15 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is set to intensify efforts to recover outstanding property tax dues across Navi Mumbai, with a special focus on maximising collections before the end of the financial year. Property tax remains the civic body's largest source of revenue and plays a crucial role in funding public infrastructure and civic services in the city. During the financial year 2025-26, the corporation has collected approximately INR 665 crore so far. To accelerate recovery, Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has directed officials to undertake intensified field-level collection drives and initiate strict action against major defaulters. The civic administration has also prepared a list of property owners with significant arrears and warned that enforcement measures, including property attachment, may be taken if dues remain unpaid.Read more

15 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has announced a property tax amnesty scheme to encourage defaulters to clear outstanding dues. Under the initiative, property owners who pay their pending property tax in a lump sum between March 10 and March 31, 2026, will receive a 50% waiver on the late payment penalty. The scheme applies to residential, non-residential, industrial properties and vacant land within Navi Mumbai. Civic officials said the initiative aims to support taxpayers while improving revenue collection for civic services such as roads, water supply, sanitation, healthcare and education. Property owners can make payments online through the civic body's website and mobile application or at designated collection centres.Read more

15 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the progress of the investigation into the alleged nexus between real estate developers and financial institutions accused of cheating homebuyers. The court questioned the Central Bureau of Investigation for filing a chargesheet without custodial interrogation of the accused and cautioned that such a step could appear superficial. It directed the agency to conduct a proper and time-bound probe and submit a clear timeline for completion. The bench also rejected the suggestion of multiple state police investigations, stating that the case requires a unified approach due to the large number of affected homebuyers.Read more

Pune News Desk

14 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra property registration department is considering allowing online leave-and-licence (tenant) agreements in Pune district to be processed by any sub-registrar office rather than restricting approvals to the office within the property's jurisdiction. The proposal follows complaints over delays and a backlog of tenant registration applications across Pune's registration offices. Officials reported that more than 3,000 documents were pending recently, with some approvals taking up to 10 days despite a mandated 24-hour processing timeline. The proposed change would align Pune with the state's one district, one registration approach already implemented in districts such as Mumbai and Thane. Authorities said the initiative aims to distribute workloads more evenly across offices and reduce processing delays. The proposal is currently under consideration as officials address software compatibility issues between city and rural registration systems.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

14 Mar 2026

The Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) qualifies as a promoter under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, dismissing the authority's appeal against an earlier order of the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA). The tribunal held that BDA must comply with the provisions of the Real Estate Act when it develops and sells residential layouts or buildings to the public. The case relates to the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout project in Bengaluru, a large residential layout spread across about 4,043 acres that has faced prolonged delays affecting thousands of allottees. The tribunal upheld KRERA's directive requiring the project to be registered under the RERA framework and rejected BDA's argument that it should be exempt because it operates as a statutory planning authority.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

14 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has set aside a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) order concerning pending payments of over INR 6.41 crore to a contractor for additional work on the Girgaon Chowpatty viewing gallery. The court noted that BMC relied on documents without sharing them with the contractor or allowing him to respond, violating natural justice. Contractor Mukesh Purohit had completed the project and received partial payment of INR 1.36 crore, but the balance remained unpaid. The court has directed a fresh hearing with all submissions considered before a new decision is issued.Read more

14 Mar 2026

Police in Nashik have registered a cheating and forgery case against more than 150 landowners and developers in connection with alleged violations of Maharashtra's inclusive housing regulations. The case, filed at Sarkarwada police station following a land records department complaint, stems from an inquiry into residential projects that allegedly bypassed the mandatory 20% reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing in developments exceeding 4,000 sq m. Investigators found that several developers and landowners had allegedly split large land parcels into smaller plots through fabricated documents to remain below the regulatory threshold and avoid allocating EWS units. The projects fall within the jurisdiction of Nashik Municipal Corporation, where such reserved housing is required to be handed over to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). Authorities said more than 100 projects across the city are under scrutiny as the investigation continues.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is progressing with the construction of a planned underpass at Sector 19, Sanpada, along Palm Beach Road to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity within the Sanpada and Juinagar areas. The project has been proposed as an alternative access route to reduce dependence on the existing entry point near Moraj Circle and to manage future traffic pressure arising from infrastructure developments including the Navi Mumbai International Airport, JNPT expansion and the planned Third Mumbai. As part of the project's environmental management plan, the civic body has identified 808 trees in the project area, of which 368 will be preserved in their existing locations. A further 329 trees will be transplanted scientifically within the same locality, while 111 trees are proposed to be removed after due regulatory procedures and public consultations.Read more

14 Mar 2026

AGICL Managing Director SVR Srinivas carried out inspections at major construction projects in Amaravati, including the Gazetted Officers Housing, Amaravati Government Complex Infra, and GAD Tower 1 and 2. During the visits, he engaged with contractors and engineering teams to assess progress and understand project updates. Following the site inspections, he conducted a detailed review session to ensure that construction work adheres to set quality standards and timelines. This initiative reflects AGICL's focus on maintaining efficient and high-quality infrastructure development in the capital.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new rule requiring verification of property ownership before any sale deed can be registered. The state cabinet approved amendments to the Registration Act that allow sub-registrars to examine ownership documents, possession records, and the seller's legal right to transfer the property before completing registration. The move aims to prevent fraudulent property transactions, sale of disputed land, and registrations involving government or restricted properties. Officials said the reform is intended to make property transactions safer for buyers and reduce litigation related to ownership disputes across the state's real estate market.Read more