Maharashtra Forms Scrutiny Committee to Examine Private Forest Land Disputes Before Court Cases

Maharashtra forms a committee to examine private forest entries in land records before affected landowners approach court.

Realty Stocks Begin a New Week at 889 as Muscat Second Round Talks Finally Get a Date

Realty stocks open higher August 17 as Muscat second round US-Iran talks confirmed for August 19. Sector eyes the 900 mark with crude easing on the news.

Bombay HC Quashes BMC Notices Seeking Bhandup Factory Land for Road

Bombay HC quashes BMC notices to take over Bhandup factory land for road, rules private property cannot be acquired under street-line powers.

Maharashtra Tightens Rules: Transferred Staff Must Vacate Government Homes Before Getting HRA

Maharashtra tightens government housing rules, requiring transferred staff to vacate official homes before receiving HRA and transfer benefits.

Retiring Maharashtra Govt Employees Get Extra Time to Keep Official Homes for Children’s Education

Maharashtra allows retiring employees with school-going children to retain government homes until June, but at five times the licence fee.