The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) enforcement wing, HYDRAA, carried out the demolition of a five-storey residential building located in Miyapur after it was found to have been built illegally on government land. The developers, Bhanu Constructions, had purchased a plot within an approved layout but encroached onto additional HMDA property using falsified Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) documents and a forged demand draft. Following an inspection that confirmed the violations, HYDRAA executed the demolition and filed a first-information report with the local police against the developers involved.Read more

Around 20,000 villagers from 11 villages in Himmatnagar taluka of Sabarkantha district participated in a protest rally at Kanknol village, demanding that the government withdraw its decision to establish the Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority (HUDA). The proposed body involves acquiring about 7,600 acres of farmland, impacting nearly 9,000 farmers. Protestors have been holding demonstrations for over 40 days, alleging that the plan threatens agricultural livelihoods. They have given a 15-day ultimatum to the state, warning of an indefinite fast if their demand is ignored.Read more

The state government of Kerala issued sweeping amendments to its building regulations earlier this week, introducing a streamlined permit system that allows self-certification for residential buildings up to 300 sq m and commercial buildings up to 250 sq m. The changes remove pre-construction inspections for many projects, delegate greater authority to local bodies, ease setbacks for small-plot owners and relax parking norms. These reforms aim to accelerate construction approvals, reduce bureaucratic delays and enhance transparency in the regulatory process.Read more

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved monthly rent compensation for residents of Signature View Apartments, who vacated their homes after severe structural damage was discovered. HIG flat occupants will receive INR 50,000 per month, while MIG residents will get INR 38,000, with a 10% annual increase starting July 2024. Arrears will be paid monthly. The DDA also cleared key urban projects, including redevelopment of old staff quarters in Safdarjung and Old Rajinder Nagar, a multi-sports stadium in Narela, and Delhi's first TOD housing project in Karkardooma. These initiatives reflect the DDA's push to modernise housing, enhance infrastructure, and support displaced residents fairly.Read more

The Uttar Pradesh Stamp and Registration Department has announced that property registration services in Noida and Ghaziabad will be suspended from 8 to 11 November as the online portal transitions from the NIC-operated Meghraj cloud to the National Govt Cloud (NGC). The move aims to improve system reliability, speed, and data security. Assistant Inspector General Brijesh Kumar said legal professionals and the public were notified in advance to plan their activities. With around 1,300 registrations processed daily across both cities, the two working-day halt is expected to affect revenue. Sub-registrar staff will remain on duty during the migration to assist with testing and system reactivation.Read more

The Punjab Cabinet, led by the Chief Minister, has approved the Punjab Unified Building Rules 2025, introducing a streamlined and transparent framework for urban construction. The new rules, applicable across all urban sectors, permit stilt-plus-four-floor buildings on plots of 250 sq yd and above, raising height limits from 15 to 21 metres to encourage vertical growth and optimise land use. They also unify multiple departmental regulations, simplify approvals through third-party self-certification, and relax FAR, parking, and setback norms. The framework includes provisions for EWS and affordable housing, mixed-use development, and multilevel parking. Complementary reforms include stricter de-addiction centre regulations, administrative restructuring, and stamp-duty amendments to improve governance and ease of doing business.Read more

The Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has begun a large-scale fire safety inspection drive across schools, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial and institutional buildings under its jurisdiction. This move came in the wake of recent fire incidents reported from Kharghar and Kamothe, prompting the civic body to undertake preventive measures. Over the next six months, two inspection teams will operate across six key nodes � Panvel, New Panvel, Kamothe, Kalamboli, Rodpali, and Taloja � to assess fire safety compliance, verify the validity of NOCs, and update safety records. Establishments will also be encouraged to undertake self-rectification based on feedback from the PCMC�s fire-brigade department.Read more

The Ministry of Steel has rolled out the third phase of its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel, named �PLI 1.2�, aiming to draw new investment and drive domestic production of high-value steel grades in sectors such as defence, aerospace, power and infrastructure. The original scheme, approved in mid-2021 with an outlay of INR 6,322 crore, has already seen committed investments of INR 43,874 crore in the first two rounds, with INR 22,973 crore invested and over 13,000 jobs created. The new phase expands the push to reduce import dependence.Read more

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced plans to build a new sewage treatment plant (STP) in Rangpuri, located near the IGI Airport, to tackle the persistent sewage management issues in South Delhi. The plant, with a capacity of treating 15 million gallons of sewage daily, will enhance the city�s sewage infrastructure and improve the quality of water bodies. With the construction expected to begin soon, the project aims to address the city�s long-standing sewage treatment gaps, reducing untreated waste discharge into the Yamuna River. This move aligns with the DJB�s broader efforts to modernize and strengthen Delhi�s water management system.Read more

The Noida Authority has intensified its recovery drive against 22 residential projects that collectively owe around INR 5,560 crore, impacting nearly 9,750 homebuyers awaiting flat registrations. Under the state�s rehabilitation policy, developers could reduce dues to INR 4,260 crore by paying 25% upfront, but most have failed to comply. Of these, 12 projects partially paid their instalments, four made no payments, and six rejected the scheme entirely. The Authority has so far recovered only INR 29 crore, prompting cancellation notices, sealing actions, and legal proceedings. With registrations stalled and strict enforcement underway, the move underscores a renewed focus on accountability and buyer protection in Noida�s real estate sector.Read more