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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…

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SC Addresses Recent Delhi, Lucknow Fires; Questions Civic Bodies

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns over unauthorized constructions in Delhi-NCR, particularly following recent fire incidents in Delhi and Lucknow. The Court admonished civic bodies, stating that top officials could be held personally accountable for failing to follow its directives. A bench comprised of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan requested the personal appearance of officials from the Municipal Corporations of Delhi, Gurugram, and Lucknow. The bench noted their non-compliance with directives issued over time. The Supreme Court was dissatisfied with inaction regarding its May 20 directives concerning the sealing, demolition, and other legal actions against unauthorized…

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Ahmedabad Court Denies Bail to Popular Builders Owner

AHMEDABAD: A city sessions court on Tuesday denied the regular bail request of Raman Patel, the owner of Popular Builders, in a land-grabbing case filed by the CID (crime) last year. The court refused bail primarily due to Patel’s prior convictions, including a similar case in which he was found guilty of using forged documents to seize two plots. Patel and his brother Dashrath were named as witnesses in a 2010 CBI chargesheet related to the controversial Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case. Over the last five years, Patel has faced multiple allegations of land grabbing linked to forged documentation concerning transactions…

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New Buildings Found on Protected Forest Land in Anangpur

GURUGRAM: New construction activities have emerged in the protected forest area of Anangpur village. Observations during a site visit revealed recently erected structures, extensive boundary walls, and indications of ongoing development within a region governed by the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), which has been the focal point of numerous legal disputes regarding encroachments in the Aravalis. During an inspection, TOI discovered a substantial multi-story building nearing completion, along with newly plastered compound walls surrounding significant land parcels and signs of ongoing masonry work. The land records confirm that these constructions are within a PLPA-designated area. This new development occurs…

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Survey to Focus on Current Areas, Not New Claims in Haryana

GURUGRAM: New constructions or expansions are excluded from an ongoing exercise designed to identify residential areas within the notified Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) zone in Anangpur, Faridabad. Officials engaged in ground-truthing to determine residential areas noted attempts by some residents to extend their property boundaries. As a result, they emphasized that such modifications should not skew the findings of the exercise. A ground-truthing exercise verifies and validates information derived from remote sources like satellite imagery or official documentation to ensure that the data accurately reflects the current state of the land. Officials have directed that the focus remain on…