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The Maharashtra Housing Board (MHADA) conducted its Konkan board lottery, offering 4,640 apartments and 14 plots. The event, held at Thane's Kashinath Ghanekar Auditorium, received an overwhelming response of 48,805 applications. MHADA implemented a computerized lottery system to ensure fairness and transparency. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde commended MHADA for fulfilling citizens' dreams of affordable housing. The live broadcast of the draw allowed approximately 47,194 people to witness the event. This successful lottery exemplifies MHADA's commitment to providing accessible housing solutions in Maharashtra.Read more
The Orissa High Court has demanded a response from the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) regarding allegations of failure to recover money from builders in disputes over possession and handover of flats. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by a flat owner, highlighting ORERA's alleged neglect in executing court orders for money recovery. The court acknowledged an affidavit based on RTI information, revealing that no progress has been made in 53 cases related to money recovery. ORERA had sent these cases to the collector of Khurda, but civil courts have started returning them. ORERA cited a lack of necessary mechanisms to enforce orders, emphasizing the need for infrastructure.Read more
Mumbai Police has announced that landlords do not need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to rent out their properties. They have provided multiple ways for citizens to furnish tenant details, including an online application process. Landlords and tenants must ensure the accuracy of the information provided. The service is free, and any instances of bribery or malpractice should be reported to the police. The police also issued a preventive order to property owners, urging them to disclose tenant information through the Mumbai Police's citizen portal. These measures aim to maintain public safety and peace in the city.Read more
The Cooperatives Commissioner of Maharashtra, Anil Kawade, has issued an advisory to housing societies in the state to promote transparency, efficiency, and effective grievance resolution. The advisory includes instructions such as limiting auditors' tenure, computerizing society information, and mandating timely meeting minutes. Kawade suggests setting up an advisory committee, promoting local complaint resolution, and establishing a clear hierarchy for escalating complaints. He also proposes the registration of a Federation of Housing Institutions to assist societies.Read more
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has sealed five residential buildings in Gurugram for violating building norms, including three in DLF 1 and 2 and two in South City 2. An office in the parking lot of an affordable housing project was also sealed. The violators had carried out unauthorized construction in the buildings after procuring occupation certificates from the department. The action was taken on the basis of complaints filed on the CM's online complaint window. The DTCP's enforcement team carried out the sealing drive after issuing show cause notices and restoration orders in all cases.Read more
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The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) may waive the registration and late registration fees for affordable housing projects in the city. The state's Housing and Urban Development Department has requested ORERA to exempt authorities from paying the fees until amendments are made in the Odisha Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017. The government has proposed an amendment to exempt affordable housing projects from paying the fees, which is currently under process. As an interim measure, the department has proposed an affidavit from the Bhubaneswar Development Authority to exempt affordable housing projects from paying the fees.Read more
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has received final approval to launch its Sector 53 Housing Scheme. The scheme will now offer a total of 372 flats, including 32 additional units in the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. The online application process will be simplified, and applicants will not be required to submit documents initially. The cost of the flats will be recovered in five instalments with an interest rate of 12% per annum. Additionally, the CHB plans to introduce a standardized design for lifts in multi-storied units to streamline the construction process.Read more
Former members of the management committee of Anjali Cooperative Housing Society in Andheri West have been banned from participating in society elections for five years due to their failure to submit audit rectification reports and alleged mishandling of financial affairs. The Deputy Registrar of Housing Societies issued the ban after complaints were made regarding the committee's actions. The committee members were found to have violated rules, resulting in financial losses to the society. The ban aims to protect the interests of the organization and its members while promoting transparency and accountability.Read more
In a corruption complaint filed at the anti-corruption bureau police station in Panchkula, Sudhir Parmar, his nephew Ajay Parmar, and managing director of the real estate firm M3M Roop Bansal have all been detained. On charges of criminal misconduct and bribery in accordance with Sections 7, 8, and 11 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC Sec. 120 B. According to the report Parmar used his nephew to collect bribes from the proprietors of the M3M to mislead the ongoing cases filled with the ED against the builder. He also allegedly got them to hire his nephew as a legal advisor for M3M.Read more
The Supreme Court dismisses the plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against Supertech, a prominent real estate company, with the intention of protecting home buyers from potential hardships. However, the court decided that the Ecovillage 2 project in Greater Noida West will undergo insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The rest of Supertech's projects will continue with existing funds under the supervision of the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP), in collaboration with the current workers, employees, and management.Read more
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