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Telangana Government Plans Land Value Revision Guidelines

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Following the cabinet sub-committee’s request for the registration department to revise land values for property registrations, the registration and stamps (R&S) department has initiated guidelines for market value revisions. Sources indicate that the state government has yet to decide if the changes will apply statewide or just within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC), and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MCMC). Given the substantial disparity between current government land valuations and market rates, plans are underway to increase these values by 30% to 50% in certain areas. Official sources revealed that, after generating ₹15,200 crore…

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Over 140 Eligible for ₹50 Lakh Housing Repair Aid in Ward 72

LUDHIANA: The state government will allocate financial aid to 144 beneficiaries from economically weaker sections to refurbish their homes through the Rangla Punjab scheme. Each beneficiary, mainly from the Jawahar Nagar camp in Ward 72, will receive Rs 35,000 for roof repairs, amounting to a total expense of Rs 50.4 lakh. The proposal was recently sanctioned by the finance and contracts committee of the Ludhiana municipal corporation after officials assessed the poor conditions of the homes. Beyond the damaged roofs, inspectors also discovered several houses with broken floors and door frames. As part of the wider Rangla Punjab initiative, six…

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Navi Mumbai Marks 500 Buildings Unsafe, Issues Evacuation Notices

NAVI MUMBAI: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has identified 500 buildings as dangerous, following a comprehensive department-wise survey of existing structures within its jurisdiction. These buildings fall under the classification outlined in Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. The NMMC has issued notices to the relevant cooperative housing societies, instructing them to vacate the buildings classified as C-1, in accordance with a directive from the high court. NMMC emphasizes that these structures are deemed unsafe for human habitation in their current state. In adherence to Section 265 (A) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, housing societies must…

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Karnataka HC Denies Builder’s Appeal on Fire Safety Violations

BENGALURU: High-rise buildings containing compact “pocket” apartments, irrespective of their luxury features, cannot remain operational if they present any danger to public safety—especially for residents and neighboring areas. This ruling came from the high court while rejecting the writ appeal submitted by Vishnu Sri Builders and Developers, Bengaluru. The court emphasized that private interests must be secondary to public welfare and the common good. A panel of Justices DK Singh and TM Nadaf noted that regulatory actions by local authorities are justifiable when necessary to preserve public health and safety. On September 3, 2025, a single bench ordered that the…

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New Demolitions Planned in Gurugram’s HSVP Sectors

File Photo GURUGRAM: The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is set to launch a comprehensive anti-encroachment campaign starting Monday, aimed at clearing the right-of-way across 44 sectors for public infrastructure including roads and utilities. This initiative will roll out in phases throughout May and June. This initiative follows a five-day demolition operation led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), targeting all unauthorized encroachments such as kitchen gardens, extended ramps, flower pots in public areas, temporary kiosks, pushcarts, and other blockages. HSVP officials urge residents to voluntarily dismantle these structures before the scheduled dates. A detailed timetable has…

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Property tax dues at ₹2,000 crore: One-third of Nagpur’s budget

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is grappling with Rs1,919 crore in unpaid property taxes, highlighting significant revenue recovery issues, with 4.54 lakh properties currently defaulting on payments—some for over 25 years. This unpaid tax represents almost one-third of NMC’s proposed budget of Rs5,857 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. The magnitude of this default isn’t simply a recent occurrence; it reflects a long-standing systemic issue. Data indicates that Rs1,227 crore, approximately 64% of the total arrears, comes from properties that have neglected their taxes for 11 to 25 years. An additional Rs473 crore is owed by defaulters from the…

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Uttar Pradesh extends housing scheme to all scheduled tribes

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has broadened the scope of the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana-Gramin to encompass all remaining Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the goal of achieving universal housing coverage for tribal communities in the state. This decision follows a proposal from the Rural Development Department as the earlier targeted groups under the scheme neared saturation. Initially, the scheme included select communities such as Musahar and Vantangia, covering 18 castes and tribes from 2020-21 to 2025-26. According to the order, various tribal communities, including Bhotia, Jaunsari, Raji, Gond (along with its sub-groups Dhuria, Ojha, Nayak, Pathari, and Rajgond), Kharwar, Khairwar, Parahiya,…

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ED Raids Raheja Developers in Homebuyers’ Fraud Case

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate carried out new searches on Saturday at the offices of Raheja Developers, as part of an investigation into money laundering connected to the alleged fraud involving home buyers, according to officials. The agency is targeting around seven locations across Delhi-NCR during this enforcement action. This follows an earlier raid in June 2025 involving the company, its promoters, and others in a similar probe. The most recent searches are focused on claims of fraud concerning home buyers and the failure to deliver apartments in the ‘Raheja Revanta’ project, as detailed by the officials. In response, Raheja…

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NGT Warns on Yamuna Pollution and Illegal Constructions

Representative AI image AGRA: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sent notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, the Uttar Pradesh government, the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation, and other agencies regarding severe pollution in the Yamuna River and illegal constructions along its banks. This action comes after a petition by Vijay Kishore Goswami of the Braj Vrindavan Devalaya Samiti, who raised concerns about untreated sewage, industrial waste, and encroachment on floodplains. Despite NGT’s 2021 orders for improved sewage treatment and ecosystem protection, violations reportedly persist. The petitioners provided a comprehensive 95-page affidavit that included water quality reports and geo-tagged photographs demonstrating…

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Shankarapuram Project Faces Alleged Norm Violations in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Incidents of norm violations during building construction are becoming increasingly prevalent in the city, raising concerns about the accountability of civic authorities overseeing development. The engineers of the City Corporation are tasked with inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with building bye-laws and approved plans at various stages. The most recent case involves a building under construction on Ranga Rao Road, Shankarapuram, within the Kempegowda Nagar Sub-Division of Bengaluru Central City Corporation, allegedly in violation of regulations. Construction reportedly commenced in February, with concerns arising when concrete pillars began to obstruct a nearby drain, threatening public infrastructure. The Shankarapuram…