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.
Two property dealers murdered in separate incidents in Delhi's Narela. One accused surrenders with weapon. Police probe land deal commission as motive. Read the full report.
A Mumbai civil court ruled a caretaker acquires no property rights, ordering a gardener's family evicted from a Madh Island bungalow's servant quarters after a 15-year legal battle. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka High Court imposes a Rs 1 lakh fine for a forged property claim, calling it a waste of court time. The 20-year battle over 3 acres in Bengaluru involved fake documents.
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.
A Mumbai civil court orders Goregaon sellers to vacate a flat sold 13 years ago after they demanded double the price. The buyer finally gets justice and ownership rights. Read the full verdict details.
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
Calcutta High Court prioritizes public safety, allows renovation of a dangerous building declared unsafe by KMC, overriding a civil ownership dispute. Read the full ruling details.
A resident doctor at Rajkot Civil Hospital was assaulted by a patient's relative over a dispute about returning an unused blood unit. Police are searching for the accused.
A Mumbai civil court directs Siddhivinayak Builders to return possession of a flat to NRI Suresh Basantani, ruling a 2005 sale as illegal. Read the full verdict details.
Bombay City Civil Court orders eviction of illegal occupants from NRI businessman's Dahisar apartment, ending a 15-year property dispute. Judge upholds sanctity of registered sale deeds.
A 62-year-old retired IAF engineer was allegedly murdered by his daughter-in-law in Dwarka's Bindapur. Police cite a long-running family property dispute as the motive. Full details inside.
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.
A Rs 12 crore fraud involving a non-existent flat in Gurgaon's Camellias exposes critical gaps in property verification and broker-led resale deals. Read how the scam unfolded.
A retired Air Force engineer was murdered in Delhi's Bindapur over a property dispute. His daughter-in-law has been arrested. Read the full details of this tragic family crime.
Former IRAS officer Sharad Mallik explains what the UPSC Personality Test truly judges. Learn how to frame your 'Why Civil Services?' answer and turn your DAF into an asset. Essential reading for 2025 aspirants.
Hyderabad gears up to host Wings India 2026, Asia's largest civil aviation event, from Jan 28-31. Explore global aerospace innovations and India's soaring aviation sector.
A parking argument in Gumgaon village near Nagpur escalated into a violent clash, leading to gunfire and five serious injuries. Police have registered cross-cases of attempt to murder. Read the full details.
A family property dispute in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar turned fatal as a man was allegedly beaten to death by his younger brother and sister-in-law. Police are searching for the accused couple.
Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
GHMC introduces a GIS-driven digital platform and QR-enabled app for real-time property monitoring, transparent tax administration, and citizen self-service in Hyderabad.
Bombay High Court advises a brother and sister from Ghatkopar to resolve their property dispute out of court, emphasizing the sacred sibling bond. Justice Jain references Raksha Bandhan while allowing the sister's appeal.
A family dispute in Surat turned destructive as a 32-year-old man allegedly set fire to his father's rented property, causing an estimated loss of Rs 18 lakh. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Mumbai's BMC demands Rs 10,899 crore in property tax using a disputed formula, overriding High Court and Supreme Court orders. 481 properties face inflated bills and threats of coercive action.
Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, alleges a Winnipeg family & broker exploited his intellectual disability in damaging property deals across Canada & India, leading to massive debt. Read the full story.
A 32-year-old tailor was brutally stabbed and assaulted by five men, including his friend's estranged husband, in Ahmedabad's Naranpura. The victim is undergoing treatment at Sola Civil Hospital.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses plea to drag 812 flat & 24 shop owners into a family land dispute, providing relief to buyers. Justice Archana Puri upholds trial court's decision.
Karnataka mandates Aadhaar for property registration to prevent fake transactions. Learn how this new rule impacts buyers, sellers, and the real estate sector.
BDA and forest department to conduct a joint drone survey in two weeks to resolve the long-pending land dispute affecting 1,500+ families in Banashankari 6th Stage layout. Key meeting on Jan 7.