16 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has waived building permit and inspection fees for small residential and commercial plots after amending state building byelaws. Under the new rules, owners constructing on residential plots of up to 100 sq m and commercial plots of up to 30 sq m will not be required to pay approval-related charges. The move aims to lower construction costs, reduce procedural delays and encourage formal development. Construction approvals will now be granted through an online deemed-approval system, provided basic norms are met. The amendments also update technical definitions to align with modern building practices. The changes are expected to benefit small homeowners, local businesses and low- to middle-income groups across the state.Read more

16 Dec 2025

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has sealed six well-known eateries after inspections revealed they were operating without valid licences and mandatory approvals. The action followed routine checks and public complaints, which found gaps in trade licences, fire safety clearances and regulatory permissions. Notices were issued to the establishments, but failure to submit proper documentation led to the sealing of premises. Civic officials said the move is part of a wider enforcement drive to ensure compliance with health, safety and urban regulations. The corporation has urged all food businesses in the city to verify their licences and approvals, warning that similar action will continue to protect public health and maintain regulatory discipline.Read more

16 Dec 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its enforcement drive against illegal use of marginal spaces and unauthorised hawkers across multiple wards. Civic teams carried out coordinated inspections in Vashi, Belapur and the APMC Market area, seizing materials and collecting penalties exceeding INR 1.55 lakh as part of a citywide effort to keep roads and footpaths obstruction-free.Read more

16 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has approved 16 new real estate projects across nine districts, involving a total investment of about INR 3,200 crore. Lucknow led the approvals with six projects worth over INR 2,150 crore, covering residential, commercial and mixed-use developments and adding more than 1,400 units. Other cities including Agra, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Jhansi and Mathura-Vrindavan also received clearances, largely in the residential segment. The approvals reflect steady momentum in regulated real estate development across the state. The projects are expected to boost housing supply, support urban infrastructure growth and generate employment across construction and allied sectors.Read more

15 Dec 2025

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition drive in Tilpath Valley, Sainik Farms, targeting illegal farmhouses built on green land allocated for a biodiversity park. The operation recovered around 4.5 acres of land, including a property previously protected by a temporary stay order from the Delhi High Court. Earlier, five of nine identified properties were demolished, including fully built and semi-built farmhouses and a vacant plot. Officials clarified that the land is outside protections under the NCT of Delhi Act, 2014, making the structures unauthorised. This step contributes to conservation and urban land regulation efforts.Read more

15 Dec 2025

YSR Congress Party MPs have raised concerns over rising pollution levels in Visakhapatnam and the poor condition of a key highway stretch in Andhra Pradesh, calling for urgent intervention by state and central authorities. They highlighted worsening air and noise pollution in the port city due to traffic congestion, industrial activity and heavy vehicle movement, which is impacting public health and livability. The MPs also flagged safety risks on a narrow and damaged highway linking major commercial and industrial zones. They urged faster road upgrades, improved safety infrastructure and stricter pollution controls, noting that addressing these issues is crucial for public safety, smoother logistics and sustaining investor confidence in the region' s industrial and real estate growth.Read more

15 Dec 2025

The NCLT has approved separating CHD Vann from the insolvency case of CHD Developers, giving landowner Roots Developers full control to revive the long-delayed housing project in Gurugram’s Sector 71. Launched in 2014, the 10-acre project includes 569 units but stalled after CHD Developers entered insolvency, leaving buyers waiting for over a decade. Under a settlement with Edelweiss ARC, Roots will pay INR 22.9 crore to clear claims and take over all rights to the project. The developer plans to finish construction, deliver homes to existing allottees and sell remaining units to fund completion. The move offers relief to buyers and supports revival of stalled projects in the region.Read more

15 Dec 2025

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has asked Brookfield-backed Chronos Properties to renew its performance bank guarantee as part of its bid to acquire IL&FS’ Bandra Kurla Complex headquarters. The tribunal also restrained IL&FS from creating any third-party rights over the asset until the appeal concludes, keeping the dispute active ahead of the next hearing scheduled for early February.Read more

15 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the BMC’s shifting stance on Mehta Mahal, a commercial building near Opera House on Charni Road. A 2021 audit rated the building as C2B, meaning it needed urgent repairs but was safe for occupants. Later, an IIT-Bombay report labelled it C1, recommending demolition, prompting the BMC to issue notices before admitting the downgrade was due to miscommunication. The court criticised the inconsistent classifications and asked the civic commissioner to review all records and explain the decisions. A hearing on January 14, 2026, will determine next steps, highlighting broader concerns about clarity and accountability in Mumbai’s building safety system.Read more

14 Dec 2025

The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurugram carried out a major enforcement drive earlier this week against unauthorised colonies developing close to the KMP Expressway. Officials cleared illegal plotting across nearly 8.3 acres in the Sultanpur revenue area by removing DPC structures, internal roads, boundary walls and a dealer office used to mislead buyers. The department also acted on a citizen complaint to demolish an unauthorised shop inside a Sector 50 housing society. The recent action reflects DTCP's ongoing efforts to check unapproved development along high-demand corridors.Read more