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NGT Orders Check on Ongoing ‘Illegal’ Construction in Greater Noida

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has mandated the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to investigate claims that certain under-construction projects in Greater Noida are continuing despite having received closure orders for breaching environmental regulations. A bench, comprising NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Afroz Ahmad, was examining a case concerning alleged breaches of environmental norms, including the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification and required consents to establish (CTE) and operate (CTO) from the UPPCB. The petition was submitted by BJP leader and former municipal corporator Rajendra Tyagi, represented by Advocate…

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Mumbai: Pattathu Brothers’ Directors Charged for Unmet Amenities

MUMBAI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has filed a case against two directors of a Mumbai-based real estate firm for not providing essential amenities to a housing society in Vile Parle, according to police reports on Monday. A complaint from an SRA assistant engineer alleges that Joseph S Pattathu and Pearl Joseph Pattathu, directors of Pattathu Brothers, violated redevelopment agreements by not delivering six required facilities to eligible beneficiaries after obtaining completion certificates for the project. An official stated that the firm had received all necessary approvals from the SRA, including the Letter of Intent (LOI) and Occupation Certificate (OC),…

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TDS Violations Found in Patna Real Estate by Tax Department

Representative AI image PATNA: The Income Tax (I-T) department has uncovered alleged tax discrepancies during a two-day survey of two real estate firms in Patna. Initial findings suggest a tax discrepancy of approximately ₹40-50 lakh, mainly due to non-compliance with Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules. I-T officials stated that the survey centered on an under-construction project at Saguna Mor, revealing various lapses in TDS compliance. The firms reportedly failed to deduct TDS on payments for services, goods, immovable property transactions, contractual work, development agreements, and salaries, as mandated under the Income Tax Act. The I-T department has begun reviewing…

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Prayagraj to Launch OTS Scheme for Property Tax Defaulters on Aug 15

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to launch a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for outstanding house, water, and sewer tax dues from August 15 to December 15. Under this state government-approved scheme, property owners can clear their pending dues in three installments by submitting their applications between August 15 and November 14. Applications must include a 30% deposit of the total outstanding dues as the first installment within one month of applying. The remaining balance can be settled in two further installments. The benefits of the OTS program will be applicable only once the final installment is paid.…

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Realty United Infra Director Arrested for Land Fraud in Indore

INDORE: A director of Realty United Infra Private Limited was arrested for allegedly creating forged documents related to a government-mortgaged plot and defrauding a woman of ₹18.75 lakh by executing a sale agreement for land that was not legally available for sale. According to Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya, the suspect, Anita Gehlot, allegedly persuaded complainant Vanita Dangi to purchase Plot No. J-16 in Orchid Park Colony by offering it at a price lower than the market rate. Gehlot reportedly entered into a sale agreement with Dangi and collected ₹18.75 lakh. During the investigation, police confirmed that the plot had already…

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FIR Against 22 for Using Fake PMRDA & PMC Docs in Sales

PUNE: The Ambegaon police have registered a case against 22 individuals, including seven builders and developers, for allegedly deceiving the government by using forged PMRDA and PMC development-related documents to register 22 property sale deeds. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed following a complaint from Ravindra Namdev Koli, 46, the sub-registrar at the Haveli Number 20 office in Dattanagar, Ambegaon. According to Senior Inspector Sharad Zine, the case stemmed from a complaint in March 2026 by Dadasaheb Gaikwad, founder-president of the Rayat Maharashtra General Kamgar Sanghatana. He alleged that several builders used fake approval documents that appeared to be…

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SC Reviews Haryana’s Civic Bodies on Illegal Structure Enforcement

GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court has significantly intensified its examination of urban planning violations in the city. In a ruling on July 9, the apex court warned that the MCG and GMDA could face direct repercussions if they fail to enforce final demolition orders against illegal structures. While ordering the personal attendance of the MCG commissioner and the GMDA CEO, the court stated that despite some demolition orders being finalized—especially in certain city areas—authorities have not acted on them. The case is set to be reviewed on August 4, during which the court will assess compliance reports from the municipalities. The…

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Patna’s Property Tax Collection Jumps 13.9% From April to July

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) reported a collection of ₹51.76 crore in property tax from April 1 to July 22 this year, marking a 13.9% increase from ₹45.43 crore collected during the same period last year, officials announced on Thursday. The increase is attributed to ongoing public outreach and awareness campaigns designed to promote timely payments. Officials noted that PMC has been actively contacting property owners daily via telephone and other platforms to remind them of tax deadlines. Between July 1 and July 22, PMC collected ₹3.61 crore from 9,634 property owners, compared to ₹2.89 crore from 9,431 property…

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SC delays plea hearing for Supertech twin towers homebuyers’ refund

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a plea demanding refunds for homebuyers of the demolished twin towers belonging to Supertech in Noida, granting an additional three months. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, acknowledged ongoing efforts to address the claims of homebuyers who declined alternative allocations. The hearing was postponed as the bench was informed that time was needed to explore other options for fulfilling the homebuyers’ claims. A lawyer representing several affected buyers noted that refunds have not yet been issued, with the last payment made…

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Panel to Investigate Illegal Transfer of 356 Tax Accounts in Indore

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has formed a five-member committee comprised of senior officials and IT specialists to investigate the illegal transfer of 356 property tax accounts. IMC Commissioner Kshitij Singhal stated that the committee includes two experts from the Computer Emergency Response Team of the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation. The investigation is co-led by the IMC’s additional commissioners for Revenue and IT. The formation of the panel follows complaints about unauthorized changes to property tax accounts, which were allegedly made using the login credentials of municipal officials who previously lacked essential security measures like One-Time Password…