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Rajasthan HC Stays Govt Order on Sanganer Colony Regularisation

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, the Rajasthan High Court halted the implementation of an order from the urban development and housing (UDH) department issued on March 12, aimed at regularizing residential colonies established on land acquired by the Rajasthan Housing Board between B2 Bypass and Sanganer. This ruling came from a bench led by Justice SP Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit during a public interest litigation (PIL) hearing. “We argued that the UDH’s actions to regularize these colonies were intended for the development of roads and other facilities, but the High Court has stayed the UDH order. We will follow the government’s…

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Karnataka HC Advocates for GIS Land Mapping in State

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has mandated the state government to create a unified technological platform using Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide a single, verifiable source for all land-related information. The court’s directive requires that the platform incorporates a GIS-based foundation, serving as a comprehensive and unalterable map of land parcels throughout the state. It will utilize high-resolution satellite imagery from the Forest Survey of India (FSI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to accurately demarcate and geo-tag all designated forest boundaries in accordance with historical gazette notifications. Additionally, it will monitor forest cover via remote sensing data…

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Esencia RWA Gurugram Faces Probe Over Illegal Deals and Irregularities

GURUGRAM: The district registrar has appointed an inquiry officer to probe allegations of governance failures, unauthorized dealings, and financial misconduct against the governing body of Esencia RWA in Sector 67. This action follows complaints from residents who accused the RWA of entering an “illegal and malafide agreement” with a neighboring housing society, purportedly permitting access to lay water pipelines and electricity cables without necessary government approvals. Complainants also raised concerns over financial mismanagement, highlighting undisclosed bank accounts, the lack of audits, and money collected from vendors without approval from the general body. In an order issued on Tuesday, Col Vipin…

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Madras HC Calls for Citywide Building Assessment in Madurai

MADURAI: On Tuesday, the Madras High Court instructed the commissioner of the Madurai Corporation to set up special teams to verify the property tax assessments of all buildings within Madurai city. Following a previous order, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Abhinav Kumar, has been formed to investigate the property tax scam in Madurai Corporation. The state reported that the SIT’s investigation has gained momentum. The team has also requested property tax assessment data from the past ten years from the Director of Municipal Administration to conduct a thorough examination. A division bench, comprising…

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Lucknow Seals Buildings Over Unpaid Property Taxes

LUCKNOW: On Monday, the LMC conducted a campaign against property tax defaulters, sealing and attaching 24 buildings while recovering outstanding dues across zones 1, 3, 4, and 5. In zone 1, six properties in Astabal Chauraha, Charbagh, and Bagh Sherganj were targeted, with two properties sealed for dues of Rs 66,906 and Rs 1.9 lakh. Zone 3 had the highest number of cases, with action taken on 10 properties in Dilkusha Plaza, Faizullaganj, and Gauriganj. Two buildings were sealed due to arrears of Rs 1.73 lakh each, while recoveries included amounts of Rs 1.05 lakh, Rs 1.34 lakh, and Rs…

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Telangana HC Calls for Quick Resolution of FTL and Buffer Zone Disputes

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court emphasized the pressing need for a comprehensive approach to resolving disputes surrounding full tank level (FTL), buffer zones, and canals throughout the state. The court insisted that all pending petitions be addressed in a unified manner, and any necessary land acquisition should strictly adhere to government directives. The court expressed dissatisfaction over the years of delays, questioning the effectiveness of officials who allowed these issues to persist unaddressed. It highlighted the contradictory situation where revenue authorities issue land ownership documents while irrigation officials designate the same parcels as water flow paths, FTL, or buffer zones.…

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Consumer Forum Holds Parsvanath Liable for Flat Delay

NEW DELHI: The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has found Parsvanath Developers Limited at fault for inadequate service and unfair trade practices due to a significant delay in delivering a residential flat booked in 2007. Last month, the bench comprising Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal (president) and Pinki (judicial member) ordered Parsvanath Developers to immediately hand over the flat and compensate the complainants with a total of Rs 5.5 lakh. The complainants, Nitin Bansal and Amita Bansal, purchased a 3BHK flat from Parsvanath for Rs 27.68 lakh, following a construction-linked payment plan. They signed the flat buyer agreement on April…

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Noida Authority Targets Illegal Constructions with FIRs

Representative image created by AI NOIDA: The Noida Authority has instructed officials to file FIRs for illegal constructions and to follow up on pending cases where police have not yet acted. Additionally, a comprehensive database will be created to track enforcement actions, including notices issued, complaints filed, FIRs registered, and buildings sealed. According to officials, this database will enable senior officers to monitor progress and identify any delays or lapses. A strict approach will be taken towards those showing negligence in following up, with individuals held accountable for reporting encroachments. During a review meeting on Monday, CEO Lokesh M emphasized…

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NGT Notifies Builder, Haryana on Illegal Aravali Construction

GURUGRAM: The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to a real estate company, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF), the Haryana government, the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), and the state pollution board regarding allegations of large-scale construction near the protected Wazirabad forest in Sector 54 of the city, without obtaining the necessary environmental permissions. The tribunal has instructed the Centre, Haryana authorities, and the real estate firm to submit their responses before the next hearing scheduled for November 10. A petition, accompanied by Google Earth images and photographs, reportedly shows construction activities on the boundary…

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Rajasthan HC Demands Plans for Jaipur’s Walled City

JAIPUR: On Monday, a division bench of the Rajasthan High Court requested a comprehensive report from the state government regarding the development plans and actions taken for the Walled City. During the hearing, set for September 17, Justices Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Sanjit Purohit emphasized that the inquiry would encompass not only commercial activities in the residential areas of Haldiyon ke Rasta and beyond but also the overall development and issues of the entire walled city. “This approach aims to address problems such as waterlogging on roads, parking dilemmas, and traffic congestion within the walled area,” stated the bench. Published…