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Allahabad High Court allows L&T to proceed with Green Reserve project

Author : PNT Bureau
The Allahabad High Court has ruled in favour of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), allowing the company to sell flats in its Green Reserve project in Sector 128 after overturning a Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) decision. The court found that the project was automatically registered due to RERA's failure to respond to L&T's application within 30 days, dismissing RERA's claims regarding co-promoters and instructing the authority to issue necessary registrations. This ruling enables L&T to continue its sales and marketing efforts without facing penalties....
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Bombay High court upholds 51% consent rule in Versova redevelopment case

Author : PNT Bureau
The Bombay High Court has upheld the termination of Atlantic Construction Co. as the developer for the Versova village redevelopment project, emphasizing the necessity of securing at least 51% consent from eligible slum-dwellers as mandated by the Development Control & Promotion Regulations, 2034. The court ruled that Atlantic failed to meet this threshold, with only 37 out of 97 eligible slum-dwellers providing consent. This decision follows a lengthy history of developer failures, with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) initially terminating earlier developers due to inaction....
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Goa Cabinet approves ordinance to protect comunidade land integrity

Author : PNT Bureau
The Goa government has approved an amendment to the 'Goa Legislative Diploma No. 2070 dated 15-4-1961', disallowing any change in the use of comunidade land. The honorable Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted that the land granted for the specific purposes, such as housing, education, or industry, has often been misused for other purposes. The amendment introduces Article 31-A, which prevents grantees from altering the land use. Administrators of comunidades are empowered to investigate violations and revert the land to its original owners. No authority, including town planning bodies, can approve changes in land use, ensuring strict adherence to original allocations....
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Tech and finance drive new career pathways in India's booming real estate industry

Author : PNT Bureau
The Indian real estate sector, the second-largest employer after agriculture, is experiencing rapid growth with an 18.7% CAGR, presenting significant career opportunities for young professionals. At the seminar "Careers in The Real Estate" during HOMETHON Property Expo 2024, industry leaders discussed the expanding value chain and diverse career paths, emphasising the need for skilled professionals across various disciplines, including technology and finance. The event attracted students from several institutions, highlighting the sector's potential for employment and innovation....
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Delhi LG orders seven-day operation of PM-UDAY centres to clear application backlog

Author : PNT Bureau
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced that all the 10 PM-UDAY processing centres will operate seven days a week to expedite the processing of the ownership rights applications for residents of 1,731 unauthorised colonies in Delhi. This decision follows directions from LG VK Saxena after receiving multiple requests from residents. The PM-UDAY Scheme aims to provide legal recognition and ownership rights to these residents. By extending operations to weekends, the DDA seeks to enhance accessibility for residents, particularly those unable to visit during weekdays, and to speed up the processing and issuance of authorisation slips and conveyance deeds....
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Tirunelveli villages resist municipal incorporation amid infrastructure concerns

Author : PNT Bureau
Residents of villages around Tirunelveli, including Reddiyarpatti, Itteri, Munneerpallam, Nochikulam, Ramayanpatti, Thalaiyuthu, and Keelanatham, have voiced strong opposition to a proposal for their incorporation into the Tirunelveli municipal corporation. During gram sabha meetings held on Gandhi Jayanthi, villagers staged protests, citing concerns over inadequate amenities for city residents and potential disqualification from the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme. Tensions escalated as residents chanted slogans against authorities, with various demonstrations highlighting their discontent. Meanwhile, Collector K P Karthikeyan distributed sports kits at a meeting in Marukalkurichi village....
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Rajasthan High Court orders strict compliance for basic amenities in private colonies

Author : PNT Bureau
The Rajasthan High Court directed the state government and urban authorities to ensure developers do not sell plots or houses in colonies lacking essential services like water, electricity, and drainage. The court emphasised that the Urban Development and Housing Department (UDH) must certify the availability of amenities before granting permission for any sales. The court delivered this ruling during a hearing on a PIL from Ansal Sushant City and Sushant Lok Residents Welfare Society who have lacked access to drinking water for over 20 years. The court underscored the need for strict regulatory compliance to protect buyers and ensure proper infrastructure in private developments....
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Haryana: HC issues notice to Haryana Government regarding reinstated S+4 floor policy

Author : PNT Bureau
Two weeks after the Haryana government reinstated the S+4 floor policy, the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice to the government and relevant authorities in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a Sushant Lok resident. Petitioner Sunil Kumar Singh claims that permitting four-storey buildings in Gurgaon, without adequate infrastructure, threatens the city's overall welfare. A hearing for both the PIL and a stay application, which seeks to pause further approvals, is set for October 23. Singh points out that the government ignored previous recommendations for infrastructure audits, raising alarms about the potential decline of Gurgaon's liveability....
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Madras High Court imposes INR 25,000 fine on sub-registrar for refusing to register sale deed

Author : PNT Bureau
The Madras High Court imposed a INR 25,000 fine on a Tuticorin district sub-registrar for failing to register a sale deed despite a prior order. The case arose from a petition by Pandi, whose registration was initially denied due to the absence of a parent document and later rejected again due to a pending civil suit. Justice N. Sathish Kumar highlighted that such refusals contradict previous rulings and constitute contempt of court. The judge ordered the fine to be paid to a women's advocate association creche and, upon the sub-registrar's compliance and affidavit of undertaking, overturned the refusal order....
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Nashik's CIDCO leasehold properties to gain freehold status under CM's plan

Author : PNT Bureau
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured the residents of Nashik that he will grant freehold status to all homes built and sold on leasehold by the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO). This move addresses a long-standing demand by CIDCO residents, who have been unable to freely develop their properties due to the leasehold nature of the land. Shinde has directed the CIDCO chairman to prepare the necessary proposal for conversion. The chief minister also promised to look into the residents' concerns regarding the high property taxes levied on both residential and commercial CIDCO properties. This decision is expected to provide much-needed relief to Nashik's CIDCO homeowners....
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