The Noida Authority has directed Suraksha Realty to take over the maintenance of Jaypee Kosmos after the developer's subsidiary ceased operations on January 1, 2025. The maintenance services, including housekeeping and security, had been suspended, and residents were left without support. Despite proposals from Suraksha to hand over maintenance to the apartment owners' association, the Noida Authority determined that the project was far from complete. The residents raised concerns about incomplete infrastructure and the lack of green spaces, and Suraksha was instructed to provide a comprehensive breakdown of common areas for verification.Read more

The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has uncovered violations in around 7,500 of the 15,000 houses surveyed across DLF Phases 1 to 5. The issues include illegal construction and commercial activities such as guest houses and paying guest accommodations in residential buildings. The survey is part of a broader crackdown following a petition by Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in DLF City. While the DTCP has sealed properties found violating norms, enforcement challenges persist. Further actions are expected after a hearing in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on January 10.Read more

With Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) nearing full-scale operations by mid-2025, the long-delayed Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project has regained focus. Spanning 94 villages, NAINA's development plan is being implemented via Town Planning Schemes (TPS), with CIDCO addressing illegal constructions, engaging landowners, and initiating infrastructure projects worth INR 2,550 crore. Land-pooling offers landowners 40% of developed land to minimize displacement, encouraging cooperation. TPS 1 and 2 are ready for property transfers, while others are under review. The project, crucial for Navi Mumbai's growth, depends on sustained collaboration and proactive measures to unlock its full potential as a thriving urban and investment hub.Read more

The Greater Noida Authority has introduced a scheme offering 10 residential plots ranging from 51 sqm to 500 sqm. The plots, priced between INR 27 lakh and INR 2 crore, will be allocated via e-auction, with possession granted within 30 days after completing formalities. The available plots include options in Sector 2, Sigma 2, Beta 2, and Delta 2, offering a mix of sizes and price ranges. Applicants must deposit 10% of the total premium to participate, and successful bidders have the option to pay the remaining amount in full or in quarterly installments. The plots come on a leasehold basis for 90 years.Read more

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced plans to reserve 555 flats in nine residential projects for the economically weaker section (EWS) in Nashik. These flats will be allocated through a lucky draw in the coming months. This move follows the state's 2013 mandate for builders to reserve 20% of flats in large residential projects for low-income groups. Additionally, MHADA is seeking clarification from the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) regarding the EWS reservation rules for projects developed on "final plots," after developers raised concerns about compliance.Read more

The Rural Development Ministry aims to sanction 10 lakh homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in January 2025, aligning with its ambitious 2024-25 fiscal targets. With a record allocation of INR 54,500 crore, the scheme targets constructing two crore additional homes by 2029, ensuring "housing for all." Progress is steady, with 31.65 lakh homes already sanctioned this fiscal year. The ministry is also implementing monthly reviews to accelerate rural development, improve infrastructure, and enhance living conditions for underserved communities.Read more

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched special camps to assist eligible individuals under the 'Sasta Ghar' scheme, offering homes at a 25% discount to groups such as construction workers, auto and taxi drivers, women, ex-servicemen, and SC/ST individuals. The initiative, backed by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, aims to improve housing access for vulnerable populations. Camps are set up at construction sites and through various outreach programs involving government departments, offering guidance on eligibility and applications. By directly engaging with communities, the scheme seeks to address Delhi's housing shortages and enhance living conditions for underserved groups.Read more

Maharashtra's Rural Development Department (RDD) will launch a 100-day housing initiative from January 1 to April 10, 2025, focusing on providing affordable homes to economically disadvantaged groups. The plan prioritizes land allocation for landless beneficiaries, expediting approvals, and timely fund disbursements. Incomplete housing projects will receive special attention, while Lok Adalats will address disputes efficiently. To overcome resource constraints, the RDD will establish sand and land banks and collaborate with stakeholders, including NGOs, cooperatives, and technical institutions like IITs. This initiative builds on lessons from past housing schemes and aims to ensure timely, inclusive, and sustainable housing solutions for Maharashtra's rural poor.Read more

To address financial challenges, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to sell a 6.8-acre land parcel in Shivalik Enclave, Manimajra, valued at approximately INR 195 crore at current collector rates. Proceeds will fund a housing project with apartments and a retail center. Following a ground survey and verification process, the land is undergoing zoning, a step expected to take six months. The potential revision of collector rates could further boost the sale price. This move aligns with the MC's history of leveraging land sales for urban development, as seen in the Uppal Housing (2005) and JW Marriott (2006) projects.Read more

The Lucknow Development Authority has extended its deadline for flat registrations to March 31, 2025 offering prospective buyers more time to purchase homes in city housing projects. Currently, 2,170 flats are available across 22 LDA housing societies. The largest number of vacancies is in Kabir Apartment (1,043 units), followed by Ratan Lok (179 units), Ashlesha Apartment (132 units), and Srishti and Smriti Apartments (122 units). Other complexes have varying numbers of available units ranging from 1 to 121 flats. Interested buyers can get detailed information from the LDA website or office.Read more