Gurgaon's MCG accelerates property tax recovery, collecting Rs 30 crore in 1.5 months and sealing 55 properties. The civic body now targets illegal commercial activities in residential areas to boost revenue for city development.
Karnataka cabinet extends B-khata to A-khata conversion to all urban centres, aiming to bring lakhs of unauthorised properties into the tax net and formal framework. Details inside.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has successfully recovered ₹295 crore in outstanding property tax from defaulters in 2025 through a special recovery drive. Discover how the civic body is boosting its revenue.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Move aims to make transfers affordable & transparent.
Buxar district administration launches a strict drive against illegal banners and hoardings. DM Sahila warns of FIRs, fines under Bihar Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1987. Read more.
Mumbai citizen groups present manifestos for 2026 BMC elections, demanding anti-defacement pledges, ethical fund use, and monthly public forums. Read their key civic demands.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Despite fines and weekly removal drives, Madurai grapples with posters defacing public spaces. Officials collected ₹19,000, but new ads appear overnight. Can murals and vertical gardens offer a solution?
Tambaram Corporation introduces a flat ₹500 fee for property tax name changes, down from thousands. This new uniform rate, effective January, brings major relief to residents and aligns with Greater Chennai Corporation's model.
A Madurai headmaster's innovative ₹25,000 mural of a bullet train has ended poster defacement on his school wall and become a learning tool. Discover how art is inspiring students and cleaning up the city.
Despite weekly clean-ups and fines, Madurai struggles with illegal posters on flyovers and public walls. Officials turn to murals and vertical gardens for a solution. Read more.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Jamia Millia Islamia will construct designated 'Walls of Democracy' at all eight entrances to regulate posters and protests. The Rs 3.34 lakh project aims to curb property defacement. Read the full story.
MCG Gurgaon sealed seven properties for non-payment of Rs 1.8 crore in property tax. The drive, led by Zonal Taxation Officer Pankaj Kumar, resulted in a single-day collection of Rs 7 crore. Read more about the crackdown and the use of AI to boost revenue
Chandigarh's UT estate office has launched complete digital processing for property applications, from transfers to OC, cutting paperwork and visits. Discover the new reforms.
A Rs 12 crore fraud involving a non-existent flat in Gurgaon's Camellias exposes critical gaps in property verification and broker-led resale deals. Read how the scam unfolded.
Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
GHMC introduces a GIS-driven digital platform and QR-enabled app for real-time property monitoring, transparent tax administration, and citizen self-service in Hyderabad.
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
Mumbai's BMC demands Rs 10,899 crore in property tax using a disputed formula, overriding High Court and Supreme Court orders. 481 properties face inflated bills and threats of coercive action.
Patna Municipal Corporation reclassifies 19 roads, raising residential & commercial property taxes. Over 5,000 households affected. Door-to-door campaign for compliance starts Monday.
Karnataka mandates Aadhaar for property registration to prevent fake transactions. Learn how this new rule impacts buyers, sellers, and the real estate sector.
Enforcement Directorate seizes documents & Dubai property deeds in Panaji raid linked to alleged fraudulent usurpation of tenanted agricultural land. Investigation reveals conspiracy with officials.
Bihar Vigilance arrests ASI for taking Rs 5,000 bribe in Arwal. Separate FIR against engineer for assets 458% above income. 108th corruption case in 2025. Read the full report.
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain issues stringent orders to remove illegal posters and graffiti under the 1997 Act. A dedicated team must be formed within 48 hours. Read more.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
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.