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Panel Established to Revise Gujarat Land Revenue Act

Representative AI image GANDHINAGAR: The state government recently established a committee led by retired IAS officer C.L. Meena to review the Gujarat Land Revenue Act of 1879 and related regulations. The objective is to recommend necessary amendments to the Act. The committee, composed of other members like M.B. Parmar and Anis Mankad (both retired IAS officers) along with a member secretary, is tasked with submitting its report within six months. A notification regarding this was released on December 22. As outlined in the notification, the committee is responsible for assessing the revenue department’s rules, resolutions, and manuals connected to this…

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Ahmedabad Issues Notices for Unauthorized Parking at 380+ Buildings

Representative image AHMEDABAD: Concerned about traffic disruptions due to illegal parking, the AMC has issued 384 notices to various buildings in the past two days. AMC officials mention that many residential and commercial buildings lack parking facilities. “Unauthorized parking on public roads, footpaths, and other spaces is severely affecting traffic flow,” stated an AMC officer. To address this issue, housing associations, chairmen, secretaries, building owners, and occupants have been directed to ensure vehicles are parked within their premises. Notices were sent to those not complying. The AMC mandated that every building must have proper signage and sufficient parking arrangements. “It…

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Gujarat RERA Streamlines Grievance Resolution Process

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has introduced a new standard operating procedure (SOP) aimed at enhancing the grievance redressal process for property buyers and stakeholders. The updated SOP adopts a digital-first approach, bolstering the existing online mechanisms and clearly outlining procedural timelines and roles. Individuals purchasing property can now file complaints from the comfort of their homes using the GujRERA portal. While an offline option remains, online submissions are encouraged for swift resolutions. Upon submitting an online complaint, a physical copy must also be delivered to the RERA office within seven days, according to a state government…

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Ahmedabad: Demolition Starts for 25 Houses in Thaltej Society

Representative image AHMEDABAD: The estate-TDO department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) commenced the demolition of 25 houses in Snehanjali Society, Thaltej on Wednesday. This action followed prior demolition notices, which sparked protests from the affected residents. In light of the land dispute, the AMC has opted to provisionally relocate residents to flats in the Gujarat Housing Board colony located in Naranpura. A meeting was convened between AMC officials and members of the society, wherein residents agreed to the alternative housing proposal. They also assured the AMC that they would accept any decisions regarding rent and financial matters made by…

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Ahmedabad: Auda Approves Transit Zone Benefits for 4,604 Hectares

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has approved a proposal to extend Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ) benefits—including a higher floor space index (FSI) of 4.0 and parking concessions—to 4,604 hectares along ten major city roads. These benefits will also apply in areas where Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors are not physically present. A TOZ is a planning tool designed to promote dense, vertical development near mass transport corridors like Metro or BRT, enabling the construction of high-rise buildings ranging from 70m to 100m in height, depending on their plot size and design. This move is…

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Ahmedabad to Permit RMC Plants Near Construction Sites

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: In response to protests from builder groups — CREDAI and GAHED — the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has revised its policy to permit ready-mixed cement (RMC) plants within one kilometer of construction sites. This change comes after the AMC previously implemented restrictions aimed at curbing air pollution in the city. Approval for an onsite RMC plant within a one-kilometer radius will be granted if the construction site’s area is 7,500 square meters or less. For sites larger than 7,500 square meters, it remains a requirement to locate the RMC plant on the construction site itself. This…

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21% of Builders Still Haven’t Filed Gujarat RERA Report

AHMEDABAD: Despite receiving an extension, only 79% of developers have submitted their annual financial reports for 2024-25, as reported by sources from GujRERA (Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority). The authority has put in place a penalty system for developers who fail to adhere to the regulations. Historically, about 80% of developers complied with submitting this Form-5. GujRERA also actively pursues action against non-compliant developers. Each promoter is obligated to have their accounts audited within six months after the financial year ends for every registered project and must upload the annual report in Form-5 to their GujRERA webpage. This year, for…

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Gujarat’s Real Estate Transformed by Redevelopment Wave

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s real estate sector is undergoing a significant transformation as redevelopment and joint development projects rapidly gain traction due to rising land prices and changing business models. Official statistics reveal a notable increase in registered development agreements, indicating that builders and landowners are opting for partnership models rather than outright land acquisitions. In 2024, a total of 777 redevelopment and joint development agreements were recorded in Gujarat, generating over Rs 55 crore in stamp duty for the state government. The momentum continued into 2025, with 983 agreements registered by November 30, yielding more than Rs 59 crore in stamp…

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Ahmedabad Developers Allegedly Cheated 95 Buyers of ₹35 Crore

AHMEDABAD: On Wednesday, the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) lodged a complaint involving significant fraud and breach of trust related to a housing project in Chharodi village. It is alleged that 95 buyers were swindled out of approximately ₹35 crore by the developers and their accomplices. The complainant claimed that the developers initiated the project without the necessary RERA registration or NA permissions, collected funds, and subsequently sold off the land. This complaint was filed on December 17 by a 35-year-old software engineer employed in GIFT City, who intended to purchase a 2BHK flat for his family near Vaishnodevi. According…

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Gujarat Govt: Submit Draft Development Plans by June 30

GANDHINAGAR: Following the successful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Gujarat government is accelerating urbanization efforts. They have instructed all 17 municipal corporations (MCs) and urban development authorities (UDAs) to complete their draft development plans by June 30. Additionally, 2025 has been designated as Urban Development Year to promote urban progress. Currently, the nine new municipal corporations—Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, and Surendranagar—lack draft development plans (DPs), while the eight previously established corporations are in the process of revising theirs. In another major step, the UDD minister has directed all MCs and UDAs to complete…