Maharashtra Introduces Mandatory Co-owner Consent For Registration Of Joint Land Sales
The Maharashtra government has revised its land registration procedures to prevent the sale of jointly owned properties without the knowledge or approval of other stakeholders. Under the new rules, sellers must provide written consent or no-objection certificates (NOCs) from fellow co-owners when registering sale deeds for land recorded under a common property card or 7/12 […]
Chembur Redevelopment: HC Gives Owners Seven Days To Withdraw Society Letter
The Bombay High Court has restrained a group of flat owners from disrupting the redevelopment of the Delana building in Chembur, Mumbai, or using letters to the housing society to press for revised terms, including larger flats. The order was passed by Justice Amit Borkar on October 19, 2026, in the case of Bindu Raheja […]
MahaRERA Clears 435 Housing Projects Worth Rs 23,719 Crore Ahead Of Dussehra
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has approved 435 housing projects ahead of Dussehra, paving the way for an estimated investment of Rs 23,719 crore and the construction of 32,981 flats across Maharashtra and neighbouring areas. The approvals come during the festive period, when developers typically introduce new residential projects ahead of Dussehra and […]
Chembur Redevelopment Dispute: Bombay HC Restrains Owners, Orders Arbitration
The Bombay High Court has restrained property owners from interfering with the Delana redevelopment project in Chembur amid disagreements over apartment sizes and parking entitlements. The court has ordered the owners to withdraw their communication asking the housing society to withhold redevelopment permissions within seven days and directed the developer to commence arbitration within 14 […]
SRA Directs Bandra Luxury Tower Developer To Restore Six Floors Over Alleged Plan Deviations
The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has directed NVK Realty LLP to restore six floors of Palmera, a 22-storey residential tower on Turner Road in Bandra, Mumbai, after alleging deviations from the building’s approved plans. The developer has been given one month to comply, with prosecution possible if the directions are not followed. The notice, issued […]
Mumbai: Manora MLA Hostel Project Cost Jumps To Rs 2,009 Crore
The Maharashtra government has set March 2028 as the target to inaugurate the redeveloped Manora MLA hostel at Nariman Point. Construction of the two towers is progressing, even as the project’s cost has continued to rise since the contract was awarded in 2023. The project was awarded to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for Rs 1,266 […]
Mumbai’s Rising Pollution Puts Construction Sites Under BMC Scrutiny
Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality has intensified scrutiny of construction and redevelopment projects, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) enforcing pollution-control measures and retaining the power to suspend activities that fail to meet prescribed standards. The Air Quality Index (AQI) indicates pollution levels and associated health risks. According to India’s classification, readings of 0–50 are good, […]
BMC Seeks Explanation from L&T Over Alleged Unauthorised Debris Use On Coastal Road Land
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a notice to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) over the alleged use of debris from private construction sites to fill land along the southern section of Mumbai’s Coastal Road. The affected plots, situated between Haji Ali and Priyadarshini Park, are earmarked for gardens and public open spaces. According to […]
Mumbai Civic Body Plans 52,000 Homes Through Three-Year Slum Redevelopment Drive
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to deliver more than 52,000 homes over the next three years through its slum redevelopment programme, aimed at improving housing conditions across several parts of Mumbai. The civic body has issued work orders for 24 schemes and selected developers for nine additional projects, with work orders for the latter […]
Mumbai’s Redevelopment ‘Addiction’ Raises Questions Over Sustainable Urban Growth
Mumbai and its metropolitan region are facing mounting environmental and infrastructure pressures as high-rise redevelopment, relaxed Floor Space Index (FSI) norms and expanding urban centres accelerate construction, experts have warned. At a seminar titled “Towering Crisis: The City We Are Rebuilding”, held at the Mumbai Press Club on Thursday, environmentalists and urban planning specialists called […]