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Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction, the developer behind the Masar destination project in Makkah, has signed a reservation agreement to sell a plot of land within the development to Heyazah Osool Al-Hejaz Development Company. The transaction, valued at SAR 210.8 million, is aimed at developing hospitality units within the large-scale mixed-use destination. The deal reflects continued investment activity in hospitality-led real estate projects in Saudi Arabia, particularly around Makkah, where demand for accommodation infrastructure has remained strong due to religious tourism and ongoing urban development initiatives.Read more
5 hours ago
Godrej Properties has completed the handover of more than 500 plots at its Forest Estate project in Nagpur. The company also conducted the first Nagpur edition of its customer handover initiative, Shubh Aarambh, as part of the process. The development marks another milestone for the Mumbai-based developer in the plotted development segment, which has seen rising demand across several tier-II cities. In recent years, Godrej Properties has been expanding its residential presence beyond metro markets through plotted communities and township-style developments in locations with improving infrastructure and housing demand.Read more
9 hours ago
Hyderabad’s plotted development market saw strong buyer participation during a recent Rajiv Swagruha Corporation auction, where residential plots in Thorrur recorded bids as high as INR 45,500 per sq yard. The auction included 85 plots across Thorrur, Bahadurpally and Kurmalguda and generated nearly INR 83 crore in revenue. Locations near the Outer Ring Road (ORR), Adibatla IT corridor and airport connectivity attracted the highest demand. The auction reflects continued interest in Hyderabad land investment, especially in emerging residential corridors with improving infrastructure and connectivity.Read more
10 hours ago
The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has introduced a digital land auction platform enabling buyers from across India and overseas markets to participate remotely in property auctions conducted by the authority. The initiative is aimed at expanding investor participation, improving transparency in land transactions and accelerating disposal of residential and commercial plots under PDA schemes in Prayagraj. The authority stated that the online system would allow bidders to access auction-related information, submit applications and participate in real-time bidding without requiring physical presence in the city. The move forms part of broader digitisation efforts being implemented by urban development agencies in Uttar Pradesh to streamline land allotment and reduce procedural delays. Officials expect the platform to widen the buyer base for institutional, commercial and residential land assets while strengthening revenue generation for urban infrastructure projects in Prayagraj.Read more
15 hours ago
The Noida Authority has initiated preparations to acquire land across 37 villages in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Bulandshahr districts for the first phase of the New Noida project, officially known as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). The acquisition process, expected to begin next month, will cover 24 villages in Bulandshahr and 13 in Gautam Buddh Nagar through a consent-based mechanism. The authority has sought deployment of three tehsildars and plans to establish a temporary field office to facilitate the exercise. Spread over 209.11 sq km across 84 villages, the proposed urban and industrial expansion has been identified as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor’s first-phase investment regions. The authority has fixed land acquisition rates at INR 4,300 per sq metre and plans phased development up to 2041, with industrial use forming the largest share of the proposed land allocation.Read more
19 May 2026
• Maharashtra cabinet has approved the transfer of 52,851 sq metres of government land to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for the Mula-Mutha Riverfront Development Project.
• The transferred land parcels are located in Sangamwadi and Mundhwa and will help speed up pending riverfront development work.
• PMC is expected to save nearly INR 116.63 crore as the land will be handed over without occupancy and revenue charges.
• The riverfront project includes flood control, sewage treatment, river cleaning, public spaces, cycling tracks and green zone development across Pune riverbanks.
• The project has faced delays in the past due to land acquisition issues, environmental concerns and regulatory approvals.Read more
19 May 2026
The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has initiated plans to auction nearly 150 acres of reclaimed and vacant land parcels across multiple layouts in Mysuru through an online bidding process aimed at generating around INR 1,000 crore for future urban development works. The identified land parcels are spread across areas including Vijayanagar, JP Nagar, Dattagalli, Hebbal and Lalithadri Nagar, where the authority intends to develop residential sites of varying dimensions before auctioning them. The move comes as the authority attempts to strengthen its finances following the transfer of several layouts to newly formed urban local bodies, which reduced revenue from cess and property-related charges. Funds raised through the auctions are expected to support new residential layouts, group housing schemes and infrastructure projects such as the proposed peripheral ring road around Mysuru.Read more
18 May 2026
• Ranbir Kapoor has acquired a land parcel worth approximately INR 3.31 crore at The Sarayu, a plotted development project in Ayodhya by The House of Abhinandan Lodha.
• The acquired parcel measures 2,134 sq ft and forms part of the 75-acre riverfront development located along the banks of the Sarayu river.
• The project includes residential plots, a clubhouse, lifestyle amenities and a luxury hospitality component to be managed by The Leela.
• HoABL stated that growing investor interest in Ayodhya is being supported by increased tourism and religious infrastructure development linked to the Ram temple project.
• Government estimates cited by the company showed Ayodhya receiving approximately 23 crore visitors between January and June 2025, compared to nearly 5.75 crore visitors before the construction of the Ram temple.Read more
18 May 2026
The Noida Authority has launched a large-scale plot allotment scheme comprising industrial, institutional, commercial, hospital, hotel and corporate office land parcels across multiple sectors in Noida. The scheme includes a 29,408 sq m commercial plot carrying a reserve price of INR 758 crore, making it the highest-valued parcel under the current offering. Authorities stated that the plots will be allotted through e-auction and interview-based processes beginning this month. The launch comes amid rising investor interest linked to infrastructure expansion and the upcoming operationalisation of the Noida International Airport. The scheme also includes hotel, healthcare and educational institution plots across sectors including 18, 19, 42, 71, 93-B, 94, 96, 117, 124, 142, 145 and 153.Read more
18 May 2026
• Maharashtra’s Chief Controlling Revenue Authority has upheld a stamp duty demand and penalty amounting to nearly INR 21 crore against Amadea Enterprises LLP over a land transaction in Mundhwa, Pune.
• The dispute relates to the acquisition of approximately 40 acres of former Mahar Watan land for around INR 300 crore through a sale deed registered in May 2025.
• Authorities found that the firm claimed stamp duty exemption under the state’s IT/ITES policy without securing the required approval from the District Industries Centre.
• The registration department ruled that the concession was incorrectly availed after only INR 500 was paid during execution of the transaction.
• The matter remains under legal and administrative scrutiny, with the company expected to pursue further remedies under the Maharashtra Stamp Act.Read more
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18 May 2026
• The Maharashtra government has approved around INR 104.48 crore for land acquisition for the proposed greenfield airport in Gadchiroli district.
• The airport project will be developed across four villages in Chamorshi taluka with more than 311 hectares identified for acquisition.
• Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) has been appointed as the nodal agency for implementation of the project.
• The proposed airport is expected to improve regional air connectivity and support upcoming industrial and mining investments in eastern Maharashtra.
• The project has also faced resistance from some local farmers over concerns related to land acquisition and livelihood impact.Read more
18 May 2026
Punjab cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering investigation linked to a land fraud case. The petition contends that the arrest was illegal and carried out without following due legal procedure. The ED had earlier arrested Arora under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following searches and investigation into alleged irregular land transactions and related financial dealings. The matter is connected to a broader probe involving allegations of cheating, fraudulent property transactions and laundering of proceeds generated through the alleged offences. The High Court is expected to hear the matter shortly as legal proceedings continue in the case.Read more
17 May 2026
The Bombay High Court has set aside the Maharashtra government’s decision to classify multiple land parcels in Ambernath as private forest land, giving relief to property owners after a prolonged legal dispute. The court observed that authorities had not properly followed the legal process required under the Maharashtra Private Forests Act before applying the classification. The ruling is significant for landowners and the real estate sector as such tags restrict development activity and reduce land usability. The judgment also adds to a series of recent court observations questioning procedural lapses in similar forest land disputes across Maharashtra.Read more
17 May 2026
• Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) has announced fresh land auctions for nearly 11 acres in Hyderabad’s Raidurg Knowledge City area.
• The upset price has been fixed at INR 139 crore per acre, with the government expecting revenue of nearly INR 2,000 crore from the auctions.
• The land parcels are located in one of Hyderabad’s most active commercial and IT corridors near HITEC City and Financial District.
• The auctions follow last year’s record land sales in Raidurg, where bids touched nearly INR 177 crore per acre.
• Developers are expected to show strong interest again due to increasing demand for mixed-use and commercial developments in the micro-market.Read more
16 May 2026
A district court in Nagpur has upheld the eviction proceedings initiated by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation over a prime 15,000 sq m land parcel located on Subhash Road near Agyaram Devi Square, dismissing multiple civil appeals filed against the civic body’s notices. The disputed land had originally been leased to Abhyankar Smarak Trust in 1937 for charitable purposes, but the lease expired in 1967 and was not renewed thereafter. According to the court order, portions of the land were subsequently sublet to commercial establishments without municipal approval. The ruling clears the way for the civic authority to proceed with repossession of the site for a proposed public development project and reinforces municipal powers relating to occupation of public land after expiry of lease agreements.Read more
16 May 2026
• NeoLiv recorded sales bookings worth INR 1,251 crore for its luxury plotted township project, NeoLiv Golf One, located in Sectors 98 and 99A, Faridabad.
• The company stated that the entire launch inventory of the 47-acre development was sold within six hours of opening sales, making it among the larger plotted residential launches in the NCR market.
• The township comprises residential plots ranging from 181 sq. yds to 388 sq. yds and is planned around a golf-themed master layout.
• According to the developer, the project achieved pricing of nearly INR 2 lakh per sq. yd, with the launch attracting participation from high-net-worth individuals, domestic investors and non-resident Indian buyers amid rising demand for plotted developments in Faridabad.Read more
15 May 2026
The Maharashtra Registration and Stamps Department has revived a large-scale digitisation exercise aimed at converting nearly 30 crore pages of historical land and registration records into searchable digital archives. The initiative will cover records dating from 1865 to 2001, including physical registers, microfilms and CDs stored across sub-registrar offices and the Government Photographic Registration Office in Pune. Officials stated that the project will integrate historical records with the state’s e-search system using AI-enabled document management infrastructure, scientific restoration techniques and secure cloud storage. The digitisation programme is expected to simplify title verification, improve transparency in property transactions and reduce dependence on physical document retrieval. The move forms part of Maharashtra’s broader push towards digital land governance and paperless property administration.Read more
15 May 2026
• Goa’s Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has initiated review of fresh land conversion proposals covering more than 25,000 sqm across Bardez, Pernem, Salcete, and Bicholim under Section 39A of the TCP Act.
• The proposed changes involve conversion of land currently classified as natural cover, orchard land, and no-development-slope zones into settlement areas.
• The largest proposal has been submitted by KGL Realtors Pvt Ltd for conversion of 18,733 sqm at Salvador do Mundo in Bardez from natural cover to settlement zone.
• Additional applications linked to IRAP Infra LLP seek conversion of nearly 9,750 sqm in Morjim, Pernem, including portions categorised under orchard and no-development-slope areas.
• The proposals, approved by the TCP board for public review, are open for objections and suggestions for 30 days before further regulatory consideration.Read more
14 May 2026
A sessions court in Ahmedabad has denied bail to Dashrath Patel, owner of Popular Builders, in a land fraud case involving alleged forged succession documents and disputed ownership records related to land in Godhavi village. Investigators alleged that fake legal heir documents were created to secure illegal mutation entries before the land transaction was executed decades ago. The court considered the seriousness of the allegations, Patel’s previous antecedents, ongoing investigation and concerns over witness influence while rejecting the plea. The case is part of a wider investigation into multiple disputed land transactions and alleged document forgery matters in Gujarat.Read more
14 May 2026
The Pune district administration has started reclaiming government land leased on a long-term basis after identifying several violations during a large verification exercise across the district. Authorities found breaches in nearly 240 land parcels out of more than 2,100 leased properties that were reviewed. Violations included illegal construction, unauthorised land use changes, non-renewal of leases, sub-letting and occupation beyond approved limits. Orders to take back 15 plots have already been issued after hearings. The action follows increased scrutiny over government land transactions in Pune, including the Mundhwa and Tathawade land cases.Read more
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