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Maharashtra to Legalize Subdivided Land by Jan 1, 2025

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to give legal recognition to subdivided land parcels until January 1, 2025, by easing and eventually eliminating the existing land fragmentation law, according to Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who spoke to the legislative assembly on Wednesday. Bawankule mentioned that more than 50 lakh families face challenges due to land fragmentation rules. He stated that plots measuring up to one guntha (approximately 1,089 sq ft) created before January 2025 will be legalized, allowing citizens to secure official property rights. However, any plots subdivided after January will need to comply with…

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Valor Wins Lavasa Bid with ₹771-Crore Offer

Realty developer Valor Estate, previously known as DB Realty, has placed the highest bid of ₹771.09 crore for Lavasa Corporation, as part of the ongoing insolvency resolution for the financially troubled hill city project near Pune. This bidding process, conducted under the ‘challenge process’ of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), ended on Tuesday. “The highest bidder was determined after an intense series of 10 rounds,” noted an insider. “The committee of creditors (CoC) will continue negotiations with the applicant to optimize the value. Details regarding the timeline for final plan submissions and proof of funding will be provided separately.”…

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Smartworks secures ₹173.64 crore from anchor investors pre-IPO

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces has secured ₹173.64 crore from anchor investors prior to its initial public offering (IPO). In a regulatory update released on Wednesday, Smartworks confirmed the allocation of 42,66,378 equity shares to anchor investors at ₹407 per share. Among the allocated shares, 32.04% were designated for three domestic mutual funds, which utilized a total of four schemes. These mutual funds are Tata Mutual Fund, Baroda BNP Paribas, and Trust Mutual Fund. Other investors include Axis New Opportunities AIF – Series II, SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd, and Societe Generale, among…

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Karnataka’s New Cell to Recover Builder Dues

BENGALURU: Homebuyers in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka can finally see some hope as the government is taking action against non-compliant builders. A dedicated ‘Recovery Cell’ is nearing establishment to ensure that real estate developers who fail to adhere to Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) orders regarding buyer compensation are held accountable. This step comes after prolonged frustrations faced by homebuyers who didn’t receive property ownership or compensation, despite clear orders from K-Rera. Rera chairman Rakesh Singh informed TOI that most groundwork has been done, and a final decision regarding whether the cell will operate under Rera or…

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Karnataka Legislators Explore Gujarat Town Planning Schemes

Representative image created by AI HUBBALLI: A delegation of state legislators and officials is visiting Gujarat to assess the planning and execution of town planning schemes currently in place there. The team includes Hubballi-Dharwad East MLA Prasad Abbayya, Hubballi-Dharwad West MLA Arvind Bellad, Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai, HDUDA president Shakir Sanadi, among others. Their objective is to learn from Gujarat’s successful implementation. The state government dispatched the team on Tuesday for a two-day exploration to gather information on the town planning frameworks that have been recently introduced in Gujarat. Shakir Sanadi, president of the Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority, communicated…

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Task Force to Fire-Audit All Commercial Buildings in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The state task force on fire safety has decided to expand its proposed audit for markets and rooftop restaurants to encompass all commercial buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, and schools. This decision was made during a task force meeting at the KMC headquarters on Monday. The audit will be conducted once the standard operating procedure (SOP) is finalized. An attendee of the meeting emphasized the need for proper water sourcing for firefighting, moving electric meters away from the entrances of commercial buildings, closely monitoring violations of fire safety norms, and enforcing stricter fire license renewal processes to ensure compliance from…

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Lucknow Civic Body Takes Over Four Sectors of Gomtinagar Extension

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: Residents of Gomtinagar Extension can expect improved civic amenities now that the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has transferred the maintenance of Sectors 1, 4, 5, and 6 to the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC). This decision came after a joint inspection by teams from both organizations. Additionally, the LDA has allocated ₹40 crore to the LMC for water supply and sewage infrastructure in Gomtinagar Extension. These funds will be utilized to extend 3,000 meters of the water pipeline and 2,500 meters of the sewer line, along with other necessary upgrades. Previously, the LDA was responsible…

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Madras HC fines GCC commissioner ₹1 lakh for inaction on illegal builds

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has levied a fine of ₹1 lakh on Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran, expressing dissatisfaction over his lack of action regarding unauthorized constructions in the Royapuram zone. The first bench, comprising Chief Justice K R Shriram and Justice Sundar Mohan, has instructed the state government to deduct this amount from the commissioner’s salary and deposit it into the Adyar Cancer Institute’s account. The order was issued in response to a contempt petition filed by advocate N Rukmanganthan, who indicated that the corporation had failed to execute a court order dated April 8, 2022,…

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Prestige Estates posts ₹12,126 crore sales in Q1 FY26

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Prestige Estates Projects has recorded sales of ₹12,126 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a nearly four-fold increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company sold 4,718 units from April to June, resulting in 9.55 million sq ft of saleable area—a 234% year-on-year growth. Collections reached ₹4,523 crore, up 55% from Q1 FY25. The average realization was ₹13,339 per sq ft for apartments and ₹7,343 per sq ft for plotted developments. NCR Fuels Growth, Mumbai Sees First Project Completions This quarter saw a…

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Signature Global records ₹2,640 crore pre-sales in Q1 FY26

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Signatureglobal (India) reported pre-sales of ₹2,640 crore for Q1 FY26, down from ₹3,120 crore during the same period last year. The company experienced a notable increase in average sales realization, which rose by 31% year-on-year to ₹16,296 per sq ft in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹12,457 per sq ft in FY25. Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal, chairman and whole-time director, stated, “We expect strong sales momentum and are confident in achieving our annual targets across several metrics.” Collections for the quarter totaled ₹930 crore, lower than ₹1,210 crore in Q1 FY25. In terms of business…