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Calcutta HC: KMC Can Fix Unsafe Buildings in Disputes

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court ruled on Dec 23 that civil disputes would not hinder the renovation of a building designated as ‘dilapidated’ or ‘unsafe’ by the KMC. The court stated, “The residents, including tenants and nearby individuals, could face substantial risk if the Corporation’s order is not executed.” The challenge arose from the trial court’s decision to lift an interim order in a civil suit regarding a 1/6th property share, brought before the division bench of Justices Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Supratim Bhattacharya, which also contested transfer deeds issued by the building owners. After the lower court issued the interim…

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Gurugram Seals 7 Properties Over ₹1.8 Crore in Tax Dues

Representative image GURUGRAM: The Enforcement teams of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) sealed seven properties in the city on Tuesday due to non-payment of property tax totaling ₹1.8 crore, despite multiple notices sent to the owners. The sealing operation was overseen by zonal taxation officer Pankaj Kumar, along with tax inspector Pankaj Saluja and their team. According to MCG officials, two properties in Kherki Daula had outstanding dues of ₹30,82,747 and ₹19,72,508, respectively. In Mohammadpur Jharsa, two properties had pending tax amounts of ₹27,35,536 and ₹22,65,126. Additionally, a property in Narsinghpur with dues of ₹14,04,967 and another in Pace…

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Patna resolves 671 property tax and waste charge issues in a month

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has addressed 671 complaints regarding property tax and solid waste charges out of 1,782 grievances reported within the past month, showcasing a significant advancement in citizen-focused governance. Officials report that the civic body is prioritizing expedited resolution through its enhanced grievance redressal system. On Monday, Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena stated, “We are promptly managing complaints to ensure timely relief for residents. The remaining cases, mostly directed to zonal offices, are actively being processed, with regular reviews conducted by relevant officers for prompt resolution.” The commissioner has issued stern directives to executive officers across all…

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Navi Mumbai: NMMC Alerts CIDCO on Pollution Violations

Representative AI image THANE: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has sent notices to the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for alleged breaches of pollution control regulations at two housing project sites managed by CIDCO. A statement from the civic body mentions that notices are related to a housing project near Juinagar Railway Station in Sector 11, Sanpada, and another site in Vashi’s Sector 19. NMMC has instructed CIDCO to implement all necessary pollution control measures, as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and to submit a comprehensive report on the corrective actions taken to the town planning department.…

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Lucknow to Adopt New House Tax Assessment System

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is introducing the Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to enhance transparency in property tax assessments. This initiative aims to eliminate inconsistencies in tax calculations and mitigate complaints regarding municipal staff harassment. Properties that may be impacted include those with discrepancies between recorded and actual built-up areas, buildings misclassified as residential or commercial, and properties that expanded without proper updates. Additionally, high-value homes and buildings currently outside the tax system will be scrutinized more closely. Currently, inaccuracies in assessments have resulted in small buildings being attributed inflated areas or residential properties being taxed under commercial rates.…

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Karnataka HC: Registrar can void sale deed for illegal allotments

BENGALURU: In a landmark decision that could influence numerous cooperative housing cases, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that the additional registrar of cooperative societies has the authority to revoke even a registered sale deed if it stems from an illegal allotment by a cooperative society. Justice Suraj Govindaraj issued this ruling while rejecting a petition from Suresha, a Bengaluru resident who challenged the registrar’s power to intervene post-registration of a sale deed. The court clarified that after invalidating an illegal allotment, the registrar has the right to instruct the local sub-registrar to take necessary actions, but emphasized the importance…

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I-T Department Seizes 282 Acres in ₹2,000 Crore Land Case

HYDERABAD: The Income Tax Department’s Benami Prohibition Unit (BPU) in Hyderabad has issued 17 provisional attachment orders related to a 282-acre land parcel in Koheda and Omer Khan Daira villages, near Abdullapurmet, valuing the properties at ₹2,002 crore. These land transactions were preliminarily identified as benami, with Incor Realty Projects acting as the benamidar and former Sanghi Industries Ltd promoter, Ravi Sanghi, along with his family, named as the beneficial owners. According to the orders, the land originally belonged to the now-defunct Sanghi Industries Ltd (SIL) and was sold through a structured arrangement involving Incor Realty and Venkateshwara Realty. The…

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Delhi Police nab five in ₹12 crore luxury fraud in Gurugram

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 12 crore by selling a nonexistent luxury property at DLF Camellias in Gurugram, officials reported on Sunday. The police indicated that the arrests have unveiled an organized fraud scheme that utilized forged bank auction documents to deceive victims. In a statement, they confirmed that the Crime Branch dismantled the scheme after filing an FIR under multiple charges, including cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy, in accordance with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “The syndicate is believed to have defrauded victims of over Rs 200 crore across…

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Gujarat HC: Society NOCs Required Despite Civic Body Approval

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has put a stop to the construction of a ten-storey building in Vadodara, ruling that it was built without the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the cooperative housing society and violated its bylaws, despite the approval granted by civic authorities. The controversy involves the 60-year-old Alka Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, where owners of four plots began construction in 2024 after receiving a development permit from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC). The society raised objections, asserting that the construction encroached on its road and breached bylaws that designated plots for residential use only. The society…

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Punjab CIC reprimands Amritsar body for missing complex records

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Chief Information Commissioner has raised issues with the Municipal Corporation of Amritsar regarding their failure to locate records for a significant commercial complex. Concerns were expressed about record management, adherence to building regulations, and accountability as per the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Chief Information Commission, led by Chief Information Commissioner Inderpal Singh, reviewed an appeal from an Amritsar resident who requested information about a multi-storeyed commercial complex. The inquiries included ownership details, approved building plans, parking provisions, any deviations from the approved plans, and related actions taken. During the hearing, the public information officer mentioned…