12 Mar 2026

Encroachment on railway land in Dimapur has become a major obstacle to the redevelopment of the city's railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The issue was discussed during the Budget session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, where legislators highlighted that a large portion of railway land is currently occupied by families and various structures. The proposed redevelopment project, estimated at around INR 283 crore, has been delayed due to disputes involving landowners and occupants. The state government is now in discussions with railway authorities and stakeholders to resolve the matter and allow the project to move forward.Read more

12 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has suspended the issuance of new autorickshaw permits across the state while it reviews the current policy and prepares a revised framework. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that the decision was taken due to the sharp increase in autorickshaws, traffic congestion in major cities and complaints about irregularities in permit distribution. Around 14 lakh permits have already been issued in the state, with over 10 lakh autorickshaws currently registered. The transport department will place a proposal before the state cabinet to finalise fresh rules and eligibility criteria for issuing permits in the future.Read more

12 Mar 2026

Nearly 2,000 residents from about 87 colonies in Sanganer, Jaipur, organised a protest march in the past week expressing concern over the legal status of their homes following land acquisition by the Rajasthan Housing Board. Residents said thousands of families had purchased plots through cooperative societies and constructed houses over the years, supported by bank loans and local infrastructure development. The land was later included in an acquisition process by the housing board, creating uncertainty over ownership for approximately 15,000 houses built in the area. The demonstration, led by the Niyaman Hetu Sangharsh Samiti, sought government intervention to safeguard existing homes and explore solutions such as regularisation or de-acquisition of the land. Protest organisers indicated that the agitation could intensify if the state government does not respond to their demands for clarity and legal protection.Read more

12 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has approved an amendment to the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code that allows uncultivated grazing land, known as gairan land, within municipal areas to be used for public infrastructure projects. The state government said the change could make nearly 7,700 hectares of such land available for development, mainly in municipalities and smaller towns that face land shortages for civic works. The bill limits the use of these lands strictly to public purposes and bars commercial exploitation. District collectors will supervise allocation, while measurement and removal of encroachments will be completed before any project begins.Read more

Goa News Desk

12 Mar 2026

The Goa government has introduced stricter compliance requirements for property owners by notifying the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Rules, 2026 under the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024. The regulations make it mandatory for landlords to verify the identity of tenants and submit their details to the police within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply can result in penalties including imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to INR 10,000. The rules apply to residential properties across the state and require landlords to maintain documented records of tenants, including identity details and occupancy information. Authorities indicated that the measure aims to improve public safety and strengthen monitoring of rental housing, particularly in a state with a high volume of domestic and international visitors and a significant number of rented accommodations.Read more

12 Mar 2026

Telangana's real estate regulator has empowered homebuyers to take control of stalled housing projects after developers defaulted, ensuring work can be completed under official supervision. In two Jayathri Infrastructures projects, flat owners formed associations with regulatory backing to resume construction, secure municipal approvals, and obtain occupancy certificates. One project is now complete, while work has restarted on the other. Alongside penalties and cancellation of builder registrations, this action highlights RERA's proactive role in safeguarding investments, enabling buyers to complete stalled projects, and setting a precedent for similar interventions in the state.Read more

Ludhiana News Desk

12 Mar 2026

The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) recently issued notices to two builders for carrying out construction beyond sanctioned limits and conducting commercial activity without approval. One builder had extended construction and violated building plans sanctioned in April 2024, while another added a basement and four floors against the approved structure. GLADA officials warned that any deviation could result in plan cancellation, sealing, or demolition, with legal responsibility resting entirely on the builders or property owners. This move is part of a sustained effort to curb unplanned urban development.Read more

Lucknow News Desk

12 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has imposed penalties totalling more than INR 2.43 crore on two Lucknow-based real estate promoters for failing to upload mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPRs) on the regulator's online portal. The action relates to the Arpita Infinity and Ganpati Smart City projects, both of which did not update required project information despite repeated notices from the authority. Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the state RERA rules, promoters must submit quarterly updates on project progress, approvals, bookings and construction status within a stipulated timeframe. UP-RERA said the penalties represent up to five per cent of the respective project costs and directed both promoters to deposit the fines and update pending disclosures within 15 days, reinforcing regulatory oversight and transparency in project reporting.Read more

12 Mar 2026

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has directed Burman Estate Pvt Ltd to pay delay possession interest at 10.80 % per annum to two homebuyers after failing to hand over a serviced apartment in the Gurgaon Spectrum Centre project by the original March 15, 2021 deadline. Although the occupation certificate was issued in late 2024, possession had not been offered. HRera rejected the builder's plea for a second COVID-19 extension, citing that statutory relief had already been availed. Buyers had paid more than the sale consideration and sought multiple reliefs under RERA.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Haryana government has initiated plans to develop waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities in several major cities as part of efforts to improve municipal solid waste management and reduce reliance on landfill dumping. The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) department has constituted a committee to prepare a model request for proposal (RFP) and assess project feasibility in cities including Gurugram, Faridabad and Hisar. The panel has been tasked with identifying potential project sites, estimating waste generation and preparing frameworks for public-private partnership (PPP) implementation. The initiative is aligned with broader waste management efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). However, environmental groups and waste management experts have raised concerns over the environmental impact of incineration-based plants and have argued that the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 prioritise waste segregation, recycling and composting before considering energy recovery technologies.Read more