Ghaziabad: 14-day deadline for builders as GDA replaces old map approval system

Ghaziabad Development Authority is urging developers to finalize pending building map approvals within two weeks before transitioning to a new, faster, trust-based system. This upgraded platform, integrated with new bylaws, promises quicker clearances, online tracking, and reduced human intervention. The move aims to significantly boost the rate of map approvals, a key revenue source for the...

Homebuyers can seek relief for delay after possession: Supreme Court

Homebuyers can still seek compensation for delayed flat possession even after taking custody, the Supreme Court ruled. The apex court set aside a previous order stating homebuyers cease to be consumers post-possession. It also clarified that arbitration clauses in agreements do not prevent buyers from approaching consumer forums for grievances. This landmark decision revives a 22-year-old case,...

Haryana's self-certification OC policy under scrutiny after probe

Haryana's self-certification policy for occupation certificates is under fire after a probe revealed incomplete buildings were granted approvals. This system, where architects certify compliance without mandatory departmental checks, has raised serious safety concerns and eroded buyer trust. Show-cause notices have been issued, and a legal challenge is brewing, demanding either policy withdrawal...

Sealing drive leaves young execs 'homeless'

Young professionals in Gurgaon's DLF-3 faced sudden displacement as authorities resumed a sealing drive against illegal constructions. Residents of paying guest accommodations and rented flats were given mere hours to pack and leave their homes, often discovering the crackdown upon returning from work. This action follows court orders targeting buildings violating approved plans and operating...

West Bengal CM suspends construction of commercial projects in Kolkata till July 31

Following a fatal warehouse collapse, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has halted all under-construction commercial projects approved by the previous government until July 31. A comprehensive audit will scrutinize these projects, including those built on filled water bodies, to ensure adherence to safety norms. Essential services like hospitals and fire stations are exempt. Source link...

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