Category: Residential

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Punjab government simplifies and secures housing society registration

CHANDIGARH: In a significant move to enhance property rights and resolve longstanding legal ambiguities, the Punjab government has rolled out substantial reforms aimed at benefiting residents of cooperative housing societies. Following the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also oversees the Cooperation Department, the government has approved a comprehensive framework intended to streamline the registration process for cooperative housing properties, making it both affordable and legally secure, while ensuring proper recovery of stamp duty for the state. An official statement released on Tuesday indicated that the state has implemented extensive measures to formalize property transactions in cooperative housing societies,…

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Anant Nagar Plot Registration Open Until January 16: Lucknow

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has extended the online registration deadline for 637 residential plots in the Anant Nagar housing scheme until January 16, following significant public interest. LDA Vice-Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar made the announcement on Tuesday. The Anant Nagar township, located on Mohan Road, spans 785 acres and features a grid-based layout, broad roads, and underground power lines. Approximately 130 acres is designated for parks and green spaces, alongside a planned Edutech City within the development. In the first two phases, the LDA allocated 666 plots through a lottery, attracting more than 22,000 applicants. The…

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Tidco Builds Model Homes for Parandur Airport Resettlement

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) has developed model houses for families from 13 villages in Kancheepuram district, as part of the resettlement strategy for the proposed greenfield airport in Parandur. Tidco MD Sandeep Nanduri stated, “We have created model homes of the same size (400 sqft) but with different designs near the primary health centre in Parandur. Villagers are encouraged to visit and select their preferred design.” An audio-visual presentation detailing available amenities such as schools and hospitals in the townships will be played in the houses, alongside information regarding relief packages for families relinquishing their…

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Suraksha Group finishes 5,989 units in 63 towers

NEW DELHI: Suraksha Group, which took over Jaypee Infratech (JIL) in 2024, has successfully finished construction on 5,989 units across various projects in JIL Wish Town. The company has received occupancy certificates (OCs) for 31 towers, totaling 3,135 units. Suraksha Group has also applied for OCs for an additional 32 towers across several projects, including Kosmos, Klassic, Kensington Boulevard Apartments, Kensington Park Apartments, Kensington Park Heights, and Pebble Court, which collectively comprise 2,854 units. Jash Panchamia, Executive Director of Jaypee Infratech Limited, stated, “We are committed to adhering to the timeline specified in our resolution plan. Our efforts are reflected…

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Chandigarh’s 2023 Notification Eases CHB Resident Norms

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to reinstate the January 3, 2023 notification regarding the regularization of need-based modifications, bringing significant relief to over 3.5 lakh residents living in approximately 66,000 Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes. This notification was put on hold following a Supreme Court ruling on January 10, 2023. During a press briefing at the UT secretariat in Sector 9 on Friday, Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad announced that a new notification will be issued by the end of January, allowing for the regularization of modifications, subject to applicable fees. He mentioned that the relaxations and exemptions granted…

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Odisha to Finish 48,000 Pending PMAY-U Homes

BHUBANESWAR: The housing and urban development department plans to construct over 48,000 incomplete houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U), with the scheme deadline extended to December 31, 2025. The Union housing and urban affairs ministry informed the state that the PMAY-U was launched on June 25, 2015, to provide durable houses with essential amenities to eligible urban populations nationwide. The ministry noted, “The implementation period of the PMAY-U scheme, previously ending on March 31, 2022, has been extended to December 31, 2025, allowing sanctioned houses to be completed without altering the funding framework and implementation strategy.” As per…

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Lucknow launches lottery for 1,665 1BHK flats in Atalnagar

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) held a lottery on Thursday for the allocation of 1BHK flats under the Atalnagar Yojana at Devpur Para. A total of 1,665 one-bedroom flats were distributed during the lottery, with applicants invited on stage to choose slips to guarantee transparency. The entire event was live-streamed on YouTube. Many applicants expressed their relief at the long-awaited allotment. “I applied as soon as the scheme was announced but didn’t expect my name to be drawn in the first round,” said Vipin Kumar Sahu from Prayagraj. “This allotment brings a permanent home for my family.” The draw…

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Rohit Sharma’s wife purchases Mumbai apartment for ₹26.30 crore

NEW DELHI: Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Rohit Sharma, has acquired an apartment in Ahuja Towers, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, for ₹26.30 crore. The new apartment boasts a carpet area of 2,760.40 sq ft (256.45 sq meters) and includes three designated car parking spaces. The transaction involved a stamp duty of ₹1.31 crore and registration fees of ₹30,000, as indicated in the property registration documents accessed by Square Yards from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website. The deal was officially registered in December 2025. Published On Jan 8, 2026 at 01:30 PM IST Join a community of over 2M industry professionals. Subscribe…

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16,000 Chandrapur Families to Receive Permanent Land Titles

File Photo CHANDRAPUR: On Wednesday, Maharashtra’s revenue minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced the initiation of the process to grant permanent land ownership rights to approximately 16,000 families residing in Chandrapur’s slum areas. He described this move as a significant step towards fostering inclusive urban development. Speaking at election rallies in the region, Bawankule highlighted that MLA Kishor Jorgewar had vigorously advocated for the regularization of land rights for Nazul landholders in the assembly, expressing his satisfaction that the government was finally honoring that commitment. Permanent land titles will be issued to households across 55 slum localities in Chandrapur. The minister urged…

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Chhattisgarh Unveils Solar-Powered PMAY Homes for Tribals

Representative image RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has introduced an innovative initiative, the first of its kind in India, by installing rooftop solar panels on the Prime Minister Janman Awas homes of Pahadi Korwa families, recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. This aims to provide some of the state’s poorest tribal households with durable housing and minimal electricity expenses. In the pilot phase, rooftop solar systems have been set up on eight residences of Pahadi Korwa families in the remote Gudurumuda village, located in the Podi-Uproda block of Korba district. Officials from Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) noted that this…