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Hingoli to Require Earthquake-Resistant Homes in Seismic Zones

Representative AI image CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: In a proactive step, the Hingoli district administration has mandated that all new constructions, including those under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), be designed to withstand earthquakes in specified seismic zones. This decision follows a notable increase in seismic activity, with the district experiencing 36 earthquakes in recent years. District collector Rahul Gupta stated that Hingoli will be the first district in India to enforce earthquake-resistant building standards for PMAY beneficiaries in areas susceptible to frequent seismic events. The administration has consulted the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, to establish suitable construction guidelines.…

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Vedanta to Split Off Real Estate into Vedanta Property Platforms

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Vedanta’s board has sanctioned a draft scheme to demerge its real estate segment into Vedanta Property Platforms, as stated in a BSE filing. This proposed demerger, to be conducted on a going concern basis, aims to unlock value from Vedanta’s surplus real estate assets throughout India. The demerger is structured as a vertical split, where shareholders will receive one share of Vedanta Property Platforms for every 20 shares they hold in Vedanta. The surplus real estate portfolio set for demerger covers approximately 2,200 acres of industrial land and around 55,000 square feet of residential and…

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Maharashtra Faces Over 128,000 Pending Land Survey Cases

MUMBAI: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that there are currently 128,290 pending land survey cases in the state, with an average resolution time of 121 days. Bawankule responded to queries by MLA Bhimrao Tapkir. “To facilitate the appointment of licensed surveyors for survey work, amendments have been made to the Maharashtra Land Revenue (Boundaries and Boundary Marks) Rules, 1969, specifically Rule 13 of 1989. Criteria for technical qualifications, experience, age limit, honorarium, training, licensing, administrative control, and measurement will be established to streamline the tender process for appointing licensed surveyors at the district level by…

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Drone Surveys Update Urban Property Maps in Maharashtra; 140K Applications Cleared Online

PUNE: Homeowners in Maharashtra may soon have a simpler way to access ownership records and update land documents, thanks to a new state government initiative. A large-scale drone survey is being launched to map urban properties and digitize the mutation process for approximately one crore records. The revenue department’s extensive project includes municipal areas and surrounding gaothan (village site) limits. Officials indicate that this initiative aims to resolve ongoing issues with urban land records and significantly diminish future ownership disputes. State settlement commissioner Shailesh Nawal stated to TOI that, following instructions from the revenue minister, a government resolution (GR) has…

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Maharashtra’s Vertical Property Cards Await Legal Approval in Assembly

PUNE: The much-anticipated discussion around the proposed vertical property cards for apartment owners is set for the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature starting Monday. This initiative aims to establish independent ownership records for flats and is currently pending final legal approval, according to officials from the state settlement commissioner’s office, as reported by TOI. Officials indicate that the proposal is presently with the law and judiciary department, following several rounds of assessment and modifications. A senior official noted, “The proposal has now been sent to the government for its final review. Given that its implementation necessitates adjustments to…

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Lawyers: MahaRERA should leverage tech for project compliance

MUMBAI: MahaRERA has issued show-cause notices to 9,177 housing projects in Maharashtra and imposed more than Rs 15 crore in penalties for not submitting their quarterly progress reports (QPRs). This has prompted concerns regarding the regulator’s capability to examine the disclosures made by developers and ensure adherence to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). Lawyers and housing activists argue that MahaRERA lacks sufficient infrastructure to systematically verify the self-declarations and documents provided by promoters. They recommend implementing random inspections, independent verifications, and technology-enhanced monitoring, such as AI, to ensure compliance. According to them, current scrutiny remains largely…

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August Launch: 5 Private Property Registration Hubs, 1 in Pune

PUNE: The state registration department is set to launch its first five private model sub-registrar offices, including one in the city, this August. A senior official revealed that two offices will be established in Mumbai, one in Navi Mumbai, and another in Nagpur during the initial phase. This initiative is part of the registration department’s broader plan to create 60 model registration centres across the state through public-private partnerships, while maintaining the existing 517 government-run offices. The private operator has assured that these first five centres will commence operations between August 1 and August 30, with the original target being…

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Cycle of Encroachment and Housing Can’t Last Forever: CM

File Photo MUMBAI: In defense of the ongoing slum demolition initiative in the city, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Friday that the cycle of encroachment and government-provided housing cannot persist indefinitely. Responding to inquiries regarding the eviction of slum dwellers without the implementation of the Centre’s flagship Housing for All initiative, Fadnavis noted that Mumbai has seen the highest number of slum dwellers receive ownership homes in the past decade, and the government will continue this effort. However, he emphasized that the court has imposed certain conditions, stating that only eligible residents are to be allocated homes, while ineligible…

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Maharashtra Greenlights Navi Mumbai Metro Expansion

THANE: The Maharashtra government has given the green light to CIDCO’s plan to expand the Navi Mumbai Metro network by developing Metro Line 1A and 2, aimed at enhancing airport connectivity, officials announced on Thursday. The investment for this next phase of the project is approximately ₹5,575 crore and has been approved by the state’s infrastructure committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to CIDCO’s press release. CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal remarked that the unified corridor would significantly improve regional connectivity. Published On Jun 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST Join the community of 2M+…

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Maharashtra to Launch New Rates for Towers and Slums Post-Survey

MUMBAI: Maharashtra will implement distinct Ready Reckoner (RR) rates for high-rises and slum clusters within the same area, following a statewide micro-zoning initiative aimed at enhancing the realism and fairness of property valuations, announced Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday. This decision, revealed on the 12th anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, seeks to aid middle-class homebuyers and slum dwellers currently subjected to uniform valuation rates, despite significant differences in infrastructure and amenities. Bawankule noted that the Maharashtra government has initiated a three-phase survey program for micro-zoning, entrusting the Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre to carry out the task…