13 Jul 2026

• The Maharashtra government has ordered a three-month statewide inquiry into land owned by churches and Christian missionary institutions to examine transfers carried out after Independence.
• A high-level committee will review ownership records, historical grants and subsequent transactions, with particular attention to allegations of irregular land transfers.
• The probe also seeks to resolve the long-pending Nashik Diocesan Trust land dispute affecting thousands of families.
• Officials say the exercise is intended to establish factual ownership through official records before deciding on any legal or administrative action.Read more

12 Jul 2026

The Ladakh administration has approved an interim land-use regulatory framework permitting residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use development on plots of up to two kanals within Municipal Committee limits without prior approval. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved the framework in the past week to address regulatory uncertainty arising from the absence of notified Master Plans and Zonal Development Plans in the Union Territory. While easing building permissions for permissible activities, the framework continues to prohibit specified Red and Orange category industries, slaughterhouses, commercial animal rearing, stone quarries, storage of inflammable materials and burial grounds or crematoria in designated areas without prior approval. The interim measure will remain in force until statutory planning instruments are notified and municipal committees issue detailed operational guidelines.Read more

12 Jul 2026

AIMS APAC REIT has announced plans to acquire a 9.15-hectare freehold industrial land parcel in Perth, Australia, for AUD 42.7 million. The proposed acquisition is part of the REIT’s strategy to strengthen its industrial property portfolio and increase its presence in Australia. Industrial assets have remained a key focus for the trust due to continued demand for logistics and warehousing facilities. The transaction is expected to support the REIT’s long-term portfolio growth while expanding its exposure to strategically located industrial real estate.Read more

12 Jul 2026

The Delhi government has launched a survey across 48 recently declared urban villages to identify land for expanding and relocating the capital's prison infrastructure. Five committees have been formed to assess suitable land parcels for new jail facilities and a prison training institute. The exercise aims to address severe overcrowding in Delhi's prisons, where nearly 19,500 inmates are housed against a sanctioned capacity of 10,026, while supporting long-term public infrastructure planning.Read more

10 Jul 2026

• The long-running dispute between the Telangana government and the State Bank of India (SBI) over premium land in Hyderabad's Raidurg area has moved towards resolution through an agreement on alternate land allotment.
• Instead of the originally auctioned parcel, SBI will receive alternative plots identified by the state government, paving the way for the withdrawal of legal proceedings.
• The settlement is expected to remove uncertainty surrounding the high-value property, restore investor confidence and facilitate future development in one of Hyderabad's key commercial districts.
• Officials believe the agreement marks a pragmatic solution after years of litigation over ownership and auction rights.Read more

10 Jul 2026

Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Shri Eshwar Khandre has dismissed allegations by Union Minister Shri H D Kumaraswamy that the state Forest Department encroached on HMT land in Bengaluru to facilitate real estate development. Shri Khandre maintained that HMT itself had encroached on non-diversified forest land and sold roughly 165 acres for INR 300 crore. He said eviction orders already issued rule out further commercial use, and reiterated plans for a 444-acre biodiversity park larger than Lalbagh and Cubbon Park combined.Read more

10 Jul 2026

• Planned as Chennai's second international airport, the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport is expected to expand the city's aviation capacity and support long-term economic and industrial growth.
• Despite the project's strategic importance, residents of Ekanapuram and nearby villages have continued to oppose it, citing concerns over land acquisition, displacement, loss of fertile farmland and the impact on local water resources.
• The Tamil Nadu government has initiated land acquisition and announced compensation and rehabilitation measures, while maintaining that the airport is critical to meeting the region's future connectivity needs.
• As the protest stretches beyond 1,000 days, the project has become a prominent example of the challenges involved in balancing infrastructure development with environmental sustainability and community interests.Read more

09 Jul 2026

The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has started the process of acquiring land in Jagatpura to develop a key road link connecting Mahal Road with nearby residential and commercial areas. The proposed project aims to improve traffic movement, enhance connectivity, and support planned urban expansion in the city’s southeastern corridor. Landowners have been issued notices as part of the acquisition process. Once completed, the road is expected to reduce congestion and provide better access to rapidly developing neighbourhoods.Read more

08 Jul 2026

A Mumbai sessions court has denied bail to Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers, in connection with an alleged INR 181 crore corporate land fraud case. The court held that the material collected during the investigation indicated his prima facie involvement in the alleged conspiracy and observed that economic offences undermine public confidence in commercial and financial institutions. The court also noted that the investigation remains incomplete, with an auditor's report still awaited, and expressed concerns that the accused could influence witnesses if released. The case relates to alleged irregularities in land transactions and misuse of fiduciary responsibilities while serving as a director of the company.Read more

08 Jul 2026

The Haryana government is strengthening its digital land administration framework through the rollout of the upgraded Paperless Registration 2.0 and Auto-Mutation system. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to simplify property registration, land transaction and mutation services by making them transparent, secure and time-bound. The upgraded platform introduces Aadhaar-based e-KYC, biometric authentication, digital signatures and QR code-enabled document verification, while integrating online approvals from government departments. The state has also set deadlines for clearing pending mutation and Khata Kasht cases, alongside exploring online property registration for non-resident Haryana residents through video-based verification to improve accessibility and service delivery.Read more

Chennai News Desk

08 Jul 2026

• Arihant Foundations & Housing has acquired over half an acre of prime land on Anna Salai (Mount Road), Chennai, adjacent to Hyatt Regency, to develop a Grade A commercial office project.
• The proposed development has an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of INR 300 crore and is designed as a boutique office complex catering to premium corporate occupiers.
• The project is expected to meet growing demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), IT companies, financial institutions and engineering firms seeking high-quality office space in Chennai's central business district.
• The acquisition strengthens Arihant Foundations' commercial real estate portfolio and aligns with its strategy of expanding through premium land acquisitions in high-value urban micro-markets, following its recent investment near Boat Club.Read more

07 Jul 2026

The Punjab Cabinet has approved amendments to the state's land pooling policy aimed at increasing benefits for landowners while introducing measures to simplify project implementation and regularisation processes. Cleared during a Cabinet meeting in the past week, the revised policy increases the entitlement of commercial plots and provides larger residential plots for landowners opting out of commercial allotments. The amendments also introduce a special Letter of Intent provision for small farmers, extend the validity of Sahuliyat Certificates and exempt original landowners from stamp duty on developed plots allotted under the policy. In addition, the Cabinet approved changes to facilitate the regularisation of unauthorised colonies and waived facilitation charges for several citizen services linked to the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise.Read more

06 Jul 2026

The Telangana High Court has declined to grant an interim stay on the sale of disputed land in Hyderabad's Kukatpally area, allowing property transactions to continue while the legal proceedings remain pending. The dispute involves ownership claims over nearly 400 acres of land, with petitioners alleging illegal transactions. The court directed the parties to complete pleadings before further hearings, indicating that the merits of the ownership dispute will be examined during the course of the case.Read more

06 Jul 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Digi Rover Special Land Measurement Campaign to improve the accuracy of land surveys and boundary demarcation across the state. Using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Digi Rover technology, the initiative aims to reduce land disputes, improve revenue administration and ensure precise property records. The campaign is expected to accelerate land measurement, strengthen transparency in land management and support faster resolution of ownership and boundary-related issues.Read more

04 Jul 2026

AISIN Automotive Haryana Private Limited, the Indian arm of Japan's AISIN Corporation, has leased more than 9 lakh sq. ft. of built-up space at Inspira Realty's Inspira City industrial and warehousing park in Shendra MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Alongside the lease transaction, the company has registered land within the 232-acre industrial park to support its long-term expansion in India. The deal represents the second-largest transaction completed at Inspira City and adds another Japanese manufacturer to the development. The facility will become AISIN's third manufacturing plant in India, strengthening its domestic production network while reinforcing Inspira City's position as a preferred destination for automotive and advanced manufacturing investments.Read more

03 Jul 2026

Godrej Properties has emerged as the highest bidder for a nearly 5-acre residential land parcel in Noida after placing a bid of INR 331.75 crore. The company plans to develop a group housing project on the site, which is expected to generate more than INR 2,000 crore in revenue. The acquisition comes soon after the developer secured another large residential land parcel in Greater Noida with a projected revenue potential of over INR 7,000 crore, reflecting its continued focus on expanding its presence in the National Capital Region's residential market.Read more

02 Jul 2026

• Godrej Properties has acquired a 47-acre land parcel in South Chennai through an outright purchase, expanding its residential development portfolio in one of the city's fastest-growing corridors.
• The project will primarily comprise plotted residential developments with an estimated developable potential of 1.2 million sq ft and a revenue potential of around 500 crore.
• Located off Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), the site offers connectivity to major employment hubs, including SIPCOT and the Siruseri IT corridor, along with established social infrastructure.
• The acquisition aligns with Godrej Properties' strategy of expanding in high-growth residential markets by developing well-planned communities in locations driven by infrastructure growth and sustained housing demand.Read more

01 Jul 2026

The Goa government has notified 1.03 crore sq m of ecologically sensitive land across seven villages in South Goa's Salcete taluka as a No Development Zone (NDZ) under the Regional Plan. The protected land comprises paddy fields, salt pans and other environmentally sensitive areas intended for conservation amid increasing urbanisation. Announcing the decision during the past week, Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane said the notification forms part of the state's ongoing exercise to identify and safeguard fragile ecosystems from development activities. Talaulim accounts for the largest share of the notified area, followed by Majorda, Seraulim, Loutolim, Utorda, Orlim and Calata. The move significantly expands the extent of protected land in one of Goa's fastest-growing regions.Read more

30 Jun 2026

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the land acquisition process for the proposed Uttan–Virar Sea Link, marking a significant step in the development of the larger Mumbai–Vadhavan connectivity corridor. The exercise begins in Uttan village, where landowners have been asked to indicate whether they are willing to part with their land through private negotiations before the authority proceeds with acquisition.Read more

Goa News Desk

29 Jun 2026

• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has initiated the acquisition of additional land in Bhoma and Kundaim villages for the proposed four-laning of the Bhoma-Old Goa stretch of NH-748.
• Nearly 8,863 square metres of privately owned land, including wetland parcels, have been identified for the project, with landowners invited to submit objections within the prescribed period.
• The highway upgrade forms part of a larger effort to improve traffic movement, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity between Ponda and Old Goa.
• The acquisition marks another milestone in advancing the hybrid annuity project, which is expected to enhance regional transport infrastructure while supporting future economic and tourism growth in Goa.Read more