Lucknow News Desk

19 Apr 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is planning to redevelop its ageing low-rise residential buildings into high-rise structures to improve land use and increase housing supply. The move follows the state's urban redevelopment policy targeting buildings over 25 years old or structurally weak. The plan aims to modernise infrastructure, improve living conditions, and support rising demand in the city. It also aligns with LDA's broader focus on affordable housing, new residential schemes, and infrastructure upgrades, indicating a steady shift towards vertical development in Lucknow's urban planning approach.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

19 Apr 2026

Property tax payments in Bengaluru have slowed as apartment residents face confusion over newly introduced solid waste management (SWM) charges. Bulk waste generators must submit detailed data to claim exemptions, but most housing societies do not track daily waste generation. The lack of clarity on the civic portal, uncertainty over vendor approvals, and fear of penalties for incorrect entries have delayed compliance. Residents have also questioned high charges and unclear responsibility between flat owners and associations, highlighting gaps in implementation and coordination.Read more

19 Apr 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has opened an Anna Canteen at its headquarters in Rayapudi, Amaravati, to improve food access for employees working across the office campus and nearby municipal department offices. APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijayarama Raju inaugurated the facility in the presence of senior officials, including Additional Commissioner A. Bhargava Teja. The new canteen is expected to benefit staff by providing affordable meal services within the office premises. The initiative also reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen employee support infrastructure in the capital region's administrative hub.Read more

19 Apr 2026

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has outlined the government's focus on strengthening institutional arbitration, decriminalising minor offences, and modernising legacy laws to improve India's business environment. Speaking at an international arbitration conference in New Delhi, he highlighted that nearly 1,000 offences have been decriminalised to enhance regulatory efficiency. The government is also reviewing arbitration frameworks and outdated provisions in laws such as the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Additional measures include reforms in the criminal justice system, technology adoption in legal processes, and a new Public Trust Bill passed recently, indicating a broader push to align legal systems with economic and constitutional priorities.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

19 Apr 2026

Bengaluru is witnessing a slowdown in A-khata approvals, with only a small fraction of applications cleared despite a large base of eligible properties. Out of over 8,300 applications filed since the conversion process opened, just around 800 approvals have been granted, highlighting systemic bottlenecks. Missing documentation, including approved layout plans and access records, has emerged as a key hurdle, while high conversion charges linked to guidance value have deterred applicants. The issue affects an estimated 8.2 lakh B-khata properties awaiting regularisation. The delays continue to impact property transactions, financing and development activity, underlining structural challenges in Bengaluru's property record framework.Read more

19 Apr 2026

The PMLA Appellate Tribunal has provided major relief to developer Avinash Bhosale by setting aside most of the Enforcement Directorate's asset attachments in the Yes Bank DHFL case. While properties worth over INR 163 crore were earlier attached, the tribunal retained only around INR 25 crore linked to specific transactions. It found that several deals examined by the ED were older and not directly connected to the alleged offence. The case relates to Yes Bank's INR 3,700 crore investment in DHFL and the alleged diversion of funds through multiple entities.Read more

19 Apr 2026

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has ordered Vatika Ltd to pay approximately INR 62 lakh in compensation to homebuyers for failing to deliver a residential plot in Gurugram even after more than a decade. The ruling, issued in the past week, relates to a plot in Sector 85 under the Vatika India Next project, where possession promised earlier remained unfulfilled. HRERA found that the allotted plot was not part of the approved layout plan, making delivery unfeasible. The authority directed the developer to compensate buyers for financial loss and prolonged delay, reinforcing regulatory scrutiny over project compliance and timelines in the NCR real estate market.Read more

18 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh cabinet has approved a 50% reduction in land registration charges for properties registered in the name of women, aimed at promoting ownership and financial inclusion. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister in Nava Raipur. In a parallel move, the cabinet also approved a 25% concession in stamp duty for defence personnel, ex-servicemen and their widows for property purchases up to INR 25 lakh. The policy is expected to encourage property ownership among women, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, despite an estimated revenue impact of around INR 153 crore. The measure reflects a targeted approach towards gender-focused asset ownership in the housing market.Read more

Delhi News Desk

18 Apr 2026

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed authorities to address civic and maintenance issues at Swabhiman Apartments, a DDA-developed housing project in Ashok Vihar. The intervention followed complaints from residents regarding seepage, waste management, lift malfunctions and security concerns. The project comprises 1,675 flats allotted under an in-situ rehabilitation scheme for slum dwellers. Officials have been instructed to take immediate corrective measures and ensure sustained upkeep of the complex. The move highlights growing concerns around post-occupancy maintenance in public housing projects and the need for coordinated action between multiple agencies responsible for operations and infrastructure.Read more

Ludhiana News Desk

18 Apr 2026

Real estate developers in Ludhiana have raised concerns over the rapid proliferation of illegal colonies, urging authorities to take stricter enforcement action to curb unregulated development. Industry stakeholders indicated that such colonies, often developed on agricultural land without approvals, are undermining compliant developers and eroding government revenues. They also flagged the absence of basic infrastructure and legal protections for buyers in these projects. The issue has gained urgency amid continued expansion of unauthorised layouts across the city, despite periodic demolition drives and FIRs against violators. Developers have called for early-stage intervention, tighter monitoring of land-use changes and stricter penalties to prevent further unplanned urban growth.Read more