Haryana implemented steep collector rate increases up to 50% in Panchkula from August 1, 2025, affecting over 53,000 property buyers and sparking widespread opposition from residents.
Lucknow's 2025 circle rate revisions significantly increase property costs with 20-25% hikes for residential plots, 25% for non-agricultural land, and up to 50% increases in commercial sectors from August 1, impacting stamp duties and buyer strategies.
Odisha intensifies real estate regulation with ORERA reforms, integrating digital systems and enforcing penalties via revenue departments to protect homebuyers. New measures include monthly enforcement targets, inter-departmental coordination, and recruitment drives to strengthen compliance across the state.
Haryana's real estate regulator introduces mandatory green certification for residential projects, aiming to promote energy-efficient practices and eco-friendly construction in Gurgaon.
The GST Council is expected to clarify that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) will be exempt from GST. This decision follows concerns that GST effectively taxes state governments.
This article explores the property rights of daughters and daughters-in-law in India, detailing changes in the Hindu Succession Act and recent Supreme Court rulings.
Due to worsening air quality, Delhi has enacted GRAP-3, banning non-essential construction. This action may significantly delay the 4.5 lakh residential units under construction in Delhi NCR.
The Telangana government provides online land records through the Dharani portal; however, a surge in data correction requests is raising concerns, prompting calls for updates.
The article elucidates the applicability, benefits, required documents, registration process, and potential penalties associated with the BOCW Act in Punjab.
Amendments to GST regulations now make renting residential properties to GST-registered individuals taxable, effective July 18, 2022, impacting reverse charge mechanisms.
Maharashtra plans to issue property cards to apartment owners in MahaRERA-registered projects. These cards will detail carpet area, utilities, loan info, and land extract.
Greater Noida Authority has decreased real estate transfer fees on resale properties. For residential properties, transfer fees have been reduced to 2.5%.
The DTCP has launched an online portal to streamline the affordable housing process, ensuring transparency and timely refunds for buyers following numerous complaints about unfair practices.
Maharashtra makes slot booking mandatory for property registration in April due to COVID-19 restrictions, potentially impacting revenue collection.
Gujarat received 56,000 applications to convert agricultural land for non-agricultural use in 2019-2020, generating over Rs. 2,000 crore in revenue.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari criticizes cement factories for price hikes, citing challenges for infrastructure projects
The Madras High Court has reinstated the ban on registration of unapproved plots in Tamil Nadu and seeks details on applications violating the 2016 ban order. A special sitting is planned to address the issue.
Several developers, including Posco-India, Unitech, and Lodha, requested more time for SEZ projects, citing market instability. The government is implementing reforms to boost SEZ investments.
Delhi is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, falling under seismic level IV. Many buildings lack proper safety codes, raising concerns about the readiness to handle a severe quake.
New norms are drafted by the stamp duty and registration department to reduce the increasing property transaction frauds. Individuals authentication and birthmarks declaration are added.
Top SEZ developers in India, like TCS and Parsvnath Infra, are seeking more time to complete projects, citing global slowdown and market changes. Government to discuss on Nov 8.
The DDA has issued new norms to its officials to address concerns over its wrong address policy and alleged corruption in flats allotment, including forensic verification of documents.
The Government has finalized rules for the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing fair compensation and transparency. Public comments are invited within 45 days.
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has frozen agricultural land conversion, affecting investors planning farmhouses. Only 5% conversion is allowed, impacting land sharks.
CREDAI expresses reservations regarding the potential success of MIDC's updated SEZ policy, which allocates additional land for housing development. They insist concessions must be offered.