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25 Dec 2025
The Uttar Pradesh government has granted housing development authorities the authority to change land use for urban projects, allowing agricultural land to be converted for residential purposes for schemes covering 50 acres or more. This decision applies to 20 major cities, including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Agra, Varanasi, and Meerut, and also benefits private developers executing approved township projects. Previously, such land conversions required state government approval, causing delays. The move aims to expedite urbanisation, township development, and infrastructure rollout while aligning with the Chief Minister's Urban Expansion Scheme and broader planning reforms.Read more
25 Dec 2025
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to speed up land acquisition for the proposed expansion of the airport near Shillong, highlighting the need for timely action to boost regional connectivity and economic growth. The court noted that delays in completing acquisition procedures and paying compensation to landowners were slowing down the project. It asked authorities to fast-track pending payments, clear administrative hurdles, and set a clear timeline for completion. The airport expansion is expected to increase passenger capacity, allow larger aircraft, and improve flight frequency. Once completed, the project is likely to strengthen tourism, trade, and overall infrastructure development across Meghalaya and the wider northeastern region.Read more
24 Dec 2025
A firm associated with Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, has moved a Pune civil court seeking cancellation of a sale deed linked to a 40-acre land parcel in Mundhwa. The land transaction, valued at INR 300 crore, came under scrutiny after authorities found that the plot was government-owned and not legally saleable. The civil suit names the power of attorney holder and original landowners as defendants. The case follows multiple FIRs, arrests, and an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities, including stamp duty evasion.Read more
24 Dec 2025
In a move aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in land administration, the District Collectors of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban held a joint meeting with leading real estate associations to address long-standing procedural challenges. The discussion focused on simplifying royalty applicability, reducing approval delays, avoiding duplication of physical surveys, and ensuring uniform practices across both jurisdictions. Emphasising SOP-driven reforms, the Collectors expressed commitment to coordinated governance and time-bound implementation. Industry bodies welcomed the collaborative approach, highlighting its potential to enhance ease of doing business while strengthening regulatory clarity. A steering committee will be formed to translate discussions into actionable, on-ground reforms.Read more
24 Dec 2025
The Uttar Pradesh government has presented a supplementary budget of INR 24,496.97 crore for the current financial year to maintain development momentum and support ongoing programmes. After accounting for the central share, the net burden on the state stands at around INR 22,299.74 crore, taking the total budget size for 2025-26 to nearly INR 8.33 lakh crore. A major portion is allocated to revenue expenditure to support welfare schemes and public services, while capital spending focuses on infrastructure creation. Key sectors such as industrial development, power, healthcare and urban development have received significant allocations, alongside funding for skill development, renewable energy and social welfare initiatives to support balanced economic growth.Read more
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24 Dec 2025
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Building Construction on Land Transferred Through Exchange) Regulations, 2025, aimed at simplifying building plan approvals for privately owned land in Noida. Previously, landowners whose property was transferred via exchange had to approach courts because the 2010 building regulations only covered leased land. The new rules allow the Noida Industrial Development Authority to process applications directly, reducing litigation and delays. Officials said the change improves clarity, transparency, and institutional efficiency, supporting faster urban development and better governance in the state.Read more
24 Dec 2025
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has initiated a large-scale enforcement drive against unauthorised constructions across the city, targeting buildings constructed without approved plans, excess floor space intensity or in contravention of zoning norms. Civic teams have identified multiple sites where construction has progressed without requisite permissions, issuing stop-work orders and formal notices to property owners and developers. The move underscores the corporation's intent to uphold urban planning standards, ensure safety compliance and protect neighbourhoods from the impacts of unregulated development. Municipal officials have emphasised that swift action will continue, with further inspections, potential penalties and legal proceedings for persistent non-compliance.Read more
23 Dec 2025
An FIR has been filed against the directors of Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd after homebuyers raised allegations of fraud, fund diversion, and criminal breach of trust in the stalled Expressway Towers affordable housing project in Gurugram. Buyers claimed that allotted flats were illegally cancelled and resold, construction has remained incomplete for years, and intimidation tactics were used to prevent oversight. The police have begun investigating financial records, escrow transactions, and project documentation to determine accountability. This case adds to ongoing scrutiny of developers failing to deliver promised affordable housing.Read more
23 Dec 2025
KEC International has received interim relief from the Delhi High Court, which has allowed the company to participate in ongoing project bids, including those floated by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. The court kept PGCIL's earlier order barring KEC from tenders in abeyance and directed the utility to issue a fresh decision after considering the company's response to a show cause notice. The order enables KEC to continue bidding while the matter is reviewed. PGCIL contributes a smaller share to KEC's current order book compared to last year.Read more
23 Dec 2025
Delhi has introduced a detailed SOP to regulate road-cutting and excavation activities, aiming to reduce dust pollution across the city. The policy requires agencies and contractors to install dust barriers, cover debris, carry out water spraying, and provide safety gear to workers. Vehicles carrying materials must be covered and have valid PUC certificates. A graded fine system by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 5 lakh depending on violation size. The SOP strengthens enforcement under Delhi's ongoing winter pollution control plan.Read more
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