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.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Major relief for affordable, legal transfers.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
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.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll for 2026 is out. If your name is missing, follow these steps by Jan 22 to claim inclusion or file objections. Essential guide for voters.
Haryana government launches a new online portal for factory regularisation. Owners can now apply to legalise units operating outside designated industrial areas. Learn how to apply.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Maharashtra's transport department receives nearly 1 crore HSRP applications. Over 73 lakh vehicles already fitted. Final deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Learn features and cost.
Yogi Adityanath govt partners with NIC for online portal to simplify land records, mutation. Aim: transparency, end to office rounds for lakhs of farmers, owners. Read more.
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.
Maharashtra government announces stamp duty waiver on agricultural loan documents up to Rs 2 lakh from Jan 1, 2026. Aims to ease financial burden on lakhs of farmers. Read more.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini orders a high-level probe into alleged irregularities in worker registration and work slip verification. A 3-member committee will submit its report within one month.
Paud court rejects bail for suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in alleged Rs 21 crore stamp duty waiver scam involving Mundhwa govt land. Details inside.
Mumbai's housing market recorded its strongest performance in 14 years in 2025, with over 1.5 lakh property registrations generating Rs 13,487 crore in stamp duty. Driven by end-user demand and improved affordability.
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
Despite govt measures, Hyderabad's real estate sector struggles. Property registrations fall sharply by 50,000 docs in FY 2025-26, putting Rs 19,100 crore revenue target in jeopardy. Read the full analysis.
A major scam involving forged work slips has been uncovered in Haryana's Labour Department, implicating officials and causing significant financial loss. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma orders dismissal of 2 medical officials, pension cuts for 4 retired doctors in departmental inquiries. Read about the state's crackdown on administrative integrity.
The Election Commission has revised the timeline for draft electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. The draft will now be published on Jan 6, allowing citizens time to file claims and objections. Read to know key dates.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial bills to expedite revenue litigation, strengthen property rights under 'Mera Ghar Mere Naam', and rationalise stamp duty to improve ease of doing business. Details inside.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
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.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij flags a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations. A probe ordered after 5.46 lakh fake work slips found. Details inside.
Jaipur's health department mandates Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar for patient registration at government hospitals. The move aims to streamline records but raises access concerns. Learn the details and implications.
Sheetal Tejwani, PoA holder in Mundhwa land case, remanded to 14-day judicial custody. Case involves alleged Rs 300-crore deal & illegal govt land transfer. Read the full details.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
Property registrations in Haveri district have crashed from 2,000 to 469 per month. Soaring land prices and lack of infrastructure stall market. Read the full analysis.