Category: Regulatory

Keep up with important regulatory news affecting real estate, including government policies, tax reforms, compliance requirements, and RERA updates. Understand how these regulations impact developers, investors, and buyers.

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Mumbai Developer Alleges Ex-Partner Cheated ₹11.51 Crore

MUMBAI: A developer has accused his former business partner of defrauding him of Rs 11.51 crore by allegedly hiding the prior sale of 19 flats in a Bandra East slum rehabilitation project and misappropriating the proceeds. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed an FIR against Vaman Madye, the owner of Rajhans Rebuilds and Developers, on charges of cheating, forgery, and breach of trust. In his complaint, Basantaraj Sethiya, director of Sethia Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, alleged that Madye fraudulently sold flats in the Vishal Ashiana redevelopment project located in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra East, without informing him of these transactions. According…

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SC asks Centre, ED, RBI about plea on homebuyer fund misuse

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre, ED, RBI, and other parties, including certain real estate firms, regarding a plea claiming that significant amounts collected from homebuyers in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects were misappropriated. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi acknowledged the submissions by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, representing petitioner Vandana Sabharwal, and issued notices to the respondents due by July 15. The bench also called for responses from the Union ministries of Housing and Urban Affairs, Corporate Affairs, as well as Uttar Pradesh…

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Pune Police File FIR Against Runwal Group MD in Land Dispute

PUNE: On Thursday, Pune City Police filed an FIR against Subodh Runwal, Managing Director of Runwal Group, and six others, following a court directive linked to a land dispute in Viman Nagar, Pune. The FIR is lodged at Vimantal Police Station against Subodh Runwal, Ashutosh N Navare, Lucy Roy Chowdhury, MB Agarwal, and three others under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as reported by officials. This action stems from a directive issued by Judicial Magistrate First Class Dr. DR Dornalpalle on May 16 under Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), instructing the police to…

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NRI Investor Claims Villa Barter Scam; Builder Denied Bail

GURUGRAM: A local court has denied bail to builder Devendra Pandey, accused of defrauding an NRI investor in a multi-crore commercial property deal associated with a project in Sector 85. The court found that the allegations suggested a “deliberate act of deception” and possibly a criminal conspiracy. In an elaborate ruling, Additional Sessions Judge Dr. Gagan Geet Kaur dismissed Pandey’s regular bail plea related to an FIR filed at Kherki Daula police station under Sections 409, 420, and 120B of the IPC, in addition to the Haryana Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act. The case was brought…

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Kolkata sets May 27 deadline for illegal building hearings

KOLKATA: The KMC has set a deadline of May 27 for those who received new illegal building notices in the last 24 hours. On Sunday, six under-construction buildings faced demolition, while several structures in Tiljala, Beleghata, and Kasba were declared illegal and received KMC hearing notices. Some of these notices were issued to buildings already occupied by residents. Residents of Elite Primo on G J Khan Road in Tiljala protested, claiming the developer misled them about the properties’ legality. Five buildings, including a restaurant in Beleghata, received similar notices. The Tiljala-Topsia area falls within the ‘Red Zone’ for alleged illegal…

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ED Searches Punjab Properties in Real Estate Fraud Case

CHANDIGARH: On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate initiated searches at multiple sites in Punjab and Chandigarh linked to a real estate company and its promoters, as part of a money laundering investigation related to alleged fraud involving the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), according to officials. Locations associated with Chandigarh Royale City Promoters Pvt. Ltd. (CRCPL), Royale Estate Group (located in Zirakpur, Mohali), and other individuals such as Praveen Kansal alias Rocky, Neeraj Kansal, Daljit Singh, Anurag Midha, Liaqat Ali, and Sumit Bansal were targeted during these searches. This action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).…

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SC: Aravalli expert committee should consult domain specialists, stakeholders

Sure! Here’s a rephrased version of the provided content: NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court announced on Monday that the expert committee responsible for defining the Aravalli hills and ranges should engage with domain experts and various stakeholders, ensuring the public’s voice is included. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and Vipul M Pancholi, remarked that the committee’s composition should be limited to avoid becoming unmanageable. “We cannot have a committee with 30 members, as it would be unmanageable. A size of 5-7 members is preferable, along with consultations with experts. We will include this in…

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ITAT: Spouse’s Name on Property Papers Insufficient for Tax Sale Proceeds

MUMBAI: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Mumbai has ruled that if a spouse’s name is included on a property for convenience or security, the income-tax department cannot automatically attribute the entire sale proceeds to that individual without assessing who actually funded and owned the property. This decision comes as a relief to a Mumbai taxpayer who faced a ₹62.5 lakh increase to her income. The tribunal instructed the I-T officer to validate her claim that she was merely a nominal co-owner, with the flat being entirely purchased and sold by her husband using his funds and that these…

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SRA Targets 219 Rehab Buildings in Mumbai Lacking OC

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The state government has initiated an amnesty scheme aimed at regularizing buildings lacking an Occupancy Certificate (OC). In response, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has issued notices to over 200 buildings citywide that have not obtained an OC but have been allocated to eligible slum dwellers. According to SRA data, there are 219 SRA rehabilitation unit buildings without an OC across the city’s 24 administrative wards. Consequently, the slum dwellers residing in these buildings are denied corpus funds for maintenance, and developers often pressure them to occupy the units before an OC is acquired to avoid…

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Bengaluru Civic Bodies See Revenue Drop from Khata Scheme

BENGALURU: A significant reduction in fees for converting B-khata properties to A-khata is poised to affect Bengaluru’s civic finances, with five city corporations projected to lose about ₹1,015 crore in revenue this year. As part of the “Nanna Khata Nanna Hakku” initiative launched by the Greater Bengaluru Authority on May 15, property owners now have 100 days to regularize B-khata properties by paying just 2% of the guidance value, down from 5%. Officials noted this adjustment will allow citizens to save substantial amounts; however, it will severely impact revenue streams that have already been included in the 2026-27 civic budgets.…