Tag: #UrbanPlanning

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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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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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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Karnataka High Court Invalidates Amendment Acts on Retrospective Levies by Civic Bodies

BENGALURU: In a major setback for the Karnataka government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Karnataka High Court has struck down the Karnataka Municipal Corporations and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Acts of 2021 and 2023. These laws were introduced to retrospectively validate a range of fees collected by the civic body from Bengaluru […]

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Around 60 Builders and Companies in Gurugram Found Illegally Drawing Groundwater: HWRA Committee Formed

May 10, 2025

GURUGRAM: In a significant crackdown on unauthorized groundwater extraction, the Haryana Water Resources Authority (HWRA) has identified around 60 builders and firms in Gurugram that have been illegally drawing groundwater. Following this discovery, HWRA last week constituted a dedicated committee tasked with inspecting these sites and sealing borewells that do not adhere to the required […]

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Bombay HC Orders BMC to Remove Unauthorized Community Hall in Ghatkopar

April 18, 2025

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish an illegally built community hall in Ghatkopar within one week. The hall was constructed without permission on a plot of land officially reserved for a playground. In its judgment dated April 17, the division bench of Justices A.S. Gadkari and Kamal […]

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Unlocking the Potential of India’s Real Estate Markets beyond Metros

January 28, 2025

Gone are the days when only Tier I cities dominated India’s realty sector. Emerging micro markets in Tier II and III cities are the next real estate hotspots. These smaller cities are gaining prominence due to their affordability, increasing job opportunities, and enhanced quality of life. As a result, developers, investors, and residents are increasingly […]

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Pune Municipal Corporation Pushes for 15 Government Land Parcels to Drive Key Projects

January 22, 2025

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has requested the allocation of 15 government land parcels from the state government to expedite several delayed projects. According to the civic administration, the timely allocation of these land parcels could accelerate initiatives like the 24×7 water supply scheme, road widening at Mundhwa, and the development of a playground […]

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Regularisation Plea Can Be Entertained Only for Irregular, Not Illegal, Structures: HC

January 14, 2025

PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa rejected the plea of Abdul Linganmata, who sought the regularisation of his structure in Assolda. The panchayat, the director of panchayats, and the district court had all previously determined that Linganmata’s structure was newly constructed and illegal. Linganmata challenged the district court’s decision before the high court. In […]

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The Evolution of City Life: Homes, Offices, and Leisure in One Space

January 13, 2025

Authored by Mr. Nikunj Sanghavi, Managing Director of Veena Developers With the concepts of convenience, efficiency, and sustainability at the heart of urban planning, the Indian city is witnessing increasing traction with the concept of mixed-use developments. These are being created as a singularly designed residential, commercial, and retail space combination and changing the way […]

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