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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.
MHADA unveils the Motilal Nagar redevelopment master plan, offering 1,600 sq ft RERA carpet homes to residents currently living in 260 sq ft tenements—marking a historic shift in Mumbai’s redevelopment standards.

Could We Have Avoided the Friday Motilal Nagar Incident? A Governance Failure Beyond One Clash

By Varun Singh The recent controversy involving IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal at…
Nifty Realty opens at 815.65 on June 22 as Iran-US peace progress cools crude oil. Sobha and Mahindra Lifespace lead gains; Brigade Enterprises drops 2%.

Realty Stocks Open Cautious as Markets Rebound; Sector Shows Mixed Trends in Early Trade

Real estate stocks opened cautiously as Indian markets recovered from early losses on April 20, 2026. While select developers like DLF and Oberoi Realty showed resilience, broader sector sentiment remains mixed, pointing to a volatile and range-bound session ahead.
“In a dramatic turn, the Bombay High Court has ruled that 6 votes were not enough to remove the Chairperson of a Goregaon housing society because a newly appointed member’s voting right was denied — turning a 0.67 fraction into the decisive factor in a bitter redevelopment battle.”

Bombay HC Shows Housing Societies Its Place: Handle Dues and Records, Do Not Decide The Fate of Flat Owners

In a no-holds-barred verdict, Bombay HC tells housing societies: Stop playing judge. You cannot decide who owns the flat or settle inheritance fights. Your only job is collecting dues and maintaining records — stay in your lane or face the consequences.
“Move in by 30 April or lose priority.” In a landmark order, Bombay HC has told Patra Chawl residents to take possession of their new rehab flats by month-end, failing which MHADA can allot them for public housing. Latecomers will need to give 3 months’ notice. Full story inside.

Bombay HC Orders Strict April 30 Deadline for Patra Chawl Residents: Unclaimed Rehab Flats to Be Used for Public Housing

“Move in by 30 April or lose priority.” In a landmark order, Bombay HC has told Patra Chawl residents to take possession of their new rehab flats by month-end, failing which MHADA can allot them for public housing. Latecomers will need to give 3 months’ notice. Full story inside.
Maharashtra has introduced stricter guidelines to ensure fair and transparent action in illegal minor mineral cases, mandating clear ownership verification and limiting penalties only to responsible landholders.

Mumbai 3.0 Gets a New Model: MMRDA Offers Landowners a Stake, Not Just Compensation

MMRDA introduces a groundbreaking participatory land acquisition model for Mumbai 3.0, giving landowners multiple options including land pooling and development rights, marking a major shift in urban planning.