NGT's monsoon sand mining ban triggers acute shortages in Ranchi, halting government and private construction projects. Surging prices cause cost overruns, frustrating investors and homeowners. Road developments, housing schemes, and public utilities stall amid environmental protection measures.
Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has postponed the plot allotment in Gurgaon, extending the wait for 700 plot owners due to a High Court order.