The Bombay High Court has overturned the de-registration of a Borivli West housing society federation, ordering restoration of its registration under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. The federation, registered in January 2018, had been de-registered following an appeal filed in April 2025-almost seven years later-by another society claiming ignorance of its registration. However, the federation presented evidence showing that the appellant society had earlier applied for membership, proving prior knowledge. Justice Amit Borkar ruled that false claims cannot justify condonation of delay, quashing the registrar's order. The court stressed that statutory authorities must act within the law, reinforcing accountability and truthfulness in cooperative society proceedings across Maharashtra.Read more

Patna Smart City Limited installed a surveillance network of 187 cameras covering 35 major ghats along the Ganga river to support the forthcoming Chhath Mahaparv in Patna. The cameras, which include fixed and pan-tilt-zoom units, are linked to the city's Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). Four temporary control rooms will also be operational, managed by district administration and police teams. Alongside this, 16 public address (PA) systems at the ghats will broadcast safety and cleanliness messages.Read more

The Municipal Corporation of Prayagraj (MCP) has announced that it will develop seven major parks as "Model Parks" under the Smart Cities Mission, with a budget of INR 5 crore. In the first phase, four parks each over one acre will be selected after a city-wide survey. Candidate sites include Naini, Shankusi, Phaphamau, Kalindipuram, Rajrooppur, Kydganj, and Tikonia Park near the Parade Ground. These parks are to feature walking tracks, open-air gyms, child-friendly play areas, seating for older adults, shade and ornamental plants, LED boards for traffic and cyber-safety awareness, and eco-friendly design. MCP also plans to revamp parks in housing-project areas under the Prayagraj Development Authority, including a 32-bigha park in Rajrooppur which has already been surveyed.Read more

In a landmark judgment, the Telangana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (TREAT) set aside a penalty imposed on Sanali Housing Projects Pvt. Ltd., ruling that the Telangana RERA Authority had exceeded its jurisdiction. The case, involving the Sanali Pinnacle project in Shaikpet, Hyderabad, arose from a dispute with the family of Mohammed Mushtaq, who had entered a joint development agreement with the developer. The Tribunal held that landowners in such projects are co-promoters under the RERA Act and therefore cannot file complaints as aggrieved parties. It also clarified that name boards or project listings without sales information do not constitute advertising. The INR 4.27 lakh penalty was quashed, and a refund ordered.Read more

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the reservation of 46 posts under the 5th Battalion of the UPSSF, Saharanpur, to bolster security along the Noida-Greater Noida Metro corridor. The sanctioned positions include one assistant commandant, three sub-inspectors, six head constables, and 36 constables, who will be deployed across 21 metro stations. The decision, based on a proposal from the ADG (UPSSF), follows rising security demands at metro stations and adjoining transport hubs. The 5th Battalion already oversees duties at the RRTS corridor, Hindon Airport, and Saharanpur Airport. This deployment aims to enhance operational efficiency, staff welfare, and public safety while preparing for future transit-linked security needs.Read more

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Mizoram government to lodge a new, detailed report on solid and liquid waste management after finding serious deficiencies in an earlier submission. The previous report did not carry certification by a senior state official, and lacked timelines, fund allocations, executing-agency details and clear data on door-to-door segregated collection. It found that Mizoram generates about 398.15 tonnes of solid waste per day, of which 67.65 tonnes remain unprocessed, and produces 51.81 million litres per day of sewage while treatment capacity is much lower. The NGT asked for a revised Action Taken Report (ATR) that covers generation, collection, processing gaps, fund allocation and timelines, with a filing due ahead of the next hearing.Read more

The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has amended its Disposal of Land Rules, 1979, allowing industrial plots to be converted for commercial, residential, institutional, or mixed-use purposes. Under the revised norms, conversions to commercial use will be charged at twice the industrial rate, while residential or institutional conversions will cost 1.5 times, and mixed-use the highest applicable rate. In contrast, conversions from commercial to industrial or residential use will incur just 0.10 times the industrial rate. While the policy encourages flexible urban development, officials caution that low conversion fees could spur speculation and reduce revenue. Transparency and fair valuation will be key to sustainable implementation.Read more

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the Banbasa modern land port project, calling it a key initiative to strengthen India-Nepal trade and regional development. The project, led by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), has received over INR 500 crore for its first phase, with all environmental and land clearances completed. Construction began after approval for diverting 84 acres of forest land. The land port will integrate customs, security, and trade agencies in one complex, improving efficiency and transparency. Strategically located to boost formal trade and local employment, the project marks a major step toward enhanced connectivity, infrastructure, and cross-border cooperation in Uttarakhand.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive across all eight regional offices following complaints of increased unauthorised hawking and traffic disruptions during the festive season. Acting under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the campaign was carried out under the supervision of Additional Commissioner (2) Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Dr Kailas Gaikwad. The operation targeted illegal hawkers, unauthorised vehicles, and hoardings, resulting in penalties amounting to INR 7.45 lakh being collected over the past week.Read more

The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court has asked the contractor handling the repair of the National Highway 306/06 Sairang-Kawnpui stretch in Mizoram to submit an affidavit on current progress and completion schedule, following a public interest petition by the Mizoram Truck Driver Association raising concerns over the road's dilapidated state. The court set a deadline for the report and warned that officials from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) may need to appear in person if the contractor fails to respond. The highway is considered vital for Mizoram's supplies and transport.Read more