Dharavi Evictions Loom Despite ‘Slum to Rehab’ Promises
CHANDIGARH: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will convene a high-level meeting with Chandigarh’s top bureaucrats on Monday to address various longstanding issues that have puzzled the administration for nearly two decades. The meeting aims to tackle problems affecting thousands of residents, including those in urban areas, rehabilitation colonies, and Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) areas, as well as local businessmen and industrialists. The discussions will align with existing regulations and the Chandigarh Master Plan, 2031 (CMP-2031). Following this meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will engage with UT officials on related topics, with the meeting expected to occur in New Delhi…
MUMBAI: Embassy Group, a leading real estate company, has characterized a recent writ petition questioning the “fit and proper” status of certain entities and promoters linked to Embassy Office Parks REIT as a “recycled claim.” This allegation is reportedly part of a persistent campaign orchestrated by Sterling & Wilson. The Bombay High Court has allowed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) six weeks to review the representations made by the petitioner. In a statement following the hearing, Embassy Group claimed the petition filed by Chayan Upadhyay is part of a “continuing, orchestrated campaign” targeting the group and its…
NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to eliminate limits on ground coverage and increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for industrial, residential, and commercial projects. This initiative aims to facilitate both vertical and horizontal growth through the introduction of new uniform building bylaws for the Noida, Greater Noida, and YEIDA industrial development authorities. The aim is to simplify construction regulations, stimulate investment, and resolve ambiguities arising from varying rules across jurisdictions. The proposed regulations are informed by a comparative analysis of bylaws from states including Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Odisha, along with best practices from Singapore, Japan,…