Punjab Govt Seeks Report on Registry Clerk's Transfer
Punjab government demands report on controversial transfer of a registry clerk in Patiala. Inquiry launched into allegations of procedural lapses and potential irregularities.
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Sports City Noida Ban Lifted, 8,000 Homebuyers to Benefit
Noida Authority lifts ban on Sector 150 Sports City, enabling property registries for 8,000 stuck homebuyers. Supreme Court order implemented. Read for details.
Kerala's New SOP May Legalise Years of Land-Use Violations
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
IAS officer fixed bribe rates, took 50% share: ED
ED reveals in court that Gujarat IAS officer, as a district collector, had fixed rates for bribes and took a 50% share. The officer faces serious corruption charges. Read the full investigation details.
Ajmer Bank Manager Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Vigilance Arrests Muzaffarpur Agri Officer in Bribe Trap
Muzaffarpur's District Agriculture Officer, Sudhir Kumar, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 19,000. The victim had already paid Rs 1.81 lakh. Raids uncovered Rs 11 lakh cash and gold. Read the full details.
IAS officer fixed bribe rates on Gujarat govt portal: ED
ED alleges former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel systematised bribes for land use changes via govt portal, generating over Rs 10 crore. He is remanded in custody.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Punjab VB arrests Sangrur tehsildar in bribery case
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Sangrur tehsildar Jagtar Singh for accepting a ₹30,000 bribe for land registry. ₹1.45 lakh recovered. Read the full details of the corruption case.
SVU Arrests Panchayat Secretary for Bribe in Birth Certificate Case
A panchayat secretary in Bihar's Bhojpur district was arrested by the Special Vigilance Unit for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue a birth certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Roorkee Doctor Caught Taking Bribe for Medical Report
A medical officer at Roorkee Civil Hospital was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The vigilance department urges citizens to report corruption. Read more.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Teacher Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail for Accepting Bribe
A teacher in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding a bribe for salary arrears. Read the full details of the Lokayukta trap and court verdict.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Bengaluru ACP Arrested for Rs 30,000 Bribe
A Bengaluru ACP was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from a hotel manager. The officer had demanded Rs 50,000 for allowing late-night operations. Read the full details of the Lokayukta's anti-corruption operation.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
CBI arrests MCD staff for Rs 2 lakh bribe in Delhi
CBI traps MCD assistant engineer & beldar for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe for a building closure report in Shahdara. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Details inside.
Bihar VIB nabs revenue clerk, SI in separate bribery traps
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
CBI Arrests GST Officer for Rs 20 Lakh Bribe in Tax Case
CBI arrests a CGST Superintendent in Maharashtra for allegedly demanding a Rs 20 lakh bribe to settle a fabricated Rs 98 lakh tax demand. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
HC Orders FIRs, Compensation in RIMS Land Scam
Jharkhand High Court mandates action against officials & builders for illegal land registry at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. Residents to be compensated. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
Supreme Court Registry to Scrutinise Urgent Cases: CJI
CJI Surya Kant instructs Supreme Court Registry to carefully examine urgent cases for appropriate listing. Special vacation benches are currently operational for immediate hearings. Read the full details.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
GIS Maps to Replace Old Land Description System in India
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
HC's 1-month ultimatum on Nanded Gurdwara land encroachment
Bombay High Court orders Nanded collector to act within a month on alleged encroachment of 23-acre govt land attached to Sikh Gurdwara. Failure will require personal court appearance. Details inside.
AP Leads Nation in Ayushman Bharat ABHA Health Records
Andhra Pradesh achieves #1 ranking in India for ABHA digital health records, covering 96% of its population. Discover how this integration revolutionizes healthcare access.
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