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

20 Jan 2026

Chandigarh's Naksha pilot project has made substantial progress, with approximately 4,500 of the estimated 7,000 residential and commercial properties in Sectors 2-17 mapped and verified. Twenty field teams are working daily, overcoming difficult weather conditions, aiming to finish the survey by late January. Officials from the Survey of India, NIC, Municipal Corporation, and other agencies are closely monitoring the process. Authorities emphasized the importance of accurate records for city planning, taxation, and property management and requested residents to provide full cooperation during the survey.Read more

20 Jan 2026

The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has intensified actions against illegal constructions across the city to enforce urban planning rules. A recent demolition targeted an unauthorised house in Alape village that violated approved building plans and misused ground-floor parking space. The operation involved multiple civic departments and was carried out under MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik. Officials said similar drives will continue, although some building owners have challenged orders in court. Past operations show the city's consistent efforts to curb unauthorised constructions and maintain compliance for planned urban development and public safety.Read more

20 Jan 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the user fee collection contract at the Bara Fee Plaza in Uttar Pradesh after reports of misbehaviour and alleged assault of a highway user. The incident occurred on January 14, 2026, at the toll plaza located on the Lucknow Sultanpur stretch of NH-731. NHAI said it has taken a serious view of the matter and ended the contract of the toll collection agency, M/s Skylark Infra Engineering Pvt Ltd. In addition, the authority has issued a show-cause notice to the agency and proposed debarring it from participating in NHAI bids for one year. NHAI has also proposed forfeiture and encashment of bank guarantees worth INR 5.3 crore linked to the contract.Read more

20 Jan 2026

The Goa government has made it mandatory for large residential, commercial, industrial, and government buildings to install rooftop rainwater harvesting systems. This move is aimed at improving water conservation and recharging groundwater in the state. The policy applies to residential complexes on plots of 2,000 square metres and above, commercial complexes on 1,500 square metres or more, and industrial units on 10,000 square metres or more. Exemptions are provided for buildings with sewage treatment plants or greywater recycling systems. The initiative also links to the Catch the Rain 2025 campaign for schools and government buildings.Read more

19 Jan 2026

The High Court's Goa bench has appointed two nodal officers to examine detailed reports from municipalities and panchayats concerning illegal constructions across the state. The state government informed the court about laws permitting regularisation of residential structures meeting specific domicile and statutory criteria, while commercial properties remain excluded. This decision aims to manage the large volume of unauthorised construction cases overwhelming local courts. Past enforcement has included sealing and demolition of unauthorised commercial and coastal properties, highlighting ongoing efforts to enforce building and planning regulations statewide.Read more

19 Jan 2026

Ludhiana Municipal Corporation recently sealed six commercial buildings in different parts of the city due to unpaid dues and unauthorized construction. The action, directed by MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, affected buildings on Barewal Road, 200 Feet Road, Magnet Resort Road, and Ferozepur Road. Officials emphasized that construction should begin only after obtaining sanctioned building plans. Meanwhile, Atam Nagar MLA Kulwant Sidhu stopped the civic team from removing certain roadside vendors, though officials stated the encroachment clearance would be resumed later. The measures underline the city's ongoing focus on enforcing building norms and controlling illegal construction.Read more

19 Jan 2026

Delhi Police's EOW has filed an FIR against Suraksha Group for allegedly diverting more than INR 230 crore from Jaypee Infratech Ltd, funds meant to complete stalled flats. The FIR, based on ED inputs, also names Lakshdeep Investments and other entities. The ED had earlier flagged diversion of INR 235 crore, describing it as a breach of trust. Suraksha Group had acquired JIL in mid-2024 under NCLAT approval. The company claims nearly 6,000 units are completed, with plans to deliver 20,000 apartments and offer land and funds to bankers.Read more

19 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has clarified that homebuyers maintenance societies and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) do not have the legal right to intervene in the insolvency proceedings of a developer under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The court observed that such societies are formed to manage common facilities and do not automatically qualify as financial creditors unless they have directly advanced money or are legally recognised. The ruling reinforces that only genuine creditors aiming at corporate revival can participate in the insolvency process. Homebuyers still have alternative legal remedies outside insolvency forums.Read more

19 Jan 2026

NTPC Green Energy has approved a 50:50 joint venture with GAIL (India) Ltd to develop renewable energy projects, pending regulatory approvals. As a subsidiary of NTPC, NGEL leads the company's green energy initiatives, working through both organic and inorganic methods. This move is part of NTPC's broader plan to reach 60 GW of renewable capacity by FY32. The partnership strengthens India's renewable sector and follows NGEL's ongoing efforts in solar and wind projects, signaling a focused approach to achieving ambitious sustainability and energy transition goals.Read more