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Bombay HC warns on illegal home mods, urges state for guidelines

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to establish comprehensive guidelines regarding permissible alterations in residential flats, following an observation that it is common for flat owners to modify open terraces or their living spaces. “There cannot be two classes of citizens: those who obey the law and those who disregard it. Law enforcement must not be selective,” noted the High Court’s division bench, consisting of Justices AS Gadkari and Kamal Khata, in a ruling on July 16. The bench added that unauthorized large-scale constructions cannot continue just because others have committed similar violations. It has instructed…

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Maharashtra Revokes 2023 Circular on Minor Mineral Levy

The Maharashtra government has rescinded its May 2023 circular that outlined a formula for calculating royalty on minor minerals extracted during construction and land development. This decision is expected to alleviate concerns for developers and contractors embroiled in legal battles regarding the controversial framework. The revenue and forest department issued a new circular on July 9, stating that the previous policy had led to legal disputes as many of its stipulations were deemed inconsistent with rulings from the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court. The government has immediately canceled the 2023 circular. The retracted document established a method for…

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Maharashtra Deputy CM: 3-Year Deadline for Housing Projects

File Photo THANE: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that developers are expected to complete housing and redevelopment projects within three years. He emphasized that builders who meet deadlines and maintain quality will receive priority for future government contracts. Shinde made these remarks while distributing keys to beneficiaries of a redevelopment project in Majiwada, Thane. He expressed a firm stance on addressing delays in redevelopment projects. The state government aims to eliminate administrative bottlenecks to expedite the completion of long-overdue housing projects and promote cluster redevelopment across Maharashtra. “Homeownership is a matter of dignity…

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Nagpur Resumes Kachipura Evictions: 56 Units Face 15-Day Notice

NAGPUR: Following the Maharashtra government’s decision to lift a decade-long stay on action against illegal constructions on land belonging to Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) at Kachipura, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has taken steps to address 56 commercial establishments occupying nearly 19.82 hectares along Central Bazar Road. Civic officials clarified that there are currently no proposals to demolish the adjacent Kachipura slum, home to around 1,200 residents. Dharampeth zone assistant municipal commissioner Rajkumar Meshram informed TOI that notices under Section 53(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966, will soon be issued, granting occupants 15…

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Air India Repairs to Cost ₹181 Crore, Last Six Months

MUMBAI: The state government plans to invest approximately ₹181 crore to renovate and repair the recently acquired 22-storey Air India building located at Nariman Point. Officials estimate that the renovation will take around six months, after which state government offices will relocate to this building. The acquisition cost the state government about ₹1,601 crore. A structural audit conducted last week by the state public works department (PWD) indicated that substantial repairs and renovations are necessary. “We will issue two separate tenders—for construction and electrification. The tender process is currently in progress, and we aim to complete the renovation within six…

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Ulhasnagar Residents Get Relief as State Begins Home Regularization

MUMBAI: Thousands of families residing in homes constructed in Ulhasnagar before 2011 may soon gain legal ownership rights, as the Maharashtra government has kick-started a significant regularisation process for longstanding residential encroachments. This initiative aims to tackle one of the most persistent housing issues in the city. A special review committee has been established for the 141 Ulhasnagar assembly constituency, with MLA Kumar Ailani appointed as chair. This decision provides much-needed relief to numerous lower- and middle-income families who have lived in uncertainty for decades. Many residents in Ulhasnagar’s old settlements and slums have faced challenges in obtaining legal property…

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Uncertainty Surrounds 500+ Acre Land Deal for New Nagpur

NAGPUR: The rising land acquisition costs are becoming a significant challenge for the New Nagpur Project, which is positioned as a key urban expansion initiative by the Maharashtra government. The project originally aimed to acquire approximately 1,710 acres (around 692 hectares) of land. However, the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has indicated that around 500 to 600 acres remain uncertain for acquisition. According to senior officials at NMRDA, the initial land acquisition cost estimated at ₹3,000 crore has surged past ₹4,000 crore, with expectations of further increases. The Times of India was the first to report this rise of…

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Maharashtra to Challenge Bombay HC Ruling on Mira-Bhayander Land

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government intends to challenge the Bombay High Court’s directive to transfer approximately 254.88 acres of land in Mira-Bhayander, Thane district, to two developers, as stated by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday. The High Court ruled in favor of The Estate Investment and Mira Real Estate Developers regarding land valued at crores of rupees, according to an official statement. Bawankule affirmed, “The land is owned by the state. We will robustly present our case in the Supreme Court to ensure it remains in government hands,” announcing plans to file a Special Leave Petition against the April 30…

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Bombay HC directs Maharashtra to refund ₹3 lakh stamp duty

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the state government to refund Rs 3 lakh in stamp duty to a homebuyer who accidentally paid the amount under an incorrect stamp duty category. The petitioner, represented by advocate Charanjeet Singh Chandrapal, had purchased electronic stamps in March 2018 for registering a flat purchase agreement. However, due to an error, he selected the wrong option instead of “Non-Judicial Stamps.” When he sought a refund, his application was denied by the Collector of Stamps in Borivli, citing a delay of two months and eight days beyond the six-month statutory limit. Both the Collector…

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MLA Claims ₹2,000 Crore Housing Scam in Mumbai; Audit Ordered

MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government initiated a vigilance audit following allegations from a BJP MLA regarding a ₹2,000 crore scam in housing schemes in Mumbai. The audit report is anticipated within 30 days, as shared by Minister of State for Urban Development, Madhuri Misal, in the legislative assembly. Steps will be taken against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials if it is found that they overlooked any rule violations committed by developers. Mihir Kotecha, BJP MLA from Mulund, brought this issue to light through a calling attention motion, stating that developers have exploited provisions under Development Control Regulations (DCR) 33(11)…