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Delhi HC fines ‘serial litigant’ for multiple construction pleas

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on a ‘serial litigant’ who had filed multiple petitions related to illegal construction in the national capital but failed to follow up on them. This decision was made by Justice Mini Pushkarna while reviewing the fifth writ petition from the same litigant concerning illegal construction in the RK Puram area. The judge noted a pattern of filing without follow-through. In an order dated December 2, the court stated, “It is evident that the petitioner is a serial litigant and has submitted a number of writ petitions…

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Lucknow civic body to monitor tax for all properties

LUCKNOW: Following directions from the state government, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation plans to implement a new Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to oversee property tax assessments, collections, and outstanding payments for all residential and commercial properties in the city. This initiative is part of a comprehensive reform of the property tax system led by the state’s urban development department. The current property tax software utilized by LMC will be replaced by PTMS, which will create a detailed digital record of every residential and non-residential property within municipal boundaries. Additionally, the system will be integrated with the Smart City Command and…

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Vadodara civic body receives ₹235 crore for urban projects

VADODARA: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has been awarded a grant of Rs 235 crore under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, announced on Wednesday. The cheque was presented to VMC officials by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a ceremony in Ahmedabad. This brings VMC’s total allocation under the scheme to Rs 455 crore. Previously, the civic body received Rs 130 crore, and with the latest release, the total amount now stands at Rs 365 crore. During the same event, cheques were distributed to various civic bodies across the state, totaling Rs 2,800 crore from the Urban Development Department.…

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Sumitomo Realty Bets on Mumbai’s Serviced Apartments

MUMBAI: Sumitomo Realty and Development, Japan’s third-largest developer, is set to expand its operations in India with a unique approach: focusing on Mumbai and managing apartments instead of selling them, executives told Reuters. Japanese developers are increasing their footprint in India’s $300 billion real estate market, drawn by rising rents and significantly lower construction costs than in Tokyo, New York, or London. Companies like Mitsui Fudosan and U.S.-based Blackstone have been expanding across India through partnerships with local developers or acquiring completed buildings, in light of slow land acquisition processes. In contrast, Sumitomo is focusing on Mumbai and opting for…

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Homebuyers Push for Stronger Karnataka RERA Enforcement

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Home Buyers’ Forum has urged the state government to enforce Section 17 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This is aimed at safeguarding the interests of home buyers. According to Section 17, promoters must execute a registered conveyance deed for the allottee, including the undivided share of common areas, and provide physical possession of the respective apartment, plot, or building. Additionally, the common areas must be handed over to the apartment association or the competent authority upon project completion. In a comprehensive letter addressed to the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Urban Development Department,…

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HC directs Meghalaya to acquire airport land in four months

GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has instructed the Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the Transport Department to complete the acquisition of 11.75 acres of private land for Shillong airport’s expansion by January 10. This land is to be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The directive was issued by Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice W Diengdoh, highlighting the urgency and delays in securing the necessary land. The bench noted that the state government’s report indicated that the Ri-Bhoi DC would take steps to clear any encumbrances and transfer the land by January 20. Following this, the…

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CVO Takes Action on Illegal Construction in Ludhiana’s BRS Nagar

LUDHIANA: The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the local bodies department has instructed the municipal corporation (MC) to take action against the unlawful commercial construction of a building in BRS Nagar. This comes after a complaint was lodged by social activist Kuldeep Singh Khaira. The CVO’s directive concerns a building located at residential plot number 347-B in BRS Nagar, which is reportedly being developed for commercial use, violating the town planning scheme and the Ludhiana Master Plan. According to the CVO’s letter, construction of the building’s second floor is already “in full swing.” Furthermore, the letter raised concerns about repeated…

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ED Raid at Models Group; Members Granted Anticipatory Bail

PANAJI: The Merces court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Natalina Vaz and her children, Nathan and Danira Vaz, involved in a land-grabbing case under investigation by the ED. Senior advocate S. Kantak, alongside advocate P. Talaulikar, informed the court that the FIR was filed around 15 years ago, and at that time, the accused had no connections to the construction company nor were they named in the FIR. They argued that the matter is solely a civil dispute and highlighted that they fully cooperated by providing all requested documentation to the ED. The complaint alleges that in 2004, Fr.…

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Bengaluru: BDA, Forest Dept to Collaborate on Banashankari Land Dispute

BENGALURU: To address the ongoing dispute affecting numerous site owners in Banashankari 6th Stage, the BDA and the forest department will conduct a joint land survey in the coming weeks. This decision was made during a meeting held by the BDA on Wednesday, responding to persistent complaints from buyers and site allottees in this south Bengaluru layout. Officials determined that a new survey is essential since the previous one did not involve the forest department, resulting in conflicting claims regarding land extent and buffer zones. A survey conducted by the BDA in collaboration with the revenue department in September 2024…

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Police Request Tenant Info from Bengaluru Apartments

Representative AI image BENGALURU: On December 14, the Kumbalgodu Police issued a notice requiring apartment residents’ welfare associations to compile and submit comprehensive information about tenants and individuals associated with their buildings, including those from other states and foreign nationals. The notice emphasized the need for associations to provide details regarding security agencies, the security personnel employed, and housekeeping services along with any associated workers. Furthermore, the police requested historical data on apartment residents’ welfare associations, including any penalties imposed on tenants and the rules governing these charges. Several flat owners voiced concerns, stating that some tenants and flat owners…