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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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NGT fines developer ₹2.5 crore for Thergaon project issues

PUNE: The National Green Tribunal has ordered a developer to pay ₹2.55 crore in environmental damage compensation to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board within two months for not obtaining the required environmental clearance for a completed residential project in Thergaon, Pimpri Chinchwad. This ruling was made on September 3, following a 2016 petition by activist Tanaji Gambhire, who alleged that the project—which includes 497 flats and 25 commercial units—was constructed without the mandatory environment clearance (EC) and consent to establish. Gambhire also accused the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation of neglecting concerns that part of the construction was located within flood…

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CCI Dismisses Emaar India’s Marbella Villa Complaint

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: — NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint against Emaar India Ltd concerning alleged anti-competitive practices related to its “Marbella” villa project in Gurugram. The CCI stated, “No prima facie case of violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Act has been established against the opposing parties in this matter.” Sections 3 and 4 pertain to agreements that restrict competition and abuse of a dominant position, respectively. The complaint originated from claims made by an informant who alleged that Emaar India Ltd, its subsidiary…

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SC considers panel to oversee Supertech Realtors projects

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Supreme Court contemplated the formation of a committee to manage the bidding process and selection of a co-developer for the stalled construction of residential apartments, office spaces, retail areas, and a luxury hotel by Supertech Realtors. Supertech Realtors, part of the troubled real estate giant Supertech, is undergoing insolvency proceedings alongside several associated companies. The Supernova project, which Supertech Realtors is working on, has a budget of Rs 2,326.14 crore and covers a 70,002-square-metre plot located in Sector 94, Noida. The project is set to feature an 80-floor building, making it the tallest structure in…

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Odisha HC: Co-owners can sell undivided property shares freely

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court recently upheld the rights of co-owners in joint properties, stating that a co-sharer can sell their undivided share without needing consent from other co-sharers. This resolution was issued by Justice Ananda Chandra Behera during a hearing regarding a petition from Padmini Barik. She contested the refusal of the Basudevpur sub-registrar in Bhadrak district to register her sale deed. Barik claimed her deed was rejected due to the absence of her co-sharers’ consent. The High Court deemed this refusal legally invalid. In the judgment delivered on August 25, Justice Behera referenced Section 44 of the Transfer…

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ED Uncovers ₹17 Crore Land Fraud Involving Dharani Misuse

HYDERABAD: An investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered alleged manipulation of the Dharani Portal, the state’s integrated land records management system, concerning the fraudulent acquisition and sale of government land in Nagaram village. Central to this case is a false affidavit that purportedly supported land succession and subsequent sale. The ED’s provisional attachment order indicates that Khader Unissa submitted an affidavit on the Dharani Portal, claiming to be the sole legal heir of her deceased father, Nawab Haji Ali Khan. Documentation and statements from revenue officials, however, confirm that Ali Khan had two sons, Farooq Ali Khan and…

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ED Raids 17 Builder Locations in Jaipur

JAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has executed extensive raids at various locations in the city, targeting the premises of businessmen involved in the real estate sector. The raids concentrated on 17 sites associated with businessmen Gyan Chand Agarwal, Jugal Kishor Derawala, Dalpat Singh, Govardhan Agarwal, and Anil Jain. These actions were initiated following a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) registered on June 9, 2025, which uncovered significant foreign investments by these individuals in Dubai, Singapore, Cyprus, and Hong Kong. Officials reported seizing important financial documents during the raids related to the accused’s dealings. Gyan Chand Agarwal…

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Lucknow: All Ansal Group Cases Moved to Crime Branch

LUCKNOW: In a significant move aimed at accelerating justice for numerous defrauded homebuyers, the Lucknow Police have transferred all cases associated with Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) and its promoters to the crime branch for a thorough and impartial investigation. Officials indicated that this measure intends to systematically investigate the extensive network of real estate frauds that has persisted for almost two decades. According to data from the Commissionerate, 293 FIRs have been filed against Ansals. Out of these, 244 cases have already been handed over to the Crime Branch, with the remaining 49 to be processed shortly. The…

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Lucknow body files FIR over 18 fake PMAY home letters

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority has filed an FIR after 18 individuals were defrauded out of lakhs of rupees for housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Basant Kunj. The victims received counterfeit allotment letters and registration certificates, which were discovered to be forged during the investigation. This issue surfaced when the deceived applicants approached the authority after they were unable to take possession of their homes. Following the directive of LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, a case was registered at Gomti Nagar police station. Deputy Secretary (PMAY) Atul Krishna Singh stated that a complaint was submitted by Jan…

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Mumbai Land Scam: Police Probe Forged Docs and BMC Sales

Representative AI image MUMBAI: An investigation is underway regarding a purported land scam in Kandivli, involving the heirs of a developer who, along with a builder, allegedly forged documents to reclaim approximately 2.5 acres of land that had already been surrendered to the BMC in return for additional Floor Space Index (FSI). The case was initiated at Borivli police station by BMC engineer Sunil Shete on August 4, 2025. The city’s crime branch has since taken over the case. Meanwhile, authorities have charged the original landowner and the developer who constructed 18 residential buildings on the unreserved five acres of…

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Builder Arrested in Thane for Selling Flats with Fake Permits

THANE: Authorities have detained the director of a real estate firm for allegedly scamming buyers out of several crores by selling apartments built with fake permits in Maharashtra’s Thane district, officials reported on Monday. Umrao Singh Prithviraj Ostwal, the director of Ostwal Builders Pvt Ltd, is charged with creating counterfeit construction permits and plans, which he presented as authentic documents, according to a release from the Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police. Using these falsified approvals, he is said to have constructed extra units beyond the authorized limits in the Ostwal Paradise Building No. 6 in the Mira Bhayander area, selling them…