02 Jan 2026

The long-pending Kumarichantha flyover project has resumed after the district administration stepped in to address safety concerns and ease tensions with local traders and residents. Construction had stalled earlier due to protests over the flyover's design. NHAI has decided to continue with its original three-pillar structure, citing technical feasibility, despite demands for a wider five-pillar layout. Following discussions led by the district collector, police security was assured and work restarted. The contractor has completed piling and begun preparations for major construction. The 800-metre flyover is expected to reduce traffic congestion and accidents at the busy Kumarichantha junction and is estimated to cost around INR 22 crore.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

02 Jan 2026

Several homebuyers in Bengaluru have been affected after builders executed multiple sale agreements for the same apartment, exposing serious gaps in property registration and verification systems. The issue came to light when buyers discovered that identical flats had been sold to different individuals by altering carpet area details in registration documents. Sub-registrar offices reportedly registered these agreements without detecting duplication, while banks approved home loans without flagging title overlaps. The incident has intensified scrutiny of regulatory oversight and buyer protection mechanisms in the city's residential market.Read more

02 Jan 2026

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) directed a Bengaluru builder to refund a homebuyer with interest after failing to deliver possession despite executing two sale agreements. The complainant had paid an advance and availed a housing loan, and later agreed to an alternative flat based on the builder's assurances. K-RERA found the claim genuine, noting delays beyond the promised delivery date and failure to register the sale deed. The order highlights ongoing double sale issues in Karnataka and underlines RERA's active role in protecting buyers interests and enforcing refunds with interest.Read more

02 Jan 2026

The Income Tax Department has provisionally attached 282 acres of land on the outskirts of Hyderabad after uncovering benami transactions valued at about INR 2,002 crore. The land, located in Koheda and Omer Khan Daira villages, was originally owned by Sanghi Industries Ltd and later transferred through entities linked to its former promoters. Investigations found that the transactions were structured to hide beneficial ownership and bypass regulatory approvals. Authorities issued multiple attachment orders after tracing fund flows and ownership links.Read more

01 Jan 2026

The Odisha government has ordered an urgent road safety audit of the Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover in Bhubaneswar, following repeated accidents along this busy corridor. Transport officials will evaluate risks for pedestrians, including the visually impaired, and suggest both immediate and long-term safety improvements. Temporary measures like speed restriction signs, marked crossings, and improved night lighting are already being implemented. The audit will follow Indian Road Congress guidelines to examine footpaths, crossings, signage, and traffic calming measures, aligning with Odisha's wider push to enhance urban road safety and protect vulnerable commuters.Read more

01 Jan 2026

The NCLT faced significant pressure in 2025, with insolvency resolution processes frequently exceeding statutory timelines. Nearly 10,000 cases were pending at admission, with recoveries exceeding INR 10 lakh crore in distressed assets. Delays arose from limited capacity, repeated adjournments, contested defaults, and excessive litigation. Despite the appointment of new members, structural issues, infrastructure constraints, and parallel regulatory interventions continued to challenge timely resolutions. Landmark judgments reinforced tribunal jurisdiction and emphasized commercial wisdom. The average resolution duration increased substantially, highlighting the systemic strain in India's insolvency framework.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

01 Jan 2026

A Mumbai civil court has brought an end to a long-standing ownership dispute involving a residential apartment in Dahisar by ruling in favour of NRI businessman Suresh Basantani. The court held that the flat was unlawfully resold and occupied despite an earlier registered agreement and valid possession with Basantani. Declaring the subsequent transaction invalid, the court ordered the occupants to vacate the premises within a fixed period and restrained them from creating third-party rights. The ruling reinforces the legal standing of registered property agreements.Read more

01 Jan 2026

The mayor of Panchkula has inaugurated infrastructure works worth around INR 7 crore, aimed at improving rural and urban development across the city's wards 19 and 20. The project package includes investments in road connectivity, drainage systems, power supply, sanitation and solid waste management. Key components include scientific waste management facilities, new peripheral roads with drainage, concrete drains and utility upgrades. The works also feature enhancements to sewage treatment plants and electricity infrastructure. The mayor said the focus is on enhancing core infrastructure and civic amenities to benefit residents in both urban and adjoining rural areas, signalling an ongoing push to strengthen citywide development.Read more

01 Jan 2026

The State Chief Information Commission (CIC) reprimanded Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (MahaRail) for failing to respond to a Right to Information (RTI) request from former minister Avinash Warjukar. The application sought details about the corporation's formation, leadership appointments, approvals for sanctioned works, and ongoing development projects. MahaRail admitted the RTI Act applies but acknowledged many records were missing or only partly online. The CIC directed the corporation to provide all requested information free of cost within two weeks, and also recommended appointing full-time RTI personnel to ensure accountability and compliance.Read more

01 Jan 2026

The Gujarat government has set up a committee to review and recommend updates to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Led by retired IAS officer C. L. Meena, the panel also includes retired officers M. B. Parmar and Anis Mankad, along with a member secretary. The committee will examine departmental rules, resolutions, manuals, and judicial interpretations, while considering inputs from builders, lawyers, and other associations. Tasked with submitting recommendations within six months, the move reflects the state's ongoing efforts to modernize land governance, improve transparency, and ensure efficient property administration.Read more