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Mohali Body Threatens FIRs for Illegal Construction in New Chandigarh

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Development Authority (GMADA) has issued a warning that FIRs will be filed against individuals engaging in illegal construction across six villages in New Chandigarh: Mirzapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk. This statement comes in response to recent reports of unauthorized building activities in the region. GMADA has made it clear that any construction undertaken without their prior approval is prohibited, and violators will face stringent legal consequences. In an affidavit presented to the NGT, GMADA’s Additional Chief Administrator (ACA) Rakesh Kumar Popli disclosed that action is being enforced against offenders who have violated various regulations,…

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NCLAT Upholds Order to Recall Logix Infra Insolvency Case

NEW DELHI: The NCLAT has affirmed the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) decision to rescind its earlier ruling regarding an insolvency case against Logix Infrastructure, labeling the debt claim as “fraudulent” and “malicious”. A two-member NCLAT bench noted that the plea for the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Logix, which is developing the Blossom County project in Noida Sector 137, is grounded in collusion and lacks integrity. “Given the facts of this case, we see no errors in the NCLT’s orders allowing the Section 65 application from the Respondents. Thus, reversing Section 7 proceedings does not constitute a review…

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SC: Speculative Realty Investors Jeopardize Genuine Buyers

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has emphasized the misuse of insolvency proceedings in the real estate sector, driven by speculative investors who negatively impact genuine homebuyers. The court described these investors as a “slow poison” to the residential real estate industry, motivated more by profit than by acquiring property. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed concern that “trigger-happy” investors often seek quick exits from projects, undermining the interests of legitimate purchasers. It stated that such entities should not exploit the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) or enable dishonest developers to take advantage of existing loopholes. The…

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STP Closure: Greater Noida Fines 7 Builders ₹54 Lakh

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Authority has imposed a penalty of ₹54 lakh on seven builders for failing to operate their Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). Inspections revealed that untreated sewage was being unlawfully discharged into drains. Prerna Singh, additional CEO of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), stated that the Authority is committed to ensuring 100% treatment and recycling of sewage generated in Greater Noida. “Following directions from CEO NG Ravi Kumar, STPs are being set up throughout Greater Noida and Greater Noida West. However, some builders have been neglecting their responsibility to treat sewage from their high-rise buildings, opting…

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Demolition Mishap: Debris Damages Homes in Ahmedabad

Representative image AHMEDABAD: A routine demolition took a dangerous turn on Saturday evening when debris from a redevelopment project fell onto a neighboring apartment complex, causing damage and raising significant concerns about the builder’s safety protocols. The incident happened next to the Guru Kripa Apartment on Premchandnagar Road in the Satellite area, where the demolition of the Shagun-1 and Shagun-2 apartments was in progress—located on either side of the affected structure. At around 7:45 PM, complications arose during the demolition. Heavy debris from the collapsing buildings struck flats No. 7 and 3 of the Guru Kripa Apartment. Residents acted swiftly,…

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Skybridge Ventures Acquires 24.5% Stake in India Home Loan

MUMBAI: Skybridge Ventures LLP has announced its acquisition of a 24.5% stake in India Home Loan Ltd through an off-market transaction. This acquisition underscores Skybridge Ventures’ confidence in the future growth prospects of affordable housing and retail financing in India, as stated by the Mumbai-based firm. Skybridge acquired over 34.99 lakh shares, constituting the 24.5% stake in India Home Loan Ltd, although specifics regarding the deal size were not disclosed. Based on the closing share price of India Home Loan on Friday, the value of the acquired stake amounts to Rs 14.85 crore. “India Home Loan Ltd has developed a…

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Bengaluru Buyers Struggle with RWAs and Asset Handover

BENGALURU: Apartment owners across the city are facing uncertainty regarding the establishment and registration of their resident welfare associations (RWAs). Issues range from the handover of communal assets to ambiguous directives from authorities. Residents report being pressured to assume maintenance responsibilities while still paying fees to the authorities, creating confusion about their rights, ownership, and the legal framework governing their associations. For example, in the BDA Kaniminike Housing Project, the civic authority issued a letter to homebuyers, urging them to form an association and submit a maintenance payment of 1%. This letter stated that all maintenance services, such as security,…

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UP Government Approves ₹736 Crore for PMAY Urban Housing

LUCKNOW: On Friday, the state government announced its budget for housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the 2025-26 financial year, allocating Rs 736 crore to provide housing for urban poor families across the state. This scheme aims to offer accommodation to underprivileged and economically weaker families, with joint efforts from both central and state governments. Once a family qualifies, grants and subsidies will be provided to assist them financially. Documentation, including geo-tagging and photographs of the home at various construction stages, will be uploaded to claim these benefits. Published On Sep 13, 2025 at 03:07 PM…

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Rudrapur: 790 Illegal Colonies’ Registry Ban Continues

UDHAM SINGH NAGAR: The Udham Singh Nagar district administration is maintaining its ban on property registrations in at least 790 illegally constructed colonies, which were identified earlier this year in May. A report detailing the violations and offering feasible solutions has been submitted to the housing secretary, with the next steps contingent on guidance from the state government. Pankaj Upadhyay, the secretary of the district development authority, stated, “The registration of plots in all identified illegal colonies has been halted. A comprehensive proposal addressing the issues faced and actions taken so far has been sent to the state government through…

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Jaipur: JMC-H Demolishes Two Buildings, Seals One in Walled City

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage (JMC-H) took action to demolish two unsafe buildings in the Walled City area, specifically at Maru Chowk and Nagauri Chowk along Johari Bazaar Road. “Initially, we pinpointed 14 buildings in the Kishanpole zone. Following a comprehensive assessment by technical experts, we identified seven structures requiring immediate demolition. We have commenced the demolition drive,” stated Dilip Bhambhani, the deputy commissioner of the zone. In addition to the demolitions, the JMC-H also sealed another dilapidated building. “Temporary accommodations have been arranged for the residents of these three structures,” Bhambhani added. Amid these activities, JMC-H…