12 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has approved an amendment to the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code that allows uncultivated grazing land, known as gairan land, within municipal areas to be used for public infrastructure projects. The state government said the change could make nearly 7,700 hectares of such land available for development, mainly in municipalities and smaller towns that face land shortages for civic works. The bill limits the use of these lands strictly to public purposes and bars commercial exploitation. District collectors will supervise allocation, while measurement and removal of encroachments will be completed before any project begins.Read more

Goa News Desk

12 Mar 2026

The Goa government has introduced stricter compliance requirements for property owners by notifying the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Rules, 2026 under the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024. The regulations make it mandatory for landlords to verify the identity of tenants and submit their details to the police within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply can result in penalties including imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to INR 10,000. The rules apply to residential properties across the state and require landlords to maintain documented records of tenants, including identity details and occupancy information. Authorities indicated that the measure aims to improve public safety and strengthen monitoring of rental housing, particularly in a state with a high volume of domestic and international visitors and a significant number of rented accommodations.Read more

12 Mar 2026

Telangana's real estate regulator has empowered homebuyers to take control of stalled housing projects after developers defaulted, ensuring work can be completed under official supervision. In two Jayathri Infrastructures projects, flat owners formed associations with regulatory backing to resume construction, secure municipal approvals, and obtain occupancy certificates. One project is now complete, while work has restarted on the other. Alongside penalties and cancellation of builder registrations, this action highlights RERA's proactive role in safeguarding investments, enabling buyers to complete stalled projects, and setting a precedent for similar interventions in the state.Read more

Ludhiana News Desk

12 Mar 2026

The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) recently issued notices to two builders for carrying out construction beyond sanctioned limits and conducting commercial activity without approval. One builder had extended construction and violated building plans sanctioned in April 2024, while another added a basement and four floors against the approved structure. GLADA officials warned that any deviation could result in plan cancellation, sealing, or demolition, with legal responsibility resting entirely on the builders or property owners. This move is part of a sustained effort to curb unplanned urban development.Read more

Lucknow News Desk

12 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has imposed penalties totalling more than INR 2.43 crore on two Lucknow-based real estate promoters for failing to upload mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPRs) on the regulator's online portal. The action relates to the Arpita Infinity and Ganpati Smart City projects, both of which did not update required project information despite repeated notices from the authority. Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the state RERA rules, promoters must submit quarterly updates on project progress, approvals, bookings and construction status within a stipulated timeframe. UP-RERA said the penalties represent up to five per cent of the respective project costs and directed both promoters to deposit the fines and update pending disclosures within 15 days, reinforcing regulatory oversight and transparency in project reporting.Read more

12 Mar 2026

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has directed Burman Estate Pvt Ltd to pay delay possession interest at 10.80 % per annum to two homebuyers after failing to hand over a serviced apartment in the Gurgaon Spectrum Centre project by the original March 15, 2021 deadline. Although the occupation certificate was issued in late 2024, possession had not been offered. HRera rejected the builder's plea for a second COVID-19 extension, citing that statutory relief had already been availed. Buyers had paid more than the sale consideration and sought multiple reliefs under RERA.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Haryana government has initiated plans to develop waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities in several major cities as part of efforts to improve municipal solid waste management and reduce reliance on landfill dumping. The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) department has constituted a committee to prepare a model request for proposal (RFP) and assess project feasibility in cities including Gurugram, Faridabad and Hisar. The panel has been tasked with identifying potential project sites, estimating waste generation and preparing frameworks for public-private partnership (PPP) implementation. The initiative is aligned with broader waste management efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). However, environmental groups and waste management experts have raised concerns over the environmental impact of incineration-based plants and have argued that the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 prioritise waste segregation, recycling and composting before considering energy recovery technologies.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has imposed penalties totalling over INR 2.43 crore on two real estate promoters in Lucknow for failing to upload mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPRs) on its online portal. The action followed repeated reminders and notices that were not complied with. One penalty of INR 16.25 lakh was imposed on the promoter of the Arpita Infinity project, while another penalty of INR 2.27 crore was levied on the promoter of Ganpati Smart City. UP RERA stated that quarterly reporting is a key compliance requirement under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 to maintain transparency in project execution.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Housing Board is offering a discount of up to 15 % on residential plots and flats in its Siddharth Vihar township in Ghaziabad. Buyers paying within 60 days of booking are eligible for the full discount, while those paying within 61-90 days can claim 10 %. The township, spread over 635 acres and around 30% developed, is strategically located along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway with rapid rail and metro access. Plot rates vary depending on orientation, proximity to parks, or wider roads, reflecting a structured pricing system.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the bail granted to a builder in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case related to a redevelopment dispute in north Kolkata. The court found that the magistrate court's bail order issued in 2018 had serious procedural defects, including lack of proper authentication and failure to consider the complainant's objections. The case involves an elderly tenant who alleged that the developer stopped paying displacement rent and failed to provide the promised flat after redevelopment. The High Court also ordered police protection for the complainant and recommended improved judicial training on recording court orders.Read more