10 May 2026

Eviction of residents at Haji Noorani Chawl in Prabhadevi has commenced, clearing the final obstacle for the 4.5-km Sewri–Worli elevated corridor being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The process follows prolonged negotiations over rehabilitation and compensation, which had delayed construction near the Elphinstone bridge stretch. With most tenants vacating, authorities are preparing the site for demolition and construction. The project is expected to improve east–west connectivity in Mumbai, reduce congestion on key arterial roads, and accelerate progress on a critical missing link in the city’s transport network.Read more

10 May 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in Belapur earlier in the past week against an unauthorised construction after issuing statutory notice under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act. The action was undertaken by the encroachment department under senior civic supervision, targeting a structure in Sector 20, Belapur village. The property owner had been directed to remove the illegal construction independently but failed to comply, prompting civic intervention. The operation involved departmental officials, police personnel, and deployed labour and machinery. The civic body indicated that such enforcement measures would continue across Navi Mumbai to address unauthorised developments and ensure adherence to planning regulations.Read more

10 May 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has scheduled the 140th meeting of its Regional Empowered Committee in Mumbai to review multiple proposals involving diversion of forest land in Maharashtra. Key projects include an 8-lane access-controlled highway for connectivity to the proposed Vadhavan Port and several national highway upgrades across districts such as Pune, Ahmednagar, Solapur, and Dharashiv. The committee also planned a field visit to assess ground conditions before discussions. An additional proposal related to industrial logistics in Gadchiroli is also part of the agenda, reflecting continued infrastructure expansion alongside environmental scrutiny.Read more

09 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) registered 106 projects in the first four months of 2026, adding over 33,000 proposed units across residential and commercial segments. The total number of registered projects has crossed 4,100 since the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Around 42.8% of these projects have already been completed. The data reflects stable developer activity, supported by consistent demand and improved regulatory oversight, while continuing the growth trend seen in project launches and housing supply over the past few years.Read more

09 May 2026

Police authorities in Pimpri Chinchwad have initiated enforcement action against landlords who failed to submit mandatory tenant verification details, amid concerns over security compliance in rental housing. Over 100 property owners have been booked for not providing tenant information to local police stations, as required under existing regulations. The drive, carried out in the past week, forms part of a broader verification campaign aimed at strengthening surveillance and ensuring proper documentation of tenants across residential areas. Authorities have warned of continued checks and legal action against non-compliant landlords, highlighting the importance of adherence to verification norms in urban rental markets.Read more

09 May 2026

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is dealing with a backlog of around 4,750 building plan violation cases, highlighting persistent enforcement and procedural challenges in the city’s urban governance framework. The cases, registered under the Odisha Development Authority Act, relate to unauthorised construction, deviations from sanctioned plans, and encroachments. Nearly half of the total violations remain pending across different zones, with delays attributed to limited adjudication capacity and extended timelines in ODA courts. Authorities have initiated measures such as redistributing cases and strengthening monitoring mechanisms to accelerate disposal, even as the backlog underscores broader compliance gaps in Bhubaneswar’s real estate development ecosystem.Read more

09 May 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority conducted its weekly “Grievance Day” at its headquarters in Rayapudi, receiving 53 petitions from farmers and residents of the capital region. The session, held in the past week, focused on issues including re-allotment of returnable plots, land pooling concerns, and related matters linked to the Amaravati capital city project. Senior officials, including the Commissioner and Additional Commissioner, reviewed submissions and assured timely resolution. The authority reiterated that grievance petitions can be submitted on all working days at its Citizen Grievance Centre, with dedicated weekly sessions aimed at addressing stakeholder concerns within the capital region development framework.Read more

09 May 2026

The Chandigarh administration has excluded change of land use (CLU) permissions and conversion of industrial plots into commercial use from its ongoing reform agenda, citing feasibility and regulatory constraints. Officials indicated that fragmented land holdings, limited vacant land, and high infrastructure costs make CLU-based development impractical in the Union Territory. The move also aligns with restrictions under the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031 and the Periphery Control Act, 1952. Instead, the administration is prioritising alternative reforms, including higher floor area ratio (FAR), relaxed building norms, and mixed-use development in select industrial areas. The decision impacts long-standing demands from developers and industry stakeholders seeking greater flexibility in land use.Read more

09 May 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) conducted an eviction drive in the Belapur division earlier in the past week to remove homeless encroachments from multiple locations, including areas beneath the L&T bridge in Sector 42, Seawoods, and Sector 25, Nerul. The action was undertaken by the encroachment department under the direction of senior civic officials, with support from ward offices across Belapur, Nerul, Ghansoli and Airoli. Belongings of those occupying these spaces were seized during the operation. The drive involved coordinated deployment of labour, vehicles, and enforcement personnel, including police and security staff. Civic authorities indicated that such measures would continue in a sustained manner to manage encroachments and maintain public spaces across Navi Mumbai.Read more

09 May 2026

Real estate developers in Gujarat have approached the state regulator seeking a six-month extension for project deadlines due to rising construction costs and supply disruptions. CREDAI Ahmedabad highlighted that prices of key materials have increased sharply, affecting project viability and timelines. Global factors such as the West Asia conflict, along with labour shortages, have further slowed execution. Developers have requested that the situation be treated under force majeure provisions, similar to relief given during the pandemic, as delays may otherwise impact project delivery and financial stability.Read more