Gurugram News Desk

01 Feb 2026

The Haryana Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has issued a regulatory notice to a Gurugram developer over alleged non-compliance related to a commercial colony project in Sector 65, citing lapses in statutory approvals. The licences, originally granted in 2011 and 2012 for a 3.2-acre development in the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex, expired in 2019 and 2020, and were not renewed due to failure by the developer to apply for renewal or submit requisite fees and documents. DTCP also cited non-transfer of land earmarked for master plan roads to the government free of cost. The developer has been given 30 days to rectify the deficiencies, failing which further action under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act may be initiated, including formal enforcement proceedings. Authorities have been instructed to update the case status publicly.Read more

01 Feb 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has secured the fourth position among 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra in the state-level evaluation of the 150-day e-governance reforms programme conceptualised by the Chief Minister. The assessment, conducted by an independent agency, reviewed the corporation's progress in digitising civic services, improving transparency and enhancing citizen engagement through technology. Over the past year, NMMC has expanded online service delivery under the leadership of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, enabling residents to access key civic services digitally. These include property tax payments, birth and death certificates, grievance redressal, and information services through its website, mobile application, WhatsApp chatbot and integration with the state's Aaple Sarkar portal. The evaluation also covered advanced adoption of e-office systems, dashboards, artificial intelligence, blockchain and GIS-based services. The ranking reflects Navi Mumbai's steady progress towards citizen-centric digital governance and improved administrative efficiency.Read more

01 Feb 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to introduce a Bill in the ongoing Parliament budget session to grant legal status to Amaravati as the statutory capital of the state. The proposal, advocated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, aims to provide legislative certainty to Amaravati's position as the sole capital city, strengthening its authority and investor confidence in long-term infrastructure development. The Bill is expected to be tabled early in the session, with efforts underway to secure central support and funding for associated projects. Officials have circulated draft Cabinet notes to key ministries for inter-ministerial clearance. A legal declaration through Parliament is seen as a strategic move to accelerate construction, streamline governance and resolve ambiguities following earlier policy shifts and court rulings affecting the capital's status and development trajectory.Read more

Noida News Desk

01 Feb 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has widened its inquiry into Noida's Sports City project, focusing on Wiztown Planners Pvt Ltd following the tragic death of a techie in a waterlogged excavation in Sector 150. The investigation examines alleged irregularities including regulatory lapses, unauthorised land transfers, and delayed sports infrastructure. Wiztown's involvement stems from a complex land subdivision under the Sports City project. Earlier audits had flagged massive financial losses and governance lapses. The probe now assesses whether such structural changes were used to exploit land value while evading project responsibilities.Read more

01 Feb 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government has allocated around 3,428 bighas of land for the development of the proposed Him-Chandigarh City township near Baddi in Solan district, marking a significant step in advancing the planned urban project. Officials have also identified an additional 5,000-6,000 bighas from the common land pool for potential inclusion in the development. A cabinet sub-committee meeting chaired by the state's revenue minister reviewed land availability and revenue records, and directed the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) to conduct a drone-based digital survey of the parcels. The agency will coordinate with the revenue department and local officials to consolidate land within a month into a contiguous parcel suitable for project implementation. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to create a structured urban centre near the Chandigarh border.Read more

31 Jan 2026

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed four appeals by Gaursons Hi-Tech Infrastructure challenging decisions by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) in a dispute over delayed possession of commercial units at the Gaur City Centre project in Greater Noida West. The court refused to condone delays in filing by the developer, citing a lack of reasonable diligence and unsatisfactory explanations, and upheld the earlier directives in favour of shop buyers. The RERA orders require the developer to complete construction, obtain occupancy certificates, hand over possession, execute sale deeds and pay interest for delayed delivery. With the high court declining to interfere, the RERA directives have attained finality, clearing the way for buyers to pursue execution of relief orders and reinforcing the regulatory framework intended to protect purchaser interests.Read more

31 Jan 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a revised registration framework for middle-income group (MIG) plots developed under its Dr NTR Smart Township scheme, aimed at lowering the cost burden on buyers. Under the new 60-40 model, 60 per cent of a plot's value is treated as the base sale price and 40 per cent as development charges for the purpose of registration, significantly reducing overall stamp duty and registration fees. The split allows authorities to apply a higher fee on the base sale component and a nominal rate on development charges, leading to potential savings of roughly INR 60,000 to INR 1 lakh for individual buyers. The revised process, announced last year, has now been implemented at registration offices, enabling thousands of plot allottees across the state to benefit.Read more

31 Jan 2026

Nashik district handed over more than 75,000 newly built houses to rural beneficiaries on Republic Day, marking a significant milestone in government housing initiatives. Approximately 51,000 houses were built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), while around 24,000 were delivered through various state housing schemes. Beneficiaries included families from Scheduled Castes and Tribes, low income groups, widows, and persons with disabilities. The district administration coordinated with Panchayati Raj institutions, gram panchayats, and local officials to ensure timely completion, payment, and handover of homes, advancing the goal of & housing for all.Read more

31 Jan 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its property tax recovery drive, initiating strict enforcement action against defaulters by sealing three commercial properties in Nerul earlier this week. The action forms part of a citywide campaign aimed at accelerating tax collections and addressing long-pending arrears. Civic officials said the crackdown follows repeated appeals and notices issued to property owners who failed to clear outstanding dues. Acting under the directions of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Kailas Shinde, the civic administration has adopted a zero-tolerance approach, signalling that no concessions will be extended to chronic defaulters. The corporation has constituted dedicated attachment teams across ward offices and indicated that the drive will be expanded across Navi Mumbai, with direct sealing and seizure of properties wherever dues remain unpaid.Read more

31 Jan 2026

Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) will charge developers INR 25,000 per quarter for failing to submit Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) for registered projects in the financial year 2025-26. Promoters have a final opportunity to file overdue QPRs for the first three quarters without penalty until February 20, 2026, after which recovery actions will start. Builders suggested that fines should remain proportionate, while homebuyer groups welcomed stricter enforcement to ensure project transparency. Past lapses in filing prompted this renewed focus on accountability and timely updates.Read more