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.
Ludhiana police register two property fraud cases against GK Group's chairman Gulshan Kumar and his sons. Allegations include land encroachment and fraudulent sale. Investigations ongoing.
Bavdhan police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for illegally registering a sale deed for 40-acre govt land in Mundhwa, causing massive stamp duty loss. Son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar linked to buyer firm. Read the full investigation.
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.
After a 35-year struggle, 200 farmers in Kannauj's Sardamai village finally received their land records. The 1990 fire that destroyed original documents had blocked access to govt schemes. Read their story of perseverance.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's special drive removes unauthorized stalls from parks & green belts, issuing 47 challans. Action aims to ease congestion for morning walkers.
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
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Sector 26 and Manimajra, issuing 29 challans. The drive targets footpath obstructions and unauthorized commercial activities.
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.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation launches a major anti-encroachment drive, demolishing over 50 illegal structures including shops and booths. Read about the crackdown and its impact.
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.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority reclaims 3 acres of govt land in Gadakana, demolishing 14 houses. Drive part of citywide crackdown on encroachments. Read more.
Maharashtra govt extends Mundhwa land probe deadline by a month. Panel investigating alleged irregularities linked to Ajit Pawar's son seeks more time. Opposition to raise issue in Assembly.
Sheetal Tejwani, arrested in Pune's 40-acre govt land scam, made repeated attempts from 2013 to 2021 before HC & minister. Probe reveals Rs 300 crore sale deed to firm linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Details inside.
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.
Uttar Pradesh EOW arrests three alleged members of a land-grabbing syndicate for illegally occupying and selling govt land using forged documents. Read the full investigation details.
Alwar UIT's anti-encroachment squad sealed 10 hotels and resorts around Siliserh Lake for illegal operation and land conversion. Bulldozers demolished structures. Read the full report.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation's vigilance team removed illegal encroachments from Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazar & other crowded areas. Fines imposed, materials seized. More drives planned.
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.
Delhi's Revenue Minister Ravinder Singh directs officials to clear illegal encroachments in Rohini's Sector 16, 17, and 18. The crackdown aims to restore public land and ensure orderly urban development.
Faridabad forest officials dug up a 1.5km access route in PLPA-notified land near Celebration Garden to prevent degradation. This crackdown follows a banquet hall demolition in the eco-sensitive Surajkund belt.
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Haldwani is under tight security as the Supreme Court prepares a verdict on a railway land encroachment case impacting over 4,300 families. Police deploy heavily, fearing unrest.
A Chennai flat owner moves Madras High Court against illegal construction of a ₹6.46 crore stadium on public open space. Justice V Lakshminarayanan admits plea. Details inside.
Jaipur civic bodies conducted a massive encroachment removal drive, seizing goods, imposing fines, and freeing government land worth crores. Details inside.
Patna district administration launched a major drive against illegal encroachments, removing carts & structures to ease traffic. DM Thiyagrajan SM directs strict action. Read more.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma states eviction drives will persist to clear encroachments from forest and government land. Over 1.29 lakh bighas already reclaimed. Details inside.
Uman Singh Bhogta, 85, struggles against local musclemen who seized his 4-acre land in Chatra. Despite valid documents, he awaits justice as authorities delay action. Read his fight.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao exposes Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy as massive land scam, alleges Congress govt enabling private takeover of public land worth lakhs of crores. Read shocking details.