21 Dec 2025

Authorities have issued arrest warrants against 140 brick kiln operators for failing to clear statutory dues of nearly INR 27 crore. The action follows repeated notices and legal reminders that went unanswered, prompting a stricter enforcement drive to recover long-pending government levies. The unpaid amounts include mandatory charges such as cess, welfare contributions and other regulatory dues linked to kiln operations. Officials said non-payment impacts government revenue as well as funds meant for worker welfare and environmental compliance. The move signals a tougher stance on industrial non-compliance, with enforcement agencies aiming to ensure timely payment of statutory obligations across the brick manufacturing sector after earlier recovery efforts failed.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed increasing the minimum fine for air pollution violations at construction sites from INR 10,000 to INR 50,000. The move is aimed at ensuring stricter compliance among nearly 2,000 active construction projects in the city. Enforcement teams have been actively monitoring sites, issuing show cause notices, deploying misting machines, and cleaning roads. While recent data indicates some improvement in air quality compared with last year, pollution from construction remains a significant concern in Mumbai, prompting authorities to strengthen both monitoring and penalties.Read more

20 Dec 2025

Police in Lucknow have registered a fraud case against Fahad Yazdani, owner of Yazdan Infrastructure, and three associates for allegedly defrauding buyers in connection with a residential project. The complainant claimed that flats were sold with purported approvals and necessary clearances, but the project was later ordered to be demolished by the development authority. Authorities allege that the accused extorted significant sums from multiple buyers.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Bangalore Development Authority and the forest department will carry out a joint land survey in Banashankari's 6th Stage to address a longstanding dispute over property boundaries and ownership. The planned survey, scheduled in the coming weeks, aims to clarify land limits and help resolve issues that have left many site buyers uncertain about their rights. The initiative follows repeated complaints from affected allottees and seeks to bring clarity and closure to a protracted conflict involving development rights and regulatory oversight.Read more

20 Dec 2025

Delhi has added 100 new electric buses to the DTC fleet and restarted an interstate electric bus service connecting the city with Dharuhera in Haryana. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted that expanding electric mobility can help commuters shift from private vehicles to cleaner transport, supporting the city's fight against air pollution. The electric bus fleet now exceeds 3,400 vehicles, with plans for further growth. Alongside the fleet expansion, charging infrastructure and previously suspended university bus services are being enhanced to improve accessibility and sustainability.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Gujarat government has directed municipal corporations and urban development authorities to finalise draft development plans and pending town planning schemes by mid-year, aligning this effort with its successful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The state has also prioritised planned urban expansion under its designation of the current period as ‘Urban Development Year’, with authorities stressing the importance of rapid, structured growth in preparation for the global sporting event.Read more

20 Dec 2025

Haryana has achieved a significant milestone in its digital property reforms by completing 50,000 paperless property registrations, marking a shift towards streamlined, technology-driven land record management. Under the state's e-registration initiative, buyers and sellers can complete property registrations online, reducing paperwork, enhancing transparency and cutting turnaround times. The government said the increase in digital registrations reflects strong adoption of the system and its benefits for stakeholders, including reduced costs and improved ease of doing business. Authorities have indicated further enhancements to the platform to integrate additional services and expand paperless transactions across all districts, reinforcing the state's commitment to modernising land administration.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Odisha government has amended its stamp duty rules to improve transparency and accuracy in property valuation for real estate transactions. The revised framework aims to align stamp duty calculations more closely with prevailing market values, reducing instances of undervaluation and related disputes. By standardising valuation procedures and clarifying guidelines, the changes are expected to minimise disagreements between buyers, sellers and registration authorities. Officials said the move will support smoother property registrations, curb subjective assessments and strengthen confidence in the real estate market. The amendments are also expected to improve state revenue collection and reduce litigation, forming part of Odisha's broader efforts to modernise land administration and enhance ease of doing business in the property sector.Read more

20 Dec 2025

A local court in Goa has granted interim anticipatory bail to members of the Models Group and their family in connection with an ongoing Enforcement Directorate investigation into an alleged land-grabbing case. The move offers temporary legal protection against arrest as the ED's probe continues, with defence counsel arguing that the complaint dates back many years and involves civil disputes alongside regulatory scrutiny related to alleged manipulation of land records.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted search operations across Delhi-NCR at premises linked to Angle Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, Nauseva Buildwell LLP and a resolution professional as part of a money laundering investigation connected to the stalled Krrish Florence Estate housing project in Gurugram. The probe is based on multiple FIRs related to delayed flat delivery, alleged fund diversion and irregularities during the insolvency resolution process. Investigators have seized unexplained cash and electronic records to trace suspected financial misconduct impacting homebuyers and lenders.Read more