The urban development department in Panaji has introduced new guidelines. These guidelines streamline the process for issuing separate house numbers. This helps nuclear families get independent utility connections. Municipal councils can now grant repair permissions for legally registered structures.
Pune residents in rapidly growing areas face challenges registering tenancy agreements online due to seven new police stations not being integrated into the e-registration portal. This discrepancy leads to incorrect police station mapping, causing confusion and potential legal risks for landlords and tenants.
Goa government plans a new housing scheme for the homeless. Pramod Sawant announced it will be similar to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Two land patches in Pernem are identified for 1BHK flats. A 30-year residency is required. MLAs want a clear definition of 'homeless' and a survey. They also want a contractor to build houses.
Akshay Kumar divested two residential properties in Oberoi Realty's Sky City, Borivali East, Mumbai, for ₹7.10 crore in June 2025. The larger property, bought in 2017 for ₹3.02 crore, sold for ₹5.75 crore, appreciating by 90%. The second, smaller unit saw a 99% appreciation.
Homebuyers of 16 stalled Supertech projects have appealed to the Chief Justice of India and Prime Minister Modi, urging them to assign the projects to NBCC instead of Apex Group. They seek the removal of a stay on an NCLAT order that favored NBCC, citing concerns about Apex Group's proposal and financial viability.
Lucknow is set to boost electric vehicle adoption. New housing projects must reserve 20% parking for EVs. Lucknow Development Authority plans residential projects in Gomti Nagar, Aishbagh, and Basant Kunj. Designs will prioritize ventilation and larger spaces. Units will offer 2 and 3BHK options with amenities. Pricing will be below private sector rates.
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has achieved a milestone in Bhaderwah. The central government completed 679 houses. This initiative provides homes for underprivileged families. Many people lived in unsafe conditions. Now they have permanent homes with better facilities. Shahdi Lal, a daily wage labourer, received a new house. He thanked the government for the support.
Uttar Pradesh government received Rs 12,031 crore for housing. The money is for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission 2.0. The goal is to provide permanent houses to the urban poor. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wants transparency and quality. Each house will be geo-tagged and photographed. Houses will resist disasters like earthquakes. Beneficiaries get Rs 2.
Chandigarh Police intensified security measures ahead of Independence Day by launching a 15-day verification drive for tenants and domestic helpers, scrutinizing over 18,497 individuals. Two employers were booked for negligence, and outstanding police officers were recognized for their efforts. SSP Kanwardeep Kaur urged residents to comply with verification protocols to maintain safety and prevent legal repercussions.
The Goa government has legalized over one lakh illegal houses built before 1972 through two circulars issued by the revenue department and the directorate of panchayat. These circulars, while not granting land ownership, legalize the structures and clarify land status, eliminating the need for a new bill in the assembly.
The lottery process for allocating 1,000 PMAY housing units in Lucknow's Basant Kunj scheme commenced on Thursday and will continue for three days. On the first day, 307 applicants were allotted homes in Sector-I, with allotments prioritized for reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, and senior citizens.
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