LANDOWNERS
Norms prescribe higher pay for land use in transmission projects
Landowners will get compensated for the tower base area at 200% of the land value, against 80% now, as per the new norms, while compensation for RoW for the transmission corridor has been doubled to 30% of the land value. The move is aimed at reducing project delays because of compensation issues.
Gurgaon court sets aside developer MGF's plea on land dispute with M3M, others
The court in its order dated May 27, observed that MGF has no locus as it was never the owner nor was ever in possession of the land. As per the court order, the agreement on the basis of which the compromise decree was passed stands fully complied with. MGF had challenged compromise deed and Lok Adalat award of 2016 by filing civil suit in 2022.
Supreme Court admits petition on imposition of GST on joint development pacts
The Supreme Court admits a petition challenging GST imposition on transfer of development rights in joint development agreements, impacting real estate projects nationwide. Notices issued to government bodies for replies. Argument centers on whether such transfers constitute a taxable supply under GST law, potentially leading to double taxation. Decision could reshape real estate dynamics.
Tank to Tractor: Pakistan Army transforms into 'farmers', becomes largest landowner amid food crisis
Pakistan's army has taken control of a large parcel of land to address the critical food crisis in the country. With a hunger level categorized as 'serious' according to the Global Hunger Index, Pakistan ranks 102 out of 125 nations. Inflation and poverty rates have soared, leading to desperate conditions for the masses.
West Bengal govt begins disbursal of compensation to consenting landowners in Deocha Pachami
Around 150 landowners were handed over compensation cheques, land rights documents and appointment letters for jobs by district administration today while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee handed over cheques to 50 persons at Nabanna today.
CIDCO seeks landowners’ consent for fast-track Navi Mumbai Airport area development
“CIDCO has appealed to land owners for quick consent in order to fast track the implementation of town development plans and further the NAINA project. This step will also benefit the land owners as they will be able to undertake development works on the land allotted to them and gain positive demand for those land at the earliest,” said Sanjay Mukherjee, VC & MD, CIDCO.
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Model Tenancy Act: Implications and benefits for India's rental housing
"We have a lot of demand for housing and we have availability of housing," said Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri to ET Now. However, according to the 2011 census, India has over 1 crore units which are lying unutilised, and the number may be much higher now, as per Puri.
Converting land online? Prepare for a long wait
The new system has not led to the desired results with applications lying with the department for long. And, data show that citizens have not benefited.
Uppal Housing moves High Court to know if landowner can be called promoter
Uppal Housing is the landowner of Winter Hills, a residential project of builder Umang Realtech at Dwarka Mor in Delhi. Now, the Appellate Tribunal of Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has imposed liability of a promoter on Uppal Housing after some homebuyers filed a complaint on delay in delivery.
Land for bullet train: Landowners to get stamp duty waiver on buying property
Sources in the NHSRCL said the agency will pay the stamp duty for such landowners, thus sweetening the pot for them to hand over their land required for the project.
View: Delay in getting possession has failed land acquisition law
The main concern is not a one-time cost but the delay in securing possession over land.
Lawyers alone to gain from New TDR Rules?
The new rules were seen as the Urban Development Department’s attempt to make land development rights far more attractive for private landowners willing to give up land for government infrastructure projects.
New transferable development rights rules hit landowners hard
In July 2017, the BBMP issued a notification announcing the acquisition in four villages along the Iblur junction-Sarjapur Road for another road-widening project.
Landowners getting share of revenue named 'promoters' by Maharashtra RERA
"It was necessary for the consumers' benefits to identify whether such a promoter is a land owner, investor or one who has obtained building permissions for construction work."
Haryana draft land pooling policy may boost infrastructure projects
The policy is aimed at evolving a fair and transparent mechanism for pooling of land for the Haryana Urban Development Authority from willing landowners.
Centre may pay your rent through vouchers soon in 100 cities
The government would also monetise the confiscated benami properties for construction of affordable homes to address the housing shortage.
Landowners' nod not required to lay overhead power lines: Supreme Court
The bench said, "As per the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act, unobstructed access to lay down telegraph and/or electricity transmission lines is an imperative in the larger public interest."
Solar companies, landowners going for leasing mode
As part of the agreement landowners are receiving a lump-sum amount of at least Rs 1 lakh per acre per year from the project developers for the lease period.
Tribal landowners in Meghalaya threaten to move UN over LBA
Flaying the recent Indo-Bangla boundary agreement, they say they were 'not made party' to the decision taken by both the governments.
Aboriginal landowners throw fresh legal challenge to Adani Group's Carmichael coal project in Australia
Burragubba said that the group would hold talks with global investment banks to intimate them about the human rights violation involved in supporting the project.
Kerala landowner moves SC against state’s demand for royalty
Under the earlier regime, all mineral rights were vested with the state and the state could nationalise it whenever it wanted.
Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals offering farm management service to big landowners
This is a new farm service being introduced in India though at present there are individual consultants advising big farmers in states like Punjab.
Bihar sets up website for investors to find land
To help investors find land, the Bihar government has set up a website where landowners willing to sell their land can find buyers.
Should you participate in land pooling or not?
While the benefits of land pooling are higher for landowners, there are a few risks as well. Beware of these before you take the plunge.
Godrej Properties inks JV with landowner Oasis Buildhome for housing project
Godrej Properties today said it has entered into an agreement with Oasis Buildhome, which owns nearly 14 acre of land in Gurgaon.
Abohar wildlife sanctuary: Forest official appeal landowners to raze fencing to save habitat
Forest department has asked the owners of private land of Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, a popular habitat of endangered black bucks, to dismantle the mud walls and barbed fences on their land boundaries or face legal action.
Land Acquisition Bill facing further delay
GoM set up to resolve differences over the proposed Land Acquisition Bill failed to reach a consensus in its second meeting on Mon, spelling further delay in the legislation.
RDM proposes more equitable deal for landowners; realtors may have to share 80% profits
The rural development ministry has proposed that farmers should get 80% of the profits from resale of land bought from them for development.
Godrej properties looking at JVs with landowners
Godrej properties, a part of the Godrej Group, is looking at joint ventures with landowners as the firm does not have any landbanks, a top official of the Group said.
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