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Varun Singh, is a Senior Journalist who has extensively covered the Real Estate Sector for over one and half decade. His articles, insights, and opinion on the sector are widely read.
In a landmark ruling, Bombay HC has termed the 2020 auction of NSEL-attached land a “scam within a scam”. A 35-acre Haryana plot valued at ₹60 crore was sold for just ₹10 crore amid rigged valuation, fake publicity and collusion. Court orders fresh transparent auction and returns buyer’s money.

‘Scam Within a Scam’: Bombay HC Exposes ₹50 Cr Fraud in NSEL Land Auction

In a landmark ruling, Bombay HC has termed the 2020 auction of NSEL-attached land a “scam within a scam”. A 35-acre Haryana plot valued at ₹60 crore was sold for just ₹10 crore amid rigged valuation, fake publicity and collusion. Court orders fresh transparent auction and returns buyer’s money.
The Rais booked a flat in 2013, paid ₹79 lakh, and were promised possession by December 2017. What followed was a developer collapse, a project takeover, a majority consent exercise they never agreed to — and a regulator that told them to cooperate. The tribunal disagreed.

MahaRERA Told Homebuyers to Cooperate. Tribunal Tells Builder to Pay Up

The Rais booked a flat in 2013, paid ₹79 lakh, and were promised possession by December 2017. What followed was a developer collapse, a project takeover, a majority consent exercise they never agreed to — and a regulator that told them to cooperate. The tribunal disagreed.
The Government of Maharashtra has doubled the FSI-free allowance for wellness and recreational facilities in housing societies — from 2% to 4% of total BUA — under an amendment to DCPR 2034 notified on 6 May 2026. The revision also expands permitted uses to include Meditation Centres and Recreational Activities alongside existing Yogalayas and Fitness Centres, and introduces a new provision for commercial buildings.

Housing Societies Get Double the Free Space for Gyms & Wellness Centres

The Government of Maharashtra has doubled the FSI-free allowance for wellness and recreational facilities in housing societies — from 2% to 4% of total BUA — under an amendment to DCPR 2034 notified on 6 May 2026. The revision also expands permitted uses to include Meditation Centres and Recreational Activities alongside existing Yogalayas and Fitness Centres, and introduces a new provision for commercial buildings.
ED has attached ₹1,113 crore worth assets in the Raheja Developers case, alleging diversion of over ₹2,400 crore collected from homebuyers.

ED Attaches ₹1,113 Crore Assets in Raheja Developers Case Over Alleged Fund Diversion

ED has attached ₹1,113 crore worth assets in the Raheja Developers case, alleging diversion of over ₹2,400 crore collected from homebuyers.
MahaRERA Order

Builder Must Fix Leakage in Flat Even After Possession: MahaRERA Orders Rectification at Builder’s Cost

MahaRERA has ordered a Mumbai builder to fix leakage issues in a Dahisar flat even after possession. While car parking, solar system and compound wall demands were rejected, the Authority reinforced the 5-year defect liability clause, directing joint inspection and free repairs if the defect is construction-related.