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Kerala’s Policy Shift Will Legalize Land-Use Violations

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Modis Navnirman to Revamp Mumbai’s Residential Society

NEW DELHI: Modis Navnirman, based in Mumbai, has been appointed as the developer for the redevelopment of the New Chitra Co-operative Housing Society in Kandivali West. The existing 14-story structure, which was built over thirty years ago, will be completely demolished to make room for a new commercial and residential tower. The project occupies around 2,300 square meters and is projected to yield an estimated gross development value (GDV) of approximately ₹160 crore. In January 2026, Modis Navnirman was also selected to redevelop the BOI Staff Sheetal Co-operative Housing Society located at Ramnagar, S.V. Road, Borivali West. This redevelopment will…

No 40% Rate Hike Yet, Ghaziabad Adjusts Shop Rates

GHAZIABAD: The district administration has opted not to implement the proposed property circle rate increase of up to 40%, instead making only minor adjustments to last year’s rates to correct “technical anomalies”. The new rates, which remain largely the same as those from 2024, were sanctioned by District Magistrate Ravindra Mandar on October 31 and took effect on November 1. A September proposal had suggested a 5-15% increase in residential plot values, with a 10-40% hike in flat rates based on location, and potential increases of up to 40% for large integrated townships like Wave City. There were also recommendations…