Chennai building permits now require approval within 27 days under new Greater Chennai Corporation rules aimed at slashing wait times for city developers.

RERA compliance rules demand transparent project advertising and ethical sales practices to boost buyer confidence across the Indian real estate market.

UP RERA cracks down on risky property schemes, warning homebuyers against deceptive assured return offers that lack legal backing in approved agreements.

Pune Metro construction NOC rules now mandate that builders secure formal clearance for any work within a 20-meter radius of tunnels to ensure site safety.

MahaRERA ruling mandates usable parking space for home buyers, confirming that developers must provide accessible facilities rather than paper allotments.

Telangana RERA has ruled against a homebuyer seeking interest on a ₹62.5 lakh refund in Hyderabad. The authority clarified that the RERA Act does not mandate a specific format for sale deeds, and personal drafting preferences are not grounds for mandatory refunds with interest when the developer is not at fault.

The Odisha government has announced a fixed ₹20,000 fee for transferring common areas from developers to apartment owners' associations, aiming to standardise the handover process and reduce disputes in residential projects across the state.

Lucknow Municipal Corporation has sealed portions of Sahara Shaheer complex citing lease violations, prompting the developer to seek High Court intervention for relief.

The Noida Authority has initiated strict measures to cancel allotments of residential plots lying vacant for over 12 years while blocking registries for 5,758 housing units due to unpaid developer dues, marking a decisive crackdown on land hoarding.

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has rejected a Nagpur developer's attempt to deregister the residential portion of its MIHAN-SEZ mixed-use project, ruling that financial non-viability cannot justify abandoning registered project commitments.

Bengaluru real estate developers have positively received Karnataka's updated setback guidelines under RMP 2015, citing improved design clarity and flexibility, though ongoing projects may face delays and increased costs during the transition period.

CREDAI West Bengal opposes new registration requirement mandating Super Built-Up Area disclosure, citing lack of standardized definitions and resulting property registration delays across Kolkata.

Mumbai's residential redevelopment is accelerating with enhanced FSI incentives transforming six-storey societies into 18-20 storey towers, benefiting both residents and developers while raising infrastructure concerns.

Tamil Nadu's real estate regulator has tightened financial requirements for developers seeking project extensions, mandating an additional 20% deposit on top of existing escrow obligations to better protect homebuyer interests.

Promoters must now use only qualified and certified real estate agents under MahaRERA. This guideline protects homebuyers and the real estate industry. Non-compliance might lead to project registration rejections, registration revocations, or promoter fines.