HYDRAA reclaims ₹3,000 crore govt land in Hyderabad
HYDRAA's major anti-encroachment drive in Miyapur secures 15 acres of prime government land valued at ₹3,000 crore. The agency also protected Water Board property in a separate action.
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Bengaluru Reclaims Rs 6.26 Crore Govt Land in Drive
Bengaluru Urban district administration has reclaimed government land worth over Rs 6.26 crore in a coordinated anti-encroachment drive across all taluks. Read the full story.
Kogilu land grab: Gang sold govt plots, gave fake ownership papers
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
Goa Reduces Land Use Conversion Time to 45 Days
Goa govt amends Land Revenue Code to slash conversion sanad issuance from 60 to 45 days. A key deregulation move to simplify processes and improve business climate. Read more.
Bengaluru BDA Pivots to Apartments Over Plots
The Bangalore Development Authority is prioritizing apartments for better land use, but faces challenges with unsold inventory. Will this strategy reshape the city's housing model? Read more.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Indore: 40 gas cylinders seized from eateries in Mhow, Depalpur
Indore authorities seized 40 domestic & commercial gas cylinders from restaurants in Mhow & Depalpur for illegal use. Read about the crackdown and the ongoing campaign.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Gujarat IAS Officer Suspended in ED Bribery Case
Gujarat govt suspends Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel after ED arrest in alleged land-use change bribery racket. Details on the scandal and custody inside.
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India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges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.
Egra Municipality Chairman Arrested in Land Scam
Egra Municipality Chairman Swapan Nayek arrested in a major government land scam. He was remanded to 5-day police custody after defying Trinamool Congress. Read the full details.
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.
Manesar Land Scam: CBI Court Frames Charges, Trial Starts
A special CBI court in Panchkula has framed charges in the Rs 1,600 crore Manesar land scam, marking the trial's start. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda and others are named. Read the latest updates.
Farmer cheated of Rs 2.05 crore in Samruddhi expressway scam
A 67-year-old farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.05 crore over six years by a gang promising higher land compensation and government jobs. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
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.
Pune Court Reserves Bail Order in Mundhwa Govt Land Case
Pune court reserves bail order for Sheetal Tejwani in Rs 300 crore Mundhwa government land deal case. The accused allegedly sold leased BSI land via a PoA. Details inside.
Ex-Collector in ED remand over Rs 10 crore land bribe racket
A special PMLA court remands former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel to ED custody till January 7. The agency alleges a massive bribery network for land-use changes, with over Rs 10 crore in bribes. Read the shocking details.
ED Arrests IAS Officer in Rs 10 Crore Land-Use Bribery Case
ED arrests IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel for money laundering linked to a Rs 10 crore bribery racket in Surendranagar collector office. He is remanded to ED custody till Jan 7. Read the full details.
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.
Goa Withdraws Arambol Land Conversion Approval
Goa's TCP department withdraws settlement zone approval for 3 lakh sqm in Arambol after public protest. Key details on the decision and affected land parcels inside.
Ex-Justice Rebello Slams Permanent Land Use Changes in Goa
Former HC judge Ferdino Rebello warns that bypassing regional plans for permanent land use changes in Goa is causing unrest. He calls for a people's movement to protect hills, rivers, and villages.
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.
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.
Gurgaon DTCP Acts on Illegal Commercial Complex Subdivision
Gurgaon's DTCP takes action against Sewa Corporate Park on MG Road for illegal subdivision and sale of units without HDR Act licence. Show-cause notice issued, registrations halted.
Gujarat Official Held with Rs 67.5L Cash in Land Use Bribery Case
A Gujarat deputy mamlatdar has been remanded to ED custody until Jan 1 in a money laundering and extortion case involving land use permissions. Cash worth Rs 67.5 lakh was seized from his home.
Cheating Case Filed in Jalandhar Land Deal Fraud
Jalandhar police register a cheating case over a Rs 1.5 crore land deal fraud. Four accused booked for forgery and criminal conspiracy. Details of the scam revealed.
Karnataka Simplifies Farmland Conversion for Non-Agricultural Use
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
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