Category: Residential

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38 Landlords in Pimpri Chinchwad Booked for Concealing Tenants

Representative AI image PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad police have filed cases against 38 property owners for not providing necessary tenant information. The cases, registered under Section 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), were reported across various police stations in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The anti-terrorism division of the Pimpri Chinchwad police has initiated a special operation to locate illegal tenants, particularly those of Bangladeshi nationality. “Last month, we discovered 38 landlords who failed to disclose their tenants’ details. Legal actions have been taken against them,” stated an officer from the special branch. The police…

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Kolkata: Salt Lake Residents Receive Property Tax Bills

KOLKATA: The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced dispatching property tax bills for the year 2026-27 to households in Salt Lake. Taxpayers can benefit from a 5% tax rebate (excluding any arrears) if payments are made by the due date. For those who have not settled their past dues from the previous financial year, a 10% penalty along with 10% interest applies to the total overdue amount as of March 31. Tax payments can be made online at www.bmcwbgov.in using debit or credit cards, net banking, or through the Bharat Bill Payment System. Physical payments can also be made at…

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Indiramma Housing Phase II Coming Soon, Says Telangana Minister

HYDERABAD: Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced on Sunday that the second phase of the Indiramma housing scheme will commence shortly. The state government is actively addressing issues related to sada bainama, prohibited land lists, and land records. During a ‘praja darbar’ event in Kusumanchi, Khammam district, he noted that many applicants were seeking Indiramma houses. “The overwhelming demand for Indiramma houses stems from the previous BRS government not fulfilling its promise to provide 2-BHK homes for the poor. They have let the people down on housing,” he stated. Reddy highlighted that the Congress government is directly transferring…

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Upper-Floor Access in Dharavi Rehab Linked to Ground-Floor Docs

MUMBAI: Eligibility for residents on upper floors under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is partially dependent on the status of ground-floor occupants, with affidavits only accepted if the lower unit qualifies, officials announced. A government resolution issued on October 4, 2024, extends benefits to upper-floor residents who can demonstrate occupancy prior to a cut-off date of November 15, 2022. Those eligible may receive homes of 300 sq ft outside of Dharavi, but within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Beneficiaries can choose between a hire-purchase option, which involves nominal rent for 25 years leading to ownership, or an expedited ownership method by…

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DDA Extends Payment Deadline for Towering Heights to June 30

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has extended the payment deadline for flats at Towering Heights under both the 2025 e-auction and the 2026 first-come-first-served (FCFS) housing schemes to June 30. This decision, approved by the DDA vice-chairman, reflects the time needed to secure necessary statutory approvals. “The competent authority has approved an extension in the payment schedule outlined in the demand-cum-allotment letters… as securing approvals may take 30 to 45 days following the project’s physical completion,” an official stated. Representations from allottees requesting more time were also considered. The project is expected to miss its originally scheduled completion…

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Rent Hike: Tamil Nadu Hostels & PGs Up 10% from May 5

CHENNAI: Students and working professionals residing in hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations across Tamil Nadu may face a rent increase of about 10%. This hike is attributed to rising prices in commercial LPG cylinders and soaring cooking costs. The Tamil Nadu IT Hostel & PG Owners Welfare Association has announced that the new rental rates will be effective from May 5. Monthly rates for non-AC accommodations have been adjusted to 6,500-7,500 for four-sharing rooms, 7,000-8,000 for three-sharing, and 8,000-9,000 for two-sharing rooms. Operators noted that these are baseline rates and could fluctuate based on location and amenities. A. Seetharaman,…

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Chandigarh Accelerates One-Time Relief Policy

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is expediting a comprehensive “one-time relief” policy to regularize internal modifications for thousands of residents. With 90% of the city’s 62,000 Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes facing building violations, this proposed settlement offers critical support for homeowners who have been under enforcement scrutiny for years. A path to regularisation The administration is seeking a pragmatic approach that aligns urban planning with the needs of residents. The core of this new proposal is to offer relief for internal changes and boundary wall modifications that do not encroach on public land. “The administration is considering how to regularize…

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Over 25 Lakh Bengaluru Properties Added to e-Khata System

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced on Friday that the state government has successfully integrated over 25 lakh properties into Bengaluru’s e-Khata system. The e-Khata serves as an electronic property certificate that keeps ownership details in an online database, promoting accuracy, transparency, and comprehensive coverage for property owners. During a press conference, Shivakumar, who also oversees Bengaluru’s administration, stated that of the 25 lakh properties under this system, more than 7,000 applications have already been processed. Further outreach efforts are being planned to reach those who still need their e-Khata. “Achieving 25 lakh e-Khatas is a remarkable…

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Delhi: 15 Seek Ownership in Unauthorised Colonies; No House Regularisations

NEW DELHI: Following the launch of the SWAGAM portal by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for the regularization of 1,511 unauthorized colonies, officials announced on Friday that 15 residents have applied for ownership rights. However, no applications have been submitted for house regularization through the portal as of yet. Officials clarified that the 15 applications received by Wednesday were for ownership rights via the Delhi government’s Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) portal. “The data on the portal is real-time. We haven’t received any applications for regularization so far,” an official stated. As per the…

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Telangana to Allocate 2BHK Homes by End of May

HYDERABAD: Housing and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has tasked officials with identifying and allocating double-bedroom houses to beneficiaries across Telangana by the end of May, regardless of construction status. In a review meeting, he underscored the urgency of completing near-finished houses and announced financial support of up to ₹5 lakh under the Indiramma housing scheme for those houses that are partially constructed. If contractors decline to finish the work, beneficiaries will be allowed to complete construction independently, with funding released through a green channel. Concerns were raised by various MLAs regarding ineligible occupants in the houses. The minister directed…