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Ahmedabad’s 50% Discount on Leases Leads to ₹23 Crore Loss

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has reported a loss of Rs 23 crore due to the temporary leasing of plots at a 50% discount based on new jantri rates. The AMC leases reserved plots throughout the city to builders, traders, social organizations, and companies, applying new jantri rates for these plots. However, a 50% discount is factored into the total rent calculated. On Friday, the AMC’s estate department proposed to increase the temporary plot rent from 50% to 65% of the new rate, but this proposal was rejected by the standing committee. The state government announced on February 4,…

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PM Svamitva Yojana: Legal Ownership & Empowerment in Rural AP

VIJAYAWADA: For generations, millions of families in rural Andhra Pradesh have lived on ancestral lands without legal documentation to prove their ownership. Although these lands were inherited and enjoyed for decades, the absence of title deeds prevented villagers from selling their properties or using them to secure loans. To address this issue, the PM Svamitva Yojana was launched by the Union government and is being actively implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government. The scheme is revolutionizing rural India. Utilizing advanced technologies such as drones and rovers, survey teams systematically map every area of the villages, including Gram Kantham Abadi and…

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Ghaziabad Extends Property Tax Rebate for Another Month

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has extended the property tax rebate deadline by an additional month, allowing residents to take advantage of a 20% rebate until October 31. This deadline was initially set for July and was previously extended to September. A GMC official stated that the extension aims to maximize revenue from property taxes. “Following October, the rebate will decrease by 10%, which will be available for another month in November 2025. In December and January 2026, the rebate will be reduced to 5%. After that, no rebates will be offered, and those failing to pay property tax after…

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Last Chance for Property Tax Rebate, Mayor Urges Action

LUDHIANA: The deadline for a significant property tax discount is fast approaching in this industrial hub of Punjab. City officials are urging residents to complete their payments by September 30 to receive a 10% rebate. Mayor Inderjit Kaur and Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal made a joint appeal on Monday, encouraging residents to take advantage of this discount period for the current financial year (2025-26). They emphasized that timely payments are crucial for maintaining essential services and executing development projects throughout the city. Incentives and Penalties The 10% rebate is only applicable to payments made for the current financial year if…

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SC calls Bhubaneswar development body on certificate issuance

BHUBANESWAR: The Supreme Court has summoned the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) to explain the controversial occupancy certificate (OC) issued for Odisha’s first public-private partnership (PPP) real estate project. The project, initiated by the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB), is currently facing legal and regulatory issues that raise serious questions about compliance and governance in the state’s real estate landscape. As per the case details, the project has been embroiled in a lengthy legal battle due to alleged fraudulent activities and regulatory failures. A timeline of events shows numerous missteps and disputes. In 2018, the builder started handing over possession without…

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Tenants Could Face ₹50,000 Fine for Illegal Subletting

BENGALURU: The Karnataka state government has announced major changes to the Rent Control Act of 1999, decriminalizing rental disputes while significantly increasing penalties, which may rise from 900% to 2,500%. The cabinet approved these amendments last week, and they will be presented during the winter session of the legislature in Belagavi. The amendments aim to align the state legislation with the central government’s Jan Vishwas Act, 2025, which decriminalizes minor offences while implementing penalties and warnings. Imprisonment clauses of up to one month related to rental disputes between tenants and landlords will be eliminated. Under the new amendments, penalties for…

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KSH INFRA & WSB to Build 50-Acre Logistics Park in Bengaluru

NEW DELHI: KSH INFRA, in collaboration with WSB Real Estate Partners (WSB) and co-investors, is set to develop a 50-acre industrial and logistics park in Hosur, Bengaluru. The total investment of ₹450 crore for KSH Hosur Park I includes ₹180 crore in equity, with the remainder funded through bank construction loans. Launched last year, the park is expected to create 1.25 million sq ft of space and generate employment for over 1,800 individuals. KSH INFRA and WSB have formed an asset-level joint venture, where WSB and co-investors hold a 74% stake, while KSH INFRA retains 26%. Both parties are also…

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Rajasthan RERA Website Offline During Key Property Season

JAIPUR: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of the state has experienced significant technical issues over the past month, rendering its website inoperable. This has hindered both homebuyers and developers from verifying property statuses for potential purchases. The timing of this glitch is particularly inconvenient for buyers wanting to invest during the festive season, which is traditionally seen as an auspicious time for property transactions. Many are left unable to determine whether housing projects are officially RERA-registered. Since August 28, the portal has only displayed information on past projects, with new listings being completely inaccessible. Ankur Tiwari, a hopeful homebuyer,…

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Sahara Seeks SC Approval for Asset Sale to Adani Properties

NEW DELHI: Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd (SICCL) has approached the Supreme Court for permission to sell various properties, including Amby Valley in Maharashtra and Shahara Saher in Lucknow, to Adani Properties Private Limited. The petition, mentioned for hearing recently, is expected to come up on October 14. In the plea filed by advocate Gautam Awasthi, it states, “..to outright sell various properties belonging to the Sahara Group to Adani Properties Private Limited under the terms outlined in the term sheet dated September 6, 2025.” The interlocutory application, filed in ongoing matters concerning the Sahara Group, outlined the challenges faced…

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Housing Board Raises Circle Rates for Two Ghaziabad Townships

GHAZIABAD: The UP Housing Board has announced an increase in circle rates for the Vasundhara and Siddharth Vihar townships, igniting concerns over property prices and affordability for many residents. Effective retroactively from April 1 for the 2025-26 financial year, the newly revised rates will affect both current homeowners and potential buyers, with increases ranging between Rs 7,000 to Rs 9,000 per sqm across residential and commercial sectors compared to the previous fiscal year. In Vasundhara, which is organized into 19 sectors and has a large population, circle rates for plots in odd-numbered sectors such as 1, 3, and 5 have…