Maharashtra Clears ₹240 Crore Stamp Duty Surcharge for 28 Civic Bodies

The Maharashtra government has approved the distribution of ₹240 crore collected through…

Maharashtra names Police Housing Corp statewide developer for cop housing on police land

The Maharashtra government has appointed the Maharashtra State Police Housing and Welfare…

BMC Doubles FSI-Free Area to 4% for Gyms, Yoga Centres: Bigger Perk for Residents

BMC doubles free-of-FSI area to 4% for fitness, yoga and meditation spaces, boosting amenities for housing society residents.

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 Societies Get Double the Free Space for Gyms & Wellness Centres

The Government of Maharashtra has doubled the FSI-free allowance for wellness and recreational facilities in housing societies — from 2% to 4% of total BUA — under an amendment to DCPR 2034 notified on 6 May 2026. The revision also expands permitted uses to include Meditation Centres and Recreational Activities alongside existing Yogalayas and Fitness Centres, and introduces a new provision for commercial buildings.