Court Strikes Down Maharashtra’s Attempt to Halve Compensation for National Highway Acquisitions – “Centre’s Rule Prevails, You Get Double!”

In a major relief for landowners, the Bombay High Court has struck down Maharashtra’s notifications and GRs that tried to cap the compensation multiplier at 1.00 for national highway projects, upholding the Central Government’s 2.00 factor and ordering a fresh, higher award within six weeks.

State Forms High-Level Panel to Review Dumping Grounds Near Homes After Bombay HC’s Strong Orders

The Maharashtra government has set up a high-level committee led by the Chief Secretary after the Bombay High Court pulled up authorities over dumping grounds located near residential areas. The panel will examine BMC’s waste-management plan and recommend long-term solutions.

Maharashtra Orders Massive Encroachment Cleanup: Small Cities Set for Major Transformation

The Maharashtra government has issued a sweeping GR to remove or regularise encroachments on government-owned land across small and medium cities. The order is expected to reshape urban development, unlock land for new projects, and increase municipal revenue.

Fadnavis Govt Reconstitutes Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Trust; Uddhav Thackeray Returns as Chairman Aaditya as Trustee

The Maharashtra Government has reconstituted the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Trust, appointing Uddhav Thackeray as Chairman and several political leaders and officials as trustees. The move follows the expiry of the previous term and ensures continuity for the memorial’s development.

🏠 Affordable Housing Gets a Boost as Maharashtra Tweaks Sand Policy; Shorter Leases Aim to Curb Over-Extraction

Maharashtra has revised its sand extraction policy to balance affordable housing goals with environmental safeguards. By shortening lease periods and overhauling pricing, the government aims to curb over-extraction, stabilize sand supply, and keep construction costs in check for PMAY and housing projects.