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Ranchi collects record ₹39 crore in property tax in Q1 FY26

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) achieved a record property tax collection of Rs 39.33 crore in the first quarter (April to June) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, serving 81,320 taxpayers, according to official data. The surge in collections is attributed to several factors, including a tiered rebate scheme, increased digital engagement, extended door-to-door collection, and payment facilitation centers. Taxpayers could avail a 10% rebate on lump-sum payments until June 30, with previous slabs in April and May offering rebates of 3%, 5%, and 7%. Of the total, Rs 20.27 crore was gathered through door-to-door efforts involving over 53,500 taxpayers.…

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Notices to 266 for Home Business Operations & Code Violations

AI-generated Representative Image GURUGRAM: For the third week in a row, the district town planner (enforcement) team conducted an “office on the spot” drive in Sushant Lok phases 2 and 3. Approximately 266 notices were affixed to homes that violated building guidelines, zoning laws, and occupancy certificate regulations. Of these, 183 violations were found in phase 3 and 83 in phase 2, bringing the total to over 650 notices issued in the last three weeks. Led by DTP (enforcement) Amit Madholia, the team performed a door-to-door survey in Sectors 55, 56, and 57 to pinpoint properties being used for commercial…

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People’s Education Society Acquires Bengaluru Properties for ₹110 Crore

The People’s Education Society (PES), the organization behind PES University, has acquired two independent houses in the Sadashivanagar region of Bengaluru for a total of Rs 110 crore. Analysts indicate that these transactions highlight the ongoing demand from institutions and high-net-worth individuals in the city’s premium micro markets. On April 1, PES, represented by COO Ajoy Kumar, purchased a 9,840 sq ft independent house for Rs 55.5 crore from Woodkraft India. Previously, on January 22, the society, with representation from PES University Chancellor Jawahar Doreswamy, bought an adjacent house with a built-up area of 5,575 sq ft on the same…

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Himachal HC Fines for RERA Appointment Delay

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court expressed strong discontent with the state government on Friday regarding two significant administrative failures: delays in appointing members to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and an unexpected six-month extension for Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, despite a pending CBI charge sheet against him. The High Court remarked, “The government is playing hide and seek,” as it reprimanded the state for its non-compliance, demanding action by June 25. During a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) hearing, Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma imposed a penalty (specific amount to be detailed later) on the…

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Gachibowli plot sells for ₹33 crore at ₹2.2 lakh/sq yard

HYDERABAD: The real estate market in Hyderabad shows signs of resurgence as the Telangana Housing Board successfully sold a commercial plot for Rs 33 crore and another for Rs 11 crore in Gachibowli. The board held an auction on Monday, offering plots in Gachibowli, Chintal, Nizampet, among others, generating a total revenue of Rs 65 crore. According to Telangana Housing Board (THB) commissioner VP Gautam, one commercial plot spanning 1,487 square yards in Gachibowli was sold at Rs 2.20 lakh per square yard, bringing in Rs 33 crore. The government had initially set an upset price of Rs 1.20 lakh…

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Capital India Finance Wins RBI Nod to Sell Housing Finance Unit

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Capital India Home Loans (CIHL), the key subsidiary of Capital India Finance (CIFL), a non-banking financial company (NBFC), has secured the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval for its acquisition and change in control by Weaver Services. The transaction is valued at ₹267 crore for 100% equity shares of CIHL. In October 2024, the decision was made to divest its entire stake in the company’s main subsidiary. Subsequently, CIHL submitted an application to the RBI for approval regarding Weaver Services’ acquisition and control change. “Capital India Finance is currently undergoing strategic consolidation, focusing on strengthening its…

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Pimpri Chinchwad Q1 FY26 Property Tax Collection Hits ₹522 Crore

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has set a record in property tax collection during the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. This accomplishment is largely attributed to the effective utilization of data from its “City Hub for Data Communication” (CHDC) project. In just 90 days, the PCMC collected ₹522 crore in property tax, surpassing 50% of the total tax revenue collected in the previous fiscal year. Last year, the civic body achieved the ₹500-crore milestone only by October. This strong start positions the PCMC to aim for an unprecedented annual collection. During the 2024-25 financial year, the…

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Auto Mutation of Property in Chandigarh Within a Week

CHANDIGARH: The property auto-mutation process for leasehold properties will now occur within two days, while freehold properties will take up to a week. The estate office has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its implementation across relevant departments. This system automates the mutation process based on registered property deeds, removing the requirement for separate applications from the transferee and minimizing manual intervention. It relies on real-time digital integration between the sub-registrar office (SRO) and the estate office. According to an estate office official, once a deed is registered at the SRO, the associated data and documents are securely sent…

Latest StoriesResidential

Lucknow’s Q1 FY26 House Tax Exceeds 300,000

LUCKNOW: In the first quarter of 2025–26, over three lakh property owners in Lucknow settled their house taxes. Meanwhile, more than four lakh have yet to fulfill this obligation, as reported by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Monday. As part of the new system, a 10% rebate is available only to individuals who process both house tax and user charges online by July 31. Of the 7,33,521 registered properties in the city, 3,00,208 homeowners cleared their dues between April and June, leaving 4,33,313 properties still pending for tax payment. The total revenue collected to date is Rs 2,02.4 crore.…