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07 Mar 2026
The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has resolved a protracted impasse over the Gokuldham township near Ahmedabad by empowering its chairman to grant new and revised development permissions for agricultural land, ending a 12-year standstill in approvals. Originally laid out in 2002, the mixed residential and agricultural township in Sanand taluka had seen phased permissions for housing units before a dispute in April 2014 halted progress. With legal advice and state government concurrence, the delegation of authority now allows development on the agriculture component of the more than 10 lakh square metres site to proceed. The resolution unlocks dormant development rights long withheld and aligns regulatory powers to pursue revised permissions under prevailing urban planning norms, potentially reactivating stalled construction activity.Read more
06 Mar 2026
NB Group has announced an investment of INR 350 crore to develop a luxury residential project in Ahmedabad. The project, named NB Palm, comprises 136 apartments spread across a 6,300 square yard land parcel. The development is being funded largely through internal accruals. Homes are priced at INR 6,500 per sq ft, with apartment prices starting from INR 2.5 crore. The company said Ahmedabad's housing market continues to see steady demand growth, particularly in the premium segment over the past few years, alongside strong performance in affordable and mid-income categories.Read more
03 Mar 2026
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has carried out a large-scale demolition drive to remove unauthorised constructions around Vadu Lake and Ropda Lake in the Ahmedabad Metropolitan Region. Officials said the action was taken to restore the eco-sensitive lake peripheries and enforce building regulations in areas where encroachments had narrowed buffer zones, impaired drainage, and disrupted natural water flows. AMC's teams removed various structures including boundary walls, temporary sheds and other illegal additions identified along designated lake protection zones. The exercise was conducted with support from law enforcement, local stakeholders and technical teams tasked with demarcation of no-construction limits. Civic authorities said the drive aligns with ongoing efforts to revive urban water bodies, protect floodplains and improve ecological resilience in the city's expanding urban landscape, and that follow-up monitoring would ensure compliance going forward.Read more
26 Feb 2026
Ascendas Firstspace has acquired 9 lakh sq ft of warehousing and industrial space at Bavla, Ahmedabad, from Crystal Group for approximately INR 275 crore, marking its entry into the Gujarat market. The transaction was facilitated by AARE Consulting and structured as a forward purchase, with development and asset transfer to take place in phases over the next 18 months in line with construction milestones. The acquisition strengthens Ascendas Firstspace's western India portfolio and aligns with its strategy of expanding across infrastructure-backed industrial corridors witnessing rising demand from manufacturing, e-commerce and third-party logistics occupiers. The asset is expected to add institutional-grade supply to a market that has seen growing occupier interest amid Gujarat's expanding industrial and logistics ecosystem.Read more
25 Feb 2026
Societies in the Vastrapur locality of Ahmedabad have agreed to voluntarily surrender portions of their land to facilitate planned road widening and area development works, civic officials said. The decision follows meetings between society representatives and urban development authorities, where residents acknowledged that the expansion of the thoroughfare would improve traffic flow and accessibility. Under the agreement, affected societies will hand over small strips of land along existing alignments to allow the city's road network to be upgraded, including better connectivity to key junctions and improved pedestrian and utility facilities. The move is expected to support overall infrastructure enhancement in Vastrapur while largely preserving community interests through planned compensation and equitable negotiations between stakeholders.Read more
24 Feb 2026
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has sealed an unauthorised paying guest (PG) facility operating within a Low-Income Group (LIG) housing scheme in the Science City area, citing its violation of land-use norms. Officials said the establishment was functioning without requisite permissions and had altered the residential character of the LIG development, which was intended strictly for low-income housing under government guidelines. Following complaints from residents and local authorities, civic teams conducted an inspection and subsequently sealed the premises. The action reflects the municipal body's ongoing enforcement of zoning regulations and its insistence that residential schemes adhere to approved use classifications. No details on fines or further legal action against the operator were disclosed at the time.Read more
19 Feb 2026
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has approved an INR 62.79 crore proposal to repair four ageing railway overbridges in the eastern part of the city after technical inspections flagged structural distress. The decision follows expert recommendations highlighting damaged bearings and reduced structural gaps that require immediate attention. The bridges, built between the mid-1980s and late-1990s, will be taken up for phased repairs to ensure commuter safety and extend their service life. The move aligns with wider safety checks initiated across Gujarat after recent bridge failures elsewhere.Read more
11 Feb 2026
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has approved the auction of six prime land parcels with a total base value of INR 528.38 crore across Motera, Chandkheda, Nava Vadaj, Bodakdev and Thaltej. The plots include both commercial and residential properties, with base prices aligned to prevailing market rates. The decision follows earlier land monetisation efforts by the civic body and is aimed at generating funds for municipal infrastructure and development works through a transparent auction process.Read more
10 Feb 2026
Two complaints filed at Bopal police station have accused developers linked to Privilon Buildcon LLP of cheating investors of around INR 2.22 crore through unapproved property projects in Ahmedabad's Ghuma area. The complainants alleged that payments were taken for a shop and a 2BHK flat in projects that had no land ownership or RERA approvals. Despite repeated assurances, construction never began. Police have registered FIRs and initiated an investigation to verify documents, trace fund flows, and assess whether more investors were affected.Read more
08 Feb 2026
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has intensified air quality monitoring across approximately 140 construction sites as part of broader preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, city officials said. In line with the corporation's Good Construction Practices Policy, large sites with a built-up area exceeding 20,000 sq m are being equipped with dust sensors, air quality display boards and CCTV cameras, and monitored regularly to curb pollution from construction activity. The move forms part of a data-driven strategy to reduce particulate emissions and improve ambient air quality, especially at identified pollution hotspots. Penalties have been levied on sites found in violation of norms, and additional environmental measures, including mist machines and road sweepers, are being deployed across the city to support cleaner air targets ahead of the international sporting event.Read more
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27 Jan 2026
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has stopped work on the CG Road Mithakhali Circle revamp after the new design left only half the road width for vehicles, triggering severe traffic congestion. The INR 6.5 crore project was part of a larger precinct development plan covering 6.7 km across key city stretches, including Law Garden and Mithakhali. While the plan aimed to improve footpaths, street parking, utilities, and public spaces, residents raised concerns over road bottlenecks. AMC now plans to revise the design before resuming work, ensuring better balance between traffic flow and urban amenities.Read more
27 Jan 2026
The income-tax department continued its search operations against two Ahmedabad-based real estate groups into a third day, widening the scope across multiple locations in the city. The action followed inputs suggesting large cash components in property transactions. Officials searched offices, project sites, residences, and premises linked to associates such as contractors and brokers. Documents, digital records, and financial details were seized for verification. The operation reflects ongoing scrutiny of unaccounted income in real estate deals, an issue that has drawn repeated attention from tax authorities in recent years.Read more
24 Jan 2026
The Income Tax Department carried out searches on over 30 premises linked to two major builder groups in Ahmedabad after undercover checks revealed cash payments in property transactions. The operation involved more than 100 officials targeting corporate offices, construction sites, suppliers, and residences of promoters. Investigators seized documents, digital data, sales ledgers, and details of land and ongoing projects, while also seeking bank and locker records. This is the second significant enforcement in four months, reflecting continued scrutiny of unaccounted transactions in the real estate sector.Read more
12 Jan 2026
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a property tax rebate scheme aimed at encouraging early payment of dues, and it has generated a strong response from taxpayers in its first week. During the period from January 1 to January 7, over INR 24 crore was collected from nearly 24,900 taxpayers who took advantage of interest waivers offered under the scheme. The rebate plan includes full interest waivers for older tax calculations and graded waivers for properties under the newer tax formula, with higher rebates available for early payments. The initiative reflects the civic body's efforts to clear pending tax liabilities while offering financial relief to property owners, and it could significantly boost revenue collection for the current fiscal year if the momentum continues.Read more
11 Jan 2026
Allegations of collusion and procedural irregularities have surfaced against officials of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in relation to the collection of impact fees for houses built on government land. Members of a co-operative housing society in Ghatlodia have filed an appeal under the Gujarat Regularisation of Unauthorised Development Act, claiming that AMC's North West Zone officials wrongly linked two illegally constructed houses on government land to their society to collect impact fees and regularise them. The complaint asserts that this misrepresentation facilitated an unlawful regularisation and demands cancellation of the impact fee approvals as well as legal action against the municipal officials involved. Multiple hearings have been held before the appellate authority, with society members seeking clarity and accountability in how irregular approvals were granted for properties on government parcels.Read more
31 Dec 2025
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has launched a comprehensive enforcement drive against unauthorised parking across the city, issuing a total of 384 notices to vehicle owners and operators during the campaign. The action is part of the civic body's efforts to ease traffic congestion, improve pedestrian movement and uphold public space regulations in key urban areas. Notices were served in prominent commercial and residential zones where vehicles were found parked in no-parking areas or obstructing thoroughfares, footpaths and service lanes. AMC officials have reiterated their commitment to sustaining the enforcement drive and urged citizens to comply with parking regulations to ensure smoother mobility and better urban management.Read more
27 Dec 2025
Titagarh Rail Systems has unveiled India's first driverless metro trainset for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 project, manufactured at its Uttarpara facility in West Bengal with approximately 70-75% local content. The trainset will operate on the Yellow Line connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and a branch of the Violet Line linking GNLU, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, and GIFT City. Equipped with a Train Control and Management System for automated operation and accessibility features for persons with reduced mobility, it highlights India's growing capability in modern urban rail manufacturing.Read more
27 Dec 2025
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has approved extending Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ) benefits to 4,604 hectares along ten major city roads. This includes a higher Floor Space Index (FSI) of 4.0 and reduced parking requirements, even in areas where Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors are not yet completed. The move aims to encourage dense, vertical development along key transport routes, covering both operational and proposed BRTS stretches. The proposal now awaits state government approval and aligns with the city's Development Plan 2021 and earlier urban planning strategies to integrate land use with transport corridors.Read more
21 Dec 2025
Police in Ahmedabad have registered a criminal complaint against a group of developers and their associates on allegations of large-scale cheating and breach of trust involving approximately 95 homebuyers. Complainants allege that the group sold properties in a proposed housing project without securing required regulatory approvals and later sold the land to others. The total amount allegedly collected from buyers is around INR 35 crore, prompting an investigation by the Detection of Crime Branch into transactions, notarial agreements and the role of intermediaries in the scheme.Read more
16 Dec 2025
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has sealed six well-known eateries after inspections revealed they were operating without valid licences and mandatory approvals. The action followed routine checks and public complaints, which found gaps in trade licences, fire safety clearances and regulatory permissions. Notices were issued to the establishments, but failure to submit proper documentation led to the sealing of premises. Civic officials said the move is part of a wider enforcement drive to ensure compliance with health, safety and urban regulations. The corporation has urged all food businesses in the city to verify their licences and approvals, warning that similar action will continue to protect public health and maintain regulatory discipline.Read more
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