09 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over a surge in real estate disputes in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, pointing out that thousands of homebuyers are affected by delayed possession and unresolved redevelopment cases. Major developers such as Unitech, Amrapali, Jaypee, and Supertech are among those involved in litigation. The court noted that while states like Gujarat face fewer disputes, the situation in these two regions is significant, directly affecting developers' reputations. It urged builders to address the causes of these conflicts and improve project delivery and transparency.Read more

09 Dec 2025

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has sent the Tenancy and Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to a Select Committee for scrutiny. The Bill proposes allowing rural houses to be leased for ten years and exempts certain sales from prior permission under Section 118 of the 1972 Act. While the government says the amendments aim to simplify processes and promote development, opposition parties warn that they could weaken protections for local farmers, agricultural land, and forest areas. The committee's review will shape the Bill's future.Read more

09 Dec 2025

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy recently clarified that it has not asked financial institutions to stop lending to renewable energy projects or equipment manufacturers. The clarification came after reports suggested otherwise amid discussions around solar sector overcapacity. The ministry shared that it has only circulated information about current domestic solar PV manufacturing capacities to lenders so they can assess financing proposals more carefully. India has been expanding its renewable energy base rapidly and has already reached 50 per cent of its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources, supported by major policy initiatives and manufacturing incentives.Read more

09 Dec 2025

Haryana's urban local bodies minister has directed officials in Panchkula to fast-track the allotment of residential plots and houses to poor families, reviving stalled work under state housing schemes. The municipal commissioner has been asked to clear pending cases, resolve procedural delays and ensure timely possession for eligible beneficiaries. The push follows earlier rounds in which thousands received plot-allotment letters and interim ownership certificates, though many units remained unallotted due to administrative backlogs. The directive stresses transparency, accountability and quick verification of documents, underscoring the government's broader goal of providing permanent, legally owned homes to underprivileged families as part of its housing-welfare commitments.Read more

08 Dec 2025

UP RERA has informed homebuyers that 129 real estate projects developed by 14 companies are currently under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, and therefore, buyers must submit their claims only to the Insolvency Resolution Professionals appointed by the NCLT. The authority explained that a moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is in force, which prevents RERA from conducting hearings, issuing orders, or enforcing past directions for these projects. Buyers have been advised to file claims in the prescribed IBBI forms and stay updated through their respective IRPs.Read more

08 Dec 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has launched a special dust-control and road-cleaning drive to address rising winter pollution. Acting on Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde's instructions, ward-level engineering and sanitation teams began intensive cleaning on 25 November. The operation includes mechanical brushing, debris removal, road-washing with processed water and footpath cleaning. Over 50 tonnes of dust and debris have already been cleared from 52 major roads covering more than 50 km. Key corridors such as Palm Beach Road, Thane-Belapur Road and the Turbhe APMC stretch have received priority cleaning. With jetting machines, sweepers, foggers and 250 workers deployed daily, the campaign also enforces pollution norms at construction, quarry and RMC sites, contributing to improved AQI levels.Read more

08 Dec 2025

NKDA has issued notices to 37 residential buildings in New Town for operating hotels, guest houses and banquet facilities without the required permissions. These properties, spread across Action Area I and II, were found violating rules that allow commercial use of residential units only after obtaining prior approval and meeting safety norms. The authority highlighted concerns related to fire hazards, unapproved building changes and non-compliance with statutory requirements. Earlier this year, NKDA had also taken action against several other unauthorised commercial establishments. A provisional NOC system has now been introduced to regulate limited commercial use.Read more

08 Dec 2025

Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board has cleared a large solar ingot and wafer manufacturing project proposed by ReNew Photovoltaics in Rambilli, Anakapalli district. The subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global PLC plans to invest INR 3,990 crore in a 6 GW greenfield unit designed to reduce India's dependence on imported solar components, especially from China. The facility will be developed on a 140-acre site supported under the Government of India's PLI scheme for solar manufacturing. The project is scheduled for completion by March 2026, with commercial production expected by January 2028.Read more

08 Dec 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the second phase of land pooling for Amaravati, allowing the APCRDA to assemble 16,666.57 acres from seven villages. The newly pooled land will support key infrastructure, including an inner ring road, a new railway station with tracks, and an international-standard sports city. Officials also noted that future plans may include an international airport and smart-industry zones. Under the land-pooling model, farmers who contribute land receive developed residential or commercial plots in return, with some government land also being integrated. This phase builds on earlier rounds and forms part of the broader vision to develop Amaravati into a modern, well-planned capital region.Read more

07 Dec 2025

H-RERA has ruled in favour of a homebuyer who booked a flat in Chintels Paradiso, Sector 109, Gurugram, where part of the project collapsed in February 2022 and the unit in Tower H was never delivered. The buyer, who filed a complaint in 2023, will receive a refund of about INR 1.705 crore with 10.85% annual interest from the valuation date until payment. The authority also awarded INR 2 lakh for mental distress and INR 50,000 in litigation costs. The order emphasises that when a project becomes unsafe and possession is not granted, developers remain liable under RERA, ensuring meaningful restitution for affected homebuyers.Read more