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Lucknow: New Commercial, Residential Plots in Basantkunj Scheme

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to establish new commercial and residential plots as part of the Basantkunj scheme, targeting unplanned and vacant land located near green belts and residential zones. During an inspection of the Basantkunj project, Vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar emphasized the need to accelerate ongoing development and beautification efforts. When examining Sector-I near Mango Park, authorities discovered illegal constructions on land (khasra number 591) in violation of enforcement regulations. The VC has ordered the suspension of the assistant engineer responsible for this oversight. Moreover, two supervisors, Jagrup Yadav and Suraj Kumar, were suspended for their negligence…

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Telangana to Amend Stamp and Registration Act

HYDERABAD: Property buyers at bank and financial institution auctions may soon need to pay stamp duty based on transaction value as the Telangana government considers significant changes to the Indian Stamp Act and the Registration Act, aimed at reducing revenue losses, according to officials. The government also plans to grant authority to the inspector general and commissioner of the registration and stamps department to annul fraudulent registrations, including double registrations. Proposed amendments are expected to be presented to the Telangana cabinet shortly. Officials indicate that many auction property buyers evade stamp duty by presenting a ‘sale certificate’—a document banks submit…

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Nashik: Land Records to Hold ‘Bhumi Adalat’ Event

NASHIK: The land records department is set to hold a ‘Bhumi Adalat’ on October 1 at the division level to amicably settle land disputes between complainants and respondents. Mahesh Ingale, the deputy director of the land records department for Nashik division, stated that issues often revolve around mutation entries or land measurements. “Over 350 cases have been brought to my attention as the appellate authority, where aggrieved parties have challenged earlier decisions. In many instances, the solutions are straightforward, but people remain unaware,” he remarked. Ingale’s team aims to counsel all involved to reach mutually beneficial outcomes. He noted that…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Charges for Village Land Encroachments

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab cabinet has approved a proposal empowering the government to impose charges on illegally occupied land designated for village common roads and watercourses. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that many panchayat paths and watercourses have been encroached upon by real estate developers and individuals. “We will form price fixation committees, led by the relevant deputy commissioners, to collect payments from those currently occupying the land. Revenue generated will be shared between the local body or panchayat and the state government,” he added. An amendment to the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, will facilitate this…

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UP Govt Restores Noida Plot to GPL Infrabuild, Extends Waiver

Representative image created by AI NOIDA: The UP government has revoked a 2022 decision by the Noida Authority to cancel the allotment of a plot in Sector 106 to a company, citing delays in handing over possession. Although the lease deed was signed in March 2017, the company could not secure possession or initiate construction due to a high-tension power line and tower that the Authority did not remove until September 2025. In its order, which may have implications for numerous similar disputes in Noida and Greater Noida, the state government emphasized that allotments cannot be canceled when vacant and…

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Real Estate Stocks Drop on Weak Demand Worries

MUMBAI: Real estate stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday, marking a third consecutive session of losses. Investors took profits amidst concerns over slowing demand. The realty index dropped by more than 2%, accumulating a total decline of 3.5% over the past three days, in contrast to a 1.1% dip in the benchmark Nifty. Out of the 10 stocks in the index, eight recorded losses on Wednesday. Godrej Properties fell by 4%, while DLF and Oberoi Realty decreased by 3.5% and 2.8%, respectively. Lodha Developers and Phoenix Mills each saw declines of over 2%. “Profit-taking in realty stocks follows last year’s…

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Nagpur First in State to Issue TDR Certificates for Encroached Land

NAGPUR: In a groundbreaking initiative in Maharashtra, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has commenced the distribution of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) certificates to original landowners whose properties have been encroached by slum residents. This initiative, spearheaded under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aims to address a long-standing conflict between landowners and encroachers. For years, private land plots in Nagpur were taken over by slum clusters, hindering landowners from developing their properties while residents lacked legal rights due to insufficient documentation. This state government scheme seeks to resolve both issues—landowners will receive TDR certificates that can be sold for financial compensation, while…

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Farmers Fume as Ghaziabad Body Seeks to Halt Harnandipuram Rate Hike

GHAZIABAD: Farmers are furious after the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) requested the stamp and registry department to refrain from increasing the DM circle rates— the minimum value set by the district magistrate for property transactions — for villages designated for the Harnandipuram township. This has reignited farmer protests, as they had previously called for an increase in the DM circle rate, which is crucial for determining stamp duty and registration fees. “A protest is already underway in these villages, and the GDA’s letter has only intensified the situation. We are determined to protect our land for our children’s future,” said…

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Emperor Infratech to Complete 113-Acre Punjab Township for Parsvnath

NEW DELHI: Realty firm Parsvnath Developers Ltd announced on Tuesday a partnership with Emperor Infratech to develop a 113-acre township in Punjab. The project, located in Rajpura, Punjab, spans 112.856 acres and includes integrated amenities such as residential plots, group housing, commercial centers, clubs, and schools. Parsvnath has secured necessary licenses for the project’s construction and development from the relevant authorities. The company has signed a ‘Development Management’ agreement with Emperor Infratech Pvt Ltd, which will oversee aspects like development, completion, implementation, sales, and marketing of the project. Emperor Infratech is committed to completing the project promptly and assisting in…

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Blackstone’s Lumina CloudInfra Acquires 3.8 Acres in Chandivali for ₹475 Crore

Lumina CloudInfra, a data center developer backed by Blackstone, has acquired two adjacent land parcels totaling 3.8 acres in Chandivali, near Saki Vihar Road in Andheri East, Mumbai, for ₹475 crore. The first plot, measuring 2.04 acres, was acquired for ₹294 crore, while the second plot of 1.75 acres cost ₹181 crore. The company plans to construct a 60 MW data center on these sites, according to sources familiar with the transaction. Both acquisitions were registered on September 19, incurring a combined stamp duty of ₹28.5 crore, as per documents obtained from CRE Matrix. As part of Blackstone’s portfolio, Lumina…