Haryana is moving to a fully digital property registration system, making online deed registration mandatory across all 22 districts. The phased rollout began with Babain in Kurukshetra, followed by ten districts, and will include the remaining districts by November 1, 2025. The portal allows citizens to verify identity via OTP, fill forms with guidance, upload documents, schedule appointments, and track applications through SMS alerts. It supports residential, agricultural, government, panchayat, defence lands, apartments, and co-ownership transfers. A robust three-tier verification process ensures transparency and efficiency in all property transactions.Read more

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has officially registered about 441 hectares of land from 18 villages in Jewar, which were earlier listed under 3,695 farmers. Despite compensation and residential plot allotments being provided earlier, the land records were not updated, allowing illegal sales, mortgaging, and cultivation. Officials said the updated registration aims to bring transparency, prevent fraud, and secure public land. The authority's step ends a years-long delay and strengthens its control over acquired land earmarked for infrastructure projects.Read more

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's appeal challenging the Bombay High Court's ruling that declared the arrest of former Vasai-Virar civic chief Anil Pawar illegal. Pawar, arrested on 13 August in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged illegal construction of 41 buildings (2008-10) involving developers and CIDCO officials, had been released after the high court found no prima-facie evidence supporting his arrest under the PMLA. The ED contends that its probe revealed substantial illicit payments to Pawar, which he denies. A Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has sought Pawar's response within three weeks.Read more

The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) imposed fines totaling INR 20 lakh on two construction companies for breaching environmental rules. ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd and Express Infraway were found storing construction materials and loose soil without green net coverage or water sprinklers, causing dust pollution. The action follows National Green Tribunal directives, with the UPPCB verifying sites after complaints. These penalties highlight stricter enforcement of green norms, reminding construction firms to comply with environmental guidelines and reduce air pollution in urban areas.Read more

To improve affordable housing availability, the Haryana government has introduced a new housing policy mandating that private developers in licensed residential colonies reserve 20% of plots and 15% of flats for economically weaker sections (EWS). The rule covers both plotted and group-housing projects approved under the state's town and country planning framework. EWS plots will range from 50 sq m to 125 sq m, priced at INR 600 per sq m, while flats between 200 sq ft and 400 sq ft will be priced up to INR 1.5 lakh. The Housing for All department will now oversee allotments digitally, with a mandatory five-year lock-in to prevent early transfers.Read more

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the CBI seeking its response to the bail application filed by Kapil Wadhawan, former promoter of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL), accused in an alleged INR 34,926 crore bank fraud case. The Delhi High Court had earlier denied bail, citing his conduct during custody and the seriousness of charges. The agency claims Wadhawan orchestrated one of India's biggest financial frauds involving diversion of funds from 17 banks using shell companies and fake housing loan accounts.Read more

The Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) premium housing project in East Delhi, offering 1,026 flats under its TOD policy, introduces a clause that prohibits successful bidders from raising complaints regarding flat design, quality of material, workmanship or defects. The base price starts at INR 1.78 crore, and the auction will require 75% payment up front with the remainder payable on possession, slated for July 2026. The reserve price for flats ranges up to INR 3.09 crore and plinth areas vary from 142 sqm to 250 sqm. The scheme also sits within a 30-hectare mixed-use development that will include the tallest residential building in Delhi at 155 metres.Read more

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has instructed its field offices to ensure that information about the Local Monthly Pass and Annual Pass is clearly displayed at all toll plazas. The move aims to improve user awareness and transparency. Details will be provided in English, Hindi and the local language through signage at visible locations. The information will also be available on the Rajmargyatra app and NHAI's websites. The Local Monthly Pass is for residents near toll plazas, while the Annual Pass applies to private vehicles nationwide.Read more

The Madhya Pradesh government, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has introduced the Growth Hub initiative to formulate a long-term economic development strategy for the Indore and Bhopal regions. The plan aims to strengthen local economies, curb unplanned urban expansion, and create a framework for sustainable growth. The initiative's first phase will focus on preparing detailed economic profiles, priority project lists, and implementation roadmaps for key districts under both economic regions.Read more

Authorities from the Uttar Pradesh Housing Development Board (UPHDB) carried out a major demolition drive in Meerut's Shastri Nagar, bringing down an illegal commercial complex built on a residential plot. The action followed a Supreme Court directive stressing strict enforcement of zoning laws and action against unauthorised constructions. The operation, completed in five hours under police protection, proceeded peacefully. The court, led by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, had ruled that such violations cannot be legitimised by time or investment and warned of disciplinary action against complicit officials. The demolition marks a firm stance on land-use enforcement and signals Uttar Pradesh's push for planned, lawful urban development.Read more