Brookprop Management Services, the manager of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, resolved a regulatory case with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) earlier this week by paying INR 20.47 lakh. The matter related to alleged violations of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regulations, specifically the use of borrowed funds to facilitate distributions. SEBI disposed of the adjudication proceedings following the acceptance of the settlement proposal filed by the entity.Read more

The Lucknow Development Authority has rolled out a digital databank designed to centralise land records and ease the process of map approvals. The system integrates ownership details from bodies such as the district panchayat, Nazul, trusts, and the municipal corporation, enabling applicants to approach the correct department for no objection certificates. With a fixed two-week window for external approvals, the process is set to become quicker and more transparent.Read more

Andhra Pradesh RERA has directed all real estate agents in the state to complete mandatory registration within a month, highlighting that only a limited number have complied so far. The regulator warned that homebuyers are at risk when dealing with unregistered agents and stressed that penalties, restrictions, and legal proceedings would follow in cases of non-compliance. Measures are also being taken to clear pending project applications and enhance transparency.Read more

The Bombay High Court has ordered a judicial probe into 935 redevelopment notices issued by the Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB), a MHADA unit, after finding they were based on visual checks rather than mandatory structural audits. A bench of Justices G.S. Kulkarni and Arif Doctor called the notices arbitrary and possibly driven by vested interests to exploit redevelopment. The court struck down a 2024 SOP that gave officials undue powers and appointed a two-member judicial committee. Retired Justice J.P. Devadhar and Retired Judge Vilas D. Dongre to investigate. Of the notices, 46 were withdrawn and 889 put on hold, reinforcing property rights and curbing misuse of authority.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued demolition notices for 120 illegal sheds and extensions in Peru Compound, Lalbaug, directing occupants to remove them within a week or face civic action. The sheds, used for small businesses and food stalls, were built without BMC approval and have drawn complaints from residents about congestion and inconvenience. The notice, issued on August 25, 2025, follows a complaint lodged on August 22. BMC officials, working with police, said no further deadline will be given. The move is part of the civic body's wider crackdown on unauthorized structures and encroachments across Mumbai's residential areas.Read more

NCRTC, in partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government, is preparing master plans to combine housing and commercial development with the 82-km Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor. The approach is based on Transit-Oriented Development, which encourages housing, offices, and amenities close to transit hubs. In Delhi, Jangpura and Sarai Kale Khan hubs are at advanced stages, while Meerut has allocated over 3,200 hectares for TOD growth, including a 350-hectare township. NCRTC has also invited bids to monetize land in Ghaziabad, Duhai Depot, Bhaisali, and Modipuram Depot, with a Project Management Unit set to oversee implementation.Read more

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has proposed doubling the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2 to 4 for IT, ITes, biotech, and data center land parcels, enabling construction of over 40 floors. The proposal, awaiting state approval, aims to make Greater Noida more competitive with NCR hubs like Gurugram and Delhi. It also permits commercial development on industrial land, fostering mixed-use growth. Supported by improved infrastructure such as a metro extension and the upcoming Jewar Airport, the plan aligns with CM Shri Yogi Adityanath's push for a digital and industrial revolution. The policy could attract major investments and generate thousands of jobs.Read more

The Kerala cabinet has cleared rules for the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, ending decades of uncertainty for families holding pattayam (title deeds) with land-use violations. Applications can now be filed online within a year, with residential homes exempt from all fees and small commercial or industrial units up to 3,000 sq ft regularised without charges. Larger establishments will pay graded fees, while charitable, cultural, and religious institutions are fully exempt. Importantly, applications must be processed within 90 days or will be "deemed approved" curbing bureaucratic delays. The move provides long-awaited relief while ensuring future land-use changes require prior approval.Read more

HYDRAA has reclaimed around 2,000 square yards of land in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, valued at nearly INR 100 crore, after a prolonged encroachment dispute. The land, originally designated for community use, had been occupied for over two decades under false documentation. Following a grievance lodged through HYDRAA's Prajavani forum and a High Court ruling, the property was restored for public utility purposes, paving the way for construction of a Deputy Commissioner of Police office.Read more

The Bombay High Court has directed 11 occupants of four unsafe buildings in Vasai West's Diwan and Sons Housing Enclave to vacate within two weeks, clearing the way for demolition and redevelopment. The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation had already classified the buildings as dangerous, with a technical advisory committee confirming their poor condition. While 90% of residents supported redevelopment and appointed a builder, 11 opposed the plan. The court ruled that minority objections cannot jeopardize safety or stall majority-backed redevelopment, granting a short Ganpati festival-linked extension. If dissenting occupants fail to vacate, eviction will proceed with police assistance to ensure timely redevelopment.Read more