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PMAY House Construction in Goa Approaches Completion: Official

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa government has successfully built 250 out of the 254 houses targeted for eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), an official announced on Thursday. The initiative, designed to provide affordable housing, has been executed at an expenditure of ₹3.4 crore, as stated by the official. According to P.K. Shirodkar, nodal officer responsible for the scheme and director of the District Rural Development Agency, the goal was to construct 254 houses for qualified beneficiaries in the state. “As of now, we have completed 250 houses by strictly adhering to all procedures of this scheme.…

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Delhi HC: Rent Control Act is Outdated Legislation

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has described the Delhi Rent Control Act as an “outdated law,” criticizing its “severe” misuse that has left property owners in distress as affluent tenants “unfairly occupy properties for decades.” Justice Anup Jairam Bhambani was reviewing petitions challenging the 2013 decisions of the Additional Rent Controller (ARC), which had denied eviction petitions from property owners based in the UK and Dubai in Sadar Bazar, siding with the tenants. “This court must note that while managing the Rent Control Roster, it has uncovered numerous instances of wealthy tenants, enjoying financial stability, unjustly residing in properties…

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Maharashtra to Hike Rent for Tenants in Cessed Buildings

AI-generated Representative Image MUMBAI: The state government announced on Thursday an increase in monthly rent for tenants residing in dangerously dilapidated cessed buildings in Mumbai from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 while alternative accommodations are provided during reconstruction. Additionally, the government will revoke the no objection certificate (NoC) of developers who have failed to initiate the redevelopment of these cessed buildings under Development Control Regulation 33(7). The assurances were made by the Minister of State for Urban Development, Pankaj Bhoyar, during the state assembly session. “The government will seek clarification from developers and will revoke notices for those who haven’t…

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Bombay HC questions BMC on buildings lacking fire NOC

Bombay High Court MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has requested the BMC to clarify its plans regarding buildings in Mumbai lacking a fire no-objection certificate (NOC). The court posed a pointed question: “Will you ignore this issue, or will you take action? We expect a detailed affidavit stating the required steps when a fire NOC is not present. If this is omitted, we will interpret it as tacit approval, suggesting that it is the municipal corporation’s policy to allow occupancy without a fire NOC, thereby endangering lives,” remarked Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor. This discussion arose during a hearing…

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Madhya Pradesh CM Calls for Action on Affordable Housing

File Photo BHOPAL: On Thursday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav convened a review meeting with officials from the Urban Development and Housing Department at Samatva Bhavan in Bhopal, where he issued several key directives. During the meeting, CM Yadav emphasized the need for an action plan focused on developing affordable and accessible housing in urban areas, considering the socio-economic conditions of residents, to mitigate urban slum expansion. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing the urban environment, urging the development of parks and promoting tree plantation initiatives across all housing projects, including those managed by development authorities and the…

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Minister: 5 Lakh PMAY Houses Coming Soon to J&K

File Photo SRINAGAR: During a press conference on Thursday, Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that nearly 500,000 individuals in Jammu and Kashmir are currently without housing. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for this announcement. Chouhan highlighted that 93% of the housing allocations under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in J&K have been completed, with eligible beneficiaries already identified. “A recent survey revealed five lakh individuals deserving homes; allotments will be finalized post-verification,” he stated. Previously, Omar had raised concerns regarding the criteria for determining housing scheme beneficiaries in J&K. “The…

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Gujarat RERA Warns on NBFC Funding for Construction Projects

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has identified significant issues in loan practices adopted by builders and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) for project financing. These issues include the mortgaging of unsold inventories from other projects and the disbursement of loans without RERA registration. To safeguard buyers’ interests, the authority plans to address these concerns with the state finance department for escalation to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). GujRERA emphasizes the necessity for a standardized operating procedure for real estate projects funded by NBFCs. Senior officials from GujRERA have noted that builders seeking funds frequently turn to NBFCs,…

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Arkade Developers buys Filmistan for ₹183 crore

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: AI-generated Representative Image NEW DELHI: Arkade Developers, based in Mumbai, has finalized a binding agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Filmistan for ₹182.95 crore. This acquisition will allow the company to develop a four-acre residential project on the site of Filmistan Studios in Goregaon West. Amit Jain, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, stated, “We are focused on expanding our presence in the western suburbs, with several launches scheduled for early 2026.” The upcoming luxury project, set to launch in 2026, is projected to generate a gross development value (GDV) of…

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Lucknow body to keep property sector rates unchanged

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced that it will not be raising the sector rates for its properties. This decision means that the anticipated increase in district magistrate circle rates will not impact the prices of LDA properties valued according to reserved sector rates. In addition, prices for apartments built under various LDA schemes will remain stable, as these rates were already frozen for one year following a resolution by the LDA Board. According to a proposal approved by the LDA Board, the price of flats sold under the ‘first come, first served’ scheme will remain unchanged for…

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Tamil Nadu launches ‘Deemed NOC’ for planning permits

CHENNAI: Beginning July 1, the state government implemented a time-limited ‘deemed NOC’ system to simplify the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for planning permissions. This initiative aims to cut down bureaucratic hurdles, enhance transparency, and expedite project approvals, particularly in the housing and infrastructure sectors. “This is the first instance of a state introducing such a system. While the Government Order was issued on October 24, the specific regulations for deemed NOCs are now available. This is a positive development for the housing and related industries, potentially saving three to six months in the NOC acquisition process,” stated…