Noida News Desk

06 Jan 2026

The Noida Authority has ended a five year ban on issuing occupancy certificates (OCs), property registries, and sales approvals for completed apartments in the Sports City housing projects in Sector 150. The move follows a Supreme Court directive to grant conditional OCs for projects that meet regulatory requirements. The board meeting cleared pending issues, issued conditional certificates to projects that settled dues, and initiated approval of revised master plans. Thousands of homebuyers who faced delays in possession and documentation now have a pathway to complete property registration.Read more

06 Jan 2026

Goa's town and country planning (TCP) department has approved the conversion of over 35,000 sqm of orchard and natural cover into settlement zones across Calangute, Anjuna, Parra, Aldona, and parts of Bardez taluka. The 15 proposals, cleared under Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, include ecologically sensitive areas and require inputs from forest, water resources, and coastal authorities. Stakeholders have 30 days to raise objections before the TCP forwards its recommendations to the state government. The approvals follow recent land use revisions amid growing development pressure.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

05 Jan 2026

Residents of Jogeshwari West are actively urging candidates in the upcoming civic elections to address the ongoing noise pollution from the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray flyover. The flyover, partially open since 2015 and running close to homes, exposes locals to constant traffic noise. Despite repeated appeals to the civic body and a legal notice sent to the BMC commissioner, no noise barriers have been installed. Residents are now focusing on candidates who commit to resolving this issue along with other civic concerns like potholes, water supply, and sewage.Read more

05 Jan 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police recently booked seven landlords in Jammu for not completing mandatory tenant verification before allowing tenants to occupy their properties. Five FIRs were registered at Bahu Fort police station and two at Channi Himmat, under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, following District Magistrate directives. The enforcement is part of routine verification efforts, intensified ahead of Republic Day. Authorities also urged landlords to comply with verification rules and highlighted the Kirayedar online portal, launched last December to simplify reporting and improve compliance across the district.Read more

05 Jan 2026

A dispute has surfaced between the Kerala Transport Department and Thiruvananthapuram Corporation over the ownership and operation of 113 electric buses introduced under the Smart City project. The Transport Minister clarified that the buses were jointly funded by the Centre, the state government, and the city corporation, with the state bearing the majority of the cost. The civic body has raised objections to buses being operated outside city limits and has asked KSRTC to follow the original service agreement and profit-sharing terms.Read more

05 Jan 2026

Kerala is introducing new measures to make land transactions more secure, transparent and accessible. The state plans to implement blockchain technology to reduce fraud, prevent duplicate registrations, and strengthen document security. Reforms in sub-registrar offices aim to reduce in-person visits and simplify processes, while social equity measures like stamp duty concessions support economically weaker families. Past initiatives, including digital land records and integrated portals, have improved efficiency and revenue collection. The government also plans broader reforms in civic services, including online marriage registration notices.Read more

05 Jan 2026

Throughout 2025, MahaRERA focused on strengthening governance in Maharashtra's real estate sector by resolving pending complaints efficiently and improving transparency for homebuyers. The regulator issued 4,282 project registrations, integrated all 481 planning authorities for online verification of construction certificates, and enforced stricter advertisement and reporting rules. Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports saw compliance rise to 80%, while new SOPs ensured compensation recovery from non-compliant developers. These measures collectively enhanced accountability, empowered homebuyers with better information, and streamlined regulatory processes, marking a significant improvement in the state's housing sector.Read more

05 Jan 2026

The Karnataka government has relaxed occupancy certificate (OC) norms for newly constructed homes in rural areas under gram panchayat limits. Residential buildings on 30x40 sq ft plots, up to ground-plus-two or stilt-plus-three floors, no longer need an OC, even if built without prior plan approval. Previously, inspections by local authorities and verification of architectural approvals caused delays in service connections such as electricity, water, and drainage. This move follows a similar relaxation for small urban properties, aiming to reduce administrative delays and ensure faster delivery of essential services to homeowners.Read more

05 Jan 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the widening and strengthening of a key stretch of National Highway 326 in Odisha, a move welcomed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The project, with an estimated cost of INR 1,526.21 crore, covers the Mohana Koraput section and is expected to improve all-weather connectivity across tribal districts such as Koraput, Rayagada and Gajapati. The upgraded highway will enhance road safety, reduce travel time, and improve links with major national highways, ports and transport hubs, supporting regional mobility and economic activity.Read more

05 Jan 2026

The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has cautioned homebuyers against purchasing plots in the Suryanagar Phase 4 residential layout using symbolic plot selection letters, stating such transactions are illegal and can lead to fraud or financial loss. These letters are issued only to landowners as part of the reservation process and do not grant ownership or transfer rights. The Board noted cases of misuse, including forged letters circulating in the market. Buyers are advised to only proceed after receiving formal allotment letters, completing registration, and obtaining eKhata, ensuring legal ownership and reducing risk.Read more