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ED Arrests ex-Lodha Developers Director in ₹85 Cr Money Laundering

MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally arrested Rajendra Lodha, a former director of Lodha Developers Limited, in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving ₹85 crore. The ED’s case is built on accusations of cheating and forgery reported by the Mumbai police under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Lodha was previously arrested in a related crime branch case back in September and has remained in judicial custody. During the investigation, the ED presented him to a special court overseeing cases filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), where he was officially placed under arrest. He is…

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Mumbai launches e-auction for six properties over ₹455 crore tax

MUMBAI: The Mumbai civic body has initiated e-auction proceedings for six properties due to unpaid property taxes totaling ₹455.48 crore. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also issued final notices to two additional defaulters, as stated in their release. “Despite receiving several notices, the property owners have failed to pay the outstanding amount of ₹455,48,94,374, including penalties. Consequently, the e-auction process will begin for six properties located in Goregaon (West), Bandra (West), Dahisar, Parel, Mazgaon, and Malad-Kurar village,” the release detailed. The two properties in the Fort area of South Mumbai have been given 21 days to settle their dues,…

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Bombay HC Upholds Deemed Conveyance for Commercial Society

MUMBAI: On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court upheld a deemed conveyance awarded by a deputy registrar to a commercial cooperative society in Andheri East. The court ruled that a law established for public interest cannot be superseded by a contract between a builder and flat purchasers that allows the builder to retain development rights over the land. Krishna Developers challenged the deemed conveyance granted to Corporate Centre Premises Co-operative Society Ltd., which represents the unit owners of three buildings registered in 2007. The builder’s lawyer argued for executing the conveyance while reserving specific rights under the agreements with flat purchasers.…

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Maharashtra Abolishes NA Tax to Boost Redevelopment of Housing Societies

PUNE | MUMBAI: State revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Wednesday that the non-agricultural (NA) tax has been permanently eliminated, following directives from CM Devendra Fadnavis. This reform comes approximately a year and a half after its initial proposal and is poised to facilitate the redevelopment and regularization of aging housing societies in major urban areas like Pune, Mumbai, and Thane. The notification, issued late Tuesday, revises the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code to abolish the annual NA tax and the necessity for a separate non-agricultural land-use permit from the district collector. “This applies as long as the proposed land use…

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Maharashtra Gaothans Protest SRA Survey Initiative

The Mobai Gaothan Panchayat (MGP), which advocates for the indigenous East Indian community, has vociferously opposed a recent survey notice issued by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). They claim this effort seeks to label long-established Gaothans as “slums” and funnel them into redevelopment schemes. MGP reached out to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Andheri West MLA Ameet Satam, urging them to immediately retract the SRA notices targeting Gaothans. The notices were affixed in regions such as Chakala, Sahar, Bamanwada, Ambivali, and Kalina-Vakola, outlining at least 128 clusters without specifying house numbers. This vagueness has frustrated residents, whose families have inhabited…

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Maharashtra cabinet approves land policy for ‘Third Mumbai’ development

Representative AI image MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra cabinet sanctioned a new land acquisition and allotment policy for the proposed “Third Mumbai” project, located within the impact area of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also referred to as Atal Setu. This policy aims to enhance planned urban development and spur investment in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The policy will govern development initiatives led by the New Town Development Authority in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Shivdi-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu’s influence area and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The decision is anticipated to provide a structured framework for…

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Sonu Sood Leases Property to HDFC Bank for ₹11.75 Lakh/Month

NEW DELHI: Sonu Sood has leased a commercial space in Trade Centre BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai, to HDFC Bank at an initial monthly rent of ₹11.75 lakh. The lease is for a duration of nine years, starting at ₹11.75 lakh per month for the first three years, followed by a 15% rent increase after each subsequent three-year period. This information is based on property registration documents accessed through Square Yards via the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website. The agreement was officially registered in February 2026. The lease includes a security deposit of ₹70.50 lakh, three dedicated parking spaces, and…

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Mumbai civic body issues attachment notices for tax defaults

MUMBAI: The BMC has issued notices for property attachment to some of the largest property tax defaulters in Mumbai. These warnings indicate that assets may be seized and auctioned if outstanding payments are not made immediately. Notably, Raghuvanshi Mills Limited from G South ward is among the top defaulters, with arrears exceeding Rs 140 crore. Other significant defaulters include Rajhans Associates, Ashapadara Developers, Sumer Buildcorp Pvt. Ltd., DBS Realty, SD Corporation, and Galaxy Corporation, each with dues in the tens of crores, according to the civic agency. As stated by the BMC, notices have been served under Section 203 of…

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Sri Lotus Realty’s Q3 FY26 Profit Soars 37% to ₹70 Crore

NEW DELHI: Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Ltd announced a 37% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 70.22 crore for the December quarter, compared to Rs 51.35 crore in the same period last year. The company’s total income surged to Rs 239.78 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal year, up from Rs 123.59 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, as reported in a regulatory filing. Founded in 2015 and based in Mumbai, Sri Lotus Developers & Realty has successfully completed four projects totaling over 4.2 lakh sq ft of carpet area. They currently have…

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Mumbai’s January Stamp Duty Collections Soar Amid Big Home Sales

Mumbai, which stands as the nation’s largest and priciest property market, has achieved its highest-ever stamp duty earnings for January. This surge can be attributed to substantial transactions, despite a decline in registration volumes. According to data from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra, the financial hub recorded 11,219 property registrations in January, generating over Rs 1,012 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state. Registration numbers saw an 8% decrease compared to the previous year, yet this performance marks the second-highest January on record. This trend suggests that transaction activity remains resilient in the…