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02 Feb 2026
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has approved land allotment for the upcoming Jaipur Metro Phase-1C extension, a 2.85-km stretch running from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar via Galta Gate. This decision by the Authority's land and property disposal committee clears a significant hurdle in advancing metro expansion in the historic city, as 7,700 sqm of land has been earmarked for the project. To facilitate the use of forest department land along the alignment, JDA will conduct a land swap, allotting 2.01 hectares in Daulatpura village, Amer tehsil to the forest department in exchange. The extension includes an underground station at Ramganj Chaupar and an elevated station at Transport Nagar, bringing much-needed urban transit deeper into Jaipur's dense central areas and improving connectivity. Officials highlight that this step accelerates preparations for construction activity and supports broader transport and real-estate development goals in the city.Read more
02 Feb 2026
The Gurugram Authority is exploring land allocation and real estate revenue options to improve the financial sustainability of the newly built Gurugram Metro. Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) had earlier requested that land parcels along the metro corridor be studied for potential commercial and value capture development to generate revenue beyond fare collections. In response, the city's zonal office and chief town planner have been asked to examine suitable land allocation and value capture finance mechanisms that could include commercial development rights, increased floor area potential near stations, transit-oriented development, and other real estate-linked revenue streams. The move comes as transit systems increasingly look to non-fare income sources including leasing, advertising, and property development to bridge funding gaps. The proposal is seen as a step toward making the Gurugram Metro financially viable and less dependent on government subsidies.Read more
30 Jan 2026
AIPL has acquired a 43-acre land parcel in Gurugram's Sector 103 on the Dwarka Expressway for INR 1,000 crore through the Debt Recovery Tribunal, allowing six banks to exit their exposure on the asset. The developer is also in talks to acquire an additional 20 acres, building toward a multi-phase integrated township. The first phase, AIPL Lake City, covering 5.14 acres, has a revenue potential of INR 1,500 crore, while the entire township is expected to generate over INR 20,000 crore. The project includes high-rise towers with premium pricing.Read more
29 Jan 2026
The Telangana government has initiated a comprehensive forensic audit of land transactions across all districts to investigate possible irregularities in records generated through the Dharani land-records portal, officials have said. The move follows preliminary forensic examinations in two districts that reportedly flagged misuse of the digital system, including irregular transfers and shortfalls in government dues. Authorities have indicated that the audit will extend to all remaining districts after initial findings suggested discrepancies in thousands of cases and potential diversion of government revenue. The exercise is aimed at restoring confidence in land records and ensuring transparency in property transactions, as well as taking action against any misuse or unlawful transfer of public land. Revenue officials are overseeing the audit process in coordination with specialised agencies.Read more
29 Jan 2026
MHADA has approved an allocation of INR 200 crore to reacquire three out of four disputed plots linked to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project in Goregaon West, Mumbai, following cabinet approval. This settlement addresses a contempt petition filed by builder Guruashish Constructions, a subsidiary of HDIL. The redevelopment, originally stalled by 2011, was taken over by MHADA in 2018 and completed by 2024. The payment will be recovered through sales of flats on these plots at market rates. The move resolves part of the legal disputes and restores rights over the land.Read more
29 Jan 2026
Robinsons Land Corp has authorised the sale of 945.9 million common shares of RL Commercial REIT Inc at a price of PHP 7.40 per share, according to a Reuters-cited filing. The shares relate to the listed REIT, which focuses mainly on office assets and trades under the ticker RCR.PS. The disclosure does not specify the execution timeline or buyers. RL Commercial REIT is sponsored by Robinsons Land and forms part of the Philippines relatively young REIT market, which has seen gradual stake adjustments by sponsors since listing.Read more
28 Jan 2026
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed review petitions filed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in a long-running land dispute with Silverline Furnishing and Furnitures Pvt Ltd, reaffirming its earlier ruling that directs YEIDA to hand over physical possession and execute lease formalities for a township plot in Greater Noida. The dispute centres on a roughly 100-acre parcel in Sector 18 originally allotted under a 2011 scheme, where YEIDA had failed to deliver physical possession despite collecting premium payments and related fees. The division bench found no apparent on the face of the record in its November 2023 judgment and noted that YEIDA's review pleas sought to re-argue merits beyond the limited scope of review jurisdiction. The court's directives to revise demand notices and adjust lease documentation remain in force.Read more
27 Jan 2026
Dubai-based logistics operator DP World has signed an agreement with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to develop the Powarkheda Logistics Composite Hub, a rail-linked inland logistics gateway designed to bolster export competitiveness and strengthen supply chain infrastructure in Central India. The pact was exchanged at the World Economic Forum in Davos in the presence of DP World Group Chairman & CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, reflecting the state's strategic intent to integrate into national and global trade corridors. The Powarkheda hub, planned across about 88.3 acres, will offer containerised export-import rail connectivity to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority at Nhava Sheva, domestic rail links to key consumption centres, warehousing and temperature-controlled cold storage, and on-site container services. It will also provide leased land for value-addition, processing and cargo aggregation, aimed at reducing logistics costs, improving reliability and driving inclusive growth for farmers, MSMEs and industry players.Read more
27 Jan 2026
The Uttar Pradesh government has identified land parcels in around 14 districts for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), offering concessional rates in relatively underdeveloped regions such as Purvanchal and Bundelkhand. Land will be allotted through an option-based mechanism, with base rates fixed at INR 2,500 per sq m, while select regions will receive a 25% rebate. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Expo (UPITEX) 2026 in Lucknow. In addition, the state has announced plans to develop industrial parks in all 75 districts, with 100 acres earmarked in each district to strengthen decentralised industrial growth. The measures are aimed at boosting MSME-led employment generation and supporting Uttar Pradesh's long-term economic targets.Read more
27 Jan 2026
The widening of the 33km Chokak Ankali section of the Nagpur Ratnagiri National Highway is set to restart after land acquisition hurdles were cleared. A Gazette notification under the National Highways Act officially transferred the stretch to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), enabling construction to begin. District authorities confirmed that land evaluation will conclude shortly, and compensation will be paid within two months, following farmers demands for fair awards. This step addresses a major bottleneck that had stalled work for years, bringing the project closer to timely completion.Read more
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27 Jan 2026
The Haryana government has approved a direct land purchase policy to accelerate the Millennium City Centre Cyber City Metro corridor in Gurugram. The move allows Gurugram Metro Rail Limited to buy private land through mutual agreement instead of relying only on compulsory acquisition. Landowners will be offered compensation as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, along with a 25 per cent incentive and rehabilitation benefits. Stamp duty will be waived and payments will be made directly to landowners, while compulsory acquisition remains an option if talks fail.Read more
27 Jan 2026
The Bangalore Development Authority has recovered encroached land valued at more than INR 700 crore through multiple demolition drives conducted across Bengaluru over the past several months. The operations covered over 25 acres of government land reserved for layouts, roads, and public infrastructure. Major recoveries were reported in JP Nagar 9th Phase and other planned layouts. Officials confirmed that due legal procedures were followed before action. The reclaimed land will be used for future development works or auctioned where legally feasible.Read more
25 Jan 2026
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered after a Bandra court directed the police to act on a complaint by local resident Robinson Nelson Gonsalves regarding land near Mount Mary Basilica in Bandra (West), Mumbai. Gonsalves alleged that two priests and three security guards removed construction materials worth INR 750,000 from a property legally registered in his name and threatened him over raising the issue. Church authorities denied these claims, stating the land belongs to the Basilica and said they have taken legal measures to protect their property rights.Read more
25 Jan 2026
The Noida Authority has rejected the revised layout submitted by Wiztown Planners for a Sector 150 plot in the city's Sports City project, citing violations of the scheme's regulations. The plan proposed 26,189 sqm of commercial space for pro-shops, food-and-beverage outlets, and cinemas, exceeding the permitted 5,136 sqm and blending commercial activity with sports areas. Past audit objections and legal scrutiny, including a CAG review and Supreme Court directions, have tightened approvals. The decision follows a fatal accident on the plot, reinforcing the need for strict compliance with the Sports City framework.Read more
25 Jan 2026
Parle Products has received partial environmental clearance to demolish its historic factory in Vile Parle East, Mumbai, and redevelop the site into a commercial complex. The clearance allows dismantling 21 existing structures and constructing four main buildings with two parking towers, covering a total built-up area of around 1,90,360 sq m. The project includes shops, restaurants, and offices, with tree retention, transplantation, and a Miyawaki-style plantation for greenery. The factory had ceased biscuit production nearly a decade ago but remained a local landmark for nearly nine decades.Read more
25 Jan 2026
Property owners within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits are facing prolonged delays in accessing khata services, with khata bifurcation suspended for years and B-khata to A-khata conversions moving slowly. The issue has intensified after approval powers shifted from BDA to GBA, pending zoning amendments. Thousands of owners, especially those with ancestral, joint or subdivided properties, are unable to sell, build or secure loans. Even vacant plots remain without khata, adding to uncertainty. While applications have moved online, most lack required layout documents. GBA plans to generate these internally, a step that could unlock over INR 5,000 crore in revenue and ease the growing backlog for affected residents.Read more
24 Jan 2026
The Tata Group has expressed interest in partnering with the Telangana government on the Musi Riverfront Project and exploring fresh investments in sectors such as AI data centres, semiconductors and electric vehicles. The discussions took place during a meeting between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The group also indicated plans to expand hospitality projects in temple towns and showed openness to supporting urban rejuvenation, sports infrastructure and long-term development under the Telangana Rising 2047 vision.Read more
24 Jan 2026
In 2025, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) emerged as the most active land acquisition market in India, with 32 deals covering over 500 acres, accounting for more than 13% of nationwide land transactions. Across India, 126 deals aggregated more than 3,772 acres, a notable increase from 2024's 2,514 acres, despite slightly fewer deals. Residential projects led acquisitions, followed by mixed-use, industrial, logistics, commercial, and retail developments. Bengaluru, Pune, NCR, Hyderabad, and Chennai also recorded significant land deals, while tier II and tier III cities, led by Ahmedabad, contributed over 2,193 acres to the total.Read more
24 Jan 2026
The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is planning a consolidated layout approach for returnable plots under Amaravati's Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) phase two. Unlike the first phase, where plots were developed village-wise, the new plan groups plots from multiple villages into one or two central layouts. This aims to reduce infrastructure costs, provide contiguous land for major projects such as an international airport and sports complex, and accelerate plot handovers for farmers. Officials have placed the proposal before the state government and are awaiting approval for the final layout structure.Read more
24 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to take strict action against irregularities in land lease allotments, warning that leases granted in exchange for money will not be tolerated. The instructions were issued during a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, where he heard grievances from around 200 citizens. The Chief Minister stressed transparency and fairness in land allocation, especially in cases involving the poor and marginalised, and ordered time-bound investigations to fix accountability. He also addressed issues related to crime control, welfare scheme delivery, healthcare access and financial support under the Mass Marriage Scheme, reinforcing the state's focus on responsive governance and clean land administration.Read more
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