Punjab Announces Property Reforms for Housing Societies
Punjab government introduces stamp duty exemptions for original allottees and concessional rates for subsequent buyers to formalize property transactions in cooperative housing societies.
Punjab government introduces stamp duty exemptions for original allottees and concessional rates for subsequent buyers to formalize property transactions in cooperative housing societies.
Punjab government introduces stamp duty exemptions and time-bound concessional rates to formalize property transactions in cooperative housing societies, providing legal clarity for residents.
Karnataka's Stamps Dept launches audit after sub-registrars misuse court order option on Kaveri 2.0 portal, bypassing e-khata norms. Five officials suspended. Read details.
Punjab's Easy Registration Project revolutionizes property registration, eliminating corruption and delays. Learn how this digital initiative is transforming real estate in the state.
Jharkhand Academic Council closes Class 9 registration for 2026 today. Schools must get DEO approval by Jan 12 to avoid late fees. Check status now!
Yavatmal police arrest second accused in massive fake birth & death certificate scam. Details on the hacking of the Civil Registration System and the ongoing SIT probe revealed. Read the full investigation.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister announces a comprehensive property registration drive in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar post-civic polls to resolve ownership issues and update records. Read details.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
A massive data fraud involving over 33,600 fake birth and death records has been uncovered in two Yavatmal villages. Officials reveal the Civil Registration System was hacked. Read the shocking details.
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.
Vehicle owners in Telangana can now skip RTA office visits for new car and bike registration. Authorised dealers will handle the entire process online. Find out how this new system works.
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.
Bengaluru's BBMP achieves a 99% processing rate for nearly 9 lakh e-Khata applications, marking a major digital governance milestone. Discover the impact on property owners.
Bengaluru authorities arrest two individuals for illegally encroaching nearly 4 acres of government land and constructing unauthorized houses for sale. The land was earmarked for Smart City projects.
Mohali police arrest mastermind behind a gang forging documents of deceased & NRI properties, causing ~Rs 7 crore loss. Details on the sophisticated scam inside.
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.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
Karnataka govt suspends 5 sub-registrars for a major property registration fraud involving e-khata system. 1,332 properties illegally registered in one year. Full details inside.
Five Bengaluru sub-registrars suspended for manipulating property registration software, causing major revenue loss. Full details on the investigation and government action here.
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Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
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.
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.
Maharashtra's cooperation department launches an online system for housing society registration, slashing mandatory documents from 29 to 19. The move aims to speed up approvals, reduce office visits, and curb middlemen. Learn how this reform benefits resi
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
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
Giridih police arrested three inter-state cybercriminals from Telkhari forest for amassing property worth over Rs 85 lakh through fraud. Details on their modus operandi inside.
A technical glitch at the state DIT has disrupted Aadhaar-based online property registration across Maharashtra, forcing citizens to visit offices in person. Officials promise a quick fix.
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.