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MCM Sets April 27 Deadline for Manesar Land Survey

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has announced April 27 as the deadline for completing the digital land survey under the Centre’s ‘Naksha’ initiative. Officials are encouraging residents to support field teams to ensure the accuracy of records. During a review meeting on Thursday, MCM Commissioner Pradeep Singh assessed the survey’s progress and instructed teams to expedite their work. According to officials, the survey, conducted across villages, residential sectors, and commercial areas, aims to create a digital database of all land parcels in Manesar. Teams are visiting properties to gather ownership documents and map land using drones…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Cleanup and Road Restoration Begin in Gurugram Post-Bulldozers

GURUGRAM: Just days after bulldozers cleared out encroachments during April 18-22 — which included boundary walls, guard rooms, kiosks, and hoardings in alignment with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interim order on the stilt+4 policy — the Town and Country Planning (DTCP) department has initiated the next phase: clearing debris, restoring roads, and upgrading long-overdue infrastructure. Formal notices have been dispatched to developers and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia. These set out a comprehensive post-demolition plan. Developers and the civic body are responsible for restoring internal roads according to the approved…

CommercialLatest Stories

WeWork India Leases 200,000 Sq Ft in Pune’s Wakad

MUMBAI: WeWork India Management has secured a lease for over 204,000 sq ft of office space at Phoenix Millennium Tower 3 in Pune’s Wakad area through a long-term agreement. The lease spans five floors—from the 13th to the 17th. The 13th, 14th, and 15th floors are leased for a decade, while the 16th and 17th floors are on a five-year term. The monthly rent is set at ₹73 per sq ft, amounting to a total monthly expenditure of more than ₹1.49 crore. The agreement includes a 12% rental increase after the first three years, followed by a 13.5% rise every…

IndustryLatest Stories

Osman Nagar Land Auction in Hyderabad Sells for ₹51 Crore/Acre

Representative Image HYDERABAD: Osman Nagar near Tellapur has become Hyderabad’s latest real estate hotspot, with the first land auctions in the area yielding impressive bids. An acre of land sold for Rs 51.25 crore, which is nearly 30% above the reserve price of Rs 39 crore. The Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) generated Rs 768 crore from the auction of two prime land parcels, indicating a strong demand for strategically located urban land. Leading developer Rajapushpa acquired a 10.09-acre parcel for Rs 51.25 crore per acre, while Brigade Group bought another 5.72-acre parcel at Rs 44 crore per acre. TGIIC…

Latest StoriesResidential

Delhi MCD to Survey Residential Properties for Commercial Use

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has instructed its zonal deputy commissioners to conduct a thorough and time-sensitive survey to identify residential properties being improperly used for commercial or other non-residential activities across the national capital. This order, issued on April 20, comes in response to directives from the Supreme Court of India, which mandated municipal bodies in capital cities to perform a detailed inquiry and document verified findings. The official directive specifies that the survey will encompass all residential areas, including unauthorized and regularized zones, group housing societies, plotted developments, and any “islands” or pockets that fall within…

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42 Ghaziabad Buildings, Including Hospitals, Violate Fire Safety

GHAZIABAD: The fire department has identified 42 buildings, which include residences, hospitals, and hotels, as ‘unsafe’ for failing to meet fire safety regulations. Following inspections between 2017 and 2026, the department discovered that approximately 51 buildings were non-compliant with safety standards. A report was submitted to the district court, leading to legal proceedings against these establishments. To date, only nine have upgraded their fire safety systems, which the fire department has approved. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Pal stated that regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. “When irregularities are detected, we issue notices and provide a stipulated timeframe for…

Latest StoriesResidential

Regularisation of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies starts April 24

NEW DELHI: Residents of over 1,500 unauthorized colonies in the city can now apply online for property registration via the MCD’s SWAGAM portal, starting Friday, officials reported. Earlier this month, the Centre introduced a new policy for regularizing unauthorized colonies in Delhi on an “as is where is” basis. According to the guidelines, applicants must log into the SWAGAM portal of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for registration in the identified 1,521 unauthorized colonies. The regularization will include property owners possessing conveyance deeds (properties on government land) or authorization slips (for properties on private land) previously issued by the…

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Delhi to Launch Smart Cards and Cess Portal for Builders

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to improve the registration process for construction workers and enhance the delivery of welfare schemes through a chip-enabled smart card, officials announced on Thursday. Additionally, a dedicated portal will be established to boost cess collection from builders and construction firms. This fund will support various welfare initiatives for construction workers. The Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (DBOCWWB) is in the process of selecting an agency to design, implement, and manage an integrated digital platform, officials stated. This platform will include a cess management portal alongside a network…

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Birla Estates Achieves ₹8,136 Crore in FY26 Bookings

NEW DELHI: Birla Estates, a wholly-owned unit of Aditya Birla Real Estate, has reported a booking value of ₹8,136 crore for FY2025-26, marking a 23.5% increase in collections year-over-year. The National Capital Region (NCR) was the top contributor to the company’s sales, with Bengaluru following as the second-largest market. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) also experienced growth, with new projects launched in Thane and a new redevelopment initiative in Khar West. In Pune, new launches fueled growth, benefiting from consistent demand in residential projects. During FY26, the company introduced eight projects across four regions. Published On Apr 23, 2026 at…

Latest StoriesResidential

Pay by May 31 for Property Tax Rebate, Chandigarh Urges Residents

To maximize revenue during the initial two months of the current fiscal year, Chandigarh Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar urged citizens to pay their property taxes within the designated timeline to benefit from available rebates. Residential property owners will enjoy a 20% discount, while commercial property owners will receive a 10% rebate. This offer is valid until May 31. After that date, late payments will incur penalties and interest. The tax revenue is a crucial source for the municipal corporation, aimed at funding essential civic services like sanitation, road maintenance, water supply, and urban development throughout the city. Citizens are also…