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Why Delhi consumer court ordered NCR housing society to refund over Rs 80 lakh to two flat buyers

June 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Noting that society failed to hand over the possession after passing of more than 15 years from date of agreement, the consumer forum ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for mental agony and harassment suffered by home buyers.

864 rehab flats in Naigaon BDD project to be handed over tomorrow

March 14, 2026 8:45 pm

423 units earmarked for serving and retired police personnel and their families

4-week deadline: Why Bombay High Court refused to stop eviction of Air India employees from colony on airport land

March 13, 2026 7:54 am

The Air India housing colony eviction case saw the Bombay High Court dismiss employees’ appeals and uphold eviction orders for unauthorised occupation of airport premises.

‘Strange and shocking’: HC raps Punjab govt over lack of housing for judiciary, directs it to comply with Malerkotla order

November 21, 2025 4:50 pm

The Punjab government’s plea before the high court had sought modification of the September 12 order which had directed that the residences of the Malerkotla DC and the SSP be vacated for use by the district and sessions judge.

UP Housing Board cracks down on 'irregularities', seeks recovery from officials

September 02, 2025 8:16 pm

According to the report from IIT Roorkee, several building blocks were found unfit for habitation, and the community centre and kiosks were declared unusable.

Shelter struggles: Pune female students caught between safety and affordability

July 06, 2025 11:33 am

Home to several educational institutions, Pune is known as the Oxford of the East. But, accommodation remains a sore point for students here. In the first of a three-part series, The Indian Express tries to explore the problems faced by women pursuing education far from home

California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles

January 19, 2025 2:13 am

Already there are reports of rent-gouging, prompting elected leaders to issue stern warnings against the practice and pleading with the public to report unethical property owners who hike up rents above the allotted 10% cap.

'Only in Mumbai': Rs 1.35L rent, Rs 4L deposit for flat with washing machine installed above toilet, netizens react

September 27, 2024 11:58 am

A recent post on X showed the apartment in Pali Hill is listed for a staggering Rs 1.35 lakh monthly rent.

'Hire your personal security guard': Housing society's notice on excessive online order deliveries gains support on X

September 19, 2024 6:11 pm

A housing society's notice discouraging excessive orders deliveries has surprisingly garnered support on X. The memo, aimed at bachelors, has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of security guards and the need for community consideration.

Why worker housing is the key to unlocking India’s manufacturing ambitions

May 20, 2024 11:01 am

Triangular leadership between the Centre, state and the private sector firms can help deliver on this important agenda. Economic factors will steer this enlightened self-interest

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