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ED Raids Raheja Developers in Homebuyers’ Fraud Case

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate carried out new searches on Saturday at the offices of Raheja Developers, as part of an investigation into money laundering connected to the alleged fraud involving home buyers, according to officials. The agency is targeting around seven locations across Delhi-NCR during this enforcement action. This follows an earlier raid in June 2025 involving the company, its promoters, and others in a similar probe. The most recent searches are focused on claims of fraud concerning home buyers and the failure to deliver apartments in the ‘Raheja Revanta’ project, as detailed by the officials. In response, Raheja…

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Haryana’s New Policy Boosts Senior Living Developer Interest

NEW DELHI: Numerous developers are delving into senior living projects in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Panchkula, and various key markets in Haryana following an amendment by the state cabinet to the retirement housing policy. This change allows for an increase in permissible floor area ratio (FAR) to 3 via transferable development rights (TDR). This development empowers builders to create more units, thereby enhancing project viability. “This amendment is timely. In Gurugram, there’s a noticeable shift where families are viewing senior living as a conscious, planned choice rather than merely a fallback option,” stated Rishabh Periwal, Senior Vice President at Pioneer Urban Land…

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Gurugram Police Arrest CKC Infra Director for Investor Fraud

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: — GURUGRAM: The Gurugram police have apprehended two individuals, including a director of an infrastructure company, for allegedly scamming investors through fraudulent real estate projects linked to Dhirendra Shastri’s ‘Aparna Ashram’ in Silokhera village, according to police reports on Friday. The Economic Offences Wing-2 (EOW) arrested Ashok Chaudhary (60) from Gautam Nagar, Delhi, and Chandrakant Chaudhary (40) from Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, from Sector 62, Noida. On April 15, a victim filed a complaint stating that the directors of CKC Infra Company, Ashok, Chandrakant, and their associates, misled him with…

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Cleanup and Road Restoration Begin in Gurugram Post-Bulldozers

GURUGRAM: Just days after bulldozers cleared out encroachments during April 18-22 — which included boundary walls, guard rooms, kiosks, and hoardings in alignment with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interim order on the stilt+4 policy — the Town and Country Planning (DTCP) department has initiated the next phase: clearing debris, restoring roads, and upgrading long-overdue infrastructure. Formal notices have been dispatched to developers and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia. These set out a comprehensive post-demolition plan. Developers and the civic body are responsible for restoring internal roads according to the approved…

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6,500+ Homes Cleared in Gurugram’s 5-Day Encroachment Drive

File Photo GURUGRAM: The five-day anti-encroachment initiative concluded on Wednesday, resulting in opened roads, removal of kiosks, and dismantling of boundary walls in some of the city’s most notable colonies. However, the operation highlighted significant divisions among residents. While many praised the reclamation of public spaces and broader roadways, others questioned the abruptness of the actions and the inconsistencies in enforcement. Teams from the town and country planning department executed demolitions across DLF Phase 1, Phase 2, and various licensed colonies, targeting encroachments on roadways, green belts, and public areas. Officials called it one of the most extensive operations in…

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Gurugram to Auction Properties Over Unpaid GRAP Fines

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a rigorous recovery initiative aimed at individuals and entities with outstanding challans issued during the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). They have warned that unpaid dues may lead to property sealing and auction proceedings. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya urged officials on Monday to hasten recovery efforts, emphasizing that the enforcement teams responsible for issuing challans will be held accountable for the collection of payments. He warned that any negligence in recovery would not be accepted, stating that there are currently 176 pending challans totaling Rs 41.2 lakh. This initiative coincides with…

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GMDA Notifies Builder Over Drain Blockage in Ramprastha City

GURUGRAM: On Tuesday, GMDA issued a show-cause notice to the Ramprastha City developer in Sector 37D for allegedly constructing an unauthorized access that disrupts the natural flow of the Badshapur stormwater drain, raising concerns ahead of the monsoon season. If the developer fails to comply or provide an unsatisfactory response, the Authority warned that it will demolish the structure without notice, recover penalty costs, and initiate legal action. The recently identified structure constitutes a significant violation of drainage regulations and could cause waterlogging, public inconvenience, and damage to public infrastructure during the monsoon, according to the notice. The Authority classified…

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SC Issues Notice on Contempt Petition Over Gurugram Constructions

GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a contempt petition filed by Rajdarbar Iconic Venture concerning its December 17, 2024, ruling on unauthorized constructions, focusing on a land parcel in Chakkarpur village. During the contempt petition hearing on April 17, a bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi acknowledged the delay in filing the petition and instructed the respondents, including Anurag Rastogi and others, to submit their replies by May 7, 2026. The court also waived the requirement for their personal appearance at this stage. The petition names several respondents, including high-ranking Haryana officials such as the…

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Gurugram: 1,000 Illegal Extensions Removed in 3-Day Drive

GURUGRAM: In a significant initiative aimed at clearing public space infringements, enforcement teams have dismantled illegal extensions from nearly 1,000 homes in just three days. These demolitions included ramps, guard rooms, lawns, kiosks, and other structures encroaching on public land across major licensed colonies. With two days remaining in this operation, the town and country planning department (DTCP) is preparing to submit an action report to the state government. The affected areas include DLF Phase 1, South City 1, Palam Vihar, Sushant Lok-2, Uppal Southend, Malibu Town, Ardee City, and Suncity. This cleanup follows a stay from the Punjab and…

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Hundreds of Illegal Extensions Removed in Gurugram Operation

File Photo GURUGRAM: Enforcement teams escalated their anti-encroachment efforts on Sunday, deploying bulldozers across DLF phases, Golf Course Road, South City, Sushant Lok, Suncity, and other upscale neighborhoods to remove illegal extensions impacting right of way. Authorities demolished hundreds of illegal structures following a stay by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the stilt+four-floor (S+4) policy, pushing the government into strict enforcement mode. The operation was spearheaded by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, with all eight teams operating simultaneously throughout the city, targeting encroachments along internal roads. Officials noted that Sunday’s actions were more extensive and executed faster…