Category: World Real Estate News

Development Control Regulations (DCR)

MHADA Unlocks 120 Unsold Flats Under FCFS Sale Model

February 5, 2026

Mumbai’s housing story often revolves around demand outpacing supply, yet paradoxically, completed homes sometimes remain unoccupied due to procedural delays and allocation challenges. In a corrective move, the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced the sale of 120 unsold flats across the city under a first-come-first-served (FCFS) model, aiming to place ready […]

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Earn in Dubai, Build in India: Why NRIs Are Choosing This Smart Wealth Strategy in 2025–26

November 25, 2025

India: Dubai has become one of the most attractive places for Indians to work. High salaries, tax-free income, and global exposure make it a powerful city to build a career. But while people earn well in Dubai, many are choosing to invest and build long-term wealth in India. The trend is strong: careers grow in […]

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Vasai-Virar Construction Scam, ED Conducts Raids at 12 Sites, Recovers Rs 1.33 Crore in Cash

October 4, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its probe into the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) construction scam, conducting raids at 12 locations across Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Satana on Tuesday, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation has exposed a deep-seated nexus of corruption, illegal construction, and money laundering within VVCMC. During the […]

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Allahabad High Court Nullifies Greater Noida Authority’s Plot Cancellation Orders

July 2, 2025

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has struck down two separate orders issued by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) canceling land allotments, marking a legal setback for the Authority. The court found that GNIDA failed to adhere to statutory deadlines and followed procedurally flawed processes. The two cases involved high-stakes projects—one being a major […]

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Unauthorized Constructions Cannot Be Claimed as an Absolute Right: Madras High Court

June 25, 2025

MADURAI: The Madras High Court has firmly held that unauthorized constructions cannot be considered a matter of absolute right and should not be regularised as a matter of routine. In a significant ruling, the court emphasized that authorities who neglect their duty to act against such illegal constructions should face disciplinary action. A division bench […]

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Karnataka: 10 Builders Yet to Clear ₹347 Crore in Penalties

June 24, 2025

Years after the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act (RERA) came into force, several major builders in Karnataka continue to defy recovery orders issued by the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA). This prolonged inaction has left countless aggrieved homebuyers in a frustrating cycle of chasing justice through courts and government offices—despite having rulings in […]

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UP-RERA Returns ₹128 Crore to Over 350 Homebuyers in 2025

June 20, 2025

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has reported significant progress in safeguarding homebuyer interests by recovering ₹128 crore this calendar year from developers who failed to complete their housing projects. This amount has been directly deposited into the bank accounts of approximately 376 homebuyers, marking a noteworthy step in ensuring financial redressal […]

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Environmental Clearance Now Mandatory for Major Township and Construction Projects in Chandigarh

June 17, 2025

CHANDIGARH: Environmental clearance will now be mandatory for all township and area development projects in Chandigarh that cover an area exceeding 50 hectares or have a built-up area of over 1,50,000 square metres. Likewise, any building or construction project with a built-up area ranging between 20,000 square metres and more than 1,50,000 square metres must […]

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DDA Moves Delhi High Court, Contests RERA’s Authority to Issue Directives

June 11, 2025

NEW DELHI: In an unusual legal development involving two statutory bodies, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The DDA has questioned the legal competence of RERA to issue it directions, particularly regarding the mandatory registration of its housing projects. […]

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Capital India Finance Secures RBI Nod to Divest Housing Finance Subsidiary

June 4, 2025

NEW DELHI: Capital India Home Loans (CIHL), the key subsidiary of Capital India Finance Ltd. (CIFL)—a registered non-banking financial company (NBFC)—has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval for its acquisition and change in control by Weaver Services. The transaction, involving the complete sale of CIHL’s equity, is valued at ₹267 crore. Back in […]

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