Mumbai News Desk

16 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has quashed a deemed conveyance granted to a cooperative housing society in Andheri, ruling that the competent authority under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) does not possess the power to review or alter its own final orders. The court held that a Deputy District Registrar exceeded statutory authority by revisiting and modifying an earlier conveyance order through a subsequent proceeding. The judgment reinforces the principle of legal finality in deemed conveyance matters and clarifies the limited powers available to authorities administering MOFA. Legal experts believe the ruling could influence future conveyance disputes by establishing clearer boundaries around administrative review powers in housing society and property ownership cases.Read more

16 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two former executives of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. Sateesh Seth and Gautam Doshi were taken into custody in Mumbai on Friday under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency is seeking to move the accused to Delhi on transit remand as the case has been registered in the national capital. Both individuals previously served as directors of Reliance Telecom Ltd. The arrests mark a development in the ED’s ongoing investigation being conducted under India’s anti-money laundering framework.Read more

16 Jun 2026

• Karnataka government plans to complete full land management digitisation within a 100-day timeline.
• The move aims to improve transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in land record administration.
• Manual dependency in land records will be reduced through structured digital systems.
• The initiative is expected to speed up land transactions and improve inter-department coordination.
• The programme is part of Karnataka’s ongoing governance reforms focused on technology-led public service delivery.Read more

16 Jun 2026

The Union government has clarified that migrant workers are eligible to receive housing assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), provided they meet the scheme's eligibility criteria and continue to be part of identified beneficiary households in rural areas. The clarification comes amid questions over whether migration for employment affects entitlement under the rural housing programme. Officials stated that temporary or seasonal migration does not automatically disqualify beneficiaries from receiving assistance under PMAY-G. The clarification is significant for millions of workers who migrate from rural areas to urban centres for employment while retaining family and residential links in their native villages. The government reiterated that beneficiary selection under PMAY-G is based on approved eligibility criteria and verified housing deprivation data, rather than migration status alone.Read more

16 Jun 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has dismissed an insolvency petition filed by Empire Transport Services Ltd (ETSL) against Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), ruling that the matter involved genuine pre-existing disputes rather than a simple payment default. ETSL had claimed operational dues of around INR 7.09 crore under a bus operations agreement signed in 2016. However, NMRC argued that the company failed to meet contractual obligations and service standards. The tribunal found that multiple disputes over service quality, penalty deductions and contract performance existed before the insolvency notice was issued, making the case unsuitable for insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.Read more

16 Jun 2026

• Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has launched a QR code-based door numbering system for all properties in the city.
• Each building will receive a unique QR code linked to a central municipal database.
• The system will store ownership details, property tax records, and utility connection data.
• The initiative aims to improve transparency, simplify access to property information, and strengthen civic service delivery.
• It will also support better tax administration, faster address verification, and improved coordination between municipal departments.Read more

16 Jun 2026

The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has operationalised an integrated road maintenance system that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based road monitoring with mechanised pothole repair technology across Jammu city. Introduced in the past week ahead of the monsoon season, the initiative involves municipal vehicles equipped with AI-enabled cameras that continuously monitor roads, identify defects, geo-tag locations and generate digital reports for engineering teams. The identified defects are then repaired using a cold emulsion pothole patching machine commissioned by the civic body. According to officials, the system is designed to reduce the time taken between defect detection and repair while improving road safety and maintenance efficiency. Beyond potholes, the AI platform can also identify a range of civic issues including waterlogging, open manholes, illegal parking, encroachments and waste dumping, supporting broader urban management objectives.Read more

16 Jun 2026

The Delhi government is considering amendments to building bylaws that would make basic fire safety equipment mandatory in low-rise residential buildings, a category that currently falls outside compulsory fire certification requirements. The proposal follows a series of fatal fire incidents in the capital, including recent tragedies in Malviya Nagar, Vivek Vihar and Palam. Under the proposed framework, residential buildings below 15 metres in height may be required to install smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and other basic fire protection measures. The Delhi Fire Service has also recommended a phased retrofitting programme for existing buildings. If implemented, the move would significantly expand fire safety compliance across Delhi's residential stock, much of which is currently exempt from mandatory fire safety clearances under prevailing regulations.Read more

16 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court has upheld the tenancy rights of a woman occupant in a long-running property dispute, ruling that her lawful occupation and tenancy status could not be extinguished through competing ownership claims. The judgment reaffirmed protections available to tenants under existing tenancy laws and clarified that tenancy rights survive changes in property ownership. The ruling is expected to have implications for similar disputes involving inherited tenancy claims, redevelopment projects and landlord-tenant conflicts across the city.Read more

15 Jun 2026

• The Delhi Development Authority issued a public notice on 10 June 2026 warning architects, supervisors, and structural engineers that submitting false information or misrepresenting facts in building permission applications will invite strict regulatory action under Clause 2.9.3 of the Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi–2016.
• Professionals found in violation face blacklisting, debarment, or any other action deemed appropriate by the Competent Authority under applicable laws and regulations.
• Property owners have been separately advised to engage only qualified and registered professionals and ensure full compliance with the Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi–2016.Read more