Gurugram authorities intensified enforcement efforts in the past week, targeting illegal structures near Golf Course Road and within the Aravali range. Four unauthorised houses were demolished, while two under-construction buildings and a paying guest facility were sealed following previous notices. The action, carried out by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), is part of a larger campaign targeting nearly 50 illegal structures across Behrampur, Ghata, Gwalpahari, and Sakatpur. The drive aims to curb repeated violations under the Punjab Land Preservation and Forest Conservation Acts. With routine drone surveillance planned, the crackdown is aimed at enforcing forest protection laws that have often been ignored despite earlier court orders.Read more

Chandigarh's estate office has overhauled its property mutation process by integrating an automated system that activates the moment a sale deed is registered. The new process eliminates the need for buyers to submit separate mutation applications, enabling leasehold properties to be mutated within just two days and freehold properties in less than a week. The system uses real-time data syncing with the sub-registrar office to auto-fetch sale deed details and supporting documents. The upgrade aligns with a broader push towards digitisation of urban land records and positions Chandigarh among the fastest in property transfer processing nationwide.Read more

The Uttarakhand High Court has halted construction of a INR 22 crore multi-level parking facility in Dehradun, citing environmental and flood concerns. Located near the Rishiparna river on Rajpur Road, the project drew criticism for tree cutting, green space damage, and debris dumping in the riverbed. Petitioners argued it violated green norms and posed risks to nearby residents. The court issued notices to MDDA, Dehradun Smart City Limited, and state and central authorities, seeking affidavits within three weeks. It questioned how the project began despite NGT and NDMA guidelines banning construction within 200 meters of rivers in hilly areas. The case reflects rising judicial focus on eco-sensitive development.Read more

A Vadodara-based developer was ordered by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission earlier this week to refund INR 28.42 lakh along with 12 percent interest for failing to deliver a flat booked in 2012 with possession promised by 2016. The buyers had paid INR?6?lakh via cheque and INR 22.42 lakh through a bank loan that was prematurely disbursed. Their 2019 complaint cited deficiency of service and unfair trade practices. The commission also awarded INR 50,000 for mental anguish and their advocate confirmed that an execution application has been filed since the builder hasn't complied.Read more

Following the partial collapse of a dilapidated building on Plot No. 59, Sector 26, Parsik Hill in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) conducted a full-scale demolition of the structure. The building, already categorised as C2-B during 2020-2021, had previously received structural audit notices in August 2024 and May 2025. Under the directives of the Municipal Commissioner and supervision of the Encroachment Department, demolition was executed using heavy machinery and a dedicated team of officials and labourers to eliminate risks to public safety.Read more

Over 70,000 housing units across 493 projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are stalled due to a National Green Tribunal (NGT) directive requiring central environmental clearance for projects within 5 km of eco-sensitive zones. This change replaces previous state-level approvals and has caused major delays, especially in affordable and mid-income housing. Developers and homebuyers face financial stress, with construction paused in areas like Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Thane Bird Sanctuaries. A plea to allow work up to the plinth level was denied, citing NGT's August 2023 order. In Navi Mumbai, many government land projects are also stalled pending central clearance.Read more

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has assured that homes built on "zudpi jungle" land will not be demolished, impacting approximately 2 lakh families. He has directed officials to complete the regularization and land title issuance process within three months. This follows a Supreme Court ruling on May 22, 2025, which classified about 86,000 hectares of such land as forest but allowed for protecting existing settlements. The directive aims to grant ownership rights to long-term occupants who have historically paid taxes but lacked formal titles, addressing a matter of "life and dignity."Read more

The Odisha High Court has passed a series of important rulings that have boosted homebuyer protection and tightened rules for developers. These include stopping illegal use of common areas, enforcing ORERA's rule on defect liability funds, and questioning approvals granted by BDA after its authority shifted to BMC. The court also addressed issues around phasing and buyer associations in large projects. These decisions, along with a recent Supreme Court ruling on property ownership, are expected to improve transparency, prevent misuse by builders, and ensure legal clarity. Together, they mark a turning point for Odisha's real estate sector and strengthen buyer confidence.Read more

Over 3,000 residents participated in Bengaluru's recent e-Khata mega mela in Byatarayanapura, where BBMP and state officials facilitated on-the-spot digitisation of property records. The event helped issue around 1,500 e?Khatas within hours and handed over 677 final certificates on the same day. With Byatarayanapura holding 1.8 lakh properties and over 5.3 lakh properties digitised citywide, the BBMP now plans to replicate the model across other wards in July. The initiative, which also won the National e-Governance Gold Award, aims to make the process faster, more accessible, and less prone to delays or malpractices by taking services directly to citizens.Read more

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has launched a state-level verification drive of over 3,600 occupancy certificates (OCs) submitted by developers across the state. This move aims to detect and prevent fraudulent practices, particularly in the aftermath of the Kalyan-Dombivli scam, where fake approvals had led to the demolition of illegal buildings. Planning authorities have been given a 10-day window to verify the authenticity of OCs, and their silence will be taken as confirmation. However, if certificates are later found to be false, the responsibility will rest with them. So far, only 136 OCs have been verified, revealing inefficiencies in the coordination between planning bodies and the regulator.Read more