21 Jul 2026

The Punjab government has introduced simplified and standardised language for property registration deeds to make real estate transactions easier for citizens and reduce legal complexities. The reform aims to replace technical legal terminology with clear, easily understandable wording while maintaining the legal validity of registered documents. The initiative is expected to improve transparency, minimise errors during registration and make property transactions more accessible for buyers and sellers. The state government said the move forms part of its broader administrative reforms to enhance the efficiency of property registration services and strengthen ease of doing business in the real estate sector.Read more

21 Jul 2026

The Jaipur Development Authority's revised setback regulations have led to a slowdown in approvals for converting residential properties into commercial establishments. The updated norms require applicants to comply with stricter setback standards aimed at improving urban planning, traffic management and public safety. However, many older properties do not meet the revised criteria, making conversions more difficult. Industry stakeholders say the changes have affected commercial activity in established neighbourhoods, while authorities maintain that the new framework is essential for ensuring planned and sustainable urban development.Read more

21 Jul 2026

• Jharkhand Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren has directed the Road Construction Department to complete pending priority road infrastructure projects within the next two months following a high-level review meeting in Ranchi.
• The Chief Minister instructed officials to prioritise road widening, bridge construction, flyovers and other ongoing works while ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
• He also called for geo-tagging and a comprehensive digital database of all projects to strengthen transparency, monitoring and timely grievance redressal.
• The review focused on accelerating infrastructure delivery, improving road conditions during the monsoon and strengthening Jharkhand's transport network to support economic development.Read more

21 Jul 2026

The Odisha government has initiated the process to appoint a new member to the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), aiming to address persistent vacancies that have affected the regulator's functioning. The move comes amid concerns over delays in dispute resolution and project oversight due to inadequate staffing. A public advertisement has been issued inviting eligible candidates to apply for the vacant position, as the state seeks to strengthen ORERA's institutional capacity and improve regulatory efficiency.Read more

21 Jul 2026

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to examine the feasibility of creating a grievance redressal mechanism for disputes between apartment owners and Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs). The observation came while hearing a petition concerning residents of Sarvodaya Sulabh Apartments in Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow. The court noted that while apartment associations have an important role in managing residential societies, residents should have access to an appropriate platform for resolving disputes related to maintenance, common facilities and association decisions under the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010.Read more

21 Jul 2026

India's Ministry of Power is preparing a dedicated electricity infrastructure roadmap to support the rapid expansion of data centres, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services. The initiative aims to ensure reliable, high-capacity power supply through coordinated transmission planning, renewable energy integration and alternative power solutions. With data centre capacity and electricity consumption expected to grow sharply over the next decade, the government is working with industry stakeholders to strengthen grid readiness while supporting India's digital economy.Read more

21 Jul 2026

The Karnataka High Court has permitted the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to invite applications for residential sites in the Shivarama Karanth Layout while restraining it from making allotments until further orders. The interim relief comes amid ongoing litigation over land acquisition for the project. The court observed that allowing applications would not prejudice the legal proceedings, while delaying the exercise could impose a significant financial burden on the BDA, which has already invested heavily in developing the layout.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has notified the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, introducing a uniform land-use framework to simplify urban planning and accelerate development approvals across the state. The regulations replace multiple legacy zoning systems with nine standard land-use categories and adopt a zone-wise negative-list approach, under which activities are permitted unless specifically prohibited. Applicable to Master Plans, Zonal Development Plans and General Town Planning Schemes, the new framework excludes the Capital City area. The government expects the reforms to reduce regulatory ambiguity, improve consistency in planning decisions and facilitate faster digital processing of development applications through the Online Building Permission System.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged INR 104 crore housing loan fraud, marking a significant development in its investigation into the misuse of housing finance. The agency has also arrested a retired seed manager for his alleged role in the case. According to investigators, the fraud involved the fraudulent sanction and disbursal of housing loans through forged documents and irregular approvals, allegedly with the involvement of multiple individuals, including bank officials and government employees. The EOW said the investigation is continuing to identify other accused, trace the flow of funds and recover the defrauded amount.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged INR 1,109 crore bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. The agency alleges that the company secured higher credit facilities from Canara Bank by manipulating financial records, inflating stock values and trade receivables, and diverting loan funds. Searches were conducted at the company's offices, manufacturing units and the residential premises of its directors as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged financial irregularities.Read more