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Odisha Eases Apartment Registration for Pre-RERA Projects

BHUBANESWAR: In a significant boost for homebuyers, landowners, and promoters in Odisha, the State Government has issued a Special Order aimed at facilitating the registration of apartment units in projects completed before the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) came into effect on October 5, 2016. Odisha Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced this decision, stating it seeks to resolve long-standing registration challenges faced by buyers and other stakeholders in older apartment projects. According to a press release, “The Special Order, published in the Extraordinary Issue of the Odisha Gazette, establishes a clear legal framework to…

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Odisha Tops India in PMAY-U 2.0 Housing Completions

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha has secured the top position in the nation for successful housing completions under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), maintaining its rank since March 2025, according to officials. Since its launch in September 2024, PMAY-U 2.0 has seen Odisha consistently making strides in offering affordable housing solutions to urban beneficiaries. Between March 2025 and March 2026, the state achieved the highest number of completed houses compared to other states. Official statistics indicate that 24,625 houses have been approved under PMAY-U 2.0 in Odisha to date, with 23,464 sites geo-tagged. Construction has commenced for 3,134 houses, and 2,008…

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Bhubaneswar: BMC Halts Builder’s Work After Resident Complaints

BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered a halt to construction activities at a housing project in Nandan Vihar due to multiple complaints from the residents’ welfare association. The residents raised concerns regarding unauthorized expansions, violations of ORERA regulations, and the developer’s neglect of critical infrastructure commitments. BMC officials confirmed that the stop-work order was issued on Friday after a preliminary investigation revealed ongoing construction for the expansion block despite identified violations. A senior official from the BMC stated that inspectors have been tasked with monitoring the site to ensure compliance with the order. “In light of the grievances…

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Odisha Housing Minister Discloses ORERA Case Backlog

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has registered a total of 4,334 cases against 714 builders since its establishment in 2017. Out of these, 1,028 cases are still pending resolution, as reported by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra in the state assembly. The minister addressed a question from MLA Mangu Khilla regarding ORERA’s operational effectiveness. Khilla also inquired about the government’s actions to enhance ORERA’s functions. Mahapatra stated that the government has increased staffing and oversight, but various external factors continue to obstruct timely justice for homebuyers. He indicated that procedural and legal hurdles, rather…

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Cuttack to Demolish All Unsafe Buildings, Says Odisha Minister

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: On Tuesday, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the assembly that all unsafe buildings identified in Cuttack will be demolished to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety. In response to a written query during the winter session, Mahapatra stated, “A special committee has been formed to evaluate the structural integrity of buildings across all 59 wards under the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).” The committee is conducting surveys to assess the structural safety of buildings in the ancient urban landscape, which features numerous aging and potentially unsafe structures. “The survey will yield a…