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.
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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India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges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.
CBI case: Ex-bank manager took bribes for e-rickshaw loans
CBI's Shillong branch registers a bribery case against a former Canara Bank chief manager and two others for allegedly taking bribes to sanction loans worth Rs 2.78 crore in Assam. 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.
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.
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.
DVAC Case Against Coimbatore Police Officer for Rs 4.40 Lakh Bribe
Coimbatore DVAC registers a corruption case against an additional superintendent of police for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to settle a land cheating case in 2023. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Court Convicts Trio in MCD Bribery Scandal
A Delhi court convicted an MCD Junior Engineer and two others for demanding a bribe to allow house construction. The CBI caught one accused red-handed. Sentencing on January 5.
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.
Prayagraj Makes DM Permission Must for New Year Events
Prayagraj authorities mandate prior DM permission for all New Year's Eve entertainment events. Violators face Rs 20,000 fine or 6-month jail. Apply online via up-gst.com/entertainmenttax.
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.
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.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
GIS Maps to Replace Old Land Description System in India
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
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