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Five Sub-Registrars Suspended for 1,332 Illegal Registrations

BENGALURU: The state government has revealed a significant property registration scam linked to its e-khata system, resulting in the suspension of five sub-registrars. This comes after officials discovered fraudulent registrations of approximately 1,332 properties over a one-year span from December 6, 2024, to December 5, 2025. The Department of Stamps and Registrations has suspended the officials due to their alleged involvement in misusing the Kaveri 2.0 portal, failing to import essential e-khata details from the e-swathu software, and illegally registering sale deeds. Those suspended include Ravi Sankana Gouda, N. Satish Kumar, Sridhar (first division assistant-in-charge sub-registrar), Girish Chandra, and R.…

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Noida Authority Forms Panel to Resolve Sub-Lease Backlog

NOIDA: On Saturday, the Noida Authority board approved an eight-member committee to tackle the longstanding issue of non-registration of tripartite sub-lease deeds. This committee, chaired by the additional chief executive officer (group housing) of Noida, is responsible for analyzing the challenges associated with the non-registration of these sub-lease deeds and providing recommendations to resolve them, while ensuring the financial interests of the authority are protected. Officials indicated that the panel’s recommendations could lead to a standardized policy for regularizing sub-lease registrations in ongoing cooperative housing cases across Noida. The decision was influenced by ongoing challenges encountered by flat owners—both current…

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Kerala’s Policy Shift Will Legalize Land-Use Violations

Representative Image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Recent years have seen land-use violations in Idukki—previously considered serious enough for court action—shift to the focus of a significant policy change. What’s particularly notable is that these cases were investigated using public funds, with district officials, revenue personnel, and law enforcement dedicating years to identify violations, issue stop orders, and defend their actions in court. Now, those same violations face potential retroactive approval under a new standard operating procedure, effectively undermining years of administrative diligence. Documents submitted to the Kerala High Court by the Idukki district administration in 2023 indicate that these violations were neither isolated…

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Dubai Beckons Flexible Office Providers and Fund Houses

Indian businesses are increasingly opting for Dubai as a destination for expansion. Notable investments have been made by flexible workspace provider CorporatEdge and fund management firm Nisus Finance Services Company Limited. The city’s investor-friendly policies, tax-exempt environment, and Golden Visa program enhance its appeal. This makes Dubai an attractive option for Indian companies seeking global growth and investment opportunities.

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Bengaluru body urges Gunjur society to form RWA in a week

BENGALURU: Residents of a Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) apartment complex in Gunjur, Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, were shocked to receive a notice requiring them to establish a Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) within a week. The notice, dated December 23, 2025, warned that the BDA would cease maintenance of the complex starting January 1, 2026. Residents must inform the Assistant Executive Engineer (Housing) by December 28, 2025, about their plan to form the RWA. Residents express concern over unfinished construction, including an incomplete compound wall, broken lifts, and unresolved maintenance issues. “Some lifts have been out of service, and the contracted maintenance…

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Gurugram Seals Two Properties Over Tax Delinquency

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The MCG has ramped up its actions against property tax defaulters, sealing two properties in Saraswati Enclave due to overdue payments totaling ₹43 lakh. Officials reported that one property had an outstanding tax of ₹20.9 lakh, while the other owed ₹22 lakh. This action follows the failure of property owners to settle their dues despite numerous reminders. The sealing drive is part of ongoing efforts to bolster revenue collection and ensure tax compliance. In the past 15 days, the MCG has sealed 28 properties in Zone 1 alone. Additionally, 33 more properties have been flagged for potential…

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Noida Authority Issues Conditional OC to Sports City After SC Order

NOIDA: During its board meeting on Saturday, the Noida Authority issued a conditional occupancy certificate for the long-delayed Sports City project in Sector 150. This decision comes after the Supreme Court’s order from November 24, which approved a framework for reviving the Sports City SC-02 project developed by Lotus Green Constructions. The ruling enables construction to resume after nearly three years, offering a reprieve for approximately 20,000 homebuyers waiting for possession or registration of their properties. The Supreme Court mandated that the Noida Authority lift the ban placed on the developer in January 2021 within 30–45 days. Lotus Green plans…

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Mumbai police charge developer for cheating Motilal Oswal Finance

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: MUMBAI: The Dadar police have filed a chargesheet against a developer for allegedly defrauding Motilal Oswal Finance Ltd by selling mortgaged property that served as collateral for a housing project loan of ₹158 crore taken nearly ten years ago. The chargesheet names Ramakant Jadhav, director of Karm Infrastructure, while his partner Ketan Patel has been cleared of any wrongdoing. The police submitted a 500-page chargesheet to the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s 5th Court in Sewri in December 2025. They have also requested permission to file a supplementary chargesheet once the absconding accused is…

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29 Illegal Baghpat Colonies Notified; Bulldozer Action Ahead

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — MEERUT: The Baghpat development authority and district administration have issued notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school in a crackdown on unauthorized constructions, according to officials. If the violations are not addressed, demolition actions will be initiated. The private school, which accommodates nearly 1,000 students, faces scrutiny for purportedly conducting construction without required approvals. “Certain construction activities were executed on the school premises without obtaining the necessary building map approval,” stated Baghpat ADM Vineet Kumar Upadhyay. This has been deemed a serious breach of regulations, prompting the development authority…

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Kerala to implement blockchain for secure land transactions: CM

Representative AI image KANNUR: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Sunday that the state government is planning numerous initiatives, including the application of blockchain technology, to enhance the security of land transactions. The chief minister emphasized the government’s goal to deliver comprehensive services directly to citizens’ homes, minimizing the need for office visits. “We have several initiatives in the pipeline, such as utilizing blockchain technology to secure land transactions further and employing scientific methods to eliminate fraudulent documents and duplicate registrations,” he stated. Vijayan shared these insights after inaugurating the annual Registration Department Day celebrations and recognizing the top-performing…