Patna News Desk

1 hour ago

• A review of real estate projects in Patna has found that more than 25 developments were allegedly operating in violation of provisions under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA).
• Authorities have initiated a detailed probe to examine compliance with registration requirements, project disclosures and other regulatory obligations.
• The action follows concerns over unauthorised project marketing and potential violations affecting homebuyers, with further scrutiny expected across additional developments in the state.Read more

2 hours ago

The Odisha government is preparing to introduce the Odisha Urban Area Rent Control Act, 2026, aimed at reforming the state's urban rental housing sector and replacing the existing regulatory framework. The proposed legislation seeks to create a more structured and transparent rental market by balancing the interests of landlords and tenants while encouraging investment in rental housing. The move comes amid rising urbanisation, growing migration to cities and increasing demand for affordable rental accommodation across Odisha’s urban centres. A draft of the proposed law has already been placed in the public domain for stakeholder feedback. The government expects the new framework to improve rental housing availability, streamline dispute resolution and support the development of a more organised urban housing market.Read more

Chennai News Desk

5 hours ago

Chennai-based civic organisation Arappor Iyakkam has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to revoke approvals granted for a residential project being developed by Brigade Enterprises near the Pallikaranai marshland, alleging that the project site falls within the ecologically sensitive wetland area. The organisation has claimed that environmental and planning clearances were granted in violation of wetland protection norms and has sought immediate intervention from the state government. The issue relates to the Brigade Morgan Heights housing project in Perumbakkam, Chennai, for which the NGO alleges approvals were issued despite the site's proximity to the Pallikaranai Ramsar wetland. The developer has previously maintained that the project has obtained all statutory approvals from the relevant authorities. The dispute adds to the continuing debate over development activity and environmental protection around Chennai’s largest remaining wetland ecosystem.Read more

Chennai News Desk

6 hours ago

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has stepped up efforts to recover pending property tax dues by targeting major defaulters and exploring measures to integrate tax arrears into the loan recovery process undertaken by banks and financial institutions. The move comes as the civic body seeks to strengthen revenue collections after falling short of its revised property tax target for FY 2025-26. Property tax remains one of GCC’s most important revenue sources, funding civic infrastructure and public services across the city. Officials are preparing lists of high-value defaulters, expanding digital collection mechanisms and pursuing institutional support to ensure that outstanding municipal dues are recovered more effectively. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to improve tax compliance and strengthen Chennai’s municipal finances amid increasing expenditure requirements.Read more

9 hours ago

Haryana has approved additional power infrastructure projects worth INR 912.70 crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), aimed at strengthening the state's electricity distribution network. The Distribution Reforms Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, cleared the proposal and recommended it for approval by the Power Finance Corporation and the Ministry of Power. The package includes loss-reduction works in Palwal and Nuh districts, the development and augmentation of power substations, and the deployment of advanced grid management systems. The approval comes as Haryana’s power distribution utilities report significant reductions in technical and commercial losses and improvements in billing and collection efficiency. The new projects are expected to enhance network reliability, increase transformation capacity and support electricity demand across residential, agricultural and industrial segments.Read more

10 hours ago

The Maharashtra government has enacted the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing amendments to Section 37A of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. The legislation clarifies approval requirements for transactions involving government land and validates certain approvals granted before the enactment of the 2012 amendment. The move is aimed at removing legal ambiguities surrounding land transfers, redevelopment projects, utilisation of additional FSI, TDR transactions and changes in land use where government approvals had been issued under earlier administrative frameworks.Read more

13 hours ago

• The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has launched a review of property notices issued over the last 10 years for violations of building bylaws, sanctioned maps and land-use norms.
• The exercise aims to identify properties that may now qualify for regularisation under the provisions of Master Plan 2031.
• Officials are scrutinising old records and pending cases to determine eligibility under the revised planning framework.
• The initiative is expected to provide relief to eligible property owners while helping bring more developments into the formal regulatory system.
• The move is part of broader urban planning reforms being implemented under Prayagraj's long-term development strategy.Read more

Indore News Desk

17 hours ago

• Indore district authorities sealed eight commercial establishments after inspections found major fire safety violations and non-compliance with mandatory norms.
• The action is part of an ongoing city-wide drive targeting commercial buildings that failed to install or maintain required fire protection systems.
• Several of the affected properties were found operating without adequate fire safety infrastructure, while some had non-functional or substandard equipment.
• The administration had previously issued notices and compliance deadlines to hundreds of commercial establishments across the city.
• Officials said inspections and enforcement measures will continue as authorities focus on improving fire preparedness and public safety in commercial buildings.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

16 Jun 2026

• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken up a petition challenging a proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing facility in Gurugram.
• Residents have raised concerns over the site's proximity to residential societies, schools, and public infrastructure, citing potential environmental and health risks.
• The tribunal has issued notices to multiple government agencies and sought their responses on the matter.
• The case has reignited the debate over balancing urban waste management needs with sustainable land-use planning and community welfare.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

16 Jun 2026

• BMC has identified 1,124 commercial establishments across Mumbai that are not complying with the Marathi-first signboard requirement during the first phase of a citywide inspection drive.
• The inspections covered more than 35,000 shops and establishments following directions to strengthen enforcement of Marathi signage regulations under the Shops and Establishments framework.
• Multiple media reports indicate that civic officials have issued notices to violators and are preparing further action against establishments that fail to comply within the stipulated timeframe.Read more