The proposed green corridor project from Salem to Chennai is unnecessary, as the project would deprive thousands of farmers of their fertile land, secretary of the Tamil Nadu unit of the CPI, R Mutharasan … READ FULL STORY
Nearly 12,066 acres of surplus land of the Railways, are now up for grabs. The national transporter has written to 13 states, asking them to either buy or exchange these land parcels, for developmental … READ FULL STORY
After spending four decades in the corporate sector, Anthony Raj discovered the beauty and benefits of indigenous architecture, while constructing his own farmhouse. This led him to set up the Centre for Indigenous Architecture … READ FULL STORY
The centre has given its nod for the construction of over 1.86 lakh more affordable houses for the urban poor under its urban housing scheme, taking the total number of houses to over 39.25 … READ FULL STORY
Chennai has grown exponentially in recent decades. It attracts an endless sea of people who keep moving in to the city, primarily for career and educational prospects. Employment and education opportunities and lifestyle prospects, … READ FULL STORY
A Supreme Court bench of chief justice JS Khehar and justice DY Chandrachud, on August 4, 2017, warned states to file their responses, on a plea seeking the return of unused land acquired for … READ FULL STORY
Now, that the GST rates for real estate have been declared, the question on everybody’s mind is how will this impact the sector. While the real impact of the GST, will only be seen … READ FULL STORY
The Tamil Nadu government, on May 11, 2017, said that measures were underway, to promote the use of artificial sand as an alternative to river sand, to be used in the construction sector. “Steps … READ FULL STORY
Chennai has witnessed a huge influx of population, owing to the growth in employment opportunities, especially in the IT and manufacturing sectors. Obviously, this had led to a rise in the demand for properties … READ FULL STORY
Xander Group, on May 2, 2017, signed a deal with Shriram Properties, to acquire 100 per cent stake in Shriram’s Gateway SEZ in Chennai, for USD 190 million (Rs 1,250 crores), with a further … READ FULL STORY
The initial euphoria generated after the notification of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA), on May 1, 2016, is now waning, with increasing doubts over its effectiveness in protecting the consumers’ interests. … READ FULL STORY
A draft of a scheme to regularise unapproved housing plots and layouts in Tamil Nadu, has already been prepared and was under circulation, Advocate General R Muthukumaraswamy informed the Madras High Court, on April … READ FULL STORY
The Madras High Court has refused to relax the ban on the registration of unapproved plots in Tamil Nadu, saying that the whole endeavour was to untangle the mess created by indiscriminate conversion of … READ FULL STORY
