Stamp Duty Refunds Now Virtually Guaranteed for Unexecuted Flat Agreements
In a relief for homebuyers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that stamp duty paid on never-signed flat agreements must be refunded in full, even years later—declaring it “unjust enrichment” for the state and prioritizing family hardships over procedural delays.
No More Patchwork Development: State Approves New Policy to Build Iconic, World-Class Townships
Maharashtra’s new policy ends fragmented construction and introduces a unified approach to build iconic, master-planned townships via a structured Construction & Development Operator model, strict timelines, and integrated design standards.
Maharashtra Govt Appoints Agency to Track Real Reach of Welfare Schemes
The Maharashtra Government has approved ₹94.70 crore to appoint a CBC-empanelled agency for statewide surveys that will measure whether welfare schemes and development projects are genuinely reaching citizens, improving transparency and policy effectiveness.
Maharashtra Govt to Launch New Policy for Redevelopment of Mumbai’s Pagdi Chawls: Eknath Shinde’s Big Announcement
The new framework provides balanced FSI for tenants and landlords, fast-tracks 28,000 court disputes, and ensures cost-free homes for low-income pagdi holders, accelerating redevelopment of 13,000+ old structures.
