17 Nov 2025

The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to file a detailed reply by December?9 on the issue of 86 unauthorised colonies developed on land acquired by the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB). Despite earlier High Court orders and a rejection of the government's appeal by the Supreme Court, neither the RHB nor Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has reclaimed possession or removed encroachments. The petition filed by Public Against Corruption highlighted that influential individuals continue to occupy and construct on the land illegally, calling for strict action.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Telangana High Court has allowed the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to proceed with the e-auction of 4.19 acres of Budwel land in Rajendranagar, which had been set aside earlier this year. The division bench suspended the single-judge order that had favoured private claimants, directing the Rangareddy district collector to decide on ownership claims by mid-December. While HMDA can continue with the auction, it cannot declare the highest bidder until after December 31. The case has been scheduled for its next hearing in January 2026.Read more

16 Nov 2025

Maharashtra has approved a state guarantee of INR 3,000 crore for a HUDCO loan to acquire land for the International Business and Finance Centre in Nagpur. The project, part of the 'New Nagpur' initiative, will be developed by NMRDA across 692 hectares in Godhani and Ladgaon villages. The total loan planned is INR 6,500 crore, with strict conditions ensuring the state bears no liability for defaults. NMRDA must submit regular reports, and any sale of mortgaged assets requires committee approval. The IBFC aims to make Nagpur a central Indian business hub.Read more

14 Nov 2025

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has advanced its proposal to expand the city's limits by incorporating 72 nearby revenue villages into its administrative boundary. The move follows the receipt of consent from these village communities and aims to improve civic governance, streamline urban services, and facilitate long-term development planning in the city's peripheral areas. The expansion will increase the BMC's existing zones from three to six and enable better delivery of essential services such as sanitation, water supply, and waste management.Read more

13 Nov 2025

India hosted its first IFLA Global Studio Program (GSP) earlier this week at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture (VESCOA), Mumbai, as an allied event to the upcoming Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025. The initiative brought together students from India and across the globe to deliberate on the theme 'Reimagining Urban Landscapes: Negotiating Mumbai's Paradoxes.- Organised by the Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA), the five-day charette focused on addressing urban challenges through collaborative design and innovation, encouraging cross-border academic engagement in landscape architecture.Read more

13 Nov 2025

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids to lease a 10,860 sq. m. commercial plot in Wadala, valued at a reserve price of INR 1,629 crore. With a high permissible FSI of 10, the site offers a built-up potential of 1,08,600 sq. m. Located in the Wadala Notified Area, the plot is part of MMRDA's plan to develop Mumbai's third central business district after BKC and Nariman Point. Enhanced by metro, monorail, and freeway connectivity, the initiative aims to attract large-scale commercial investment and generate non-fare revenue for regional infrastructure. The project marks a key step in decentralising Mumbai's commercial growth.Read more

12 Nov 2025

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) made a grand entry into Nagpur with the announcement of its upcoming project Nagpur Marina through a striking aerial display over Futala Lake. Pilots flew paramotors carrying banners to introduce the brand, symbolising the marina-inspired lifestyle HoABL aims to bring - blending tranquillity with community living. CEO Samujjwal Ghosh said the launch marks a key milestone as Nagpur emerges as an economic and lifestyle hub, while CMO Saurabh Jain described the showcase as a creative, immersive brand experience. Founded in 2020, HoABL has rapidly grown across India, combining technology and transparency to redefine modern, trust-based real estate ownership.Read more

11 Nov 2025

In one of Navi Mumbai's biggest land deals, CIDCO sold a 42,000 sq. m. (over 10-acre) plot in Kharghar's Sector 23 to Aakar Developers for INR 2,120 crore, translating to about INR 5 lakh per sq. m. - the highest rate recorded in the area. The developer must pay 50% of the amount within three months. While higher FSI has improved project viability, the four-year completion deadline and strict penalties remain challenges. The deal cements Kharghar's position as a premium real estate hub, supported by strong infrastructure, education, and lifestyle amenities, as Aakar Developers prepares to deliver on this landmark investment.Read more

10 Nov 2025

The Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) has announced the upcoming International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)�Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025, to be held in Mumbai later next year. Centred on the theme "Growth Paradox: Reimagining Landscapes," the event will bring together leading professionals and policymakers to deliberate on redefining urban growth through sustainability, inclusivity, and ecological balance. Supported by BMC, IGBC, and CREDAI�MCHI, the congress will feature over 40 speakers, exhibitions, panel discussions, and a Global Landscape Studio initiative.Read more

10 Nov 2025

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to invite public objections before moving ahead with the acquisition of approximately 153 acres of land under the Indirapuram Extension scheme. The move follows a direction from the Allahabad High Court, which instructed the authority to follow due process and compensate affected farmers at up to twice the 2014 circle rate. The notification for land acquisition in Mohiddinpur Kanawani village was issued earlier this week.Read more

09 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government has regularised long-disputed land parcels previously restricted under the Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1947, providing long-awaited relief to millions of landowners. A new notification exempts non-agricultural lands from the Act, recognising transactions made between November 1965 and October 2024 without extra charges. Around 49 lakh landholders � impacting nearly two crore people � will now have their names reflected on 7/12 land records. Registered sale deeds will be updated automatically, while unregistered ones must be formalised. The reform streamlines land laws, clarifies ownership, and boosts transparency in property records across Maharashtra�s urban and peri-urban areas.Read more

09 Nov 2025

The Chandigarh administration has completed the drone-based data collection phase of the Naksha project, covering 15 city sectors and five villages. The collected data has been processed into high-resolution digital base maps that will help in creating urban property cards and integrating ownership details. The next stage will involve field verification, public participation, and data validation through a digital platform. The project aims to streamline urban land management, improve transparency, and reduce property-related disputes by linking accurate geospatial and ownership records.Read more

07 Nov 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved leasing around 15 acres of land at the closed Mulund dumping ground to Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), an Adani Group special purpose vehicle (SPV) executing the Dharavi Redevelopment Project with the Maharashtra government. The lease, set for 10 years, will carry an annual rent of INR 18.35 crore at a rate of INR 252 per sq m per month. The land will be used to set up casting yards, precast units, and RMC plants essential for construction. However, the site still holds around 50,000 metric tons of solid waste awaiting clearance before work begins.Read more

06 Nov 2025

The Telangana RERA Appellate Tribunal, led by Justice A. Santhosh Reddy, has ruled that landowners in joint development agreements (JDAs) are to be treated as co-promoters, not allottees or consumers, under the RERA Act. The judgment arose from appeals by landowners of the 'Sanali Pinnacle' project in Hyderabad, who sought higher penalties against the developer. The Tribunal held that since landowners share both profits and risks, they cannot seek buyer-level protection under RERA. It also clarified that a site board or a project listing without pricing details does not constitute advertising. By overturning the earlier RERA order, the ruling brings legal clarity to the roles of landowners and developers in JDAs.Read more

06 Nov 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the submission period for its Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) by three months, shifting the cut-off to 23 January 2026, after observing a weak response from plot-owners and developers. The scheme, reintroduced with the aim of bringing unauthorised layouts and plots into the planning framework, was initially set to close at the end of October. Officials say the extension is intended to give more participants time to apply and to enhance compliance across urban local bodies.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The South Western Railway (SWR) in Bengaluru recently recovered 512.25 sqm (641.25 sqm including extension sheds) of centrally-located railway land between Banaswadi and Hebbal after removing 24 unauthorised structures, mostly multi-storey. The operation was carried out under legal orders with support of the State Police and was linked to doubling of tracks on the Yesvantpur-Hosur section and Corridor-2 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). This step continues a broader push to reclaim railway land and improve infrastructure safety.Read more

05 Nov 2025

HYDRAA has taken decisive action to curb land misuse in Hyderabad after investigating public complaints received via the Prajavani platform. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath confirmed that in Hastinapuram North Extension Colony (Karmanghat village), a 1.27-acre park area from an approved layout had been illegally sold as plots; the agency removed the encroachments, fenced the land, and installed ownership boards. In Subhash Nagar (Chandanagar circle), a 700 sq yd plot reserved for public amenities was also reclaimed and fenced. HYDRAA urged citizens to continue reporting such violations through Prajavani, highlighting that public participation and swift enforcement are key to safeguarding Hyderabad's community land and public assets.Read more

05 Nov 2025

The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Department has issued fresh guidelines to all district collectorates and revenue offices to strengthen the maintenance and classification of land records. The directive aims to ensure better record management, transparency, and quicker responses to Right to Information (RTI) queries. It comes after the State Information Commission raised concerns about missing or untraceable files. The circular specifies the types of land-related records to be maintained, classification methods, safe storage practices, and a colour-coded filing system to clearly track pending and closed cases.Read more

04 Nov 2025

The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO) launched the sixth phase of its direct allotment scheme, offering about 6,000 industrial plots across nearly 100 industrial areas in the state. The scheme is available to investors who signed memoranda of understanding under the Rising Rajasthan summit. It includes dedicated reservations for SC/ST entrepreneurs, women, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities. For plots up to 50,000 sq m, direct allotment applies if there's a single applicant, while contested lots go to lottery; larger plots are allotted based on eligibility and land-requirement.Read more

03 Nov 2025

The Union government has initiated land acquisition for the 18.11 km Mohali-Rajpura railway link, at an estimated cost of INR 443 crore, which will span across 53.84 hectares in the Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib and Mohali districts. The Ministry of Railways has asked the Government of Punjab to assist in securing and handing over the land needed for this special project. Project authorities believe the new link will directly connect the Malwa region with Chandigarh, ease congestion on the Chandigarh-Ambala section and provide an alternate freight corridor, benefiting farmers, traders and industrial zones. The demand dates back nearly fifty years, with earlier studies and approvals recorded in the 1990s and 2010s.Read more