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The Centre has ruled out runway expansion at the Shimla and Kullu airports, citing geographical constraints that make such projects technically unviable. An expert committee has instead recommended identifying a new site to meet Shimla's future aviation requirements. Meanwhile, the proposed expansion of Kangra Airport remains under consideration but is contingent on the completion of land acquisition. The developments reflect the challenges of strengthening air connectivity in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous terrain while balancing engineering feasibility, environmental concerns and infrastructure needs.Read more

2 hours ago

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has approved a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme to help house tax defaulters clear pending dues by offering relief on accumulated interest and penalties. The initiative aims to improve tax recovery while easing the financial burden on property owners whose outstanding liabilities have increased due to delayed payments and revised property assessments. Civic officials expect the scheme to encourage voluntary compliance, strengthen municipal finances and generate additional revenue for infrastructure development and public services across the city. Eligible property owners will be able to settle their dues within the notified period under the scheme, with the detailed operational framework and implementation guidelines to be announced by the municipal corporation.Read more

4 hours ago

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is facing a backlog of around 5,000 pending property ID applications, delaying property-related services and transactions for residents. Officials attributed the pendency to an increase in applications, administrative delays and the recent reshuffling of clerical staff, which slowed the verification and approval process. MCG has begun deploying additional personnel and streamlining digital processes to expedite approvals and reduce the backlog, while assuring applicants that pending cases will be cleared in phases. Property IDs are essential for services such as property tax assessment, ownership verification and property transactions, making timely processing crucial for residents and the real estate sector.Read more

23 Jul 2026

Gurugram Police have registered a case against Orris Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, its directors Vijay Gupta and Amit Gupta, and authorised signatory Jitender Singh over allegations of cheating and criminal conspiracy linked to a land collaboration agreement in Badha village near Manesar. The complainants, who are legal heirs of the original landowners, alleged that plots promised under a development agreement were subsequently transferred to third parties despite earlier allotment letters issued in their favour. The FIR was registered on 7 July under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Police said the matter is under investigation and legal action will be taken based on the findings.Read more

23 Jul 2026

The Delhi government will soon issue smart property cards to residents of Lal Dora areas across 48 villages under the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme. The initiative aims to create authenticated digital property records, resolve long-standing ownership disputes and improve transparency in village abadi areas. Surveys have been completed in 30 villages, with final property cards already prepared, while 12,232 properties have been surveyed, of which 8,423 have been found dispute-free. The QR code-enabled PVC cards will carry detailed ownership information and will be integrated with the Delhi Online Registration Information System (DORIS) for real-time record updates.Read more

23 Jul 2026

The Goa government has amended the state's registration framework to allow property deeds to be registered at any sub-registrar office within the same district, irrespective of where the property is located. The change, introduced through a notification issued under the Registration Act, is intended to simplify the registration process, improve administrative efficiency and provide greater convenience to citizens. The revised framework also continues to classify registration offices into different categories for administrative purposes while expanding the flexibility available for document registration.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

23 Jul 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Haryana government to submit detailed records relating to demolition action and restoration measures undertaken in DLF City, Gurugram, as part of ongoing proceedings concerning unauthorised constructions. The court has sought information on enforcement action taken across DLF Phases 1 to 5, including compliance with earlier directions and the status of restoration activities. The matter remains under judicial scrutiny as authorities have been asked to present a comprehensive account of regulatory action taken against illegal developments.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

23 Jul 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has constituted an expert committee to review the planning, design and execution of major flyover and bridge projects following concerns raised over the recently opened extension of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover in Goregaon. The panel will examine engineering practices, project approvals and construction standards to identify shortcomings and recommend corrective measures. The exercise is intended to strengthen quality control, improve project execution and minimise delays and design-related issues in future infrastructure works across Mumbai.Read more

23 Jul 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks and other regulated entities to strengthen their internal grievance redressal systems to ensure eligible customer complaints are not bypassing the Internal Ombudsman process. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said complaint trends should be treated as an early warning system to identify operational gaps rather than as compliance data. He also stressed that boards and senior management should promote customer-centric governance, while technology-enabled financial services should be supported by faster, transparent and efficient complaint resolution mechanisms.Read more

23 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has granted Parsvnath Developers a final one-week deadline to deposit the entire recoverable amount due to homebuyers of the Parsvnath Exotica project in Gurugram, along with 12% annual interest, failing which the company's directors could face imprisonment. The order was issued during the hearing of a long-running dispute involving homebuyers who alleged that they had paid the full purchase amount but had not received possession of their homes after nearly two decades. The apex court maintained its earlier directions, including the freezing of the developer's bank accounts, and directed the matter to be listed again next week. The case also highlights concerns over the enforcement of Haryana RERA's recovery orders and prolonged delays in residential projects.Read more