06 Aug 2025

BBMP has imposed a fine of INR 1 lakh on a property owner in Basavanagudi for building a ramp that fully blocked the footpath, forcing pedestrians onto the road. The ramp was part of an under-construction building on MN Krishna Rao Road. Following an inspection, three BBMP officials from the Mahalakshmipuram sub-division were suspended for failing to act on earlier complaints related to the obstruction. This action comes as part of BBMP's ongoing efforts to prevent encroachment and ensure public pathways remain accessible and safe.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has directed Neo Developers to refund INR 42.5 lakh to Atombridge Networks along with 11% annual interest. The dispute arose over the booking of a restaurant unit in the Neo Square commercial project at Sector 109, Gurugram. Although the builder cancelled the unit due to payment delays, HRERA found that no builder-buyer agreement was signed. While the cancellation was upheld, the authority stated the builder must return the amount after deducting 10% as earnest money, citing procedural lapses.Read more

05 Aug 2025

A recent audit report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed major irregularities in the registration and welfare disbursement for construction workers in Delhi during the previous government's tenure. Despite a welfare corpus exceeding INR 3,500 crore accumulated between 2019 and 2023, the spending on actual welfare schemes remained alarmingly low. The report also uncovered issues such as incomplete and duplicate worker data, suspected ghost registrations, and discrepancies in cess collection records.Read more

05 Aug 2025

Following a Bombay High Court directive, MahaRERA has reinstated hybrid hearings, allowing litigants to choose between physical and virtual appearances. The court found the earlier virtual-only format hindered access to justice and noted that other tribunals had already adopted hybrid models. Complaints cited unclear schedules, delays, and no mechanism for urgent matters. The court instructed MahaRERA to revise its procedures, including creating a register for urgent mentions, publishing timestamped orders, setting fixed hearing dates, and providing transparent cause-lists and contact details. MahaRERA has confirmed that both hearing modes are now active and is expected to submit a compliance report soon.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Ghaziabad Development Authority and local officials to halt demolitions of unauthorised homes, offering interim relief to residents facing eviction. The directive follows a petition by Naresh Kumar and 18 others, who've lived on the land for over 40 years. The court emphasised the need for a rehabilitation plan, noting the petitioners belong to economically weaker sections. Authorities must now submit a detailed resettlement proposal before the next hearing. Demolition notices had been issued to 172 occupants, sparking legal challenges. The court also barred structural changes and third-party claims until further orders are issued.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a case against Ansal Housing, group firms, and former Haryana revenue officials for allegedly tampering with land records in the protected Aravali region near Sohna, Gurgaon. The FIR claims non-developable hill land was illegally reclassified in the 1990s, allowing the 1,200-acre Ansal Aravali Retreat farmhouse project to proceed. Triggered by a decade-old complaint, the investigation cites fraud, conspiracy, and forgery, highlighting collusion between officials and developers. Courts have since restored the land's protected status. The action underscores the lasting weight of environmental safeguards and the need for stricter oversight in ecologically sensitive real estate developments.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Zojila tunnel project, which aims to connect Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir with Minamarg in Ladakh, will now be completed by February 2028, missing its earlier target of September 2026. The tunnel has seen about 64% physical progress, and over INR 3,934 crore has been spent so far out of the total INR 6,809 crore budget. The delay has been attributed to COVID-19 disruptions, a terror attack at a nearby site, and tough weather conditions. Once completed, the tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity and significantly improve travel and logistics between Srinagar and Leh.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved the Supreme Court against a Bombay High Court order directing it to restore 119.91 hectares of land in Kanjurmarg to mangrove forest. BMC argues the land is vital for waste disposal, handling 90% of Mumbai's solid waste. The land's status has been contested since 2006, with a 2009 government move to de-notify it as forest facing legal challenge from NGO Vanshakti. The High Court ruled that forest de-notification lacked Central approval, making it invalid. BMC claims part of the land was mistakenly tagged as forest and is now urging the Supreme Court to reverse the order.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently conducted an inspection drive at the Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel, taking action against numerous violations of safety and civic regulations. The drive, carried out by multiple departments, found illegal structural alterations, unauthorized extensions, and kitchens operating without proper licenses or fire safety measures. This special focus on Kamala Mills, a high-footfall area that experienced a tragic fire in 2017, is part of the BMC's wider effort to ensure compliance and prevent future incidents. Officials have served notices and issued stop-work orders, with further inspections planned across other commercial hubs in the city.Read more

05 Aug 2025

The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) has initiated the revival of a long-stalled development project through a land pooling strategy aimed at resolving compensation-related disputes. Located near Chandigarh Road, the project had been inactive for nearly two decades due to land acquisition hurdles. The scheme, recently approved by the state government, seeks to balance landowner and authority interests by offering a portion of developed land in return for voluntarily pooled plots. The move is expected to unlock significant development potential in the region.Read more