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Q: How many sections are in The Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1963 (MOFA)?

The The Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1963 (MOFA) contains a total of 27 sections organized across 1 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — Full Text — 27 sections.

S.1Short title, [extent and commencement] [These words were substituted for the words 'extent, commencement and duration' by Maharashtra 37 of 2005.]

S.2Definitions

S.3General liabilities of promoter

S.4Promoter before accepting advance payment or deposit to enter into agreement and agreement to be registered

S.4A[ Effect of non-registration of agreement required to be registered under Section 4. [This section was inserted, by Maharashtra 5 of 1984, Section 3.]

S.5Promoter to maintain separate account of sums taken as advance or deposit and to be trustee therefor and disburse them for purposes for which given

S.5A[ Competent Authority. [Section 5A was inserted by Maharashtra 4 of 2008, (w.e.f. 25-2-2008), Section 4.]

S.6Responsibility for payment of outgoings till property is transferred

S.7After plans and specifications are disclosed no alterations or additions without consent of persons who have agreed to take the flats; and defects noticed within [three years] [These words were substituted for the words 'A year' by Maharashtra 36 of 1986, Section 6(c).] to be rectified

S.7A[ Removal of doubt. [Section 7A was inserted, by Maharashtra 36 of 1986, Section 7.]

S.8Refund of amount paid with interest for failure to give possession within specified time or further time allowed

S.9No mortgage etc. to be created without consent of parties after execution of agreement for sale

S.10Promoter to take steps for formation of co-operative society or company

S.11Promoter to convey title, etc., and execute documents, according to agreement

S.12General liabilities of flat-taker

S.12A[ Manager not to cut off, withheld, curtail or reduce essential supply or service. [[Section 12A was inserted by Maharashtra 29 of 1964, Section 2

S.13[ Offences by promoters [and consequences on conviction] [Sections 13 was substituted for the original Section 13 by Maharashtra 36 of 1986, Section 8.]

S.13A[ Power of Magistrate to pass sentences under this Act. [Section 13A was inserted for the original Section 13 by Maharashtra 36 of 1986, Section 8.]

S.13B[ Competent Authority to be public servant. [Sections 13B to 13E were inserted by Maharashtra 4 of 2008, (w.e.f. 25-2-2008), Section 8.]

S.13CProceedings before Competent Authority to be judicial proceedings

S.13DCompetent Authority deemed to be Civil Court for certain purposes

S.13EIndemnity for acts done in goods faith

S.14Offences by companies

S.15Power to make rule

S.16Act to be in addition to Transfer of Property Act and to over-ride contract to the contrary

S.17Application of certain provisions to flats already in existence

S.18[ Act not to apply to Housing and Area Development Authority and Boards. [Section 18 was substituted for the original by Maharashtra 12 of 1986, Section 4.]

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