MahaRERA has resolved more than 5,200 homebuyer complaints between October 2024 and July 2025, ensuring quicker hearings and timely scheduling for pending cases. All complaints filed until the end of July have either been heard or assigned hearing dates. Projects launched before the regulator's formation continue to generate most grievances, while newer projects account for fewer cases. Since its inception, MahaRERA has addressed a majority of the complaints filed. The authority has also tightened project registration checks and introduced hybrid hearings to improve access, aiming to safeguard buyer interests and reduce future disputes.Read more

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has resolved the e-khata process for most property owners, approving nearly 85 percent of applications after verifying their tax records and sale deeds. Around 20,000 applications were flagged for discrepancies, though only about 4,000 owners have filed formal appeals. While many chose to pay revised dues mainly linked to undervalued car parking areas to avoid complications, others are challenging what they consider unfair assessments. The authority has assured that each appeal will be examined individually. A new portal has also been introduced to help residents identify their municipal corporation and ward with ease.Read more

The Noida Authority has announced plans to publish the names of property defaulters across various sectors including industry, group housing, commercial, and institutional on its official website. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and expedite the recovery of long-pending dues. The move follows earlier actions, such as the publication of a defaulter list in June 2023, which was not updated thereafter. To ensure consistency, the Authority has now mandated regular updates and the issuance of recovery certificates against significant defaulters.Read more

A Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee has reported that nearly 6,800 illegal structures have been raised on approximately 780 acres of deemed forest land in Faridabad, in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The committee's findings show large-scale encroachments spread across villages such as Anangpur, Ankhir, Lakkarpur, and Mewla Maharajpur, with Anangpur recording the highest number. While earlier demolitions brought down some of the constructions, many still remain. The committee has also pointed out that several government departments themselves are responsible for some of the illegal developments.Read more

The Greater Noida development authority recently approved co-developers to finish three long-delayed group housing projects. Sobha Ltd., Opaa Realty, and Swarnim Buildhome LLP will take over projects originally managed by Atlaspur Construction, Parsvnath Developers, and Aims Golf Town Developers, respectively. These proposals were carefully reviewed by the authority's finance team and a chartered accountant firm. Final approval will depend on each co-developer's funding plan, ability to clear pending dues, and readiness to complete construction.Read more

The Lucknow Police have handed over most of the 293 FIRs filed against Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) to the crime branch for detailed investigation. These cases, dating back nearly two decades, involve allegations of organised fraud, forgery, land encroachment, and selling mortgaged or disputed land. The Lucknow Development Authority has claimed dues of about INR 400 crore, while RERA has registered over 2,200 complaints, with refund demands crossing INR 235 crore. The transfer of cases is aimed at ensuring a fair and consolidated probe into one of Uttar Pradesh's biggest real estate controversies.Read more

The Bombay High Court has permitted the Maharashtra government to begin urgent repairs on the 26-kilometre Chinchoti-Kaman-Anjur-Mankoli road that connects Thane and Palghar to Bhiwandi's warehousing hub. The road's condition had worsened severely, causing accidents and traffic disruptions, while arbitration with the toll operator remained unresolved. Technical reports showed only a fraction of the required work had been completed. Growing protests from local groups and commuters added to the pressure, leading the court to allow the state to intervene and carry out repairs until a long-term solution is finalised.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is accelerating land acquisition for the Harnandipuram township project after slow progress through mutual agreements. Only 14 hectares have been acquired since March, prompting the authority to invoke the Land Acquisition Act for the remaining 507 hectares. The township, covering 521 hectares, is designed to accommodate Ghaziabad's growing population and strengthen the city's real estate landscape. By adopting the act, the GDA plans to simplify the acquisition process, ensure timely project execution, and offer housing options similar to the successful Indirapuram township.Read more

The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has announced measures to curb illegal waste dumping on vacant plots. Fines will range from INR 1,000 to INR 1 lakh, and warning boards will be displayed across affected sites. A dedicated helpline will address complaints regarding construction and demolition (C&D) waste, particularly in high-activity areas like Action Area II and III. NKDA teams will promptly respond to complaints during office hours to ensure proper waste collection. The move aligns with previous efforts by the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation to maintain cleanliness and public health.Read more

The Bombay High Court has directed residents of Motilal Nehru Nagar CHS, an SRA project in Bandra-Kurla Complex, to undo unauthorised alterations within four weeks. The order follows an SRA notice flagging violations such as extra floors inside flats and conversion of common areas into kitchens, banquet halls, and party spaces. The court stressed that no authority can regularise such illegal construction, citing a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that declared such acts "incurable illegality." While residents' counsel assured cooperation, judges warned of immediate enforcement if compliance is delayed. The ruling reinforces strict adherence to SRA housing rules and curbs commercial misuse.Read more