The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) launched a vigorous demolition drive in the Koparkhairane division earlier this month under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. Guided by Additional Commissioner (2) Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Dr Kailas Gaikwad, the encroachment department acted upon court orders to remove an unauthorised structure in Mahape village. The structure, measuring approximately 6.5 metres by 6 metres, was demolished in compliance with judicial directives. Senior officials, engineers, and civic staff participated in the operation with police security and labour assistance.Read more

The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (LMC) recently took strong action against unauthorised construction in the city. Three shops in Nirankari Mohalla and a building in Narinder Nagar were sealed, while an under-construction commercial property near Mohar Singh Nagar was demolished for illegal conversion from residential to commercial use. Officials highlighted that construction without approved building plans is strictly prohibited. This move reinforces ongoing regulatory enforcement and serves as a reminder for property owners to comply with civic regulations before starting any construction work.Read more

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) has decided to develop 17 additional locations across the city for construction and demolition (C&D) waste disposal. This move follows growing concerns that the existing 20 collection points are insufficient to handle the increasing waste from ongoing infrastructure and private construction activities. The civic body's Building & Road (B&R) wing has started identifying new sites, with proposals to be submitted to the urban-planning department for final approval. An agency has already been engaged to execute the work, though progress is currently hindered due to delays in site allocation.Read more

The Bengaluru East City Corporation has begun action against 11 unauthorised buildings found to have major deviations from their approved plans. During inspections, officials discovered significant violations, including a multi-storey structure in Whitefield that is now being manually demolished due to several unapproved floors. The crackdown follows a survey of more than 600 under-construction properties, after which notices were issued under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. While many cases are still tied up in court, these 11 sites had full clearance for demolition. The move signals the civic body�s firm effort to curb illegal construction and strengthen urban regulatory compliance.Read more

The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has issued legal notices to 13 homeowners for running commercial establishments such as guest houses, restaurants, private offices, kitchens, and pre-schools without proper approvals. Officials pointed out that several of these properties posed serious fire hazards and involved modifications to sanctioned building plans. This action follows earlier notices to other property owners and reflects NKD's effort to enforce zoning and building regulations. Authorities have warned that further violations could lead to fines, closure, or revocation of occupancy certificates.Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde recently carried out an unannounced inspection of road repair and improvement works across Seawoods. The inspection was conducted alongside City Engineer Shirish Aradwad and Executive Engineer Madan Waghchaude. Following persistent rainfall since May, several roads had developed potholes and remained unrestored due to utility excavations. Dr Shinde instructed engineering officials to accelerate all pending works while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring asphalt layering was carried out under proper technical supervision and temperature conditions.Read more

Bengaluru East City Corporation (BECC) is set to begin inspections of unauthorised paying guest accommodations (PGs) and hostels from 12?November. A report revealed that out of 1,452 PGs in the BECC area, many operate without trade licences or fail to meet fire and hygiene standards. Health officers will act as nodal supervisors for zone-wise inspection teams, checking compliance with residential zoning rules under the Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, 2024. The drive aims to ensure safety, proper licencing, and responsible operation of shared-living establishments.Read more

The Noida Authority has suspended all non-essential construction works following the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The decision came as air quality in several sectors of Noida reached the "severe" category, with AQI levels above 400. BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles are now banned, while ready-mix concrete plants, stone crushers, and demolition works remain closed until further notice. Strict penalties will apply for non-compliance.Read more

The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has upheld a buyer's complaint against a promoter who failed to hand over a commercial unit near NH-16 in Cuttack, despite receiving the full payment of INR 3.19 crore. The developer later demanded an extra INR 16.8 lakh and tried to swap the allotted unit without consent. Calling this behaviour exploitative, the tribunal ordered the promoter to give possession of the original unit with all required clearances. It also directed payment of 9.7% annual interest on the amounts paid, excluding the pandemic period, and barred any further demand. The tribunal stressed that the right to shelter covers commercial spaces and reaffirmed strong consumer protection under RERA.Read more

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority has ruled that the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) must be treated as a promoter under RERA and must register the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout within two weeks. The order follows complaints from allottees who paid in full years ago but are still waiting for plots that lack basic amenities such as roads, water, sewerage, drainage and electricity. Buyers also said the BDA collected excess advance payments and took full amounts before development, violating RERA norms. Although the BDA argued it is a statutory planning body, the regulator held that any public authority selling developed plots is a promoter under the law.Read more