30 Jun 2026

The Centre has approved the construction of more than 6.18 lakh rural houses in Uttar Pradesh under the new phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for 2024-29, while also extending the minimum support price (MSP) procurement period for wheat, gram and lentils until July 8. The decisions were announced during a review meeting between Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. Alongside housing approvals, the Centre outlined measures to strengthen agricultural planning, water management and crop diversification, while reaffirming financial and technical support for timely implementation of the rural housing programme.Read more

30 Jun 2026

The Chhattisgarh government has directed a comprehensive safety audit of multi-storey residential buildings, commercial establishments, educational institutions, hotels and other public buildings across the state following recent fire incidents in different parts of the country. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has instructed authorities to carry out detailed inspections covering fire safety systems, structural stability, emergency preparedness and compliance with prescribed norms. The statewide exercise will be coordinated by district administrations and municipal authorities, with officials directed to rectify identified deficiencies and initiate action against establishments found violating safety regulations. The move follows concerns over recent fatal fire accidents, including the blaze in Lucknow that claimed 15 lives.Read more

30 Jun 2026

The Karnataka government has exempted eligible Bengaluru homeowners from obtaining Occupancy Certificates (OCs), offering relief to residents affected by developers' failure to secure the mandatory approvals. The exemption applies to residential buildings that comply with sanctioned plans and prescribed norms, while illegal constructions and projects with major deviations remain excluded. The decision aims to ease hardships faced by homebuyers without diluting enforcement against developers responsible for regulatory violations or unauthorised construction.Read more

30 Jun 2026

• Telangana RERA has restrained the developer of Jai Vasavis ORR Heights from advertising, marketing, booking or selling flats until further orders.
• The authority directed the developer to refund INR 14.9 lakh to a homebuyer with 10.7% annual interest within 60 days.
• The complaint alleged that the project was marketed, bookings were accepted and payments were collected before RERA registration was obtained.
• TGRERA has also initiated penalty proceedings and issued directions to begin the process for revoking the project's registration over alleged violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.Read more

30 Jun 2026

• The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has directed a housing project developer in Phulnakhra to execute a sale agreement for a flat booked in 2018, overturning an earlier ORERA order that had granted only a refund with interest.
• The tribunal ruled that the buyer qualified as an allottee under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, even though the advance payment was below 10% of the total flat value.
• It found the builder's cancellation of the allotment to be arbitrary and discriminatory, noting that similarly placed buyers in the same project were given sale agreements years after booking.
• The order also reiterated that housing is a part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution and that homebuyers cannot be treated merely as parties to a commercial transaction.Read more

30 Jun 2026

Eleven people died after a warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Burra Bazar, prompting the West Bengal government to investigate the building's approval process. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the structure's plan had been sanctioned through irregularities during the tenure of a former Kolkata mayor. Authorities have launched a probe into compliance with sanctioned plans and building regulations, while rescue teams completed operations after recovering all victims from the debris.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

30 Jun 2026

Property owners across Gurugram's DLF residential colonies have launched protests against the Haryana government's ongoing sealing drive targeting unauthorised paying guest (PG) accommodations and commercial establishments. The demonstrations come days after authorities intensified enforcement in DLF Phases 1 to 5, with owners demanding a policy framework to regularise existing PGs instead of shutting them down.Read more

30 Jun 2026

• The Rajasthan government's decision to regularise unauthorised colonies through Urban Service Camps has drawn criticism from town planners and municipal officials, who say it weakens action against illegal developments.
• Recent relaxations under urban development rules allow several property-related services, including mutation and NOCs, to be processed without mandatory site inspections, raising concerns over planning and public safety.
• Officials believe repeated regularisation encourages builders to develop unauthorised colonies, expecting future governments to legalise them through pattas issued at a nominal fee of INR 500.
• Experts have also questioned the decision to delegate planning responsibilities to junior engineers in municipalities where key town planning posts remain vacant, warning it could affect the quality of urban development and oversight.Read more

29 Jun 2026

The Delhi government has announced plans to strengthen around 270 km of roads across the capital as part of its infrastructure improvement push. According to the Chief Minister, the initiative aims to enhance road quality, improve connectivity, and ensure smoother traffic movement across key stretches. The project is expected to focus on repairing and upgrading existing road networks rather than new construction. Officials say the move will help reduce congestion, improve commuter experience, and strengthen the city’s overall urban infrastructure.Read more

29 Jun 2026

The World Bank has appreciated the skill development, self-employment and livelihood initiatives being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) in the Amaravati Capital Region. During a review meeting held at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi, officials presented the progress of programmes focused on creating employment opportunities for youth, supporting women’s economic empowerment and improving sustainable livelihoods. The discussions also covered job fairs organised by APCRDA and the broader social development efforts being carried out under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Project (AIUDP).Read more