The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has cancelled the registration of a Bhubaneswar housing project for using a railway road as its access route without permission. With less than 10% work completed and no homebuyers involved, ORERA cited Section 7(2) to revoke the project without affecting any buyers. The authority also froze the project's bank account and barred the promoter from using its platform to prevent misleading marketing. This marks the second such action by ORERA, highlighting the need for developers and planning bodies to verify land use approvals and access rights before launching real estate ventures.Read more

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a uniform interest rate for delayed land compensation, replacing the earlier multi-rate system that led to payment disputes and delays. This move is expected to streamline land acquisition, especially for infrastructure projects in Raigad, Pune, and Thane. In parallel, the state has amended lease rules for municipal councils and industrial towns to standardize land allotment, lease valuation, and renewal processes. These reforms aim to reduce litigation, improve transparency, and attract higher investor participation in urban and industrial land tenders-boosting growth in Tier-2 cities like Kolhapur, Amravati, and Aurangabad amid rising infrastructure activity.Read more

CIDCO has demolished over 2,200 illegal structures across Navi Mumbai, Ulwe, Panvel, and Dronagiri in 2025, reclaiming 56 acres valued at INR 2,500 crore. The crackdown includes 547 enforcement actions and the demolition of 90 illegal flats in Kharghar alone. CIDCO has issued 2,100+ notices and warned buyers to verify documents, especially in high-growth areas like NAINA. The recovered land will aid CIDCO's smart city and infrastructure projects, including metro extensions and housing zones. Officials say this move is essential to ensure planned development and curb unauthorized sales that threaten Navi Mumbai's urban future.Read more

In Ghaziabad, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has encountered significant challenges. Out of 17,875 applications, only 2,760 met the eligibility criteria. Despite the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) preparing 2,000 housing units, beneficiaries remain without homes due to incomplete essential amenities like electricity, water, and roads. Private developers, responsible for 6,150 units, have yet to deliver any. The verification process for applicants has been sluggish, further delaying allotments. While over 88 lakh houses have been delivered under PMAY-U nationwide, Ghaziabad's projects lag.Read more

The Bombay High Court at Goa has instructed the state government to probe the alleged misuse of the 20-point program in Socorro, Bardez, a housing scheme meant to support economically weaker sections. The directive was issued in response to a petition filed by a resident who accused the authorities of turning a blind eye to the unauthorized and commercial use of homes constructed under the scheme. The court has now tasked the deputy collector of Bardez with investigating the matter and submitting a report to the North Goa collector within six months.Read more

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is making significant progress on the Dr. Shivaram Karanth Layout in North Bengaluru, with over 30,000 plots under development. Approximately 16,000 to 17,000 plots are allocated to farmers who contributed land, while 7,000 to 8,000 plots are designated for public allotment. The BDA has set the price at INR 4,900 per square foot, making a 30x40 site cost around INR 58.8 lakh. Despite 80% of the work being completed, including road construction and utility installations, the allotment process awaits clearance from the High Court due to pending legal issues related to land acquisition. Contractors have been given a three-month deadline to complete the remaining infrastructure work.Read more

The Andhra Pradesh government, under the leadership of HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, has initiated a free registration drive for house sites allocated to economically weaker sections in Mangalagiri. Beneficiaries will receive full ownership rights after two years. This initiative, which falls under the 'Mana Illu - Mana Lokesh' program, has already covered more than 1,030 families, including over 430 earlier this week. The minister also announced a series of infrastructure projects, such as a 100-bed hospital, improved roads, and urban drainage. The drive reflects a larger development vision for Mangalagiri, coinciding with Lokesh's political resurgence.Read more

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (H-RERA) has urged the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) to make a decisive move regarding three stalled affordable housing projects by Ocean Seven Buildtech (OSB) in Gurugram. These projects, located in Sectors 69, 70, and 109, have been inactive for over a year, leaving more than a thousand homebuyers in limbo. H-RERA has proposed two options: either reinstate OSB's licenses to allow project completion or transfer the projects to another competent agency. The situation has been exacerbated by financial irregularities, non-compliance with regulatory norms, and the suspension of OSB's licenses and bank accounts.Read more

Mumbai is set to revamp its construction and demolition (C&D) waste management following the Centre's 2025 rules, effective from April 2026. Key to this shift is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, requiring developers and contractors to register, track waste, and meet recycling targets. With over 8,500 tons of C&D waste generated daily and current recycling capacity limited to 1,200 tons, BMC plans a third plant at Deonar. A new mobile app will track waste movement to curb illegal dumping. These reforms aim to enforce eco-friendly practices, boost recycling, and ensure traceability-marking a crucial step toward sustainable urban development in Mumbai.Read more

Allottees of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) appeared before K-RERA demanding compensation from BDA for long delays in providing basic infrastructure like roads, water, and sewage. During the hearing, the allottees urged K-RERA to direct BDA to pay interest-based compensation and proposed a monthly interim amount for each month of delay. They also suggested forming a supervisory committee to monitor progress, similar to one appointed by the Supreme Court in another layout case. BDA blamed land acquisition and administrative issues. K-RERA chairman acknowledged the allottees' claims and promised action. Another hearing is scheduled for next month.Read more