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Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra to Tackle SRA Staffing Issues

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court recently addressed the understaffing issues at the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), deeming it a serious concern. The court instructed the state government to ensure timely approval for adequate staffing to prevent recurrent issues from reaching the courts. A division bench comprising Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe highlighted, “It is unacceptable for the Chief Executive Officer, with significant authority, to operate ineffectively and lack oversight of matters within their jurisdiction, particularly in cases where no occupation certificate has been issued for nearly 15 years.” This comment was…

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Government to expedite land rights for Bengali families in Gadchiroli

NAGPUR: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Friday that efforts will be accelerated to grant land ownership rights to approximately 40,000 Bengali families in Gadchiroli. These families originally migrated from East Pakistan following the partition. This decision brings significant relief to the descendants of those who fled East Pakistan and established their lives on land that they have never owned. Earlier reports indicated that government intervention had facilitated land ownership for families from West Pakistan. Bawankule stated that the district collector has been instructed to prepare a priority proposal so that the long-standing matters of ownership transfer can finally be…

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Illegal Colony Demolished in Mundian Kalan, Ludhiana

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The municipal corporation has taken action against an illegal colony in Mundian Kalan as part of its ongoing effort to combat unauthorized construction. This demolition occurred on Friday, focusing on the developer and multiple buildings on the premises. Under the orders of municipal commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, the MC’s Zone B building branch executed the demolition. Officials indicated that the developer was unlawfully constructing the colony, leading to the removal of all illegal structures on site. The MC has been actively monitoring and addressing illegal construction throughout the city. Earlier this week, they took action against four…

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Surat: SUDA, JICA Assess Town Planning Initiatives

Representative AI Image SURAT: Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA) officials, along with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), convened on Friday to discuss the upcoming model town planning (TP) schemes for the bullet train station development area. Over the past year, five TP schemes—61, 62-A, 62-B, 62-C, and 63—have been crafted with guidance from state and central governments and technical insights from JICA. Among these, schemes 61 and 63 have received initial approval from the state government, while scheme 61 (Kosmada-Oviyan-Chedcha) has been proposed as a Preliminary Town Planning Scheme. The other three schemes incorporate innovative urban planning ideas, such…

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Pune fines metro contractor for dumping debris

PUNE: On Thursday, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) imposed a fine of ₹15 lakh on a contractor involved in the Metro rail project (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) for allegedly dumping debris on an open plot near Balewadi High Street. “A notice was issued to the contractor today. The fine must be paid within the next two days at the Aundh ward office, and the debris should be removed. Failure to do so will result in legal action,” stated Girish Dapkekar, the Aundh-Baner ward officer. The civic officials reported that a site inspection showed ongoing debris dumping. The administration charged ₹15,000 per…

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TN CM Calls for Priority on Patta, Tax, Water Petitions

CHENNAI: On Friday, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin instructed officials to give priority to petitions concerning patta transfers, property tax, drinking water connections, changes to ration card addresses, and grievances from farmers while inspecting an Ungaludan Stalin camp in T Nagar. During his visit to the grievance redressal camp in Ward 133, Stalin emphasized the need to address requests from individuals with disabilities carefully and ensure timely resolution of petitions under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam. He directed officials to accept applications even from residents arriving after official hours and to ensure they are processed promptly. In reviewing the camp’s operations,…

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Registrars May Verify Land Records Before Transactions

NEW DELHI: The new Registration Bill from the Centre empowers states to create regulations enabling registrars to thoroughly verify land rights records prior to registration. This initiative aims to combat fraud in land transactions and minimize litigation, as noted by Manoj Joshi, the land resources secretary, in an interview with RealtyDailyNews. Currently, registrars are not mandated to conduct such verification. This new measure is anticipated to provide greater assurance to retail buyers and investors, who mostly depend on their own research for land purchases. The bill also introduces a fully paperless registration process where possible, which could be expanded in…

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Homebuyer Wins 7-Year Legal Fight Over Delayed Flat

CHANDIGARH: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Chandigarh has issued a ruling that may bring relief to numerous homebuyers affected by stalled real estate projects. The commission ordered a housing group and another agency to refund Rs 2.4 lakh along with 9% annual interest to a complainant who had not received possession of a flat booked over seven years ago. The Commission held both entities accountable for deficiencies in service and unfair trade practices, additionally awarding Rs 20,000 as compensation and litigation costs to the complainant, Akhil Awasthi. Akhil Awasthi, a resident of Sector 44, had secured an unconstructed…

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Suburban Land Demand Rises Amid Urban Cost Increases

Naugaon and Hapur in NCR, Khopoli and Karjat in Maharashtra, as well as Chikkaballapur and Channapatna in Karnataka are emerging as affordable new destinations for horizontal real estate development, with developers selling plots and farmland. As real estate in metro areas becomes more expensive, buyers are searching for new locations within a reasonable driving distance from major cities. “We are witnessing this trend across India as city land prices soar. Increased construction costs are prompting developers to pivot towards horizontal development, which is thriving as buyers with budgets of ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore find it increasingly difficult to purchase…

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Allottee Loses Mysuru Site for Not Paying Auction Price

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: Representative image MYSURU: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has annulled the allocation of a 745 sqft corner plot in the upscale Vijayanagar IV Stage in west Mysuru because the winning bidder did not finalize the necessary formalities. The bidder had offered Rs 2 crore against a base price of Rs 59.6 lakh. K.R. Rakshith, the MDA in-charge commissioner, confirmed to TOI on Thursday that the cancellation was due to the bidder’s failure to remit 25% of the bid amount by the stipulated deadline. According to the commission, the bidder cited a personal…