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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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Odisha Introduces 7 New Municipalities, 16 NACs for Better Services

BHUBANESWAR: In an effort to enhance civic amenities and empower urban local bodies (ULBs), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday the establishment of seven new municipalities and 16 notified area councils (NACs) across various districts. This initiative allows these areas to manage their own budgets. During the state’s Local Self Governance (LSG) Day celebration, Majhi emphasized the importance of making urban areas free of potholes and closing open drains by April 2026. He stated that urban regions represent development, and achieving clean, pothole-free roads and infrastructure is crucial for meeting this goal. The new NACs include Loisinga in…

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SC Orders Odisha to Follow December 2024 Building Law Ruling

BHUBANESWAR: A local resident has recently submitted a contempt petition to the Supreme Court, claiming that authorities have not complied with its December order mandating all states and Union Territories to issue circulars enforcing adherence to urban development laws. The Supreme Court had previously instructed that all buildings—new and old—must comply with approved plans and secure occupancy certificates (OC) to ensure essential services like water and electricity. However, over eight months later, Odisha has reportedly failed to issue such a circular. Taking the petition into consideration, the Supreme Court stated, “Although the petitioner has invoked the contempt jurisdiction of this…

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Bhubaneswar Residents Blame Builder for Safety Neglect and Occupation

BHUBANESWAR: Residents of a significant real estate project in Rasulgarh have made serious allegations against their builder, claiming unauthorized occupation of common areas for commercial use. The residents’ association has filed a grievance with the Chief Minister, the Housing and Urban Development Minister, and the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), urging immediate intervention regarding ongoing issues. The grievance states, “The builder is illegally using our parking area for unauthorized construction and operating a commercial office in a purely residential complex, creating significant difficulties for the 52 flat owners who struggle to park their vehicles.” Additionally, concerns about safety were…

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Odisha: 1.36 Lakh Homes Built under PMAY-Urban in 10 Years

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has successfully constructed 136,000 houses for urban poor citizens under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) across 115 urban local bodies over the past decade since 2015, according to the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM). Data indicates that a total of 184,000 houses were sanctioned under PMAY-U, with 162,000 already initiated, achieving 73% of the state’s target for housing. This housing data is essential for the Odisha Economic Survey Report 2025-26. In terms of specific scheme components, beneficiary-led construction accounts for the highest number, with 131,000 houses completed. Additionally, 3,650 houses were finished under the affordable…

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Odisha Governor Encourages Real Estate Investment in Tier II & III Cities

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has encouraged real estate developers to invest in tier II and III cities to promote balanced urbanization and sustainable development. He emphasized the importance of ethical business practices and customer-centric models to foster trust within the sector. “Odisha is at a pivotal moment, emerging as the growth hub of Eastern India. Projects like smart cities in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, along with the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri Corridor and major industrial zones, are unlocking tremendous potential,” he noted. During an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) held on Friday,…

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Bhubaneswar to Request Plot Owners for Road Development Access

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Pushes for Road Handover from Developers Image: Caption: Representative image created by AI Bhubaneswar: On Wednesday, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) called upon developers and landowners to transfer roads that were designated at the time of their property purchases to the civic body. During a BMC meeting, corporators raised concerns about numerous roads not being handed over, which is hindering planned development and the construction of essential infrastructure like roads and drains. Officials explained that historically, large plots were subdivided for sale, and while roads were designated, they often were not formally transferred to the BMC upon…

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Bhubaneswar to Offer Affordable Housing to Slum-Dwellers via Lottery

BHUBANESWAR: On Wednesday, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a lottery to distribute homes to 38 beneficiaries through its Affordable Housing Projects (AHP) and In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) initiatives. The purpose of these schemes is to offer secure and dignified housing for the urban poor living in slums and informal settlements. The allocation involved 24 beneficiaries receiving homes at Barunei Enclave AHP in Subudhipur, nine at Santi Nagar Awas Yojana (Keshari Residency), and five at the Nilamadhab Awas scheme in Chandrasekharpur. BDA Vice-Chairman N Thirumala Naik, present at the event, highlighted the authority’s commitment to inclusive urban development. “Our goal…

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Property Allottees Must Get UAN by Aug 31: Bhubaneswar Body

Representative image created by AI BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) announced on Tuesday that all property allottees are required to obtain a Unique Account Number (UAN) by August 31. This digital initiative aims to transform BDA’s service delivery and improve transparency in property transactions. The UAN is a 12-digit number that will provide access to various online services, including asset allotment, lease deed execution, no-objection certificates (NOCs) for loans, asset transfers, and conversion of leasehold properties to freehold status. Allottees can generate their UAN by visiting the BDA’s official website (www.bda.gov.in), according to an official statement. The BDA will…

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Odisha RERA Issues Deadline for Quarterly Reports, Warns Action

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has issued a final notice to promoters to submit their quarterly progress reports (QPR) for the April-June quarter by the end of this month. Previously, ORERA requested promoters to update their data and submit the QPR through its new platform, ORERA 2.0. However, only 64% of the projects have successfully uploaded their data thus far. ORERA has mandated that the reports be submitted by the end of July, either digitally or manually. “In line with prior instructions, particularly the ORERA letter dated June 18,…