05 Feb 2026

Revenue officials in Gurugram have come under scrutiny after several property registrations were carried out despite explicit prohibition orders issued by the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP). The issue surfaced following the registration of the Bristol Hotel-cum-commercial complex on MG Road, which was processed even after the TCP directed authorities to halt all related transactions. The TCP has sought legal action against the officials involved and flagged similar cases linked to Ansal Buildwell, raising concerns over compliance with planning and registration laws.Read more

05 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld insolvency proceedings against Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd and Grand Venezia Commercial Towers Pvt Ltd over delays and non-delivery of a Greater Noida project. Dismissing appeals filed by former directors, the court agreed with findings of the insolvency tribunals that the developers failed to hand over functional units and did not obtain mandatory completion approvals. The case was initiated by 141 allottees who had paid for 103 units but neither received lawful possession nor continued assured returns promised by the developers.Read more

Ghaziabad News Desk

05 Feb 2026

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has formalised plans to hand over five residential colonies and a sewage treatment facility to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC), accompanied by a financial package of INR 66 crore to complete pending infrastructure work, according to official sources. The colonies earmarked for transfer include Swarn Jyantipuram, parts of Karpuri Puram, Bhaurao Devrash Colony, Pratap Vihar, Govindpuram and a portion of Raj Nagar Extension, along with a 56 million litre per day sewage treatment plant in Madhuban Bapudham. Under the agreement, the funds will be released in two equal instalments to support essential civic works such as water supply, road networks and sewer systems. The handover marks progress in resolving long-standing delays in transferring developed townships to municipal authorities, and is expected to improve service delivery for residents.Read more

05 Feb 2026

The Gujarat Cabinet has approved widening the 51 kilometre Ahmedabad-Mehsana highway from four lanes to eight, with service roads on both sides, at an estimated cost of INR 2,630 crore. The project includes a 6.1 km elevated corridor through Kalol, eight flyovers, and eight underpasses to improve traffic flow. Once completed, travel time between the two cities is expected to reduce to 45-50 minutes from the current 60 minutes. Officials say commuters from North Gujarat districts, including Mehsana, Patan, and Banaskantha, will benefit significantly. Work is expected to take two years after tendering.Read more

05 Feb 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved mandatory Aadhaar-based authentication for all property registrations across the state, effective from February 1, 2026. The move requires biometric and e-KYC verification of buyers, sellers, executants and witnesses at Sub-Registrar offices. The decision aims to curb land fraud, impersonation and forged registrations, which have led to disputes and litigation in the past. The reform is part of wider efforts to modernise land records, alongside the ongoing digitisation of documents registered between 2002 and 2017.Read more

04 Feb 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended its property tax amnesty scheme SUNIYO until February 28, 2026, allowing property owners to settle long-pending dues without paying interest or penalties. The scheme offers a full waiver of arrears before FY 2020-21 if taxpayers pay principal dues for the current financial year (2025-26) and the past five years. So far, over 1.78 lakh taxpayers have participated, contributing INR 1,032.91 crore, including 96,169 first-time taxpayers who paid INR 367.26 crore, showing a notable increase in compliance and tax revenue.Read more

Noida News Desk

04 Feb 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has prepared a detailed proposal to introduce a metropolitan corporation for Noida, following directions issued by the Supreme Court after examining governance concerns at the Noida Authority. The move comes in response to findings by a Special Investigation Team that highlighted structural weaknesses, limited public accountability, and financial irregularities involving excess land compensation of about INR 118 crore. Since Noida is governed under the Industrial Area Development Act, legislative amendments will be required. The proposal is expected to be placed before the state cabinet for an in-principle decision.Read more

04 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra government, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), and other concerned authorities to respond to a plea challenging a Bombay High Court ruling on slum rehabilitation. The case revolves around redevelopment projects on land reserved for parks, gardens, and playgrounds, with the High Court allowing such projects under conditions to restore a portion for public use. Petitioners argue the regulation legalises encroachment and reduces public open spaces, critical in a city where per capita greenery is limited and urban density is rising.Read more

04 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed an Odisha High Court order that had excluded a residential project in Pahala from the state's RERA framework. The High Court had ruled that a completion certificate issued in 2015 placed the project outside RERA's scope. The apex court's intervention has reopened questions around whether a completion certificate alone is sufficient without an occupancy certificate or mandatory safety approvals. The stay has renewed regulatory uncertainty for similar pre-RERA projects and could affect ongoing homebuyer complaints across Odisha.Read more

04 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that companies benefiting from large-scale operations must bear higher environmental costs. While upholding National Green Tribunal orders, the court stated that turnover and operational size can be considered when calculating environmental compensation. Dismissing appeals by real estate firms, it noted that larger projects create greater ecological impact and must face proportionate responsibility. The judgment reinforces statutory compliance, deters violations, and strengthens the application of the polluter pays principle in real estate and infrastructure development.Read more