Category: Regulatory

Keep up with important regulatory news affecting real estate, including government policies, tax reforms, compliance requirements, and RERA updates. Understand how these regulations impact developers, investors, and buyers.

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Telangana HC to Hear PIL on 27-Acre Land with Builders

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation from four Congress MLAs regarding the alleged illegal transfer of 27 acres of valuable government land in Khajaguda, which is valued at over ₹2,000 crore, to private real estate developers. The disputed land, located in survey No. 27/2 of Khajaguda village within the Serilingampally mandal, is reportedly under development for a large high-rise project by private builders. The petitioners have requested the court to instruct the state government to reclaim the land and stop ongoing construction, which they argue is harmful to the environment and based on…

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Mahesh Babu Receives Notice Over Fraud Complaint on Plot Sale

HYDERABAD: A consumer court has issued a notice to actor Mahesh Babu regarding a complaint against Sai Surya Developers, a real estate company he endorsed. This notice, from the Rangareddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, was prompted by a complaint from a local doctor claiming she was defrauded of 34.8 lakh after buying a non-existent plot. In this case, Sai Surya Developers is the first respondent, followed by its owner Kancharla Satish Chandra Gupta and Mahesh Babu as the third respondent. The complainant, along with her husband, was led to trust the company due to Mahesh Babu’s endorsement. After making…

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Court denies builder’s appeal on illegal work in Nandagiri Hills

HYDERABAD: A city court has dismissed a construction company’s appeal against the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which ordered a halt to construction and mandated the removal of all deviations at their 4.748-acre site in Nandagiri Hills, Shaikpet. Chief Judge K Kusha of the City Small Causes Court, Hyderabad, issued the ruling on July 4, supporting GHMC’s action against Net Net Ventures. The judge remarked that “the petitioner came to the court with unclean hands and failed to demonstrate a prima facie case to restrain the authorities.” The company, which had previously approached the Telangana High Court, was instructed to…

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Nashik Civic Body Gathers ₹100 Crore in Property Tax Q2

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) achieved a property tax collection of Rs 100 crore in the April-June quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, a slight decline from the Rs 106 crore collected in the same period last year. Officials credit the collection to rebates of 6-8% for early tax payments. NMC offers various rebates for timely property tax payments: an 8% discount for payments made in April-May, 6% for June, and 3% for July, with the incentive program ending on July 31. Additionally, a 1% concession is available for online payments. Last year, NMC informed taxpayers through messages about…

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DTCP to Appoint Admins for Illegal RWAs Structures in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: On Monday, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) demolished an illegal structure constructed by the previous Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) of Suncity Avenue, Sector 102. Officials stated that the makeshift structure, situated at the rear of the society, was used for religious activities. “The illegal construction came to our attention following formal complaints from residents. After verification, we issued a demolition order in accordance with the law,” explained Amit Madholia, the district town planner (enforcement). The authorities pointed out a growing trend of RWAs engaging in unauthorized constructions within common areas of housing societies. “These structures, often…

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Delhi HC notices police on Gopal Ansal’s FIR quashing plea

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court issued a notice to police on Monday regarding a petition filed by real estate mogul Gopal Ansal, who seeks to quash an FIR against him related to a cheating case stemming from the Uphaar fire tragedy. The FIR was prompted by a complaint from a buyer of land within a project managed by Ansal Buildwell Limited. Justice Amit Mahajan requested a status report from Delhi Police, with the hearing set for September 10. The High Court further instructed the state not to take coercive actions against the petitioner until the next hearing date. A…

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Karnataka HC Upholds RERA Co-op Society, Dismisses Flat Owners’ Plea

BENGALURU: A recent high court ruling could reshape the establishment of apartment associations under Rera regulations. The court affirmed the legitimacy of the Commune 1 Apartment Co-operative Society. The ruling dismissed two writ petitions brought forth by a faction of flat owners and their registered welfare association. It concluded that the cooperative, formed under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (Rera), has the rightful authority to represent the allottees and oversee the project’s shared areas. The case arose from the Commune 1 Apartment Project, where the Commune 1 Residents Welfare Association contested the establishment of the co-operative society created…

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ED: Debock Industries Owner Invested Crime Proceeds in Real Estate

AI-generated Representative Image JAIPUR: The owner of Debock Industries Ltd has been investing over Rs 100 crore in real estate, utilizing proceeds from a financial fraud. The acquisitions include villas, housing schemes, hotels, and resorts equipped with wedding banquet halls. This information was disclosed by officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), who are investigating the money laundering case concerning the group. As the raids unfolded on Saturday, an ED officer stated, “We have seized Rs 78 lakh, property papers for 150 bighas of land, along with incriminating documents and evidence against the company.” “They were developing a resort near Chaksu…

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Delhi civic body holds 1,800+ tax camps for amnesty scheme

NEW DELHI: The MCD has launched 1,862 property tax camps across its 12 zones to help property owners file their taxes and take advantage of the Property Tax Amnesty Scheme introduced in May. As per MCD officials, over 48,546 taxpayers have benefited from these camps so far. The civic authority plans to conduct more camps in the coming days to further extend the advantages of the Property Tax Amnesty Scheme for 2025-26 and the Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO). Taxpayers or Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) can contact their zonal offices to request a camp in their locality. “We have successfully conducted…

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Prayagraj Unifies Property, Water & Sewer Taxes into One Bill

PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant step towards enhancing the taxation process for local residents, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to roll out a unified billing system. This new system will merge property tax, water tax, and sewer tax into a single bill. The implementation of this system is projected to occur within the next week, after the successful completion of the software’s final testing phase. PK Mishra, the chief tax assessment officer, indicated that all necessary data from the municipal and water departments has been integrated, with essential updates made to the corporation’s official website and mobile app. This…