22 Jan 2026

Telangana police uncovered a land registration scam involving Dharani and Bhu Bharati portals, resulting in a loss of about INR 3.9 crore in government revenue. Fifteen individuals were arrested while nine others remain at large. The accused manipulated challan amounts, tampered with official receipts, and exploited technical glitches in the portals. Investigations revealed 1,080 fraudulent land registration transactions. Authorities seized cash, bank deposits, property documents, a car, laptops, desktops, and mobile phones. Multiple cases have been registered, and efforts continue to apprehend the remaining suspects.Read more

22 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Power has released the draft National Electricity Policy 2026, inviting stakeholder feedback within 30 days. The policy aims to reduce DISCOM losses, address non-cost-reflective tariffs, and curb high cross-subsidisation, while promoting competition, grid resilience, and consumer-centric services. It sets targets of 2,000 kWh per capita consumption by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047, aligning with India's climate commitments. Key measures include resource adequacy plans, tariff reforms, regulatory strengthening, renewable integration, and nuclear energy expansion to meet the country's growing power and sustainability goals.Read more

22 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had directed a CBI investigation into alleged illegal land use in the Ambience Mall project in Gurugram. The top court held that the order was based on unverified material and ignored key facts, including long delays by petitioners. It noted that the mall, hotel, and residential complex were built years ago with visible commercial activity. The court also stayed an environmental compensation of INR 10 crore imposed by the National Green Tribunal.Read more

22 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has directed a special CBI court in Delhi to take cognisance of three chargesheets filed in cases linked to the alleged nexus between real estate developers and banks under subvention schemes. The court asked the trial court to act within two weeks and begin proceedings. The bench also issued directions to ensure closer monitoring of the investigation, which covers multiple projects across NCR and other cities. The case involves claims by over 1,200 homebuyers who faced financial liability without receiving possession of their homes.Read more

22 Jan 2026

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government and Noida Authority to clarify whether they have complied with a Supreme Court order on land compensation in a long-running acquisition case. The dispute involves land acquired under the 1894 law, where the Supreme Court ruled that compensation must be recalculated under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013. This law offers higher, market-linked compensation and added benefits for landowners. The High Court noted uncertainty over whether revised payments have been made and granted time to officials to respond. The matter will be reviewed again in February, highlighting ongoing delays in implementing court-backed compensation in major development projects.Read more

21 Jan 2026

Punjab RERA has ordered the recovery of INR 25.89 lakh from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) for failing to hand over possession of a residential plot within the committed timeline. The authority has asked the Mohali deputy commissioner to recover the amount as arrears of land revenue after GMADA did not comply with earlier compensation orders. The case relates to a plot auctioned in 2016, where final allotment formalities were completed several years late, leading to prolonged delay and regulatory action.Read more

21 Jan 2026

Chandigarh's Deputy Commissioner and Estate Officer has set a firm March deadline to complete the digitisation of the city's property records. The project, which began last September, has already scanned around 16 lakh estate office papers and 17 lakh sub-registrar office records, but more work remains to meet the deadline. The digitisation process includes scanning, proofreading, verification, and quality checks. Officials are closely monitoring progress to ensure accuracy and timely completion. Once done, this digital repository will improve transparency, simplify access, and speed up property record retrieval for citizens and departments.Read more

21 Jan 2026

A tragic accident in Sector 150, Greater Noida, claimed the life of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta after his SUV fell into a water-filled construction pit left unsecured at a stalled commercial mall site. The plot had remained open for nearly two years without barricades, fencing or reflectors, turning it into a serious hazard, especially during heavy fog. Despite signalling for help and sharing his location, rescue teams faced visibility challenges and could not reach him in time. Police have filed an FIR against the developers for negligence, while the Noida Authority has taken action against officials and ordered safety checks across construction sites.Read more

21 Jan 2026

Authorities in Gurugram have undertaken a significant demolition drive to clear illegal colonies developed without required permissions, razing unauthorised structures across 8.5 acres of land. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), supported by local police, carried out the crackdown with enforcement actions in the Pataudi and Farukhnagar areas. In the first phase of the operation, the DTCP dismantled unauthorised development across about 5 acres at two sites in the Pataudi revenue estate, removing damp-proof courses, boundary walls, and internal roads. A second phase targeted approximately 3.5 acres in Sultanpur and Jurola villages of Farukhnagar, where internal infrastructure was also demolished, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb unplanned urbanisation and halt the sale or occupation of land without statutory approvals.Read more

21 Jan 2026

The Gurugram Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has issued a show-cause notice to Mayfield Garden's N Block RWA and a private party for encroaching on 1.25 acres designated for a public dispensary in Sector 51. Enforcement officials found unauthorised shops, houses, and labour hutments on the reserved land, violating the approved layout and Haryana urban planning laws. The notice demands explanations and relevant approvals, warning that failure to comply could lead to demolition, legal action, and FIR registration. Residents have raised concerns over the loss of planned healthcare facilities.Read more