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Lucknow: 5,000+ Property Owners Face Sealing, Demolition Risks

LUCKNOW: A recent survey indicates that over 5,000 property owners in the city may face sealing or demolition of their premises due to land-use violations along roads that are 24 meters wide. A private agency, commissioned by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), identified 5,103 residential buildings allegedly repurposed for commercial use without necessary approvals. Officials announced that notices will be sent out within a week. Property owners will need to either regularize their buildings under the 2025 building bylaws or cease commercial activities. “Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions, including sealing or demolition, under the UP Urban Planning…

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ED Freezes ₹82 Crore in Properties Linked to Ansal Hub-83 Fraud

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized immovable properties valued at Rs 82 crore in relation to an alleged extensive real estate scam linked to the commercial project “Ansal Hub-83” in Sector-83, Gurugram. This project encompasses a land area of 19 Kanal 15 Marla (approximately 2.47 acres) and features 147 commercial shops, 137 office spaces, and two restaurant units, as stated by the ED on Thursday. These properties were attached by the ED’s Gurugram zonal office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation began following an FIR filed by Haryana Police in June 2023 against…

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Rajasthan HC Gives 3 Weeks to Clear Illegal Sanganer Colonies

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Rajasthan Housing Board to act on the removal of 87 illegal colonies in Sanganer, giving them three weeks to comply with its previous order from August 20, 2025. In a firm warning, the court stated that the housing board commissioner must appear in person if compliance is not achieved within the specified timeframe. This court order was made public on Wednesday. The case gained attention from a petition by Public Against Corruption, which raised concerns about the state government’s order from March 12, 2025. This order aimed to regularize colonies built on…

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Pune civic body rejects property tax hike, PCMC keeps status quo

PUNE: Residents within Pune’s civic limits will not face an increased property tax, and those in Pimpri Chinchwad are also expected to be exempt from any hikes. The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) general body (GB) unanimously rejected a proposal on Wednesday to raise property tax by 5% for the upcoming fiscal year. Similarly, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is unlikely to propose a tax increase for the 2026-27 financial year due to the absence of a standing committee, which is required to review such proposals. Last week, the PMC brought forth the 5% tax increase proposal, but corporators from…

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SC: Nepotism and Self-Aggrandizement Threaten Democracy

Here’s a revised version of the content you provided: NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has annulled the allocation of two flats by a Haryana government housing society to a member of its governing body and his subordinate, condemning nepotism and self-interest as fundamentally against democratic principles. Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision, which had declined to intervene in the allotment process. The allotments in question were deemed arbitrary, biased, and a violation of the society’s own eligibility criteria. The bench stated, “Nepotism and self-aggrandizement are incompatible with a democratic system, particularly…

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Nashik City Issues Notices to 500 More Property Tax Defaulters

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued notices to an additional 500 property tax defaulters, each with outstanding dues exceeding Rs 1 lakh. They have been granted 21 days to settle their debts, after which warrants will be issued against them. Recently, the property tax department sent notices to 450 defaulters, bringing the total number of notices issued in recent weeks to 950. According to regulations, the annual property tax must be paid by December 31; failure to do so results in a 2% penalty per month. Unfortunately, many taxpayers did not adhere to the deadline, prompting the civic…

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High Court Orders Inspection of Bengaluru PGs for Violations

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has mandated an inspection of the Paying Guest Accommodation Welfare Association’s premises in Bengaluru to verify adherence to guidelines set by civic authorities. Justice Suraj Govindaraj stated that officials must determine if the structures erected by the petitioners and association members follow the approved plans. In cases lacking sanctioned plans, compliance with existing building bylaws and permissible usages under relevant zoning regulations must be evaluated. The inspection is scheduled to commence at 10:30 AM on February 18 and should be completed within two weeks. The court clarified that petitioners could join the inspection or appoint…

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Pune PMC Fines Builder for Contaminated Water in Mhalunge

PUNE: The civic authority issued a show-cause notice and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on a manager/developer of VTP Aethereus for allegedly supplying contaminated water to residents at a complex in Mhalunge. According to the notice, this action was prompted by complaints from residents, although the developer has stated that the issue has been resolved. The notice from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) indicated: “As the municipal water supply system is not yet operational in the area, you provided a written assurance to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA)/PMC that you would supply safe and potable water…

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Delhi court denies bail to ex-Jaypee Infratech MD in case

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has rejected former Jaypee Infratech managing director Manoj Gaur’s bail application in a money-laundering case, emphasizing that the allegations involve cheating and criminal breach of trust affecting many individuals. The court remarked that while numerous homebuyers sought justice after investing their life savings in their desired homes, Gaur was benefitting from the alleged proceeds of crime. Additional Sessions Judge Dhirendra Rana examined Gaur’s plea, noting that Gaur was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on November 13, 2022, in relation to a ₹14,599-crore fraud involving homebuyers. The ED alleges that the money collected from homebuyers…

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Panel Formed to Investigate Thanisandra Demolitions in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has established a two-member committee comprising retired district judges to investigate the removal of alleged encroachments in Thanisandra village, specifically in Arkavathi Layout. According to a public notice issued on January 29, the BDA appointed this committee to evaluate if proper procedures were followed during the demolition drive conducted on January 8, which resulted in the clearing of around 22 ‘illegal structures’ across two acres. Residents have expressed concerns after claiming they purchased the sites through agents, raising alarms over possible illegal property transactions, reminiscent of the issues previously reported in the Kogilu Layout…