22 Dec 2025

The National Green Tribunal has extended the ban on sand mining in Goa's rivers until January 2026 while examining objections raised against environmental clearances granted for extraction. The move follows a plea by an environmental group questioning the legality and process followed in issuing approvals for sand mining across several river stretches. The tribunal has directed that no mining activity should take place until the matter is heard again. Authorities have been asked to file detailed responses on compliance with environmental rules, coastal regulations, and sustainable mining norms.Read more

22 Dec 2025

Residents of Kot village in Faridabad have approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging a revised land consolidation plan issued by the Haryana government. The petition questions the legality of the fresh notification, which was introduced after an earlier scheme was withdrawn due to practical difficulties. Villagers argue that the new plan widens the scope of consolidation by proposing detailed land surveying and re-measurement across most of the village. They fear this could disrupt access to approach roads, affect land ownership rights and create environmental concerns. The High Court has taken note of the plea and will examine the potential impact of the revised consolidation process on land access, livelihoods and safeguards.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Bangalore Development Authority and the forest department will carry out a joint land survey in Banashankari's 6th Stage to address a longstanding dispute over property boundaries and ownership. The planned survey, scheduled in the coming weeks, aims to clarify land limits and help resolve issues that have left many site buyers uncertain about their rights. The initiative follows repeated complaints from affected allottees and seeks to bring clarity and closure to a protracted conflict involving development rights and regulatory oversight.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started the process to auction around six acres of land belonging to the former Century Cotton Textile Mill in Worli, Mumbai, with a base price of INR 1,348 crore. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that confirmed BMC's ownership of the land after a prolonged legal dispute. The plot will be leased for 30 years with a renewal option, and development will have to follow the city's planning rules while addressing existing tenant occupancy.Read more

20 Dec 2025

A local court in Goa has granted interim anticipatory bail to members of the Models Group and their family in connection with an ongoing Enforcement Directorate investigation into an alleged land-grabbing case. The move offers temporary legal protection against arrest as the ED's probe continues, with defence counsel arguing that the complaint dates back many years and involves civil disputes alongside regulatory scrutiny related to alleged manipulation of land records.Read more

19 Dec 2025

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor recently approved the transfer of Delhi Jal Board land to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, enabling construction of a key viaduct for the Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro corridor under Phase IV. Fifty square metres of land at Rithala's sewage treatment plant will be permanently leased for 99 years, while 1,286 square metres will be provided temporarily for four years. DMRC will pay INR 75.50 lakh for both allotments. The corridor, featuring 21 elevated stations, aims to improve connectivity between Delhi and Haryana, ease congestion, and support Narela's development as a residential and educational hub.Read more

19 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has authorised the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to directly change agricultural land to residential use for township developments under the Chief Minister's Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme. This power, which was previously held only by the state government, is expected to reduce delays in large projects such as the Harnandipuram township, where most land is agricultural and significant state funds are allocated. The policy change aligns with efforts to streamline land use approvals and support faster implementation of housing and urban expansion plans in Ghaziabad.Read more

18 Dec 2025

Paramount Corporation Bhd has announced that a subsidiary plans to acquire three parcels of leasehold land in Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan for MYR 113.5 million. The proposal was disclosed through a regulatory filing, with no details shared on land size, exact location, or intended use. Selangor remains a key development market due to strong infrastructure and steady demand. The acquisition aligns with Paramount's cautious land banking approach aimed at supporting future development while maintaining flexibility in project execution.Read more

17 Dec 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is preparing to resume registrations for 1,487 residential plots under its Anantnagar Housing Scheme along Mohan Road, pending final clearance from the property department. These RERA-registered plots are spread across multiple sectors and sized between 112.5 sq m and 450 sq m, targeting middle and upper-income buyers. The online registration dates will be announced soon through the LDA portal. The scheme aims to provide a structured residential option in a growing corridor of Lucknow, continuing the development seen in earlier phases of Anantnagar plots.Read more

16 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has waived building permit and inspection fees for small residential and commercial plots after amending state building byelaws. Under the new rules, owners constructing on residential plots of up to 100 sq m and commercial plots of up to 30 sq m will not be required to pay approval-related charges. The move aims to lower construction costs, reduce procedural delays and encourage formal development. Construction approvals will now be granted through an online deemed-approval system, provided basic norms are met. The amendments also update technical definitions to align with modern building practices. The changes are expected to benefit small homeowners, local businesses and low- to middle-income groups across the state.Read more

16 Dec 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved layouts and finalised prices for commercial, hospital, and group housing plots in Gomtinagar Extension. These plots will be offered through an e-auction starting later this month, allowing online registration via the LDA portal. Sector 7 behind the Police Headquarters features 11 group housing and one commercial plot, while Vibhuti Khand near 1090 Chauraha includes five commercial plots and one hospital plot. Two additional group housing sites on Butler Palace Road, Dalibagh, are also part of the auction. Reserve prices reflect the premium location and infrastructure of the area.Read more

16 Dec 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its enforcement drive against illegal use of marginal spaces and unauthorised hawkers across multiple wards. Civic teams carried out coordinated inspections in Vashi, Belapur and the APMC Market area, seizing materials and collecting penalties exceeding INR 1.55 lakh as part of a citywide effort to keep roads and footpaths obstruction-free.Read more

15 Dec 2025

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition drive in Tilpath Valley, Sainik Farms, targeting illegal farmhouses built on green land allocated for a biodiversity park. The operation recovered around 4.5 acres of land, including a property previously protected by a temporary stay order from the Delhi High Court. Earlier, five of nine identified properties were demolished, including fully built and semi-built farmhouses and a vacant plot. Officials clarified that the land is outside protections under the NCT of Delhi Act, 2014, making the structures unauthorised. This step contributes to conservation and urban land regulation efforts.Read more

14 Dec 2025

The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved a policy change allowing resorts to be built on agricultural land without requiring formal land-use conversion. The move aims to simplify approvals and attract fresh investment into the state's tourism and hospitality sector. By easing regulatory hurdles, the government hopes to encourage new resort and leisure projects, create local jobs and expand tourism beyond traditional hill stations. Officials said the decision supports plans to develop high-end hospitality offerings while leveraging Uttarakhand's natural landscapes. The policy includes safeguards to protect agricultural productivity and environmental balance, with projects required to follow specific guidelines and impact assessments. The change marks a key step in making Uttarakhand a more competitive and investor-friendly tourism destination.Read more

14 Dec 2025

Bihar's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has set up a Special Task Force (STF) to strengthen action against illegal sand mining and land mafia activities across the state. The unit will work under DIG Manavjit Singh Dhillon with SP Rajesh Kumar, four DSPs and five inspectors. The STF will focus on financial investigations, identification of illegal assets and legal action for their seizure. It will coordinate with various government departments and district authorities. A confidential public helpline has also been launched to report suspicious activities linked to mining or land dealings.Read more

14 Dec 2025

Bihar has introduced Bhumi Sudhar Samvad, a government initiative to speed up resolution of land disputes and enhance transparency in land records. Citizens can now present land documents for verification and correction by officials. A special monitoring team, Udan Dasta, will check for fraudulent activities in land transactions. The state has received about 46 lakh applications, resolving nearly 12 lakh cases so far. The government will also run a campaign in March to remove encroachments on state land, while officials involved in irregularities will face strict action.Read more

13 Dec 2025

The Maharashtra government has moved to speed up redevelopment of old buildings and chawls on Mumbai’s mill lands by approving key changes to planning regulations. The previous rules lacked incentive Floor Space Index (FSI), which discouraged developers from taking up projects despite many structures being unsafe and long overdue for renewal. Under revised norms, developers will now get added incentive FSI, making projects more viable. Residents on mill lands will keep the right to rehabilitation homes. This change aims to unlock stalled projects and bring renewed investment to Mumbai’s historic mill areas.Read more

13 Dec 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) secured landowner consent for nearly 300 hectares under a land pooling plan for the 19.60 km Indore Pithampur Economic Corridor, covering part of the total 1,177 hectares including private and government land. This development marks steady progress in a major connectivity project designed to ease freight movement and support industrial growth in the region. Authorities continue phased land formalities and will finalise engineering plans before beginning structured corridor development. The project builds on prior land registry steps and policy adjustments for returning developed land to owners.Read more

12 Dec 2025

VOC Port has invited bids for a 56-hectare shipyard at Tuticorin port, including 49 hectares of land and 7 hectares of waterfront, on a 30-year lease with options for upfront or annual payments. Bidders must have shipbuilding or repair experience or partner with a qualified firm. The project will be awarded to the highest techno-commercially qualified bid. This development aligns with VOC Port's broader plans, including a recent MoU with SIPCOT to create a mega shipbuilding cluster, enhancing maritime infrastructure and employment opportunities in Tamil Nadu.Read more

12 Dec 2025

A consortium of GHR Infra, Lakshmi Infra and Urbanblocks Realty has strengthened its presence in Hyderabad’s Neopolis corridor by securing Plot 15 for INR 151.25 crore per acre in HMDA’s latest land auction. The 4.03-acre northeast-corner plot, fronting two 150-ft roads, marks Telangana’s second-highest land rate to date. The developers say the acquisition supports their long-term vision for Neopolis, where they are already building The Cascades Neopolis, a INR 3,169-crore luxury project with five 63-storey towers. Master planning for the new parcel is underway, with plans to create wellness-focused, sustainable and design-forward spaces, expanding their high-rise-led development strategy in the area.Read more