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Telangana RERA Criticizes Kavuri Forest Nest Developer for Neglect

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has instructed the developer of Kavuri Forest Nest to uphold the maintenance of community common areas as per the sales agreement. This order followed a collective complaint from 10 villa owners against developer Kavuri Ravi Kumar and the Kavuri Forest Nest Villa Owners’ Maintenance Mutually Aided Co-operative Society. The complainants reported that the developer halted several service provisions since June 2024, despite a contractual obligation to maintain the project for five years post-handover at a rate of 50 per square foot, while also seeking extra charges. Among the issues raised were suspended…

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Over 13,200 Homes Approved for Chenchu Tribals in Telangana

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: The Indiramma housing scheme aims to provide not just shelter, but also dignity and security to impoverished and Chenchu tribal communities in Telangana, particularly benefiting women, who are the recipients of housing sanction letters, according to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. During public meetings in the Atchampet and Kollapur assembly constituencies, where sanction letters were handed to 536 Chenchu tribal families, Ponguleti, along with Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to uplifting marginalized groups. He announced that a total of 13,266 Indiramma houses will be sanctioned to Chenchu tribals across the…

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Telangana HC to Hear PIL on 27-Acre Land with Builders

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation from four Congress MLAs regarding the alleged illegal transfer of 27 acres of valuable government land in Khajaguda, which is valued at over ₹2,000 crore, to private real estate developers. The disputed land, located in survey No. 27/2 of Khajaguda village within the Serilingampally mandal, is reportedly under development for a large high-rise project by private builders. The petitioners have requested the court to instruct the state government to reclaim the land and stop ongoing construction, which they argue is harmful to the environment and based on…

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Mahesh Babu Receives Notice Over Fraud Complaint on Plot Sale

HYDERABAD: A consumer court has issued a notice to actor Mahesh Babu regarding a complaint against Sai Surya Developers, a real estate company he endorsed. This notice, from the Rangareddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, was prompted by a complaint from a local doctor claiming she was defrauded of 34.8 lakh after buying a non-existent plot. In this case, Sai Surya Developers is the first respondent, followed by its owner Kancharla Satish Chandra Gupta and Mahesh Babu as the third respondent. The complainant, along with her husband, was led to trust the company due to Mahesh Babu’s endorsement. After making…

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Court denies builder’s appeal on illegal work in Nandagiri Hills

HYDERABAD: A city court has dismissed a construction company’s appeal against the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which ordered a halt to construction and mandated the removal of all deviations at their 4.748-acre site in Nandagiri Hills, Shaikpet. Chief Judge K Kusha of the City Small Causes Court, Hyderabad, issued the ruling on July 4, supporting GHMC’s action against Net Net Ventures. The judge remarked that “the petitioner came to the court with unclean hands and failed to demonstrate a prima facie case to restrain the authorities.” The company, which had previously approached the Telangana High Court, was instructed to…

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Telangana to Sell Long-Vacant Rajiv Swagruha Flats for ₹1,000 Cr

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: With the real estate market in and around the city gaining momentum, the state government has put Rajiv Swagruha Corporation flats in Bandlaguda, Pocharam, and Gajularamaram townships up for sale, with expectations of raising over ₹1,000 crore. A total of 159 flats in Sahabhavana township (Bandlaguda), 601 in Sadbhavana township (Pocharam), and 418 flats in 9- to 14-storey towers—located in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district—are now available for purchase. Interested buyers must submit applications, and allotments will be decided by a draw scheduled for July 30, August 1, 2, and 20, if there are multiple bids…

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Study: 2.6 Lakh Hyderabad Homes at Fire Risk

Representative image created by AI A recent study has revealed that 1.3 million residents across 260,000 households in Hyderabad are at a significantly high risk of fire accidents. This report, titled ‘Hotspot Analysis of Structure Fires in Urban Agglomerations: A Case Study of Hyderabad,’ comes during a time of rising incidents of fire in both residential and commercial sectors. Conducted by geography professors from Osmania University and Nizam College, along with the Institute for Excellence in Higher Education in Bhopal, it was published in the Asian Journal of Geographical Research. The research highlights that densely populated areas with a mix…

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Top 7 Cities’ Office Leasing Up 40% in H1 2025: Anarock

NEW DELHI: The commercial real estate sector in India showed a strong recovery in the first half of 2025, with net office leasing in the seven largest cities rising by 40% year-on-year to around 26.8 million sq ft, according to Anarock Research. This compares to 19.08 million sq ft in the same period last year. Bengaluru was the standout performer, achieving 6.55 million sq ft of net absorption, a 64% increase from 4 million sq ft in H1 2024. Pune reported the highest year-on-year growth rate in leasing, soaring by 188% to 3.8 million sq ft, up from 1.32 million…

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ED Suspends HMDA Official; ₹250 Crore Assets and Realtor Links Under Investigation

HYDERABAD: On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad carried out searches at several locations associated with suspended HMDA official Shiva Balakrishna. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged disproportionate assets identified by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Shiva Balakrishna, previously a planning officer at Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) and in-charge Secretary of the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), was arrested by the ACB on January 25 for possessing assets disproportionate to his known income sources. The ACB also took his brother, Naveen Kumar, into custody in connection with the case. The ED has initiated an…

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Telangana RERA Launches Enforcement Wing for Swift Compliance

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) is set to bolster the regulatory framework in the real estate sector by establishing its own enforcement mechanism for ensuring adherence to its orders. In response to ongoing delays by non-compliant builders and developers, TGRERA now enables district collectors to enforce the Revenue Recovery Act (RRA) and utilize specific civil court powers. This represents a significant transition from a passive regulatory approach to active enforcement. An executive director, likely from the revenue department, will lead the new enforcement unit, supported by a specialized team dedicated to executing TGRERA’s directives. “TGRERA is aligning…