Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has relaunched a focused, ward-wise effort to issue e-Khata certificates for all 2,27,883 properties under its limits. So far, about 61,117 certificates have been granted mostly A-Khatas, with a smaller number of B-Khatas. The corporation has appointed nodal officers in its nine zones, aims to process applications in just a few days, and runs a weekly Friday campaign. Past lapses, income recovery, and corruption allegations have driven the urgency.Read more

Authorities in Gurugram have directed RWAs and developers to restore all non-functional rainwater harvesting systems in housing societies within six weeks, following inspections that revealed most recharge pits were poorly maintained. RWAs must submit proof of proper functioning by the end of December, after which officials will conduct random checks to verify compliance. With rainwater harvesting mandatory for group housing, institutions, hotels and industries, officials stressed that effective recharge systems are vital for a city facing frequent waterlogging and declining groundwater levels. They noted that well-maintained pits can significantly improve stormwater absorption. The directive reflects a renewed push to strengthen water management and ensure long-term urban sustainability.Read more

A detailed footpath inspection in Jayanagar by Bengaluru South City Corporation officials highlighted 22 different pedestrian obstructions across key stretches. The walk, conducted recently as part of the third round of Project Walkaluru, covered areas near the Jayanagar Shopping Complex, 11th Main Road-Aurobindo Marg, 10th Main Road, Marenahalli Main Road and lanes near Shalini Ground. Issues included garbage accumulation, broken footpath slabs, construction-material dumping, vehicle parking on pavements and commercial encroachments. With over 40 participants joining the inspection, officials directed immediate clearance at several locations and issued warnings to building owners.Read more

Uttar Pradesh is preparing to launch FASTPAS, a new online system designed to simplify and speed up building plan approvals across the state. The platform has been tested over the past two months and is expected to go live in about a month. It replaces the older OBPAS system and offers larger file uploads, better GIS-based tools, and integrated access to multiple clearance authorities. The system is being fully developed with state funds, giving the government full control over data. FASTPAS also supports features linked to the state's updated building bylaws.Read more

A Delhi court has placed Swaraj Singh Yadav, director of Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd, in 14-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with an alleged money-laundering case linked to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The ED has accused him of cancelling PMAY-allotted flats priced at about INR 26.5 lakh and reselling them for around INR 40-50 lakh each. Investigators claim nearly INR 222 crore was diverted through associated firms and personal purchases. The court agreed that custodial interrogation was needed to trace funds, understand the money trail and identify other involved individuals.Read more

The Odisha government is working on a new Land Management Act that will replace several old revenue laws and make land record management easier for citizens. The proposed law will allow people to handle mutation and related services through local tehsildars, who will also receive more authority through amendments to the Survey and Settlement Act. A detailed report on Puri's complex land ownership structure has been sought to guide further reforms. The move is aligned with the state's broader push to simplify land classifications and improve transparency.Read more

Haryana has transitioned to fully paperless property registration, eliminating the need for physical documents in all tehsils. The Financial Commissioner, Sumita Misra, reviewed the system's progress and directed measures to speed up approvals, safeguard data, resolve technical issues, and enhance citizen support through dedicated help desks and a state helpline. Early results show rapid adoption, with applications and approvals more than doubling compared to the previous period. Training for staff and public outreach are being emphasized to ensure smooth implementation and wider citizen awareness.Read more

The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to file a detailed reply by December?9 on the issue of 86 unauthorised colonies developed on land acquired by the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB). Despite earlier High Court orders and a rejection of the government's appeal by the Supreme Court, neither the RHB nor Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has reclaimed possession or removed encroachments. The petition filed by Public Against Corruption highlighted that influential individuals continue to occupy and construct on the land illegally, calling for strict action.Read more

The Telangana High Court has allowed the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to proceed with the e-auction of 4.19 acres of Budwel land in Rajendranagar, which had been set aside earlier this year. The division bench suspended the single-judge order that had favoured private claimants, directing the Rangareddy district collector to decide on ownership claims by mid-December. While HMDA can continue with the auction, it cannot declare the highest bidder until after December 31. The case has been scheduled for its next hearing in January 2026.Read more

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches in 14 premises across Mumbai and Thane this week in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers Ltd (now Macrotech Developers Ltd). He is accused of defrauding the company of about INR 85 crore between 2013 and 2025 through unauthorised land deals, undervalued plot sales, bogus acquisitions and misuse of development rights. The raids were aimed at tracing proceeds of crime and identifying assets acquired through diverted funds.Read more