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.

Housing Society’s Epic 16-Year Battle: They Came for Our Land with ₹1. We Said No and Won

Five housing societies. One rupee. Two decades. The Bombay High Court struck down Pune’s land-grab rule — and gave citizens back their open spaces.

Maharashtra Unlocks Gairan Land in Urban Areas for Development: What the New Amendment Means

Maharashtra amends land law to unlock Gairan land in cities for planned development, but only with State Government approval and per the final Development Plan.

Maharashtra Winds Down Smart City SPVs, Hands Charge to Municipal Commissioners

Maharashtra has dissolved Smart City SPV leadership in 8 cities, transferring all powers to Municipal Commissioners as the Centre’s mission concludes.

Maharashtra’s New GCC Push Set to Energise Office Leasing Beyond Mumbai & Pune

Maharashtra’s newly approved GCC policy targets the next wave of leasing expansion — redirecting global enterprises from Mumbai and Pune to emerging cities. With capital subsidies, added FSI, tax incentives and fast approvals, the state aims to lift GCC leasing from 15 to 25 million sq ft in five years while opening new opportunities in sectors like defense, aerospace and renewable energy.