Lucknow News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has launched registrations for Park View Apartments, a group housing project comprising 364 premium flats in the Basant Kunj scheme in Lucknow. Located opposite Rashtra Prerna Sthal, the project will offer 3BHK and 3BHK units with servant quarters, with apartment sizes ranging from about 154 sq m to 195 sq m and starting prices from around INR 75 lakh. Registrations opened in the past week and will remain available until early April through the authority's website, with allotment to be conducted through a lottery system. The development will include four residential towers and a range of residential amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool and children's play area. The initiative forms part of the authority's ongoing housing programmes aimed at expanding organised residential supply in Lucknow's growing urban corridors.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh's housing department has issued a directive for real estate projects spanning 10 acres or more to reserve 1 % of their land for water bodies. This initiative is aimed at enhancing groundwater recharge, diverting surface runoff, and enabling the reuse of water for non-potable purposes such as cleaning, landscaping, and irrigation. Developers are also required to minimize concrete in parks and green spaces, and use permeable materials for walkways and jogging tracks. Surveyors and geomatics experts will help locate these water bodies at natural low points to ensure effective water collection.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has upheld a penalty of INR 3 lakh imposed on a developer for handing over flats in a housing project in Gadakana, Bhubaneswar, without obtaining mandatory approvals, including an occupancy certificate. The tribunal dismissed the promoter's appeal in an order issued earlier this month, affirming an earlier decision by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). The regulatory authority had penalised the promoter for violating provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, which requires project registration before marketing or sale. The developer had argued that the project was completed before the RERA framework came into force and therefore did not require registration. However, the tribunal found inconsistencies in the completion certificate submitted and concluded that the promoter had transferred possession without fulfilling statutory requirements.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Residents of several housing societies in Mohali have demanded urgent action to resume construction of the long-delayed PR-6 road, a planned arterial corridor intended to improve connectivity between Airport Road and the Kharar Landran Road. Members of the Committee of Resident Welfare Associations and Societies (CORWAS) staged a protest outside a private developer's office in Sector 119 in the past week, alleging that the project has remained stalled due to a legal dispute involving the builder. Residents said the road alignment was earlier used in marketing nearby real estate projects but construction has not progressed, affecting thousands of households across the Mega Mohali area. The matter is currently before the court, with the next hearing scheduled for early April. Authorities have not commented on the issue, citing the case's sub judice status.Read more

Delhi News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will take direct charge of daily maintenance for its residential flats starting early April 2026. The move covers flats constructed before 2021, where day-to-day upkeep had previously been handled by resident welfare associations or flat owners. Under this system, the authority will provide services such as security, cleaning of common areas, lift and electrical maintenance, minor repairs, and upkeep of water tanks and STP-treated water lines. Flat owners will pay quarterly service charges per square metre, with interest applied on late payments. This initiative aims to ensure consistent maintenance and enhance living conditions in DDA housing pockets.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ghaziabad district administration to remove encroachments on a lake in Pasunda village, Loni, where a residential colony has been developed. The NGO Society for Voice of Human Rights and Justice alleged that Mahalaxmi Land and Finance Company altered revenue records to allow construction on land officially recorded as a lake under survey number 1564. Earlier reports from the administration were incomplete. The NGT clarified that ongoing High Court proceedings on ownership do not restrict its review of environmental aspects, and scheduled further hearings for late March.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

11 Mar 2026

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani addressed concerns regarding the Coastal Road (North) project, noting that decisions involve multiple statutory approvals and cannot be made by a single authority. The project has faced criticism from citizen groups over its impact on nearly 45,000 mangroves. The Bombay High Court continues to monitor compliance, especially compensatory afforestation measures. At the International Arboriculture Conference, experts emphasized integrating urban development with ecological preservation, while officials outlined plans for tree care initiatives, modern arboriculture practices, and citizen engagement in protecting urban greenery.Read more

10 Mar 2026

The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has upheld conditions imposed by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) on the registration of Phase III of a housing project in Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar. The tribunal rejected the developer's challenge and ruled that ORERA's restrictions were justified given unresolved issues relating to land classification and regulatory approvals. The authority had barred the developer from executing sale agreements until the building plan is revalidated, an occupancy certificate is obtained and land records affected by the misclassification of around 1.016 acres as forest land are corrected. The tribunal emphasized that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 prioritizes consumer protection and requires developers to meet regulatory compliance before selling units. The ruling reinforces regulatory oversight over real estate projects facing legal or environmental compliance issues.Read more

10 Mar 2026

Goa borrowed INR 4,148 crore in interest-free loans last fiscal year while staying within FRBM limits, according to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The state also accessed INR 3,000 crore from NABARD and SIDBI at interest rates of 2.5-5% for rural and industrial infrastructure projects. Despite being eligible for INR 4,500 crore in market borrowings, only INR 2,500 crore was used last year, with plans to borrow just INR 1,000 crore this fiscal. The move reflects a balanced fiscal strategy emphasizing development without overshooting borrowing limits.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

10 Mar 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to present the INR 3,000 crore Gargai dam proposal to its civic standing committee for final approval. The 69 metre dam near Ogada village in Palghar district, along with a 2.2 metre tunnel to Modak Sagar reservoir, is expected to add 440 million litres per day to Mumbai's water supply, becoming the city's first new reservoir since Middle Vaitarna in 2014. Work is expected to start by March 2026, with completion targeted in 2029. The project includes village relocation, hydropower generation, and tree transplantation.Read more