05 Jun 2026

• Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved a SVAMITVA-linked initiative to issue legal land title deeds to rural landholders.
• The scheme will convert drone-surveyed SVAMITVA land records into officially registered ownership documents.
• Beneficiaries will be able to use land as collateral to access bank loans for housing, business, and agriculture.
• The state government will fully bear stamp duty and registration charges for the process.
• A dedicated committee will oversee implementation, monitoring, and inter-department coordination.Read more

05 Jun 2026

The Delhi government has announced a crackdown on buildings operating without mandatory fire safety clearances following the fatal fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives. Authorities have directed civic agencies to identify and seal properties lacking fire safety No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and other statutory approvals. The action comes amid growing scrutiny of safety violations after investigations revealed multiple lapses at the affected property, including the absence of fire clearance and unauthorised construction. The enforcement drive will cover hotels, commercial establishments and other high-risk buildings across the capital as authorities seek to strengthen compliance with fire safety regulations and prevent similar incidents.Read more

05 Jun 2026

MHADA will begin handing over 500 redeveloped homes to eligible residents of the Naigaon BDD Chawl project in Mumbai from 6 June. The allotments are part of the Maharashtra government’s redevelopment of the century-old BDD chawls at Naigaon, Worli and N M Joshi Marg. The new apartments replace ageing tenements with larger homes and improved amenities. The handover marks a key milestone in the rehabilitation of thousands of residents under one of Mumbai’s largest public housing redevelopment programmes.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• MCD intensified action against unauthorised construction across Delhi during 2025.
• Around 4,766 illegal or non-compliant constructions were officially booked by the civic body.
• Authorities issued nearly 3,989 demolition orders under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.
• Enforcement actions were carried out on 3,294 properties, including demolitions and sealing drives.
• The drive reflects tighter monitoring of building violations amid rising concerns over structural safety in urban areas.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• Rajasthan has amended provisions under its building regulations to align construction approvals with updated fire safety directives issued by the state government.
• The changes mandate greater adherence to relevant Indian Standard (IS) codes covering fire protection, structural safety, water services, sanitation, lightning protection and earthquake-resistant construction.
• Developers, architects and structural engineers will now be required to provide enhanced compliance certifications and undertakings during approval and occupancy processes.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• The Uttarakhand High Court has extended its interim stay on demolition drives affecting private properties in Haldwani linked to a road widening and urban beautification project.
• The court has also continued protection against demolition of slum settlements in Dehradun amid concerns raised over rehabilitation and due process.
• The matter involves petitions challenging state-led eviction and removal actions undertaken for infrastructure expansion and civic redevelopment works.
• The hearings have brought into focus the balance between urban infrastructure development and safeguarding housing rights of affected residents.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• Lucknow Development Authority has reopened bookings for premium flats in its Basant Kunj housing project after closing earlier registrations.
• The scheme offers 3 BHK and 3 BHK with servant quarter units under a lottery-based allotment system.
• Around 364 flats are part of the Park View Apartments project, spread across four towers with up to 20 floors.
• Prices are fixed at about INR 74.59 lakh for 3 BHK and INR 94.92 lakh for larger units.
• Payments are structured with instalments and regulated under UP RERA guidelines.Read more

05 Jun 2026

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has collected a record INR 61 crore in property tax during its annual rebate window, marking the highest-ever revenue generated in this period. The strong collection was driven by timely payments from residential and commercial property owners who availed rebate benefits offered under the city’s tax scheme. The surge reflects improved compliance and efficient tax recovery during the April–May rebate cycle, which is a key revenue mobilisation period for the civic body ahead of penalties coming into effect after the deadline.Read more

05 Jun 2026

Residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) across Delhi have called for comprehensive fire safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) for residential buildings following a series of fatal fire incidents in the capital. The demand comes after recent tragedies in Vivek Vihar, Palam and Hauz Khas highlighted concerns over inadequate fire preparedness, obstructed escape routes, electrical safety lapses and the absence of uniform guidelines for residential properties. Resident groups have urged authorities to introduce clear protocols covering emergency evacuation, building maintenance, fire audits and compliance monitoring. The issue has gained prominence as rising temperatures and increased use of electrical appliances have heightened concerns about fire risks in homes and apartment complexes across the city.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has cancelled the registrations of five Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for failing to comply with mandatory reporting requirements.
• The affected entities are Exponential Innovation Fund, Florintree India Flexi Advantage Trust, Prime Realty Capital, Rudrabhishek Infrastructure Trust and Victory Investment Fund.
• The funds did not submit Quarterly Activity Reports (QARs) for all four quarters of 2025 despite regulatory obligations.
• Sebi initiated summary proceedings and issued show-cause notices in April 2026 after identifying repeated non-compliance.
• The regulator concluded that the violations were established and ordered immediate cancellation of registrations under applicable regulations.Read more