21 Apr 2025

In a significant move to expedite land compensation, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has initiated the issuance of reservation letters for 7% abadi (residential) plots to farmers at the time of land acquisition settlements. This approach ensures that farmers are informed about the exact location and size of their allotted plots during the acquisition process. A verification committee comprising officials like the deputy collector and tehsildar will oversee the scrutiny and finalization of these allotments. The final allotment letters are set to be dispatched within 90 days, with development work on the plots expected to conclude within eight months. This initiative aims to streamline the compensation process and address longstanding grievances related to delays in plot allotments.Read more

18 Apr 2025

In a recent development, the Uttarakhand High Court intervened to stop the demolition of slum dwellings in Dehradun's Vikas Nagar area. The court observed that the demolition notices issued to residents violated principles of natural justice, as they were served without prior hearings or verification of property ownership. The affected residents, many from marginalized communities, claimed legitimate ownership supported by official documents. The court has stayed the demolitions until further orders and has scheduled the next hearing for early next month.Read more

18 Apr 2025

Earlier this week, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation reported tax collections of INR 252 crore for the 2024-25 fiscal year, a 20% increase from the prior year's total. Key drivers of this rise included a 5% discount for upfront payments and a 50% waiver on interest for pending property and vacant land taxes. Backed by digital adoption, new assessments, and intensified compliance efforts, the civic body also expanded its revenue from water and sewerage taxes, highlighting the effectiveness of a multi-pronged collection strategy.Read more

18 Apr 2025

The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has initiated action against residential buildings in New Town being used for unauthorized commercial purposes. Following numerous complaints from residents about disturbances caused by such activities, NKDA plans to issue notices to property owners violating building regulations. As per existing rules, only 40% of a residential building's floor area can be used for commercial purposes, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions and paying applicable fees. Violators may face penalties as per the building rules.Read more

18 Apr 2025

MahaRERA has announced that homebuyer complaints will now be heard strictly in the order they were filed, to improve transparency and reduce delays. Exceptions will be made for cases involving life-threatening illnesses, non-compliance with past directives, order rectification, or successful conciliation outcomes. The circular, issued on April 8, seeks to prevent applicants from requesting special treatment outside of these defined grounds. Since 2017, MahaRERA has received over 28,000 complaints and resolved 21,000, with nearly 8,000 pending. Over 1,200 developer-homebuyer conciliations have been initiated. Maharashtra has registered 49,000+ real estate projects and marked over 15,000 as completed.Read more

18 Apr 2025

The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has cancelled the registration of a Bhubaneswar housing project for using a railway road as its access route without permission. With less than 10% work completed and no homebuyers involved, ORERA cited Section 7(2) to revoke the project without affecting any buyers. The authority also froze the project's bank account and barred the promoter from using its platform to prevent misleading marketing. This marks the second such action by ORERA, highlighting the need for developers and planning bodies to verify land use approvals and access rights before launching real estate ventures.Read more

18 Apr 2025

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a uniform interest rate for delayed land compensation, replacing the earlier multi-rate system that led to payment disputes and delays. This move is expected to streamline land acquisition, especially for infrastructure projects in Raigad, Pune, and Thane. In parallel, the state has amended lease rules for municipal councils and industrial towns to standardize land allotment, lease valuation, and renewal processes. These reforms aim to reduce litigation, improve transparency, and attract higher investor participation in urban and industrial land tenders-boosting growth in Tier-2 cities like Kolhapur, Amravati, and Aurangabad amid rising infrastructure activity.Read more

18 Apr 2025

CIDCO has demolished over 2,200 illegal structures across Navi Mumbai, Ulwe, Panvel, and Dronagiri in 2025, reclaiming 56 acres valued at INR 2,500 crore. The crackdown includes 547 enforcement actions and the demolition of 90 illegal flats in Kharghar alone. CIDCO has issued 2,100+ notices and warned buyers to verify documents, especially in high-growth areas like NAINA. The recovered land will aid CIDCO's smart city and infrastructure projects, including metro extensions and housing zones. Officials say this move is essential to ensure planned development and curb unauthorized sales that threaten Navi Mumbai's urban future.Read more

17 Apr 2025

In Ghaziabad, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has encountered significant challenges. Out of 17,875 applications, only 2,760 met the eligibility criteria. Despite the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) preparing 2,000 housing units, beneficiaries remain without homes due to incomplete essential amenities like electricity, water, and roads. Private developers, responsible for 6,150 units, have yet to deliver any. The verification process for applicants has been sluggish, further delaying allotments. While over 88 lakh houses have been delivered under PMAY-U nationwide, Ghaziabad's projects lag.Read more

17 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court at Goa has instructed the state government to probe the alleged misuse of the 20-point program in Socorro, Bardez, a housing scheme meant to support economically weaker sections. The directive was issued in response to a petition filed by a resident who accused the authorities of turning a blind eye to the unauthorized and commercial use of homes constructed under the scheme. The court has now tasked the deputy collector of Bardez with investigating the matter and submitting a report to the North Goa collector within six months.Read more