Maharashtra Sets Up Special Cell to Fast-Track Dharavi Redevelopment Approvals

Maharashtra has created a Special Cell to fast-track approvals for the 620-acre Dharavi Redevelopment Project impacting nearly 10 lakh people.

Exclusive: BMC OC Amnesty Scheme; Draft to be Presented in Standing Committee Tomorrow

BMC will table OC Amnesty Scheme draft in Standing Committee tomorrow

Maharashtra Releases ₹5,585 Crore GST Compensation to Municipal Corporations for April–May 2026

The Maharashtra Urban Development Department has approved ₹5,585.68 crore in GST compensation for 29 municipal corporations covering April and May 2026, with BMC topping the list at ₹2,587.55 crore and Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad close behind at ₹485 crore and ₹457 crore respectively.

BMC Issues 21-Day Notice for Auction of 12 Mumbai Properties to Recover ₹379 Crore in Unpaid Property Tax

BMC has issued a long notice for the potential auction of 12 properties in Mumbai to recover ₹379 crore in unpaid property taxes, granting owners 21 days to clear dues before proceeding with the sale process.

Only ₹11 Fine Each on Two Top BMC Officials for Delaying Court Orders to Demolish Illegal Structures

In a stinging order, the Bombay High Court imposed a token ₹11 cost each on two senior BMC officials for delaying compliance with its directions to demolish an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, Fort — underlining that civic authorities cannot treat court orders casually.