Category: Legal Article

Centre Reorganises Housing Ministry to Strengthen Urban Governance & Housing Policy

July 29, 2026

India’s urban governance framework has entered a new phase with the Centre reorganising the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) into two dedicated departments. The restructuring is aimed at creating a sharper administrative framework by separating the governance of the National Capital Region from nationwide housing and urban development programmes. The move is expected […]

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MahaRERA Tightens Real Estate Advertising Rules, Makes Disclosure Norms Mandatory

July 24, 2026

Transparency in real estate advertising is no longer a matter of marketing preference but a regulatory obligation. Reinforcing this principle, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified that the size of an advertisement or the fact that it is published free of cost does not exempt developers from complying with mandatory disclosure requirements. […]

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Bombay HC Seeks Clear Rules on Home Alterations

July 21, 2026

Observing the growing number of unauthorised modifications in residential buildings, the Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to formulate comprehensive guidelines defining the kinds of alterations that can legally be undertaken in flats and housing societies. The court also instructed the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) to take immediate action against unauthorised constructions identified […]

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ITAT Upholds Family Property Funding, Says Absence of Gift Deed Alone Cannot Trigger Tax Addition

June 4, 2026

In a significant ruling with implications for family-funded property transactions across India, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has held that the absence of a formal gift deed, by itself, cannot justify treating a property purchase as an unexplained investment when the source of funds is clearly established. The decision comes at a […]

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A Two-Decade Dispute Ends, But Leaves a Larger Message

May 2, 2026

A ₹1,000 crore dispute, a legal battle of over 20 years, and one clear message from the Supreme Court—property rights cannot be bypassed through strategy. The order asking Larsen & Toubro to vacate the Pali Hill bungalow is not just the end of a case; it clearly defines the limits of tenancy and the importance […]

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BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbai

April 28, 2026

Mumbai’s fast-paced redevelopment has brought construction and demolition (C&D) waste into sharper focus, prompting the civic body to introduce a more disciplined and accountable system. In response, a structured Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been implemented to regulate waste management across projects, making segregation at source and real-time tracking of waste movement mandatory. Clear segregation […]

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MahaRERA Backlog Highlights Need for Faster Dispute Resolution

March 17, 2026

India’s real estate regulatory framework was introduced to strengthen transparency and accountability in the sector while protecting homebuyers. Yet, the pace of dispute resolution continues to raise concerns as pending cases remain a challenge. A substantial number of disputes remain unresolved before the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), underlining ongoing delays in resolving conflicts […]

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When Homebuyers Become Developers: MahaRERA’s Order Reshapes the Rules of Real Estate Recovery

February 7, 2026

In an important decision that could change how stalled housing projects are handled in Maharashtra, MahaRERA has taken a rare step by giving homebuyers the power to move their delayed project forward. The order concerns the unfinished Clan City township at Rohinjan, a project that has remained incomplete for nearly 16 years, leaving hundreds of […]

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Pre – Budget Quote 2026-27

January 21, 2026

Mr. Aditya N. Shah, Joint Managing Director of Mayfair Housing “The Union Budget 2026–27 brings the opportunity to address structural gaps across both affordable and luxury housing segments. Removing the cap and making it based on area, along with extending tax incentives for developers can significantly improve supply viability for affordable homes. On the demand […]

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Vasai in Mumbai to Get a Ring Road Soon

October 4, 2025

Mumbai: The Vasai-Virar urban area, bordered by the Arabian Sea on one side and lush forests on the other, is set to get its own Ring Road. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has initiated the process and requested a new Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a Ring Road in Vasai tehsil of Palghar district, which […]

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