10 Jul 2025

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspected several danger-prone areas along the ongoing 27-km Shoghi-Dhalli four-lane highway project in Shimla. Locals raised concerns over hill-cutting activities by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), blaming them for property damage and increased safety threats. In response, the Chief Minister directed departments to take immediate remedial actions and announced rental assistance and relief packages for affected families. Committees have been set up to identify weak spots and probe incidents such as the building collapse in Bhattakufar.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to revise its flat allotment and inter-pool policy in Lutyens' Delhi. This follows ongoing housing issues where transferred officers fail to vacate properties, causing complications and violations of central government housing guidelines. The council's proposal aims to streamline the allotment process and ensure housing availability for new members. It has recommended halting further Type 5 quarter allotments until current needs are met, and requested a list of vacant properties and pending court cases for review, addressing challenges in housing allocation.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra government plans to amend the Slum Act, making it easier for the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to collect transit rent directly from developers. This move aims to address developers defaulting on payments, which leaves slum dwellers in limbo and stalls redevelopment projects. The proposed amendment will empower SRA to collect unpaid rent and recover it from developers' transferrable development rights or other benefits. This is part of a broader effort to expedite slum rehabilitation, protect residents' rights, and hold developers accountable.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The ambitious redevelopment of Motilal Nagar 1, 2, and 3 in Goregaon (West), Mumbai, received a major push with MHADA signing an agreement with the Adani Group to act as the Construction and Development (C&D) agency for the project. Spread across 142 acres, the initiative is billed as India's largest redevelopment project under the C&D model. Residents will be rehabilitated in ultra-modern 1,600 sq. ft. apartments, while commercial tenants will receive 987 sq. ft. spaces. Designed around the "15-minute city" concept, the project is set to offer seamless urban living with world-class infrastructure.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The Telangana government is preparing to sell its long-vacant Rajiv Swagruha Corporation flats in Bandlaguda, Pocharam, and Gajularamaram, aiming to raise over INR 1,000 crore. These flats, built 15 years ago for affordable housing, range from 520 sq ft to over 1,600 sq ft, with prices between INR 2,500 and INR 4,000 per sq ft. Despite previous phases seeing unsold units, recent successful plot sales offer optimism. The sales will be conducted via e-auction, with key draw dates in July and August.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has mandated structural safety audits for 276 high-rises in the city, responding to recent building collapses. The directive covers both LDA-owned and private properties, aged 5 to 40 years. New regulations require audits every five years for buildings over 15 meters tall. Early audits by IIT Kanpur have already revealed safety concerns in several structures, including the Nanda Kheda Complex and Amritlal Naagar Auditorium. The move aims to prevent future tragedies and ensure public safety in Lucknow's urban landscape.Read more

09 Jul 2025

Over 2,000 Ashiana flats in Panchkula, built for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families by HSVP, are set for renovation after years of deterioration. The project, approved by HSVP and the Municipal Corporation (MC), involves structural repairs and external civic improvements. HSVP has sanctioned two projects totaling over INR 3.6 crore for repairs and painting across various sectors. The MC will manage external works through four separate tenders. This initiative aims to improve living conditions and respond to residents' requests for updated infrastructure.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The Ansal Group is facing a total of 235 FIRs in Lucknow for alleged fraud. Two additional FIRs have been lodged, concerning allegations of individuals being cheated of INR 13.60 lakh after being promised flats and plots that were never delivered. The complaints highlight long-standing issues, with one case from 2015 where a buyer never received allotment. Investigations are ongoing, underscoring persistent concerns over property fraud and delayed projects in Uttar Pradesh's real estate sector.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has found DLF Gayatri Developers liable for an eight-year delay in a housing project located in Andhra Pradesh. The Commission ordered a refund of INR 15 lakh to the complainant, along with INR 1.5 lakh for distress and legal expenses. The ruling came after possession, promised by 2014, was offered only in 2019. The developer's claims of delay due to political movements and rejection in approval processes. This decision underscores consumer protection efforts in real estate against prolonged project delays.Read more

09 Jul 2025

Greenbay Infrastructure faces a final ultimatum from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to pay INR 118 crore by the end of July. Failure to meet this demand will lead to the cancellation of land allotment for its 100-acre township in Sector 22D, Noida. The developer has paid INR 40 crore but faces challenges, including unacquired land still under cultivation. YEIDA rejected a sublease request for a commercial plot to clear dues. This follows relief under a 2023 rehabilitation policy, where Greenbay paid an initial INR 110 crore against INR 441 crore recalculated dues but missed later installments.Read more

08 Jul 2025

Yashwant Singh, a member of a royal family from Rajasthan, has purchased an 867-square-meter bungalow in South Delhi's Golf Links for INR 100 crore. This acquisition highlights a trend of high-value property deals in Golf Links, a favored location for corporate leaders and high-net-worth individuals due to limited availability. The area has seen over half a dozen transactions exceeding INR 100 crore in the past year, reflecting its status as a prime real estate market.Read more

Mr. Jash Panchamia, Promoter, Suraksha Smart City

08 Jul 2025

Integrated townships are redefining suburban living by combining residential, commercial, social, and sustainable elements within self-contained ecosystems. These developments are structured around seamless infrastructure, walkable access to essential services, and connectivity to arterial networks, especially in regions like MMR. With smart technologies, health-oriented amenities, and community-driven planning, integrated townships are evolving into inclusive urban hubs. They also support sustainability goals and provide proximity to workplaces, ensuring balanced, future-ready lifestyles that align with the changing aspirations of urban homebuyers.Read more

08 Jul 2025

The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to launch a unified billing system for property, water, and sewer taxes, expected to go live next week. This initiative aims to simplify the tax process for residents and reduce administrative burdens by consolidating separate bills into one. The system, aligning with state government guidelines, will integrate all necessary data and offer flexible online and offline payment options. This move is part of PMC's efforts to enhance transparency, citizen engagement, and operational efficiency, promising a streamlined approach to municipal tax collection.Read more

08 Jul 2025

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has approved a residential project featuring six 50-storey towers in Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam. This marks the first time in recent years such a project has been undertaken by an urban development authority in Andhra Pradesh. VMRDA will also develop middle-income group (MIG) housing projects in other parts of the city, offering subsidized 2BHK, 2.5BHK, and 3BHK flats. Both initiatives, under a public-private partnership model, aim to address housing needs and generate revenue, shifting VMRDA's focus to ready-to-move-in homes.Read more

08 Jul 2025

Puravankara Limited has won the bid to redevelop eight residential societies in Chembur, Mumbai. This project covers about 4 acres with over 1.2 million sq ft of development potential and an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of INR 2,100 crore. The move expands Puravankara's presence in Mumbai's redevelopment sector, which now includes 3.6 million sq ft of projects across 11 sites in Mumbai and Pune. The company aims for a GDV of INR 18,000 crore from the western region, with INR 7,700 crore from redevelopment alone.Read more