Chandigarh resident Naresh Garg has been awarded compensation for significant delays in receiving his apartment in Omaxe Chandigarh Extension Developers Private Limited's "The Lake" project. Garg purchased a 1,285 sq. ft. flat in December 2015 for INR 56,63,404, expecting possession by December 2019. Delays led to an agreement for a larger unit with a new possession date of July 2021, which was also missed. The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled in Garg's favour, ordering the developer to complete the unit within two months and pay compensation with 9% interest per annum, INR 75,000 for stress, and INR 35,000 for litigation costs.Read more

Builders in Greater Noida are under scrutiny for allegedly illegally extracting groundwater, triggering potential fines following a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order and subsequent investigations. Environmentalists raised concerns, leading to findings that 38 developers across 41 projects were not compliant with regulations on water extraction. The Greater Noida Authority has proposed fines totaling INR 144.3 crore, calculated at 1% of project costs due to absence of water metre data. Builders argue for fair penalties based on extraction duration and volume. This case underscores the critical need for stringent groundwater management in construction, with implications for environmental sustainability and community welfare.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is prepared to transfer five acres of the 18-acre octroi naka land in Mulund for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. This move, disclosed via the Right to Information (RTI) Act by activist Sagar Devre, comes amidst political controversy during the Lok Sabha election campaign. Several politicians, including deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, opposed relocating "ineligible" Dharavi residents to Mulund. With three to four lakh residents needing relocation, this issue underscores the complexity of urban redevelopment and the political stakes involved in Mumbai's high-value real estate landscape.Read more

Flat owners in Karnataka have urged the State Government to implement clearer laws regarding the title, ownership, and maintenance of group housing properties. They highlight that builders are not transferring ownership of undivided land to flat owners' associations, allowing them to mortgage the land and construct new structures. The Bangalore Apartments Federation and other associations have appealed to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for updates to the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act (KAOA), 1972. Legal experts and owners cite gaps in KAOA, KOFRA, and RERA laws and demand amendments to ensure proper transfer of ownership and formation of owners' associations.Read more

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has directed district administrations to identify and evict illegal encroachers from government land. Emphasising the importance of land for public use and development, Majhi stated that squatters must be removed promptly. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari clarified that the initiative will only target powerful land grabbers and not the landless poor. The reclaimed land will be used for public utilities and development projects. District collectors have been instructed to survey the encroachments and report back. The eviction drive will prioritise the most influential land grabbers, particularly in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, where extensive illegal occupations have been reported.Read more

Homebuyers in Noida are facing uncertainty as Supertech's dispute with the Greater Noida Authority delays flat registrations for around 2,000 units. The issue revolves around outstanding dues of INR 900 crore, part of a larger disputed amount claimed by the Authority. Supertech, undergoing insolvency proceedings, has submitted a resolution plan proposing to settle these dues and register flats in Ecovillage 1, Ecovillage 3, and Czar Suites. However, disagreements persist over payment terms and conditions, leaving several homebuyers in limbo after waiting over seven years for registrations. Clarity and timely resolution are critical for addressing homebuyer concerns amid ongoing legal complexities.Read more

A Bengaluru resident, Shreyanshu Pavas, won a significant victory from the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA), receiving INR 48.4 lakh compensation for a seven-year delay in the possession of his apartment. Mr. Pavas had booked a flat in Mantri Webcity 2A on Hennur Road in 2013, expecting completion by 2016. Despite paying over INR 63 lakh, he faced immense inconvenience and financial loss due to the delay. KRERA ruled in his favour, emphasising the developer's failure to honour contractual agreements, highlighting RERA's crucial role in protecting home buyers' rights in India.Read more

In a landmark initiative, Haryana distributed ownership certificates to over 5,000 residents in Manesar, resolving long-standing uncertainties over Lal Dora lands. These residents, despite living on government-designated land for decades, lacked official ownership documents, limiting their financial and legal security. Under the Mukhyamantri Shahri Swamitve Yojane scheme, beneficiaries now hold property rights at collector rates, enabling them to sell, renovate, or secure loans against their homes. Chief Minister Nayab Singh praised the program's impact, noting over 2 lakh residents statewide have benefited. This move not only fulfills an electoral promise but also enhances lives and stability across Haryana.Read more

A recent incident in Nagpur underscored a critical public safety issue: nearly 200 dilapidated buildings across the city pose significant risks. A partial collapse in Ganjipeth last month highlighted the urgency. Despite identifying 240 unsafe structures in pre-monsoon surveys, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has only demolished 41. This leaves 199 buildings, some still occupied, at risk. The Gandhibagh zone alone has 97 dilapidated buildings, with only six addressed. The NMC must enforce vacate orders, provide relocation support, and explore repair options to ensure residents' safety and prevent future tragedies.Read more

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) faces scrutiny over its Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) housing schemes due to significant structural issues. The Kishanwadi housing project, consisting of 94 blocks and 3,008 houses, has 24 blocks declared dilapidated, affecting 896 homes. Built between 2010 and 2012, these houses showed defects from the first monsoon season, including leaks and falling plaster. VMC claims poor maintenance by residents, while residents blame substandard construction. Safety concerns heightened after a ceiling collapse in Jambuva resulted in a fatality.Read more