Thane, August 14, 2025 — A tragic fire broke out on the 22nd floor of the Lodha Amara high-rise residential complex in Kolshet, Thane, leaving one person dead and another hospitalised, officials confirmed. The blaze occurred around 6:40 p.m. in Wing 8 of the 28-storey tower near the Kolshet Air Force Station (The Times of […]
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Hrithik Roshan’s ₹31 Crore Chandivali Office Purchase – A Look Inside His Growing Property Empire Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is not just known for his blockbuster films and dancing prowess — he’s also steadily building a serious real estate portfolio in Mumbai. In his latest move, the actor, along with his father Rakesh Roshan, has
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1. Introduction Mumbai’s skyline is in constant flux, with old housing societies often replaced by towering new buildings. Traditionally, private builders have driven this transformation—yet delays, disputes, and displacement have been common. Chandrashekhar Prabhu—architect, urban planner, former MHADA president, and housing rights advocate—champions self-redevelopment, a model where residents themselves lead the transformation, retaining control over
Mumbai, India – August 6, 2025 – In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has struck down Clause 14(a) and Appendix 16—two government notifications that had disrupted the environmental clearance process in Maharashtra—paving the way for the revival of 493 stalled housing projects in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune. The ruling comes
Supreme Court Upholds Bombay High Court’s Order to Vacate Illegal Floors of Wellington Heights in Tardeo, Mumbai In a significant judgment reinforcing the rule of law in urban development, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Bombay High Court’s direction ordering the vacation and demolition of 18 illegally constructed floors of the Wellington Heights
#BMCUpdates In a proactive move to enhance urban cleanliness and safety, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a dedicated facility for citizens to report abandoned or scrap vehicles across Mumbai. This initiative aims to reduce clutter, improve traffic flow, and eliminate potential health and safety hazards caused by derelict vehicles left unattended on public
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Imagine receiving a monthly electricity bill that rivals your rent or home loan EMI. That’s the harsh reality for many residents of Palava, a prominent residential township near Dombivli in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Once considered an aspirational address for homebuyers seeking quality infrastructure, green spaces, and planned urban living, Palava is now grabbing headlines
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Redevelopment of housing societies in Mumbai is on the rise, and with it comes the critical need to secure the interests of society members. One of the most important protections a society can demand is a bank guarantee — or alternatively, the loading of TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) in the society’s name. Both options
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Mumbai, known for its dense urban population and aging infrastructure, is witnessing a major shift through housing society redevelopment. With thousands of buildings over 30–40 years old, societies are now opting for redevelopment to improve living conditions, infrastructure, and property value. This article outlines the official society redevelopment procedure in Mumbai, as per Maharashtra Government
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