11 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has heard a writ petition filed by Techno Freshworld LLP challenging a stop-work notice issued by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in connection with a redevelopment project at Adarsh Nagar, Worli, Mumbai. The dispute centres on whether a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Navy was mandatory for the redevelopment, which includes a rehabilitation building for 72 families and a sale component. MHADA halted construction and withheld the Occupation Certificate after the Navy objected to the project’s proximity to INS Trata. The developer argued that the project had received multiple approvals between 2022 and 2025 and fell outside the 50-metre restriction introduced under a 2022 Ministry of Defence circular. The Navy contended that the project was within 500 metres of the defence establishment and raised national security concerns linked to high-rise construction near operational naval facilities.Read more

11 May 2026

Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed state departments to make construction of service roads mandatory in cases where railway or infrastructure projects disrupt access routes to agricultural land. The decision was taken during a review meeting at Mantralaya earlier this week concerning issues faced by farmers in Dhule district affected by the Manmad–Indore railway project. The state government stated that executing agencies would be required to restore disrupted farm access as part of project implementation. The minister also instructed authorities to provide affected landowners a final opportunity to submit claims related to land acquisition within 15 days. The proposed measure is intended to address long-standing access concerns arising from transport and utility infrastructure projects crossing agricultural areas.Read more

11 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against AVJ Developers (India) Pvt Ltd, associated companies, bank officials and alleged proxy homebuyers in connection with a large-scale homebuyer fraud and banking irregularities case. The agency stated that the investigation uncovered an alleged builder-bank nexus involving fraudulent representations, misuse of housing loans and diversion of funds, resulting in financial losses to homebuyers and lending institutions. Officials from Bank of India, UCO Bank and ICICI Bank have also been named in the chargesheet. The case relates to housing projects in Greater Noida and forms part of wider investigations into alleged irregularities in the residential real estate sector.Read more

11 May 2026

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has intensified enforcement against ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants, issuing closure notices to 84 non-compliant units in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad as part of a broader crackdown on air pollution. The action follows inspections across hundreds of units, identifying violations such as inadequate dust control systems, improper material handling and non-compliance with environmental norms. The regulator has also issued directions to additional units for corrective action. The move comes amid stricter regulatory norms introduced recently, including mandatory dust suppression infrastructure and location restrictions, reflecting increased scrutiny on construction-linked pollution sources across urban regions.Read more

11 May 2026

The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has introduced a provision allowing developers to submit quarterly progress reports (QPRs) in hard copy, particularly for projects registered through offline processes. The move aims to address compliance challenges faced by older projects that are not fully integrated into digital systems. QPRs, which include updates on construction status, sales and financial disclosures, remain a mandatory requirement under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. By enabling physical submissions alongside existing digital mechanisms, the authority intends to improve reporting adherence and ensure greater transparency across registered projects in the state’s real estate sector.Read more

Lucknow News Desk

11 May 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority has revised the payment terms for its Atal Nagar housing scheme, aiming to make homes more affordable for buyers. The authority has reduced the interest rate to 7 percent and extended the repayment period to 10 years, easing the financial burden on allottees. Around 630 unsold flats have been reopened for booking, with prices starting from about INR 9.82 lakh. The move is expected to improve demand, especially among low- and middle-income groups, and help clear existing inventory.Read more

11 May 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a detailed probe into a residential building in Vivek Vihar after a fire incident that led to nine deaths. Preliminary findings indicate possible violations such as deviation from sanctioned plans, absence of a completion certificate, and additional dwelling units beyond permitted limits. Authorities are also examining safety lapses including blocked exits, enclosed balconies, and restricted access points. The incident has once again raised concerns around enforcement of building norms and fire safety compliance in residential areas.Read more

10 May 2026

The Telangana government has decided to take over nearly INR 5,000 crore debt of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), providing major financial relief to the civic body. The debt, largely raised for infrastructure projects like flyovers, roads and drainage systems, had been putting pressure on GHMC’s finances due to high monthly repayments. The move also removes earlier uncertainty around sharing liabilities with newly formed municipal corporations and is expected to improve financial stability, allowing GHMC to focus more on civic services and ongoing development work.Read more

10 May 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved two semiconductor manufacturing projects in Gujarat under the India Semiconductor Mission, with a combined investment of around INR 3,936 crore. The projects include a Mini/Micro-LED display manufacturing facility and a semiconductor packaging unit, expected to generate over 2,200 jobs. With these approvals, the total number of semiconductor projects in India has increased to 12, attracting investments of about INR 1.64 lakh crore. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem and supporting growing demand across sectors such as electronics, automotive, and industrial systems.Read more

10 May 2026

A Delhi court has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to proceed with the confiscation of certain properties linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari in a money laundering case, according to developments reported earlier this week. The order follows Bhandari’s designation as a fugitive economic offender, enabling authorities to initiate asset seizure under applicable law. The ED had sought confiscation of assets associated with him, including overseas properties, as part of its ongoing investigation. The case has been under judicial consideration for several months, with earlier hearings involving arguments on the legality of confiscation proceedings. The court’s decision marks a procedural step in enforcement action aimed at recovering assets linked to alleged financial irregularities.Read more