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Telangana HC Rebukes HYDRAA for Illegal Construction in Salkam Cheruvu

File photo HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has criticized HYDRAA for its alleged discriminatory actions regarding the demolition of structures and land fencing, even those currently under litigation. The court questioned why no action has been taken against the Barrister Fatima Owaisi Educational Campus, which reportedly stands in the Full Tank Level (FTL) area of Salkam Cheruvu in the Old City. Justice NV Shravan Kumar took note of the institution’s construction within the lake without the necessary approvals and mandated a comprehensive inquiry into the actions of officials who failed to act over the years. He directed the principal secretaries…

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Gujarat HC mandates aeronautical survey before SVPI airport demolition

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court issued an important ruling on Thursday, directing the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant authorities to conduct an aeronautical survey of buildings after complaints from six developers. These developers received demolition notices for construction exceeding permitted heights, posing a potential risk to flights near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Advocate Nimit Shukla, representing one of the developers, stated, “The developers—Mahil Infra, Abjibapa Infra, Preyas Infra, Balaji Developers, Kalash Infra, and Parth Developers—constructed multiple towers with a maximum height of 102.7m in Hanspura, Naroda, Nana Chiloda, and adjoining areas, all with the necessary clearances from…

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Nashik Collects ₹76 Crore in Property Tax for April 2026

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has successfully increased its property tax collection, raking in Rs76.19 crore in April—a 61.71% rise compared to Rs49.99 crore during the same month last year. This surge is attributed to the introduction of an 8% rebate for taxpayers who pay their annual dues in a single installment within the first month of the fiscal year. Civic officials reported, “In April, approximately 1.55 lakh property owners took advantage of this scheme, receiving total rebates of Rs4 crore. This positive response has bolstered our confidence in meeting this year’s property tax goals.” The NMC has set…

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Hubballi-Dharwad Grants 5% Property Tax Rebate Until May 31

HUBBALLI: Mayor Jyoti Patil announced at the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) general body meeting on Thursday that the 5% concession period for property tax payment for the 2026–27 financial year has been extended until May 31. This decision follows a 12-day delay in starting property tax collections due to technical issues, with payments beginning only on April 12. Additionally, several festivals and observances during April hindered timely tax payments by property owners in Hubballi and Dharwad. Iresh Anchatageri, the house leader, raised this issue in the meeting, suggesting that the concession period, originally set to end on April 30, be…

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Bombay HC Orders Demolition of Ulhasnagar Tower Over Fraudulent Permits

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has upheld the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation’s order to demolish the 16-storey “Jhalak Paradise” building in Ulhasnagar, rejecting a petition from the developer and criticizing both the builder and civic officials for allegations of fraud and significant violations. Justices Kamal Khata and A.S. Gadkari mentioned that the petitioners had “clearly misled the Corporation and obtained approvals unlawfully.” The court further pointed out that the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation officials neglected to verify documents before giving permissions. Inconsistencies in the developer’s claims were noted by the bench. Although the petitioners referenced a 2021 report indicating that the plot…

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Bombay HC Intervenes in Decathlon-Godrej Chembur Lease Dispute

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has taken significant action in a lease dispute regarding valuable commercial real estate in Chembur. In a crucial interim ruling, the court has placed the contested property under judicial protection until a final decision is reached, and has appointed the Court Receiver to assume possession and provide a status report. The court raised questions about the termination of Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd’s lease, which appears to have been canceled in favor of a more profitable option. The dispute centers around the commercial segment of Godrej RKS, where Decathlon claims to have secured 761 square…

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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea on Sahara Shahar Land Lease

LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has declined to hear a petition from Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited challenging the Lucknow Municipal Corporation’s September 2025 orders that annulled the land lease for the Sahara Shahar complex and mandated its vacation. The HC’s Lucknow bench stated that the petition was not maintainable since the matter involving Sahara Shahar is currently under consideration in the Supreme Court, where Sahara has filed an application, and the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has submitted an objection. “We find ourselves constrained from proceeding further in this matter,” remarked a bench of Justices Rajan Roy and Manjive Shukla…

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SC Aims to Provide Homes to 22,000 Unitech Buyers

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court clarified on Wednesday that its aim is to ensure that 22,000 homebuyers of the distressed Unitech Ltd receive their homes. The court urged the newly appointed board by the Centre, along with banks and financial institutions, to propose solutions for resolving this long-lasting dispute. A bench, including Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, requested both counsel for homebuyers and land-owning agencies to submit a brief two-page note with suggestions within a week. Around 22,000 homebuyers have been waiting for their homes purchased from Unitech for several years. The management of the firm is now under…

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Belagavi cancels PIDs of 31 illegal buildings, probes officials

BELAGAVI: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has revoked Property Identification Numbers (PIDs) for 31 unauthorized buildings, leading to alarm among residents of similar projects. On April 24, BCC commissioner Kartik M issued two separate orders, cancelling 17 PIDs in one instance and 14 in another. The affected properties are apartments within two complexes located in Ward No. 9, built on lands acquired through Rs 100 stamp paper agreements that lack valid registration. This action has intensified fears among owners of buildings on unregistered sites, who allegedly received PIDs through collusion with civic officials. Both complexes are part of the Belagavi…

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28,000 Nagpur property owners haven’t paid taxes ever

NAGPUR: A significant financial oversight has emerged within the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) as 28,398 property owners across 10 zones have failed to pay property tax even once since their properties were constructed or purchased. The total unpaid amount from these long-term defaulters reaches a staggering Rs259.48 crore, highlighting substantial deficiencies in tax assessment and collection protocols. Data indicates that the Ashi Nagar zone has the highest number of such properties, with a total of 6,821 accounts and pending dues exceeding Rs59.81 crore. Close behind is Mangalwari, where 4,410 properties owe Rs41.37 crore, and Laxmi Nagar, which has 3,561 properties…