30 Aug 2025

The Maharashtra government has extended its special amnesty scheme for residential Nazul land leaseholders in the Nagpur and Amravati divisions for another year, until July 31, 2026. This decision, aimed at benefiting an estimated 5,000 leaseholders in Nagpur alone, allows for the conversion of leased land into freehold ownership. The extension comes after a highly successful period where the state government's revenue surged to INR 24.65 crore in one year under a reduced 2% conversion fee, a significant increase from the INR 9 crore collected over five years at the previous 5% rate. The move is a boon for citizens seeking clear property titles and simplified transactions.Read more

30 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched premises linked to real estate company BPTP across the Delhi-NCR region, as part of a foreign exchange violation case involving funds of about INR 500 crore. The probe, launched under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), alleges that BPTP received foreign investment from Mauritius-based companies in contravention of the existing rules during 2007-2008. The company's CMD, Kabul Chawla, is also under scrutiny for allegedly holding foreign assets. A BPTP spokesperson stated that the company is fully cooperating with the authorities and is confident its position will be clarified.Read more

30 Aug 2025

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has ruled that MahaRERA cannot extend possession deadlines without homebuyers' approval. The ruling followed a case filed by Neha and Nitin Walavalkar, who had been waiting for their flat in the Clan City-Ruby project in Taloja since December 2017. The tribunal rejected the builder's claims of COVID-19 and infrastructure-related delays, directing payment of interest to the Walavalkars from January 2018. This decision reinforces that possession terms in agreements remain binding and cannot be altered unilaterally by regulatory authorities.Read more

29 Aug 2025

Since 2011, the West Bengal government has distributed 2.26 lakh land deeds for home construction, along with 1.80 lakh agricultural deeds and 47,000 forest deeds, strengthening land rights for vulnerable communities. Purba Bardhaman district alone has received 28,840 home deeds. The initiative complements the state's Banglar Bari scheme, launched in December 2024, which provides up to INR 1.20 lakh for rural families to build permanent homes. Despite funding hurdles from the Centre and some implementation challenges, the program has advanced housing access. By granting legal, inheritable ownership, the land deeds empower families with stability, collateral for credit, and a path to long-term economic security.Read more

29 Aug 2025

The Navsari Municipal Corporation has launched a large-scale enforcement drive against unauthorised construction, following inspections at nearly 200 under-construction sites. Of these, 40 were found lacking the required permissions. Owners have been served notices and instructed to submit sanctioned building plans, layout drawings, survey records and 7/12 extracts within five days. Non-compliance may result in demolition or legal action. This is the first major regulatory step since Navsari's elevation to municipal corporation status and comes as the city prepares for its ward elections.Read more

29 Aug 2025

A mother and her toddler daughter were killed and nine others were injured after a portion of an "illegal" four-storey building collapsed onto an adjacent chawl in Virar, Maharashtra, early Wednesday morning. The tragedy, which occurred around 12:05 am, has left an estimated six to seven people feared trapped under the debris. The Ramabai Apartment, constructed in 2012 with 50 flats, lost a section containing 12 apartments. Rescue operations are still underway, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with unauthorized and dilapidated structures in the region.Read more

29 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court has instructed all municipal corporations across Maharashtra to immediately halt work and initiate legal action against builders found in violation of new safety norms. The court's directive follows a series of fatal accidents, including one where a rod fell from a metro construction site, and aims to enforce stringent safety protocols for high-rise buildings. The new measures, part of a report from an expert committee, are now a mandatory condition for all future building permissions, making any breach a civil and criminal offense punishable by law. This decisive action is a critical step to ensure public safety.Read more

28 Aug 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted in-principle approval to Adani Group's proposal to acquire debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), subject to the group securing a bid in the ongoing insolvency resolution process. The clearance comes following a Supreme Court ruling mandating competition watchdog approval before any resolution plan is put to vote by creditors. Alongside Adani, Dalmia Bharat has also secured regulatory approval, while several other companies, including Vedanta Group, Jindal Power, and PNC Infratech, have applied for permission to submit their respective plans.Read more

28 Aug 2025

UP RERA has launched a weekly initiative called RERA Samvaad to interact directly with homebuyers and address their concerns over delayed possession, pending complaints, and legal remedies. The regulator stated that complaints will be treated with priority and strict action will be taken against non-compliant developers. Scheduled every Saturday, the initiative seeks to build greater transparency, accountability, and consumer trust in the real estate sector.Read more

28 Aug 2025

The Panchkula District Town Planner, along with senior officials and police support, carried out a large-scale demolition drive in Barona Khud village, Tehsil Raipur Rani, where 15 unauthorised damp proof course structures were removed. Notices had already been issued to violators, but as they ignored the directives, officials proceeded with direct enforcement. Authorities have made it clear that no development is permissible without prior approval from the Director of the Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana.Read more