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Delhi Metro Revives 2011 Plan: Dwarka-IFFCO Chowk Route Proposed

GURUGRAM: Almost ten years after its proposal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is revisiting plans to extend metro connectivity from Dwarka to Gurgaon. The proposed extension aims to connect Yashobhoomi station in Dwarka Sector 25 on the Airport Express Line with IFFCO Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway. If approved, this would enhance access for commuters traveling from Dwarka to significant employment hubs like Udyog Vihar, Cyber City, Hero Honda Chowk, Subhash Chowk, and various industrial and IT zones in Sector 44. This is particularly vital given the large volume of air passengers in Gurgaon. Currently, there is no efficient…

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Gandhi Colony in Panchkula Faces Demolition Before Navratras

PANCHKULA: Authorities are gearing up to clear encroachments in Gandhi Colony, a large slum on the way to Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, ahead of Navratras starting Sept 22. Despite a previous agreement from the Panchkula municipal corporation to regularize colonies with 1-marla plots, this illegally constructed settlement on HSVP and MC land is marked for demolition. A recent survey led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Nisha Yadav revealed nearly 1,000 structures occupying 4 acres of encroached land. The colony, adjacent to various housing societies, the police commissioner’s office, and the temple, has faced ongoing scrutiny. A notable police presence during the…

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Hyderabad Duo Acquires Delhi Bungalow for ₹140 Crore

NEW DELHI: Sasidhar Chinta and Lakshmi Priyadarshini Chinta from the Hyderabad-based conglomerate Vishwa Samudra Group have acquired an 883-square meter bungalow in Jor Bagh, Delhi, for ₹140 crore, as per official documents. The sale deed was registered in June, and the executives paid ₹8.96 crore in stamp duty. The Vishwa Samudra Group is a multinational conglomerate involved in engineering and infrastructure. The group has not responded to RealtyDailyNews’s email inquiry. The property was owned jointly, requiring signatures from 10 representatives on the seller’s side. This transaction contributes to an ongoing trend of high-value deals in the Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ),…

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Goa Land Grab Scam Valuation May Surpass ₹1,200 Crore: ED

PANAJI: According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the market value of land parcels allegedly illegally acquired by Yeshwant Sawant and others is expected to surpass Rs 1,200 crore, as reported by Murari Shetye. The ED conducted searches on Monday and Tuesday at 13 residential and commercial locations across Goa and Hyderabad in this alleged land grab case, seizing Rs 72 lakh and seven luxury vehicles. The investigations were initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) due to illegal grabs of comunidade lands in Goa. This action followed an FIR filed by the Goa police pertaining to the unlawful…

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NeoLiv Signs Land Development Deal in Khopoli

Representative image NeoLiv, a residential investment and development platform, has signed a management agreement for developing 47 acres of prime land in Khopoli, Maharashtra. The project, with an estimated gross development value of around ₹600 crore, will feature a mixed-use community, including premium villas, plots, and retail conveniences for a lifestyle-focused environment. “This represents one of our largest ventures in the country’s most sought-after micro-market. Supported by ultra-high-net-worth investors through our SEBI-approved fund, we aim to deliver residential developments nationwide,” stated Mohit Malhotra, founder and CEO of NeoLiv. The Panvel-Khalapur-Khopoli region has become a real estate hotspot in the Mumbai…

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Prayagraj to Implement Fixed Fees for Property Name Transfers

PRAYAGRAJ: In a notable decision made during the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) meeting on Thursday, a new sub-rule for property name transfer was approved, aimed at benefiting numerous citizens in the city. This new state government sub-rule aims to simplify the process of property name transfer, modification, and alteration within municipal limits, making it considerably more affordable. Currently, property owners in Prayagraj face name transfer fees ranging from 0.5% to 1% of their property’s value. This can impose a heavy financial burden, particularly on middle-class families. However, with the new sub-rule, fixed fees based on property value slabs will replace…

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Ranchi Police Urge Landlords: Ensure Tenant Verification

RANCHI: Tenant verification remains a largely overlooked practice in the city, with both landlords and police showing minimal commitment to this essential safety requirement. This issue has resurfaced in light of recent criminal activities. Following these incidents, Ranchi’s Superintendent of Police, Ajit Kumar, announced that all police stations are now mandated to collect tenant information. “We are addressing this issue seriously after two significant incidents in the past few days. Awareness campaigns will soon be rolled out for landlords to emphasize the importance of tenant verification,” Kumar stated. However, conversations with officials from five police stations—Lalpur, Hindpiri, Lower Bazar, Bariatu,…

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Chandigarh Admin Berates CHB for Poor Performance

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria criticized the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) for its inadequate performance in fulfilling its mandate of providing affordable housing in the city. The board has faced scrutiny for its long-standing stagnation, failing to initiate a single housing project in almost a decade. During his inaugural visit to the CHB building in Sector 9, the administrator led a performance review meeting on Thursday, where various aspects of the board’s operations were discussed. He emphasized the need to reactivate the CHB to meet its objectives. Present at the meeting were CHB officials, including UT…

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Karnataka-RERA Ruling Offers Hope for Distressed Plot Owners

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has ordered SL Plotted Development Projects Private Limited (SLPDPPL) to fulfill all promised amenities and ensure basic infrastructure at the Shriram Godhuli Layout project within six months, in accordance with the initial layout plan and sale deed commitments. This directive, issued on August 13, follows complaints from 52 purchasers of plots near Kathriguppe village in Chikkaballapur taluk. The K-RERA judgment notes, “The brochures, sale deeds, agreements, and submissions from complainants confirm that essential amenities—such as electricity, water, and sewage systems—are incomplete. Even key infrastructures like the overhead water tank, electricity connections, and…

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Chandigarh raises property conversion charges

CHANDIGARH: Property owners in the city will face significantly increased fees for converting leasehold residential properties to freehold status. This change is part of a new notification from the Chandigarh administration, marking the first revision of these charges since 2017. The new fees have increased by two to four times, depending on property size and location, and are directly tied to updated collector rates. The notification indicated that the land rate for calculating conversion charges will be aligned with the collector rates (in Rs per sqm) applied to residential urban areas, as per the rates announced on March 25. Additionally,…