According to the Building Control Rules of 1964, specific setback distances must be maintained from the centerline of highways to avoid encroachment and future demolition. For rural areas, the minimum distance is 75 feet (approximately 22.86 meters), while for urban and industrial zones, the required distance is 60 feet (around 18.29 meters).

Authorities have made it clear that any construction within 40 meters of a highway’s centerline is considered illegal and is subject to demolition by the concerned departments....readmore

In a landmark moment for India’s luxury real estate market, all 298 apartments at Trump Tower Gurugram were snapped up on the first day of launch, generating a staggering ₹3,250 crore in sales bookings.

Developed by Smartworld Developers in collaboration with Tribeca Developers and The Trump Organization, the project marks the second phase of the Trump-branded residential initiative in Gurugram. Located in Sector 69, the development comprises two 51-storey towers and offers premium 3, 4, and 5 BHK residences — each fitted with private elevators and bespoke interiors.

Priced between ₹8 crore and ₹15 crore, the units include ultra-luxury penthouses featuring private entertainment decks and skyline views. The quick sell-out demonstrates the rising appetite for high-end, branded residences among India’s wealthy homebuyers and NRIs....readmore

In a significant move within the NCR property landscape, AU Real Estate has acquired 446 residential units in Sector 76, Noida, for a total of ₹1,468 crore. The acquisition was completed via an e-auction conducted by NBCC (India) Limited, the government-run firm responsible for completing unfinished projects of the now-defunct Amrapali Group.

This bulk purchase is part of NBCC’s ongoing efforts under the supervision of the Supreme Court, which mandated the completion of over 38,000 delayed housing units left abandoned by the Amrapali Group. To facilitate this, the Amrapali Stalled Projects Investments Reconstruction Establishment (ASPIRE) was created, entrusting NBCC with the task of executing and delivering these projects.....readmore

The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to implement the new Building Construction and Development By-laws, 2025 by May 30, with a final draft expected to be presented before the state Cabinet in the coming days. The move aims to simplify construction processes and promote ease of doing business across the state, both in urban and rural areas.

The comprehensive proposal, developed by the Housing and Urban Planning Department, introduces several reforms designed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, streamline approvals, and encourage development activity. According to officials, one of the most impactful provisions is the elimination of the requirement for an approved building map for residential plots up to 1,000 square feet. Instead, an architect’s certificate will now be sufficient for residential plots up to 5,000 sq ft and commercial plots up to 2,000 sq ft.

These changes are expected to significantly cut down delays and costs typically associated with construction approvals, especially for individual homeowners and small developers....readmore