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Prayagraj Offers Tax Rebate Only for Resident Homeowners

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced that property tax exemptions will be available only to owners of self-occupied residential buildings occupied by their families. Properties that are rented out or generate income in any other way will not qualify for this exemption. PMC intends to begin verifying applications from eligible property owners within this month. According to PMC Chief Tax Assessment Officer Sanjay Mamgai, property tax exemptions have traditionally been available for self-occupied properties older than 20 years. Property owners must submit applications, followed by on-site inspections by municipal teams to verify claims. Mamgai noted that the municipality…

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Sobha’s Q4 FY26 Pre-Sales Up 11% to ₹2,039 Crore

NEW DELHI: Sobha Ltd, a prominent real estate developer, reported an 11% growth in sales bookings, totaling ₹2,039.3 crore for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year, driven by increased demand for its residential projects. The previous year’s pre-sales were ₹1,835.7 crore. According to a regulatory filing on Friday, Sobha achieved its highest annual sales bookings of ₹8,135.9 crore during the fiscal year 2025-26, up from ₹6,276.5 crore the year before. “Sobha concluded FY26 on a strong note, maintaining the momentum from the previous three quarters. Despite global uncertainties such as trade policy changes and geopolitical tensions in West…

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Parliament Approves Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s New Capital

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Parliament successfully passed the AP Reorganisation Bill, with the Rajya Sabha endorsing the legislation that grants official status to Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed this as a “historic moment for the state,” while his son and state IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, characterized it as a “homecoming” for the people, emphasizing that the legal recognition would significantly boost private sector investment in the new capital. The bill was approved through a voice vote, with all political parties supporting…

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Land payout begins April 3 in 14 Jewar villages for airport expansion

Representative AI image NOIDA: The district administration plans to establish daily camps in 14 villages in Jewar starting Friday. This initiative aims to expedite compensation payments for farmers affected by land acquisition for the Noida International Airport expansion, covering 1,838 hectares under phases 3 and 4. The following villages will be involved: Thora, Neemka Shahjahanpur, Khwajpur, Ramner, Kishorepur, Banwaribas, Parohi, Muqimpur Shivara, Jewar Bangar, Sabauta Mustafabad, Ahmedpur Chaurauli, Dayanatpur, Bankapur, and Rohi. Camps will be held at primary schools, panchayat bhawans, and community centres in these villages until each affected farmer is accommodated. Compensation will be disbursed at a rate…

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Bengaluru’s 15% Building Deviation Plan Sparks Expert Debate

Representative Image BENGALURU: A proposed amendment to the city’s building bylaws is raising red flags amid fears it could legitimize existing construction violations. While the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) claims the intent isn’t revenue generation, urban activists argue that the revised compounding fees will boost collections for civic corporations. The amendment suggests increasing the permissible deviation limit from 5% to 15% for several factors, including setbacks, floor area ratio (FAR), plot coverage, and building height. A new structured compounding fee system would enable property owners to regularize such deviations by paying penalties and acquiring occupancy certificates (OCs) that were previously…

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SC Denies Bail to Bhasin Infotech Promoter in Fraud Case

NEW DELHI: Six years after being granted bail in a case involving cheating homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Thursday revoked its previous order. The court directed Satinder Singh Bhasin, the promoter of Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Limited, to surrender and return to custody, noting that he had breached bail conditions and misappropriated Rs 75 crore from homebuyers while on bail. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh granted Bhasin one week to surrender, stating that he must serve at least one year in jail. The court indicated that he could apply for regular bail again after…

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Gujarat Eliminates 30-Day Wait for Property Sale Certification

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government has announced a significant amendment to the Land Revenue Act of 1879 concerning undisputed land transactions. This change eliminates the mandatory 30-day notice period that previously began upon signing the sale document, which allowed for objections to be raised. The amendment to Section 135D enables immediate certification of sale entries. However, certain conditions apply. If there have been changes to the property record within the past year, the sale is executed through a power of attorney (PoA), not all individuals listed in the 7/12 have consented to the sale, or if there is pending litigation, the…

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GDA Hikes Fees: Builders Warn Buyers Will Suffer

GHAZIABAD: Following directives from the state government, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced an increase in various fees. Effective from April 1, there will be an average increase of 4% in development fees, building permit charges, and mandatory inspection fees for this financial year. The GDA stated that these revisions are in line with the cost index and part of its annual review; however, developers have expressed concerns that the overall financial burden will inevitably be passed on to homebuyers. The most significant impact will be felt by developers, who incur these charges at various stages of a project.…

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Chandigarh Estate Office Shortlists 25 Properties for Auction

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to achieve ambitious revenue goals, the estate office plans to conduct regular property auctions, having shortlisted approximately 25 properties for this financial year. Most of these properties will be residential and sold on a freehold basis. A variety of properties, including residential, commercial, and institutional types, will be auctioned by the end of April. The estate office is ensuring that these properties are free of encumbrances, meaning they will have clear and marketable titles without any mortgages, liens, or legal disputes, ensuring no third-party financial or legal claims are attached. The goal for the estate office…

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NCLAT: Insolvency Process for Raheja Shilas Project to Continue

NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has rejected Raheja Developers’ request to terminate the insolvency resolution process concerning its Raheja Shilas project in Gurugram, citing unresolved issues with flat buyers. The tribunal stated that an application under Section 12A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) for withdrawal from the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) can only be filed once the disputes between flat buyers and the firm are fully settled. Flat buyers remain eligible to file an application under Section 12A. “Respondent Nos. 1 to 43 (flat buyers) have opposed the closure of the CIRP, which…