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Gurugram: 400 Evacuated Residents Await Expert Audit

GURUGRAM: Hundreds of residents from Neelkanth Enclave face an uncertain future, having to stay in hotels and community centers following a PWD inspection of buildings that were compromised by a collapsed retaining wall at a nearby site. Officials deemed the structures unsafe for habitation. A district administration representative informed TOI that the safety assessment conducted by a PWD team on Friday confirmed the buildings will remain sealed. “No one will be allowed to re-enter these buildings until they are fully repaired and certified safe by our engineers,” stated the official. The Badshapur sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) revealed that experts from IIT-Delhi…

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Mahindra Seeks 350-Acre Land in Igatpuri

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: Mahindra & Mahindra has expressed interest in acquiring 350 acres of land in Igatpuri, Maharashtra, as disclosed by a senior company official. The Mumbai-based automaker currently operates manufacturing facilities in Nashik and Igatpuri. “We have submitted our interest for 350 acres in Igatpuri, which is a crucial part of our ecosystem,” stated Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) for the auto and farm sectors. He mentioned that the Nashik and Igatpuri plants would benefit from a supporting facility nearby. “This land can be utilized for various purposes, such as…

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DDA’s Phase II Property Registration Camps in Unauthorised Colonies on Aug 17

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch the second phase of its single window camps on August 17. This initiative aims to assist in the registration of properties located in unauthorized colonies under the Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) scheme. According to officials, these camps are designed to simplify the ownership rights process for residents of unauthorized colonies by providing immediate help with documentation and registration. The camps will be held at ten locations, including Aman Vihar in Burari, Rana Ji Enclave in Najafgarh, Kabir Bhawan in Mahipalpur, Main Jail Road…

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Noida’s Metro Council Transformation Requires Legal Changes

NOIDA: If the UP government considers restructuring Noida Authority into a metropolitan council, as directed by the Supreme Court, it must amend the UP Industrial Area Development Act of 1976, which established the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida). Such an amendment would be intricate and time-consuming, necessitating extensive consultations and relying heavily on the political commitment of the state, according to former officials. The Supreme Court instructed the UP government on Wednesday to evaluate the transition from the industrial development authority to a metropolitan council aimed at promoting people-centric governance. This recommendation stemmed from a report by a Special…

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Telangana CM to Kick Off Indiramma Housing Ceremonies by August

HYDERABAD: In preparation for the upcoming panchayat elections, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, alongside Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, is set to inaugurate ‘gruhapravesam’ (housewarming) ceremonies for newly built Indiramma houses by the end of this month. The Chief Minister is expected to participate in a ceremony in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, though the exact location is yet to be confirmed. Other ministers, MLAs, and prominent leaders will host similar events in their districts prior to the issuance of the panchayat poll notification. The Congress government has allocated ₹22,500 crore for Indiramma housing across all 119 assembly constituencies. “After a…

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Pune Developers Violating Water Affidavits Face Legal Action

Representative image PUNE: Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar has ordered the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to initiate criminal proceedings against developers who do not fulfill their commitments regarding water affidavits submitted during building permit applications. This directive was given in a meeting that included representatives from about 250 housing societies across Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and PMRDA regions, where serious concerns about water scarcity were raised. Pulkundwar instructed local bodies to publish all water affidavits from developers on their websites within a week, ensuring these documents are available…

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Panvel civic body collects ₹167 crore in property tax amnesty

NAVI MUMBAI: The Panvel City Municipal Corporation has recovered ₹167 crore in property tax from 60,082 property owners. With just one day remaining in the amnesty scheme (ending Aug 15), 37,519 owners have taken advantage of a 90% fine exemption, amounting to a total relief of ₹64.8 crore. A protest against the property tax was organized on Wednesday. The amnesty scheme, effective from July 18 to September 20, was divided into four tiers: – 75% rebate for payments made between August 16 and August 31, – 50% discount from September 1 to September 10, – 25% waiver from September 11…

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Gurugram: Buyers Protest Developer Over Poor Roads at Signature Global City-1

GURUGRAM: On Friday, numerous residents from Signature Global City-1 in Sector 37D protested against the developer, claiming inadequate road connectivity. Residents stated that the builder had assured them of a 24-meter-wide road leading to the main access point. However, over a year post-possession, the promised road remains absent, causing daily commuting difficulties. Currently, around 150 families reside in the society out of a total of 1,250 flats, with possession commencing last year. The developer’s representative did not respond to inquiries from TOI. Residents highlighted that poor connectivity is more than just an inconvenience; it poses risks for individuals of all…

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Bengaluru Flat Buyers Win Interest Payout After Decade-long Wait

BENGALURU: In a significant win for homebuyers, the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (KREAT) has mandated a local builder to pay interest on a refunded amount of ₹34.4 lakh to a family that waited nine years for possession of a flat, which was never delivered along with a registered sale deed. Although the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) ordered a refund in 2023, it did not include interest. However, the tribunal, on July 25, 2025, acknowledged the complainants’ entitlement to interest under RERA. The issue began in September 2013 when K. Kiran Sarat and Subhagya S. Kumar, residents of…

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Elan Group Secures ₹140 Crore in Debt Financing

NEW DELHI: The Gurugram-based Elan Group has secured ₹140 crore in debt from a real estate credit platform run by BGO and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company had earlier raised ₹250 crore from Piramal Finance to fund a different commercial project in the city. Additionally, Elan Group has successfully repaid a ₹875 crore debt from Asia Pragati Strategic Investment Fund, which is part of PAG, one of Asia’s largest private investment firms. Asia Pragati provided ₹875 crore to the Elan Group in 2022, aimed at fostering their growth capital. Published On…