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Survey to Focus on Current Areas, Not New Claims in Haryana

GURUGRAM: New constructions or expansions are excluded from an ongoing exercise designed to identify residential areas within the notified Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) zone in Anangpur, Faridabad. Officials engaged in ground-truthing to determine residential areas noted attempts by some residents to extend their property boundaries. As a result, they emphasized that such modifications should not skew the findings of the exercise. A ground-truthing exercise verifies and validates information derived from remote sources like satellite imagery or official documentation to ensure that the data accurately reflects the current state of the land. Officials have directed that the focus remain on…

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Haryana: RWA Must Preserve Essential Services Despite Dues

GURUGRAM: The registrar-general of societies in Haryana has ruled that resident welfare associations (RWAs) cannot suspend essential services like garbage collection or digital access systems as a means to recover unpaid maintenance fees. Additionally, it was emphasized that maintenance charges should be proportional to the size of residences, rather than uniformly applied to all properties. The June 16 directive arose from a conflict involving residents and the N Block RWA of Mayfield Gardens, concluding a legal struggle that had persisted for almost nine months across various administrative channels. On September 27 of the previous year, the RWA held a general…

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NHB Investigates Aavas Financiers for Loan Classification Issues

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — MUMBAI: The National Housing Bank (NHB) has initiated a formal investigation into Aavas Financiers, a mortgage lender backed by CVC Capital Partners, after preliminary findings revealed irregularities in loan classifications. Sources familiar with the situation informed RealtyDailyNews that several loans were improperly categorized under ineligible refinancing schemes. The sector regulator has revoked refinancing support amounting to nearly Rs 500 crore, triggering a significant leadership reshuffle within the company. RealtyDailyNews first reported on April 13 that managing director and CEO Sachinder Bhinder was being asked to resign, with Manu Singh, former head…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Gurugram to build new construction waste plant by Feb 2027

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has laid out a plan to enhance the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the city. During a recent review meeting with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), officials announced that a new processing plant, capable of handling 400 tonnes of C&D waste per day, is set to launch by February 2027. Currently, Gurgaon needs twelve C&D waste collection points, as per the guideline of one point for every 25 sq km. Right now, operational facilities can be found in Basai and Begampur Khatola, and officials confirmed…

IndustryLatest Stories

Maharashtra Reduces Land Survey Fees, Imposes Timelines

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has announced significant changes to land survey charges and procedures, aiming to reduce fees for family partition measurements and establish fixed timelines for completing surveys. These reforms are designed to alleviate public grievances and enhance administrative accountability. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has approved the new framework, which requires regular land surveys to be completed within 90 days and expedited surveys within 30 days. The government indicated that these changes are intended to tackle longstanding complaints regarding delays, lack of transparency, and alleged corruption in land measurement processes, which impact property transactions and inheritance disputes in both…

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Ahmedabad to Waive Property Tax for Public Parking at Malls, Hotels

AHMEDABAD: The AMC has introduced a tax-incentivized initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the city. This comes after directives from the high court to eliminate roadside parking in front of commercial establishments. The AMC has already issued notices to 200 prominent businesses, including malls, multiplexes, and luxury hotels, presenting a straightforward opportunity: a 100% exemption from property tax on parking facilities in exchange for making private basement parking accessible to the public. “The high court has determined that vehicles parked on public roads near commercial complexes fall under the responsibility of the property owners,” stated a senior AMC official.…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Telangana Acts Against Illegal Construction and Dumping

HYDERABAD: In a bid to tackle the growing issue of illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste amid swift urban expansion, the state government has tightened regulations on construction activities across three municipal corporations in the central urban area. As per the latest government order (GO), the state will restrict the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and approvals for construction projects unless developers adhere to strict C&D waste management guidelines. Under the new regulations, any approval for buildings, layouts, or demolition activities will require a mandatory undertaking against illegal dumping, proof of partnership with authorized C&D waste recyclers,…

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India must boost affordable housing and rental reforms for $5.8T market by 2047: Report

NEW DELHI: A joint report by KPMG in India and NAREDCO indicates that India needs to refocus on affordable housing, rental reforms, and enhanced homebuyer protections for the real estate sector to reach an estimated value of $5.8 trillion by 2047. The report was unveiled by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the NAREDCO Real Estate Conclave 2026. The study outlines four key policy areas for the sector: affordable housing, rental housing, robust homebuyer protection through the RERA-Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code framework, and improved implementation of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. According to the report, urbanization…

IndustryLatest Stories

100+ Builders Target Housing Projects in Prayagraj: 2,000 Flats

PRAYAGRAJ: The city’s real estate market is set for significant development, with over 100 builders nationwide showing interest in launching residential projects as part of the Prayagraj Development Authority’s (PDA) group housing initiative. The robust interest signals an expansion in housing options for locals in the coming two to three years. The PDA has called for applications from private developers to build group housing on unused land in its residential schemes. Despite the application deadline being June 22, 104 builders from Noida, Gurugram, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and various districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhadohi, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot,…

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Tech Mahindra Leases 400,000 Sq Ft Office in Hyderabad

Tech Mahindra Ltd has secured nearly 400,000 sq ft of office space in Hyderabad through a long-term lease, marking one of the year’s largest office leasing transactions in the city. This move underscores the persistent demand for premium workspaces among tech companies. The IT services giant has leased the entire 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th floors in Blocks A and B at Aparna IT Hub located in Kondapur village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. The lease covers 397,497 sq ft and has a starting monthly rental of ₹3.06 crore, which equates to ₹77 per sq ft per month, according…