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783 CRZ Buildings Notified, 44 Demolished: Maharashtra Minister

MUMBAI: A total of 783 buildings in coastal regulation zone (CRZ) areas across 10 civic wards have been served showcause notices, with 44 structures already demolished, according to state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Some cases are currently in court. A statement presented to the legislative council regarding the forged map scandal, brought to light by citizen Vaibhav Thakur, revealed that the special investigation team (SIT) formed at the request of the Bombay High Court has arrested 23 individuals, with three more still at large. Of those arrested, 12 are private citizens, two are officers, seven are employees, and two are…

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Lloyds’ Promoter Family Buys Altamount Road Apartments for ₹227 Cr

Ravi Agarwal, a member of the Lloyds Group promoters, along with his family, has purchased six luxurious sea-view apartments, including a seven-bedroom duplex, in the Kalpataru Prive tower on Altamount Road in South Mumbai for over ₹227 crore. The family has acquired approximately 18,000 sq ft of space, spanning the 18th to 23rd floors of this under-construction premium tower, which is valued at ₹1.27 lakh per sq ft. This transaction ranks among the most expensive and largest residential deals in India this year. The buyers incurred a stamp duty of nearly ₹13.29 crore for the registration of these transactions that…

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Ashwin Sheth Group Buys 4.05 Acres in Goregaon West, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Ashwin Sheth Group has secured development rights for a 4.05-acre site from Mhada and intends to launch a residential project in Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai. The project, with a gross development value (GDV) of ₹3,800 crore, will comprise five towers, including four 44-floor towers and a distinctive 60-floor tower, along with dedicated retail space. The development will provide approximately 12 lakh sq ft of carpet area, featuring 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences ranging from 800 to 1600 sq ft. Published On Jul 18, 2025 at 01:00 PM IST Join over 2M industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter…

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Sunteck Realty Q1 FY26 Profit Up 47% to ₹33.43 Crore

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: Sunteck Realty Ltd has announced a 47% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹33.43 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. In the same period last year, the net profit was ₹22.78 crore. However, total income decreased to ₹201.53 crore in the April-June quarter of 2025-26, down from ₹328.01 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, as noted in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Sunteck Realty is recognized as one of the prominent real estate companies in India, having developed numerous projects in the Mumbai…

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Maharashtra Minister: RERA Can Act Against Developers

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant informed the assembly on Thursday that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has the authority to enforce actions against developers for any violations. Responding to a calling attention motion raised by MLA Gajanan Lavate, he emphasized that registration under RERA is a mandatory requirement for all developers. Complaints concerning building permissions in the Akot Municipal Council area were addressed during a hearing on December 7, 2022, held at the Akola District Collector’s office. The minister mentioned that the applicant requested construction permission on March 31, 2021, including documents related to land demarcation (gunthewari) from 2007-08.…

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Minister: Rent Deals with Redevelopers Now Valid for Passports

MUMBAI: The Centre has prepared Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for police verification needed for passport applications. However, the Maharashtra government is addressing concerns raised by citizens whose residential buildings are undergoing redevelopment, according to a minister’s statement on Wednesday. During an assembly session, Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam (Urban), emphasized that verifying addresses for passport applications is a national security issue. This process requires confirming the applicant’s identity along with any pending criminal cases. It is important to note that police verification for issuing passports occurs at the applicant’s registered address. The redevelopment of older buildings can cause…

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Salman Khan Sells Mumbai Apartment for ₹5.35 Crore

NEW DELHI: Salman Khan has sold an apartment in Shiv Asthan Heights, Bandra West, Mumbai, for ₹5.35 crore. The apartment features a built-up area of 1,318 sq ft (122.45 sq meters) and comes with three car parking spaces. The transaction incurred a stamp duty of ₹32.01 lakh and registration charges of ₹30,000, based on the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) documents reviewed by Square Yards. The deal was officially registered in July 2025. Published On Jul 16, 2025 at 03:59 PM IST Join a community of over 2M industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest insights & analysis…

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Maharashtra panel suggests 10% extra area for self-redevelopment

MUMBAI: A government-appointed committee has proposed a 10% increase in carpet area for residents of housing societies who choose the self-redevelopment scheme, aiming to encourage self-redevelopment. Self-redevelopment allows residents to manage the construction of their own buildings without a builder, retaining all construction benefits and profits that would normally go to developers. On Monday, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar submitted the committee’s report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a function in Vidhan Bhavan. The recommendations will be passed on to the departments of housing, cooperatives, and urban development. “The proposal will be endorsed by the cabinet based on departmental suggestions.…

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Maharashtra: No tolerance for illegal constructions, warns deputy CM

MUMBAI: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated in the legislative assembly on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not endorse any illegal constructions and will impose strict penalties on officials found complicit in permitting such structures. Responding to a question from Parag Alavani (BJP) during the Question Hour, Shinde announced that instructions will be given to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to compile a detailed inventory and categorization of illegal constructions in Mumbai. “Any officer found protecting illegal constructions will face strict action,” warned Shinde, who oversees urban development and housing. Members including Yogesh Sagar, Jitendra Awhad, Dilip Walse…

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Maharashtra Property Registrations Steady Amid RR Rate Hike

PUNE: Property registrations in Maharashtra have remained consistent, with an average of 3.7 lakh registrations monthly during the first quarter of this financial year, despite the ready reckoner (RR) rate increase implemented on April 1. Monthly revenue collections exceeded Rs 4,000 crore in both May and June. Officials attribute this stability to persistent demand, even with rising transaction costs due to adjusted property valuations. The RR rate hike, averaging 3.9% across various categories, raised concerns among developers and buyers about a potential decline in demand. However, the consistent registration figures indicate that the market has adapted well without notable disruptions.…