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Nagpur: Mhada Alleges ₹1.39 Crore Fraud by Private Firm Director

NAGPUR: The Sitabuldi police have initiated a cheating case against Bhupendra Chandrikapure, the director of a private firm engaged by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) in October 2022 for selling unsold flats built under its schemes. The complaint, lodged by the deputy chief officer of the Nagpur Housing and Area Development Board, claims that Chandrikapure had no authorization to directly collect money from buyers. Nonetheless, between October 2022 and July 2025, he allegedly gathered significant sums from 44 beneficiaries by promising flats and home loans and charging additional fees for electricity connections and other amenities. The victims…

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Maharashtra approves free regularization for small plot deals

NAGPUR: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government approved a significant reform to regularize thousands of small land transactions that previously violated the state’s fragmentation law. This initiative aims to provide long-awaited legal recognition to holdings that have remained uncertain for decades. The revenue department has introduced a new operating framework allowing these plots to be regularized without incurring any fees, benefiting nearly 60 lakh property owners. Previously, individuals seeking regularization were required to pay a penalty of 25% of the land’s current market value, which was later reduced to 5%. However, participation remained low. Officials noted that waiving all fees aims…

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Nagpur Seeks Freehold Status for 332 Shiv Nagar Plots

Representative image NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is preparing to submit a proposal to the state government to grant freehold status to 332 plots in the Shiv Nagar (Mirchi Bazaar) layout. This decision has sparked new political dynamics ahead of the civic elections, as plot holders from the remaining 20 NMC-owned layouts—over 1,300 beneficiaries citywide—are now advocating for similar relief, claiming favoritism and selective action by the administration. The proposal, strongly advocated by Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke and endorsed by CM Devendra Fadnavis, aims to convert leasehold plots in Shiv Nagar into freehold. This comes after the government’s…

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Nagpur Forum Hands Two-Year Jail, Fines for Order Violation

NAGPUR: Delivering a strong message regarding compliance with consumer court rulings, the Nagpur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission recently sentenced a local builder to two years of simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10,000 for willfully disobeying a 2016 decision. Under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the ruling found the builder guilty of systematically delaying compensation for more than nine years. The case originated in 2015 when a consumer lodged a complaint against a Jaripatka-based builder for failing to deliver property and providing inadequate service. On February 4, 2016, the commission ordered the builder to refund…

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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…