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Uttarakhand CM Orders Statewide Building Safety Audits

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed profound sorrow on Wednesday over the tragic fire incident in Lucknow, claiming 15 lives. In response, he instructed state officials to initiate thorough safety audits of all buildings in Uttarakhand. Speaking to the media, Dhami stated, “This unfortunate incident in Lucknow has deeply impacted us. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families affected.” He further mandated district authorities to carry out comprehensive safety inspections of large commercial and residential structures throughout the state, highlighting the recent building collapse in Lucknow. “We are taking serious measures to ensure the safety of our…

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PG Hostel and Bar Penalized for Fire Safety Violations in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Telangana fire department has issued notices to a bar in Madhapur and a paying guest hostel in Kondapur for violating the Fire Services Act after inspections revealed inadequate firefighting equipment. During the inspections of Sky100 Kitchen and Bar on the seventh floor of Excello Building in Madhapur, and Venkateshwara Coliving & PG Hostel at Marthanda Nagar in Kondapur, officials assessed the functionality of firefighting systems, emergency exits, and other fire safety protocols. “The inspection team found that required equipment was missing, which raises concerns about readiness in case of a fire,” stated district fire officer-I, Rangareddy, Khaja Kareemulla.…

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Official Suspended for Illegally A-khataing 50 Properties in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru West City Corporation (BWCC) has suspended assistant revenue officer KS Manjula for allegedly issuing A-khatas for over 50 properties in an unauthorized layout spanning four acres in Herohalli village, Bengaluru North taluk. The suspension order states that the electronic property identification number (EPID) of the property was unlawfully linked to another property while processing the khatas. Additionally, the land is currently involved in litigation, with a city civil court mandating that the status quo be maintained. Manjula, who worked in the Herohalli sub-division, has been suspended immediately while a departmental inquiry is conducted. The order highlights the…

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Nagpur: 103 Unsafe Buildings Host Coaching Classes

NAGPUR: Following a tragic fire in Lucknow that claimed the lives of 15 young individuals, alarming fire safety issues have surfaced in Nagpur. Over a hundred coaching centers have been marked as unsafe, with many at risk of having their electricity and water supply disconnected for non-compliance with mandatory safety norms. This situation is particularly concerning given that approximately 150 students at Bansal Pathshala for IIT-JEE, NEET, and MHT-CET narrowly avoided disaster on May 6 when a fire erupted from an electric meter on the first floor of a two-story commercial building on Mount Road in Sadar. Fortunately, no injuries…

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Indore Issues Notices to 47 for Building Permit Fraud

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has issued notices to 47 property owners and licensed consultants for tampering with building permissions in order to evade appropriate fees and minimize future property tax obligations. This action follows a thorough examination of 300 online building permissions approved over the past two months. The discrepancies were identified within the civic body’s automated ‘deemed approval’ system, which was designed to approve building plans for smaller structures promptly, without manual intervention from municipal officials. Allegedly, applicants manipulated data to underpay building permission fees by Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. Prakhar Singh, the additional commissioner of…

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46,000 Unauthorized Properties in Nashik Face Tax Penalties

NASHIK: Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde informed the state legislature on Tuesday that 46,389 properties in Nashik city are currently occupied without authorization and are subject to penalties. In response to a starred question posed by MLC Prasad Lad and others during the monsoon session, Shinde stated that the Nashik Municipal Corporation has registered a total of 600,000 properties. A significant number are being utilized without the necessary building completion and occupancy certificates. He explained that actions have been initiated against these properties under Section 267(A) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, as well as following…

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MCG Denies Waste Charge Exemptions on Property Tax in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has clarified that no exemptions will be provided regarding garbage collection charges linked to property tax bills, amidst growing uncertainty among residents. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized to TOI that the charges should not be seen solely as a garbage collection fee. “These are solid waste management charges that incorporate road sweeping and other sanitation expenses. Residents are required to pay,” he stated, noting that MCG’s annual sanitation expenditure amounts to approximately Rs 350 crore. This announcement follows weeks of confusion, during which many residents questioned the necessity of the charges. Various resident…

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HC nullifies Tamil Nadu law allowing registrars to block deals

MADURAI: The Madras High Court has annulled Section 34-C of the Registration Act, 1908, which was amended by Tamil Nadu in 2026. The court ruled that this section unjustly conferred sub-registrars with the authority to impede property registrations based on issues within civil court jurisdiction. A division bench comprising Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman deemed the provision unconstitutional and invalid, while accepting four writ petitions that challenged the amendment. Section 34-C prohibited the registration of documents related to immovable property unless the individuals involved presented the original document and an encumbrance certificate. Furthermore, registration was restricted in cases…

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BMC Revives OC Amnesty for Pre-Nov 2016 Mumbai Buildings

MUMBAI: Nearly three months after proposing an amnesty scheme aimed at issuing occupation certificates (OCs) for buildings lacking mandatory approvals—even if they have been occupied for years—the BMC is set to revisit this proposal at the civic standing committee meeting on Thursday. Civic officials indicate that the scheme will target buildings constructed before November 17, 2016, including those that had previously been ineligible for OCs due to deviations from approved plans or additional constructions. When first presented in April, the BJP-led standing committee chose not to discuss the proposal, mainly due to disagreements over a clause that includes housing units…

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15 Architects Risk Blacklisting for Violations in Haryana

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has proposed the blacklisting of 15 architects due to alleged misconduct in issuing occupation certificates (OCs). The architects under scrutiny include Niharika Yadav, Yashpal, Jatin Lochab, Jivesh, Sudiksha Kaushik, Aman Sharma, Deepak Jayant, Ravinder, Ravi Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Gomati Prasad, Jyoti Sharma, Rosy Raghav, Jitender, and Somansh Singhal. According to department sources, new OC applications from these architects are currently on hold while further measures are evaluated. The department is also considering imposing financial penalties and additional disciplinary actions. This crackdown follows a comprehensive investigation by the chief minister’s flying squad…