05 Jun 2025

Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has launched a state-wide crackdown on developers violating RERA by promoting and accepting pre-registration bookings. The authority reiterated that projects must obtain RERA registration before any marketing or bookings, to protect buyers and ensure transparency. Alongside enforcement, GujRERA has introduced new marketing guidelines, effective mid-June. Developers must now display their Unique RERA registration number and a QR code from the RERA certificate on all promotional materials-including brochures, booking forms, print, digital, and video ads. In videos, the QR code must appear for at least three seconds; audio ads must clearly mention the RERA number. Non-compliance could result in penalties of up to 5% of the project's estimated construction cost under Section 63 of the Act. GujRERA's measures aim to foster trust, accountability, and stricter compliance across Gujarat's real estate sector.Read more

05 Jun 2025

The Indian government is set to amend the Delhi Development Act, 1957, to strengthen the Land Pooling Policy (LPP) and enhance private sector participation in Delhi's urban redevelopment. Under the revised policy, land pooling will become mandatory if 70% of landowners in a sector consent, allowing the Centre to enforce development without full consensus-addressing long-standing implementation delays. Introduced in 2013 and operational since 2018, LPP currently allocates 60% of pooled land for residential projects and 40% for community infrastructure. The amendments will impact 129 sectors across 104 urban villages, including Narela, Bawana, and Najafgarh, aimed at promoting vertical growth and modern infrastructure. Public consultations will precede the legislative rollout. The reforms are expected to unlock stalled projects, expedite housing supply, and drive coordinated urban planning in Delhi's expanding periphery.Read more

05 Jun 2025

The Maharashtra government recently approved revised terms for utilizing an 8.5-hectare Mother Dairy land plot in Kurla. This decision aims to rehabilitate ineligible slum dwellers from Dharavi, India's largest slum cluster. The redevelopment plan encompasses not only housing but also essential amenities like schools, hospitals, and shopping complexes. This decision follows a Government Resolution issued last year handing over the land to the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). The ambitious Dharavi project aims to rehabilitate 8.5 lakh families, with 3.5 lakh requiring land outside Dharavi itself. However, local residents and political leaders have opposed the move, citing environmental concerns and demanding alternative land use such as botanical gardens and hospitals.Read more

04 Jun 2025

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has fined Bhuvanteza Infrastructures LLP INR 14.9 lakh for failing to register its 'Aura Velimala Phase 1' project in Sangareddy district. The project, which promised delivery by December 2023, remains only 20% complete, leaving 62 buyers in distress. TGRERA found the developer in violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the RERA Act, which require registration prior to sales or marketing. The authority ordered full refunds to buyers with 11% annual interest and mandated an immediate halt to all sales and marketing of the project. Many buyers, who had taken housing loans, were also denied promised rental payments. TGRERA warned of stricter penalties for continued non-compliance. The ruling reinforces the regulator's commitment to protecting homebuyers, ensuring transparency, and enforcing legal standards in Telangana's real estate sector.Read more

04 Jun 2025

The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has issued notices to 308 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), mainly from the Lighthouse Project (LHP), who have defaulted on payments despite receiving allotment letters in 2022. The LHP consists of 1,008 flats across 5.33 acres in Aani, Dhurwa. Each flat costs around INR 13 lakh, with INR 6.5 lakh subsidised by the Union and state governments. Beneficiaries must pay the balance in five instalments. The RMC has collaborated with Canara Bank and HDFC Bank to expedite housing loan approvals to assist beneficiaries in clearing dues.Read more

04 Jun 2025

The Goa government has introduced a new directive allowing families living in the same house to obtain separate water and electricity connections without physically dividing the property. Local panchayats will issue bifurcated house numbers (e.g., 'A', 'B'), linked to the original number, solely for utility and fiscal purposes. These do not confer legal ownership rights. The move aims to reduce family disputes over shared utility bills and improve local governance by generating additional revenue through separate taxation. Applications for bifurcation numbers will be processed within 15 days, enabling residents to apply for individual utility connections after obtaining a no-objection certificate. The policy applies across both rural and urban panchayat-governed areas. By streamlining access to separate utilities, the initiative addresses a common issue for many Goan households and reflects the state's ongoing efforts to modernise local governance and enhance quality of life.Read more

04 Jun 2025

Over 300 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage Layout face uncertainty after the Karnataka High Court quashed the Bangalore Development Authority's (BDA) 24-year-old land acquisition of 16 acres in Hemmigepura and Ganakallu villages. The court ruled in favour of original landowners, citing the BDA's failure to take possession. Many residents legally purchased plots between 2002-2024 and built homes with BDA approvals. Now facing possible eviction, they are demanding accountability. The BDA plans to appeal. The case raises broader concerns about transparency and due diligence in BDA's land acquisition and development processes. Critics point to ongoing issues like encroachments, lack of basic amenities, and poor oversight. This situation serves as a cautionary tale for future urban development, highlighting the need for stronger governance and legal safeguards to protect homebuyers.Read more

04 Jun 2025

The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) is addressing Dehradun's rising residential demand by identifying a dedicated land bank for future housing projects. In its 111th board meeting, MDDA proposed a INR 1,000 crore budget for FY 2025-26 to fund affordable housing, particularly for communities displaced by encroachment drives. Building on the success of the ISBT and Aamwala Tarla residential schemes, the authority aims to offer secure, sustainable living options. MDDA is also reviewing urban improvement projects, including relocating Arhat market and taking over ISBT, alongside considering land pooling to attract IT companies and drive industrial growth. These efforts reflect MDDA's vision for balanced urban development, combining affordable housing with infrastructure upgrades to support Dehradun's growing population and economic expansion.Read more

04 Jun 2025

In a recent inspection drive across Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Santosh Kumar Yadav, evaluated critical stretches plagued by structural vulnerabilities and drainage issues. The site visit covered areas like Enchakkal, Kazhakuttom, Chembakamangalam, Kottayam, and Mevaram, which feature high vertical cuts and demand immediate attention for slope stability and water flow management. Accompanied by experts from the concessionaire and NHAI's technical teams, the inspection precedes a strategic meeting with Kerala's Chief Secretary to address systemic obstacles and enhance coordination for smoother project implementation.Read more

03 Jun 2025

In a key ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) held that a developer cannot deny a homebuyer refund solely due to the absence of a registered sale agreement. The case involved a UAE-based NRI who booked an INR 84 lakh apartment in Panvel in 2013, paying INR 26 lakh. After construction delays, the buyer sought a refund under Section 18 of RERA. MahaRERA had dismissed the claim in 2020, citing no formal agreement. MREAT overturned this, recognising the 26-page booking form as a valid agreement reflecting mutual consent. The tribunal also noted the developer's non-compliance with Section 11(3) by not specifying possession dates. MREAT ordered a refund with interest, reinforcing that buyers' rights are protected beyond technical formalities. This ruling strengthens consumer protection and transparency in Maharashtra's real estate market.Read more