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MahaRERA Boosts Efficiency with Hybrid Mode Hearings

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) is now facilitating both physical and digital hearings for complaints, adhering to a directive from the Bombay High Court. This initiative enhances the convenience and transparency of housing dispute resolutions. Attendance has notably risen, as complainants and relevant parties across Maharashtra can opt for in-person or remote participation via secure video conferencing platforms. MahaRERA, the governing body enforcing the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act in the state, has adopted a hybrid model for hearings. This allows parties to choose between physical presence and virtual attendance, as per the Bombay High Court’s…

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Nagpur’s Satellite Towns Tackle Urban Challenges

NAGPUR: Municipal council towns around Nagpur, including Butibori, Digdoh, Kamptee, Katol, Wadi, and Saoner, are preparing for elections alongside other local bodies. While smaller than the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in scale, these areas grapple with urban challenges similar to those within city limits—congested roads, unplanned housing, strained water supply, and overloaded civic infrastructure. “These areas are fully urbanized, so their issues align directly with those of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). We aren’t addressing farm-related concerns here,” stated Sameer Meghe, MLA from Hingna, which includes several of these councils like Butibori, Wanadongri, and Wadi. He emphasized that voters are…

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Nagpur Builder Ordered to Refund Homebuyer with Interest

NAGPUR: The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Nagpur has ordered a local real estate company to refund ₹3 lakh to a couple, including 9% interest from October 27, 2017. The commission further awarded ₹30,000 for mental distress and ₹10,000 to cover legal expenses. The couple, both medical professionals, had booked a flat for ₹79.27 lakh in 2015 at a housing project on Besa-Pipla Road. They paid ₹1 lakh on October 27, 2015, and an additional ₹2 lakh on February 29, 2016. According to their complaint, lodged through attorney Ashish Fule, the couple experienced significant delays in construction despite…

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Nagpur Civic Body Targets Property Tax Defaulters with Tech Warrants

NAGPUR: In a decisive effort to address rising property tax arrears, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign utilizing technology to identify habitual defaulters. Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari has instructed the property tax department to actively pursue overdue payments, leading to the implementation of a new automated warrant alert system for those who neglect tax notices, as stated by Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Revenue) Milind Meshram. The NMC is facing challenges in generating funds for essential projects. Disturbingly, data reveals that 261 prime property owners across the city have defaulted on property tax payments exceeding ₹25 lakh…

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Sand Shortage Halts Nagpur Metro Construction Across All Areas

File Photo NAGPUR: The construction of Nagpur Metro’s Phase II is facing a new challenge due to a critical shortage of naturally available sand. This has resulted in MahaMetro needing to partially suspend work across all four stretches, thereby slowing down overall progress. According to top MahaMetro sources, the supply of riverbed sand for ongoing projects is nearly depleted, with the remaining stock likely to last only a few days. “Sand supply has been erratic, and we have had to halt certain work portions mid-way due to this shortage,” stated a senior official from MahaMetro. Officials noted that the impact…

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390 Nagpur Mixed-Occupancy Buildings; 139 Unsafe After Audit

NAGPUR: The rise of mixed-use buildings has become one of Nagpur’s most pressing fire hazards, highlighted by recent incidents at Reliance Fresh Mart in Laxmi Nagar’s Aath Rasta Square and Mini Punjab Hotel in Dharampeth. These events underscore the serious risks faced by residents living above commercial businesses. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) fire and emergency services has initiated a review following a citywide audit that found widespread safety violations. The audit assessed 390 mixed-occupancy buildings, revealing that 186 lacked fundamental fire safety features like alarms, extinguishers, hydrants, and emergency exits. Additionally, 139 structures were deemed unsafe for habitation, and…

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Nagpur’s Kachipura to Host BKC-Style Commercial Hub & Housing

NAGPUR: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans for a cutting-edge commercial hub in the city, inspired by Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). This hub will be constructed on 19 hectares of encroached land at Kachipura, currently owned by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV). The area, historically occupied by the Kachi community who subleased space for eateries and informal businesses, is set to be transformed into a modern urban center with a focus on inclusive development. Speaking at a casual Diwali gathering, Gadkari mentioned, “All encroachers known as ‘Kachis’ have lost their cases in court. We will provide alternative housing…

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Nagpur: Officials to Assess Laxmi Nagar Fire Damage

NAGPUR: Following a significant fire that destroyed the ground floor of a commercial-residential building containing Reliance Fresh Mart at Aath Rasta Chowk, Laxmi Nagar, senior officials from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) visited the site on Wednesday to initiate an inquiry into potential unauthorized constructions and fire safety violations. Additional Commissioner Vaishnavi B and Deputy Commissioner Milind Meshram, who is also overseeing the Laxmi Nagar zone, assessed the damaged building and spoke with residents and firefighters. Their visit comes amid rising concerns regarding encroachments in the basement and parking area, where the fire reportedly began. According to sources, the building,…

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Bombay HC: Courts Can’t Make Banks Change Loan Terms or OTS

Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that banks cannot be compelled to alter loan agreement terms or extend benefits of a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme to borrowers or guarantors. A division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Rajnish Vyas stated, “Issuing a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution would not serve justice by directing the bank to consider OTS benefits for the borrower or guarantor. We cannot order the bank to amend the terms of the agreement.” The ruling was made last Friday…

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Nagpur Residents Lose Sleep to Construction Noises

Representative AI Image NAGPUR: While Nagpur’s skyline is rapidly evolving, so too are the levels of noise pollution. Citizens face challenges as construction noise permeates from residential areas to bustling commercial districts, disrupting their ability to live, study, or rest. The incessant sounds of drilling, hammering, and scraping have turned unbearable for residents, students, seniors, and even young adults. From dawn until dusk, residents are plagued by the clamor of metal striking metal, cement mixers roaring, and heavy machinery rumbling. Work often starts at 6 am and can extend until 10 or even 11 pm, leaving almost no respite from…