13 Dec 2025

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has decided to keep property tax rates unchanged for FY27 despite a sharp rise in taxpayer numbers and collections. The civic body reported a 19.8% increase in registrations, crossing 12 lakh taxpayers, and collections reached INR 2,270 crore, a 30% jump from the previous year. The budget proposal of INR 16,531 crore focuses on sanitation, waste-processing upgrades, parking development, licence reforms, and road construction. While revenue has improved, the MCD continues to carry liabilities of around INR 15,792 crore, including employee dues and contractor payments.Read more

13 Dec 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority has approved a wide set of projects covering about 385 acres, including seven private townships under the Uttar Pradesh Township Policy 2023 and layout plans for major upcoming schemes such as IT City, Wellness City, Naimish Nagar and Varun Vihar. A revised plan for Sharda Nagar clears over 1,100 EWS homes along with supporting infrastructure, including an STP. The LDA has also frozen prices of its vacant flats for a year and introduced discounts for decorated armed-forces veterans. A reclaimed 43-acre tract near Shaheed Path will be redeveloped for group housing and commercial use. The board also resolved relocation issues for 12 displaced shopkeepers.Read more

12 Dec 2025

SEPC Ltd has closed its long-pending arbitration dispute with Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) after both sides agreed to a full and final financial settlement. The company will receive INR 30.45 crore under the settlement, clearing all outstanding claims and counterclaims between the two organisations. Along with the settlement, SEPC has also been issued a supplementary work order worth INR 72.5 crore for an ongoing vertical shaft sinking project. The development strengthens SEPC's position in mining infrastructure, a sector where it has been expanding steadily in recent years.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Maharashtra government has introduced a revised occupancy certificate amnesty scheme to resolve long-pending OC issues affecting nearly 20,000 buildings in Mumbai. Announced by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the move is expected to benefit over 10 lakh residents who have faced double property taxes, limited loan access and lower resale values due to missing certificates. The scheme allows penalty-free applications for six months, with reduced charges thereafter, and offers concessions on regularisation premiums. Residents will also gain full redevelopment rights, while hospitals and schools in unauthorised structures will receive relief. The government plans to extend similar measures to other cities, aiming to ease legal hurdles and stabilise Mumbai's housing market.Read more

12 Dec 2025

During a Zero Hour discussion in the Rajya Sabha, BJP members highlighted issues affecting key pilgrimage and transport corridors. Tejveer Singh raised concerns about persistent pollution in the Yamuna at Mathura and Vrindavan, urging upgrades to sewage treatment, stronger monitoring and safer riverbank infrastructure. He also proposed a metro link between major pilgrimage towns to ease festival traffic and improve connectivity. From Goa, Sadanand Shet Tanavde pointed to recurring landslides and blockages on the Goa–Belgaum Highway at Anmod and Chorla Ghats, stressing the impact on daily travel and food supply. He called for faster repairs, strengthened stretches and better warning systems.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Punjab Governor has reviewed key housing and development projects in Chandigarh, signalling a push to speed up urban expansion and strengthen residential infrastructure. Officials shared progress updates on ongoing housing schemes, civic works and township developments, while the Governor stressed the need for timely approvals, quicker execution and adherence to environmental and planning norms. He also sought detailed plans and realistic timelines for upcoming projects. Authorities assured that bottlenecks related to clearances, connectivity and compliance were being addressed. The review aims to boost confidence among homebuyers and developers, promising faster project delivery, improved amenities and a more responsive regulatory environment in Chandigarh.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Madras High Court has ordered a detailed probe into a INR 93-crore compensation payout made by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to landowners for a metro expansion project. The court has asked for full documentation—including valuation reports, beneficiary details and payment records—to verify whether compensation was fair and procedurally sound. The order follows allegations of improper valuation or lapses in due process. The audit aims to ensure transparency in large public land acquisitions, where scrutiny is essential to maintain trust and protect landowner rights. Depending on the findings, CMRL may face revisions to its compensation framework or strengthened validation of its existing procedures.Read more

12 Dec 2025

Delhi’s Chief Minister has announced the redevelopment of EWS housing flats in Bhalswa and Jahangirpuri, aiming to transform the ageing clusters into a model settlement. The plan focuses on rebuilding substandard structures and providing modern, well-designed homes supported by safer infrastructure, better amenities and improved neighbourhood layouts. Residents have long faced issues such as poor maintenance, overcrowding and inadequate facilities, making the proposed overhaul a significant step toward better living conditions. The upgraded flats are expected to offer improved ventilation, open spaces, sanitation and connectivity. If executed transparently and on time, the project could uplift thousands of low-income families and set a benchmark for future public housing renewals.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) will now strictly enforce a one-time penalty on allottees who fail to begin construction within three years, and will not issue final sale deeds until buildings are completed. The move targets beneficiaries who left plots vacant or transferred them illegally while land values soared. Exceptions have been made for Arkavathy and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layouts due to delays and incomplete infrastructure. Many older allottees had secured sites at very low rates but never built on them. The BDA has also flagged cases of unauthorised transfers, which will now attract a 25% penalty. The policy aims to curb speculation and encourage timely, compliant development.Read more

11 Dec 2025

JKRERA is launching a unified single-window system for approvals, registrations, and oversight of real estate projects across Jammu & Kashmir. Projects above 500sqm or with more than eight apartments must register before advertising or commencing construction. District enforcement cells will monitor compliance. Non-compliant promoters may face fines or imprisonment. The housing and urbandevelopment department has ordered all new and ongoing projects to register under JKRERA before work begins. The initiative aims to reduce delays, bring clarity, enforce regulations and curb unplanned growth.Read more