Trespassing, illegal, and unauthorised use of a property, encroachment, etc., are some of the problems faced by property owners in India. To prevent such things, property owners seek for an injunction order for their … READ FULL STORY
A claim made against a property by someone who is not its owner is known as encumbrance. It can limit the free use of property, or even transfer of property until it is lifted. … READ FULL STORY
Encroachment is becoming an increasingly pertinent in the real estate industry. The unauthorised occupation of property can pose several problems for the stakeholders on either side, and also on potential buyers of the property. … READ FULL STORY
Land as an investment option has always been popular in India. Its popularity has not receded, despite the availability of various financial products such as mutual funds and equity shares. However, you should be … READ FULL STORY
Property encroachment is a serious concern in India. Civic authorities across India are finding it difficult to curb this menace. It not only puts additional pressure on infrastructure but also increases the burden on … READ FULL STORY
Noida’s plan to replace 74,000 street lamps with LED bulbs has been selected as a joint winner for a central government-affiliated agency’s award in the energy efficiency category, officials said on December 24, 2019. … READ FULL STORY
Over 200 shanties and temporary shops, which had come up on a 20-acre government land, were cleared of illegal occupation and the land worth around Rs 21 crores, was reclaimed by the Noida Authority, … READ FULL STORY
Goa tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, on August 7, 2019, said all illegal constructions along the state’s beaches would be demolished. Ajgaonkar said this in the state assembly, when BJP MLA Wilfred De Sa alleged … READ FULL STORY
The Madras High Court, on July 12, 2019, dismissed a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government, challenging the Rs 100-crore penalty imposed on the state by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), for not … READ FULL STORY
The Madras High Court has questioned the action by Tamil Nadu authorities, in allotting huge extent of land to commercial institutions, when steps were being initiated to evict encroachers from government lands in the … READ FULL STORY
Capital gains under the income tax laws, are computed by deducting the cost of acquisition of the property from sale consideration of the same. Depending on the holding period of the property, one is … READ FULL STORY
If a deity in a temple commits an act of encroachment, it has to be dealt with in accordance to the law, the Madras High Court said, on January 4, 2019, while giving direction … READ FULL STORY
Giving the green signal for the much-awaited Phase II of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), the Madras High Court, on December 19, 2018, dismissed an appeal against a single judge bench’s order, directing … READ FULL STORY
