06 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 19 immovable properties spread across Anjuna, Assagao and Ucassaim in North Goa, covering more than five lakh square metres and valued at about INR 1,268.6 crore. The action, undertaken earlier this week under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), follows ongoing investigations into an alleged land-grab network. Officials stated that forged allotment certificates, fabricated demarcation orders and falsified historical sale and gift deeds were used to mutate community and privately held land before transferring it through frontmen. Earlier actions by the ED had included freezing bank accounts and other assets worth INR 12.8 crore.Read more

05 Dec 2025

The NCLAT has ruled that only a Committee of Creditors (CoC) can choose the liquidator in cases where the resolution professional (RP) does not consent to continue in that role. The tribunal set aside two NCLT orders that had directly appointed liquidators, stating that such appointments exceeded the NCLT's authority. Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, an RP becomes liquidator only with written consent; if not, the NCLT may replace the RP, but the CoC must propose the new liquidator. The ruling also overturns a 2023 regulatory circular restricting RPs from becoming liquidators, reaffirming that statutory provisions prevail and that creditors must have the final say.Read more

05 Dec 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has stepped up its air-pollution control efforts after instructions from Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, launching intensive citywide cleaning to reduce dust levels. Construction sites, quarry areas and cement units are under strict monitoring, while roadside debris is being cleared and roads washed with treated water. Encap fogger vehicles are spraying atomised water along busy routes to help settle airborne particles. Deep-cleaning was carried out across Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Turbhe, Rabale, Digha, Nerul and Belapur, with dust removed and transported for safe disposal. The drive reflects the administration's push to improve air quality through regular cleaning, mechanised washing and targeted dust-suppression measures.Read more

05 Dec 2025

Punjab RERA has ordered a Mohali-based developer to hand over possession of a long-delayed SCO unit in Sunny Enclave after the buyers waited nearly a decade despite having paid the entire consideration and completing all formalities. The allottees, who booked the unit in the early 2010s and even registered the conveyance deed years ago, had been denied possession because the project remained unfinished and mandatory occupation-related approvals were never issued. Acting on the buyers' complaint, RERA directed the promoter to hand over possession within three months and pay interest for the prolonged delay.Read more

05 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court rejected requests to extend the deadline for uploading Waqf property data on the UMEED portal under the 2025 amendments. Petitioners highlighted that only 1.6?lakh out of over ten lakh properties have been uploaded and cited technical and operational challenges. The Court noted that Waqf Tribunals are empowered to grant six-month extensions under Section?3B and advised petitioners to seek relief there. With the six-month deadline ending December 6, Waqf authorities must act promptly to comply and approach Tribunals if needed.Read more

04 Dec 2025

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has continued its heightened pollution-control measures through the past week as air quality across cities deteriorated during the winter season. Acting under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the corporation has deployed dedicated teams to inspect construction sites, quarries, and RMC plants, ensuring adherence to pollution-control norms. Officials also conducted cleanliness drives at major sites, issued notices to 86 construction projects, and initiated strict dust-control procedures. The use of treated wastewater for road washing and fogging has helped conserve potable water while improving the city's AQI.Read more

04 Dec 2025

IIT-Kanpur has launched MANAS, a city-wide air-quality network in Mumbai, adding 75 solar-powered mini monitoring units to the existing 30 sensors. Costing about INR 50,000 each, these units provide neighborhood-level data across the city's 650 km² area, replacing expensive traditional sensors. The expanded network enables granular pollution tracking, helping authorities design localized mitigation strategies. Eventually, the system will be open to the public, allowing residents to access real-time air-quality information, supporting transparency and better environmental awareness.Read more

04 Dec 2025

The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) has rejected a public-sector bank's plea to auction a stalled housing project near Bhubaneswar. The project, mortgaged in 2014 for a loan of INR 4.6 crore, was taken over by the bank under the SARFAESI Act after repayments stopped, and auction notices were issued in 2020. Homebuyers had already paid significant amounts but never received their flats. REAT ruled that once the bank assumed control, it effectively became the promoter and remained bound by RERA regulations. The tribunal directed ORERA to find a way to complete the project, offering long-awaited relief to affected allottees.Read more

03 Dec 2025

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in the Belapur ward earlier this week after the property owner failed to act on an earlier notice issued under MRTP Section 53(1A). Acting on directions from the civic chief and in compliance with an order of the Additional District Court, the encroachment department removed an unauthorised sheet structure at a residential unit in Kukreja Estate, Sector 11. Senior officials, engineers, labourers, police personnel, and support staff were deployed, using technical equipment and manpower to execute the operation.Read more

03 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Environment has warned the NGT about unchecked construction along the Uttarkashi-Gangotri highway, citing threats to the region's fragile ecology. A monitoring committee has been formed to enforce Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone rules, overseeing hotels, resorts, and waste management projects. This follows the early August Dharali disaster, which destroyed over 100 houses and caused multiple casualties. The BESZ, covering 4,179.6 sq km, has been amended several times to ensure eco-friendly development. The committee has legal authority to act against violations and ensure compliance with environmental safeguards.Read more