Delhi News Desk

26 Mar 2026

The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has introduced a QR code-based system to enable citizens to access project details and provide feedback on road construction and maintenance works across the city. Display boards with QR and bar codes are being installed on roads undergoing strengthening and recarpeting, offering information such as project cost, contractor details, road length and defect liability period. The initiative mandates installation of boards within seven days of project completion at prominent locations. Citizens can also submit complaints and suggestions directly through the system. The move is aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public participation in infrastructure delivery, supported by a compliance framework requiring regular updates and monitoring.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The Kerala State Housing Board (KSHB) has approved the reconstruction of a structurally unsafe residential building in Chottanikkara, near Kochi, with an estimated cost of INR 2.27 crore. The three-storeyed block, built under the Saphalyam housing scheme to accommodate 24 families, became uninhabitable within a few years due to serious construction defects. The decision follows intervention by the High Court after residents were relocated to rented accommodation funded by the local body. Authorities found lapses in construction quality and supervision, including improper use of materials. The existing structure will be demolished and replaced with a concrete building, with planning already underway in coordination with local panchayat officials.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The Goa State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Dimension Builders to take steps toward forming a flat owners society for a residential project where residents raised complaints regarding construction defects and unresolved maintenance issues. The directive follows grievances filed by occupants highlighting deficiencies in the building and delays in proper handover. The commission observed that establishing a society is essential for structured management of the property, ensuring collective decision-making and better handling of common services. The order reinforces the responsibility of developers in transitioning control to homeowners after possession.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Revenue authorities in Nashik have issued revision notices to 439 individuals linked to 49 land transactions, invoking Section 257 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, over alleged manipulation of land records. The action relates to claims that developers used fabricated subdivision maps to fragment land parcels below 4,000 sqm, thereby avoiding the mandatory 20 per cent reservation for economically weaker section (EWS) and low-income group (LIG) housing. The transactions span multiple localities including Adgaon, Deolali and Mhasrul. Authorities estimate that such practices may have resulted in the loss of nearly 6,500 affordable housing units. Hearings have been scheduled, with officials warning of further action, including removal of names from land records, in cases of non-compliance.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The Telangana High Court has stayed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's attempt to acquire multiple private properties in the Jubilee Hills area for a road development project. The proposed acquisition was linked to improving connectivity between Road No. 45 T-Junction and Durgam Cheruvu. Property owners challenged the process, stating that their objections were not properly considered and that statutory procedures were not followed. The court observed procedural gaps in notifications and compliance requirements, leading to an interim halt. The matter is set for further hearing, while the stay provides temporary relief to affected owners.Read more

25 Mar 2026

The Telangana government has introduced revised building rules aimed at improving real estate development by simplifying construction norms and approval processes. The changes provide greater flexibility in areas such as building height, setbacks, and the use of Transferable Development Rights (TDR). These revisions are intended to help developers make better use of land, particularly in urban locations, and reduce procedural delays. By aligning regulations with current development needs, the state is seeking to encourage more efficient project execution while maintaining basic planning and compliance standards across key urban centres.Read more

Pune News Desk

25 Mar 2026

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to initiate legal proceedings against property owners after recording over 4,200 cheque bounce cases related to property tax payments in the current financial year. While around 3,600 defaulters have cleared their dues following repeated notices, action is being prepared against the remaining cases under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The move comes as the civic body intensifies tax recovery efforts ahead of the financial year-end, having already collected approximately INR 2,882 crore. The development highlights compliance challenges in municipal tax collection, a key revenue source for urban infrastructure and service delivery.Read more

25 Mar 2026

The Chandigarh Housing Board has approved an increase of up to 7 per cent in restoration charges for properties resumed due to non-payment of dues or building violations. The revised structure is expected to raise charges by approximately INR 1 lakh to INR 3 lakh, depending on property category and floor, with fees now linked to prevailing collector rates. The move affects a significant number of allottees, many of whom have already received notices for unauthorised construction or structural deviations. To regain possession, property holders will be required to clear outstanding dues separately in addition to paying the enhanced restoration charges. The administration is also pursuing a parallel proposal to regularise General Power of Attorney-based property transfers to address revenue losses and improve compliance.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

25 Mar 2026

Demolition of several shops at LT Market by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has led to protests from vendors, who allege that the action was linked to a redevelopment proposal supported by a private builder. Traders said they were not given clear communication, consent options, or rehabilitation details before the drive. Civic officials have stated that the structures were unauthorised and part of routine action. The incident has raised concerns about transparency in redevelopment processes and the protection of long-standing small businesses in Mumbai's traditional market areas.Read more

25 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth over INR 5,000 crore in the PACL case, further intensifying action in one of India's largest investment fraud probes. The latest attachment includes 126 properties in Punjab and Delhi, taking the total value of seized assets to over INR 22,600 crore. The case is based on a CBI investigation ordered by the Supreme Court, which found that PACL collected massive funds from investors through illegal schemes. Authorities continue efforts to trace assets and recover money for affected investors.Read more