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Maharashtra Cabinet OKs Iconic City and MHADA Redevelopment Plans

MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra cabinet sanctioned a policy for concept-driven iconic city development, aimed at maximizing land utilization held by CIDCO and various authorities. It also approved the redevelopment of certain MHADA colonies. The meeting was headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to an official release. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) leases land parcels for diverse purposes via auctions, permitting project construction under the lease and Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR) 2020 guidelines. However, for land parcels controlled by multiple construction and development operators (CDOs), integrated township-style development is currently unfeasible, the CM’s office stated.…

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Delhi Court Grants 14-Day Judicial Custody to Ex-Jaypee MD

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, a Delhi court ordered former Jaypee Infratech MD Manoj Gaur, who is facing charges in a money laundering case, to be held in judicial custody for 14 days. Previously, on November 13, he had been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for five days. After completing his interrogation, Gaur appeared before a sessions court, which granted the ED’s request to extend his custody. The ED arrested Gaur amid an investigation into a ₹14,599 crore fraud involving homebuyers. According to the agency, funds raised from thousands of homebuyers for residential project construction were misappropriated, thereby…

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AU Real Estate Secures Selling Rights for Aspire Leisure Valley 2

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: AU Real Estate has secured the selling rights for Aspire Leisure Valley, a residential project by NBCC (India), through a ₹1,069 crore deal that also includes Aspire Centurion Park. Earlier this year, in May 2025, AU Real Estate obtained sales rights for Aspire Silicon City valued at ₹1,467.93 crore. Following this acquisition, the company has launched Aspire Leisure Valley in Greater Noida West at an introductory rate of ₹7,979 per sq ft. The project is under the supervision of the Supreme Court of India, with construction managed by Capacite Infraprojects. Published On Nov 18, 2025…

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Cochin Body Approves Land Pooling for Infopark Phase-III

Representative AI image KOCHI: The executive committee of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has approved a resolution for the pooling of 500 acres to establish Phase III of the Infopark campus. Following local body elections, a notification for land pooling will be issued. GCDA will provide details regarding the land in Kunnathunadu taluk, including survey numbers and the names of landowners. This notification serves as the official alert to landowners about the pooling process, allowing them to approach GCDA with any concerns. Recently, GCDA opened an office dedicated to land pooling. Prior to the notification being issued, the state…

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RWAs Urge Mohali Developers to Construct Masterplan Road

Representative Image MOHALI: On Monday, over 25 resident welfare associations (RWAs) and market associations from Sectors 123, 124, and 125 protested against Gmada. Their anger stemmed from the prolonged delay in constructing the 200ft Dara Studio-Khanpur masterplan road. Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang joined the protest, organized by the 200 Ft Master Plan Road Sangharsh Committee. He assured residents that he would prioritize the issue. Residents voiced their frustrations, stating that more than 20,000 families had invested their life savings in homes and businesses, reliant on the promised road. Builders and property dealers had marketed plots and homes based…

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Mumbai: MHADA Lawyer’s Role in Girgaum Redevelopment Delay

MUMBAI: A confidential report from MHADA’s legal department has confirmed that the critical Section 79A notice issued to Parekh Estate Pvt Ltd has never been revoked. This contradicts earlier claims made by MHADA panel advocate Priyanka Chavan during a writ petition in front of the Bombay High Court this year. According to an internal memo dated November 14, 2025, “the 79A notice issued to the landlord…has not been revoked by this office.” It further indicates that there are no documents reflecting any revocation and that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Dy. Chief Engineer (Zone II), not the…

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Puravankara Leases 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft Retail to Ikea in Bengaluru

NEW DELHI: Puravankara has entered into a lease agreement (ATL) with Ikea India for over 1.2 lakh sq ft of retail space at Purva Zentech Park on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru. Purva Zentech Park is a mixed-use commercial project featuring approximately 9.6 lakh sq ft of leasable and saleable area. Currently under construction, it is expected to be completed by early 2026. Ikea will take up the first and second floors, with the space slated to be handed over in Q1 2026, and operations planned to begin thereafter. Ikea India has opted not to comment. Colliers India’s office services team facilitated…

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Goa to Profit from Sale of Comunidade, Housing Board Land

Representative AI image PANAJI: In response to revenue losses from the sale of plots by comunidades and the Goa Housing Board (GHB), the state government has mandated that comunidades execute conveyance deeds at 50% below the minimum land rates and collect stamp duty based on GHB-determined rates. According to under secretary (revenue-I) Vrushika Kauthankar, “For comunidade land, the minimum land values for areas up to 400sqm in S1 to S4 zones will see a 50% reduction.” Revenue Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate stated that comunidades collect ‘foro’ for plots allotted to beneficiaries over 20 years, generating no revenue for the government.…

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Jaguar Land Rover Leases 146,000 Sq Ft at Brigade Tech Gardens

Jaguar Land Rover Technology and Business Services India has leased 146,000 sq ft of office space at Brigade Tech Gardens in Bengaluru, marking a significant GCC-driven transaction. Documents indicate that the lease encompasses multiple floors: parts of the ground and first floors, along with the entirety of the fifth and eighth floors, substantially expanding Jaguar Land Rover’s presence at the Brookefield campus. The lease entails a warm-shell rental of ₹65 per sq ft per month, with the total estimated monthly expenditure, including fit-out costs, at around ₹1.67 crore. Jaguar Land Rover has committed to a five-year term with a security…

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Gurugram Suffers from Construction Dust Amid GRAP-III Violations

GURUGRAM: Air quality in the city has continued to worsen, largely due to construction dust from ongoing projects flouting GRAP-III restrictions that were instituted earlier today. In defiance of the ban, construction work is still taking place in areas such as Sector 28, Sushant Lok, Sector 53, and Sector 112. According to the GRAP guidelines, civic authorities are tasked with enforcing rigorous site inspections, impounding visibly polluting vehicles, and implementing dust control measures at all construction and demolition (C&D) sites. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is also required to evaluate compliance and periodically shut down any non-compliant sites.…