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SC Delays Work Order Issuance for Bandra, Worli Projects to Aug 13

MUMBAI: In a significant relief to residents of housing societies in prime areas like Bandra Reclamation and Worli, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted the issuance of work orders for cluster redevelopment projects covering 132 acres of land in Mumbai until August 13. The state government claimed that these expansive layouts belong to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada), which had leased them to societies intended for high- and middle-income groups as well as government employees. The intention is to redevelop these areas to increase affordable housing options through public bidding, which was awarded to Adani Properties. A…

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Bhubaneswar to Act on Building Violations Before SC Hearing

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to activate its enforcement squads to address deviations from approved building plans. This move is significant as the corporation is due to submit its action report on unauthorized constructions to the Supreme Court on August 4. According to officials, the planning wing of BMC will conduct inspections to identify violations such as unauthorized additional floors, encroachments on required setback areas, and alterations to sanctioned building plans. Enforcement squads will recommend actions based on their findings, following the applicable building laws. Sridhar Jena, chairman of BMC’s planning and development standing…

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Jaipur body identifies 6,000 illegal commercial units on homes

Representative AI image JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) plans to present an audit to the Supreme Court that identifies over 6,000 commercial establishments allegedly violating land-use regulations by operating from residential plots, as per the court’s directives aimed at curbing unauthorized commercial activities. According to JDA enforcement wing DIG Anand Sharma, the audit has been finalized, detailing the violations and actions taken thus far. “We will send this report to the Supreme Court. We will continue to take further action against these violations following the court’s instructions at the next hearing,” Sharma informed TOI. “The audit documented data starting…

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SC Directs Parsvnath Developers to Report Pending Cases

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday instructed Parsvnath Developers and its directors to submit a status report regarding ongoing cases brought by distressed homebuyers against them, detailing the current status of each matter. The court also ordered the real estate company to complete the construction of a dwelling unit booked by Rita Tikku, a cancer survivor, and Lokaish Tikku, who invested their life savings in the ‘Parsvnath Exotica’ project in Sector 53, Gurugram, within a week. A bench composed of Chief Justice Surya Kant along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was reviewing a plea submitted by the…

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SC Reviews Haryana’s Civic Bodies on Illegal Structure Enforcement

GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court has significantly intensified its examination of urban planning violations in the city. In a ruling on July 9, the apex court warned that the MCG and GMDA could face direct repercussions if they fail to enforce final demolition orders against illegal structures. While ordering the personal attendance of the MCG commissioner and the GMDA CEO, the court stated that despite some demolition orders being finalized—especially in certain city areas—authorities have not acted on them. The case is set to be reviewed on August 4, during which the court will assess compliance reports from the municipalities. The…

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Supertech Homebuyers: Work Slows Despite NBCC Takeover

Representative AI image NOIDA: Residents from Supertech’s unfinished projects are urging authorities to speed up construction, noting that several developments remain incomplete despite the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) being tasked with their completion. Arun Sharma, president of Supertech Capetown in Sector 74, highlighted that the project encompasses 5,038 flats across 39 towers, with three towers still not completed. “The developer has transferred 4,419 flats, but nearly 500 remain undelivered. Out of those delivered, around 3,300 flats have been registered,” Sharma stated. He continued to express that the society faces many issues, including the lack of a functional firefighting system,…

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Bhubaneswar to Survey Buildings in August for Identification

BHUBANESWAR: In light of recent Supreme Court observations regarding the conversion of residential buildings into commercial spaces, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to conduct a door-to-door survey starting in August to accurately categorize residential and commercial properties. Currently, BMC lacks a detailed inventory of these properties, which hinders their ability to evaluate the holding tax—levied at different rates for residential and commercial entities. Officials pointed out that the absence of data on commercial properties adversely affects BMC’s revenue, as taxes for commercial holdings are considerably higher than for residential ones. “Our records indicate a total of 1.19 lakh holdings…

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SC Gives Parsvnath a Week to Pay Homebuyer Dues or Face Jail

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court provided Parsvnath Developers with one final week to comply with orders favoring homebuyers in Gurugram. They must deposit the full amount along with 12% interest with the court registry. The bench, including Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, issued strong warnings to the real estate firm and its directors, stating that failure to comply could lead to imprisonment. “The entire country has been misled,” the Chief Justice remarked, threatening jail time if they do not adhere to the orders within a week. He emphasized that they are treating…

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SC to Hear ED’s Plea on Amrapali Money Laundering Case Transfer

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court agreed to consider the Enforcement Directorate’s plea regarding the Allahabad High Court’s ruling that transferred a money laundering case involving the Amrapali group, accused of diverting homebuyers’ funds. The Lucknow bench of the High Court, on August 11, 2025, decided to move the case filed by the ED against Ajay Kumar and two others from a special PMLA court in Lucknow to a designated court in Ghaziabad. The Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, acknowledged the arguments presented by Additional Solicitor General S V Raju,…

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Maharashtra Revokes 2023 Circular on Minor Mineral Levy

The Maharashtra government has rescinded its May 2023 circular that outlined a formula for calculating royalty on minor minerals extracted during construction and land development. This decision is expected to alleviate concerns for developers and contractors embroiled in legal battles regarding the controversial framework. The revenue and forest department issued a new circular on July 9, stating that the previous policy had led to legal disputes as many of its stipulations were deemed inconsistent with rulings from the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court. The government has immediately canceled the 2023 circular. The retracted document established a method for…