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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Amaravati Capital Resolution Draft

VIJAYAWADA: On Thursday, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a draft resolution set to be presented in a special assembly session on Saturday concerning Amaravati, the state capital. This resolution seeks to urge the Union government to amend the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSR) 2014 to designate Amaravati as the official capital. The proposed resolution aims to modify Section 5(2) of APSRA by substituting the phrase “there shall be a new capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh” with “the new capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh shall be Amaravati.” The amendment will also define Amaravati in the explanatory…

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HYDRAA Examines Layout Violations in Sangareddy, Telangana

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) conducted field inspections in Sangareddy district on Wednesday, addressing complaints received via Prajavani about encroachment and infrastructure issues. At Anand Nagar layout in Patighanapur village, officials reviewed reports of alleged encroachments on roads, parks, and public land. The layout, established in 1980 and covering 92 acres with 1,109 plots, has some plots regularized under the layout regularization scheme (LRS). Residents informed officials that layout boundaries had been altered and classified as agricultural land. There were also claims of misuse of the Dharani system to create unauthorized passbooks. Several plot owners…

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Pune limits construction and excavation to 14 hours daily

PUNE: On Wednesday, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) imposed a restriction on construction activities, limiting them to 14 hours a day due to residents’ concerns over pollution. “With immediate effect, all construction and excavation activities within the municipal limits of Pune will only be allowed from 7 AM to 9 PM,” stated a directive from city engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar. The directive was prompted by an increase in health complaints linked to construction activities. “If valid complaints are received, measures such as ceasing work will be enforced,” he informed TOI. PMC officials added that residents impacted by noise or air pollution…

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Glada Dismantles 13 Buildings, Ruins Roads in Three Colonies

LUDHIANA: Planning authorities launched a significant enforcement drive on Wednesday, demolishing 13 unauthorized structures and dismantling the infrastructure of three illegal housing colonies throughout the district. This initiative, spearheaded by the regulatory branch of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada), focused on unapproved developments in the villages of Dhandra, Manakwal, and Mehmoodpura. Enforcement teams, backed by police and a duty magistrate, tore down buildings and dismantled roads constructed without proper permissions. Glada’s chief administrator, Sandeep Kumar, stated that this “special drive” forms part of a larger punitive strategy against developers who entice residents with cheap plots in colonies that…

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UP-RERA Revises Rules: Complaints in Unregistered Projects Allowed

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has announced the 10th amendment to its General Regulations, 2019. The amendments, which are effective from March 25, 2026, were made under Section 85 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Significant revisions have been introduced in Regulations 24 and 47 to address the ongoing issues faced by homebuyers, especially concerning unregistered projects and transfer charges. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, stated, “These new provisions aim to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and consumer-friendliness of the grievance redressal process.” A key change in the amended Regulation 24 allows allottees…

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Prestige and Arihant Groups Acquire Land in Padi, Chennai

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Prestige Group and Arihant Group have acquired a 16.331-acre land parcel in Padi, Chennai. The acquisition is being handled through Canopy Living LLP, a joint venture between Prestige Estates Projects and Arihant Foundations and Housing. The land is planned for a residential project with a total saleable area of approximately 3.6 million sq ft and an estimated revenue potential of around ₹5,000 crore. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, stated, “We remain focused on expanding our presence in the city through well-located, high-quality developments.” Published On Mar 27, 2026, at 06:56 AM IST Join over 2…

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Delhi Police EOW Files Fraud Case Against Gurugram’s Experion Developers

GURUGRAM: The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Gurugram-based real estate firm Experion Developers Private Limited and its affiliate, Experion Capital Private Limited, for fraud. This action follows a complaint lodged by the Enforcement Directorate, according to an official statement released on Thursday. The ED’s complaint originated from its inquiry into a money laundering case involving Religare Finvest Limited (RFL). As per ED findings, former RFL promoters Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh allegedly misappropriated around Rs 2,036 crore from RFL through entities that they directly or indirectly control. Investigations revealed that the…

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Karnataka Plans Vertical Growth Ordinance for Apartment Residents

BENGALURU: In a significant move towards vertical growth, the government announced on Thursday its plan to implement the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act 2025 (KAOMA) and will soon issue an ordinance, a decision set to benefit numerous apartment residents. During a debate on urban development in the assembly, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the ordinance would follow discussions with stakeholders and legislators. BJP members, led by opposition leader R Ashoka, highlighted the long-standing demand among apartment residents for this legislation. Acknowledging this, Shivakumar remarked, “If it weren’t for a few clarifications, we would have already introduced the…

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CAG Flags Dual Benefit Issues in Gujarat Housing Schemes

AHMEDABAD: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified instances where individuals received benefits from multiple housing schemes, contravening established guidelines. “According to PMAY-G guidelines, if a household is allocated a home under any government scheme, the gram sabha must remove that household from the system-generated priority list of eligible beneficiaries,” the report indicates. The audit revealed cases where some beneficiaries accessed funding from various housing schemes alongside PMAY-G. “In Jamnagar and Surat districts, 24 beneficiaries under PMAY-G were also sanctioned houses under PMAY-Urban,” the report detailed. “Among these 24 beneficiaries, seven received a total of ₹16.55 lakh under PMAY-U,…

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Madras HC Notifies Tamil Nadu on PIL for Hill Area Approvals

CHENNAI: An activist has approached the Madras High Court to contest a government order (GO) from the Tamil Nadu government. This order allows urban planning authorities to approve housing layouts in hilly areas and make land-use changes, sidestepping the essential clearance from the Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA). The court admitted the plea on Wednesday, with the first bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan directing the state government to respond within four weeks. According to the petitioner, S. Muralidharan, the HACA was established in 1990 to safeguard ecologically sensitive hill regions from the effects…