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.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines' appeal, citing lack of legal standing under amended mining laws. The firm's Rs 20 crore investment claim fails. Read the full legal analysis.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
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.
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
Pilibhit district administration suspends diesel licence & cancels NOC of Tiwari Filling Station after land lease expired. Action follows complaint by HC lawyer. Details inside.
IBM India and Walmart's tech arm lease over 2.6 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, signaling strong GCC expansion. IBM's ₹145 crore deal & Walmart's new hub boost city's real estate. Read more.
Bengaluru police arrest a man for illegally occupying 482 acres of forest and government land in Kengeri using fabricated documents. Read the full investigation details.
A Pune citizens' group demands a clear policy on government and watan lands to prevent corruption, citing the Mundhwa case. They call for equal treatment of all accused and probe into Parth Pawar's alleged letter.
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority amends policy, banning food courts on its plots. Leases now limited to 1 year for commercial, social, and other uses. Details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging Telangana HC order on prime land in Nagaram village owned by IAS, IPS officers. Relief for officials confirmed.
A 59-year-old man from Mudigere was arrested for allegedly using fake documents to claim over 1000 acres of government and forest land in Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru. Police are probing a larger conspiracy.
Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to amend Land Revenue Act, bringing clarity to Jamma Bane land ownership in Kodagu, reducing litigation, and safeguarding stakeholder rights. Read more.
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
Karnataka's revenue department has successfully transferred ownership of over 8 lakh agricultural plots from deceased owners to heirs. The move aims to help farmers access government schemes and prevent disputes. Read more about the Pauti khata campaign.
Telangana govt plans to sell small housing board plots, regularise additional land, and tighten lease controls to resolve long-pending issues and protect public assets. Details inside.
Telangana government reopens legal battle to reclaim 891 acres of prime IDPL land in Hyderabad, valued at Rs 20,000 crore, amid encroachment concerns. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in the alleged Rs 300 crore Mundhwa land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son Parth's firm. Key details on the Mahar watan land irregularities and ongoing probe.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
An FIR has been registered against multiple persons for the illegal transaction of 78 acres of land belonging to Shri Swami Hatiram Mutt in Navi Mumbai's Karanjade. The fraud, involving Rs 2.8 crore, dates back to 2006. Read the full investigation details
Jaipur's new land registry rule requiring conversion certificates faces backlash. Critics argue it disadvantages small landowners and contradicts a Supreme Court ruling. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.
The advocate community in Jaipur has called off its protest after the government assured that property registration via society leases can resume. This move provides relief to 80% of the city's residents.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority reclaims 3 acres of govt land in Gadakana, demolishing 14 houses. Drive part of citywide crackdown on encroachments. Read more.
BJP leader N R Ramesh accuses a powerful syndicate of illegally occupying 500 acres of government land in Tavarekere, Bengaluru. He demands a high-level investigation into the alleged scam.
Sheetal Tejwani, a key accused in the Pune land deal case linked to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, sent to police custody till December 11. Read the full details of the alleged irregularities.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam leases a prime 4,257 sq ft commercial space in Santacruz East for Rs 19 lakh per month. The 5-year deal is set to earn him over Rs 12 crore. Read the full details.
India finalizes a $2 billion deal to lease a nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia, with delivery expected within two years. The agreement, sealed ahead of Putin's visit, boosts defense ties and aids India's indigenous submarine program.
The President's secretariat directs urgent action in the Xeldem temple land case. Allegations involve illegal mutation of 13,000 sqm of Shree Santeri Shantadurga Devasthan property. Read the full story.