Deemed Conveyance is Absolute: Bombay HC Dismantles Many Barriers for Housing Societies

Bombay HC empowers societies to reclaim land rights from defaulting builders

By Dr. Danish Lambe
Editor-in-Chief, YIIPPEE® News Network
Contact: +91 8097381503
Published on: 20 May 2025

In a series of groundbreaking rulings, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed the rights of housing societies to obtain deemed conveyance, irrespective of builder non-compliance, unauthorized constructions, or pending redevelopment.… Read More

Maharashtra’s Urban Land Revolution: Why CTS Numbers Are Redefining Property Rights

By Dr. Danish Lambe, Editor-in-Chief, YIIPPEE® News Network


In Maharashtra’s rapidly urbanizing landscape, one of the most overlooked yet game-changing reforms is the transition from traditional land identifiers—Survey Numbers and Gat Numbers—to City Title Survey (CTS) Numbers. This technical shift is now reshaping everything from deemed conveyance, self-redevelopment, and property taxation, to FSI calculations and urban land litigation.… Read More

From Survey Numbers to CTS: How Maharashtra’s Urban Areas Are Transforming Land Records

By Dr. Danish Lambe

Introduction

Land records are the backbone of property ownership, urban planning, and revenue generation. In Maharashtra, the transition from traditional Survey Numbers (Gat No.) to City Survey Numbers (CTS) has been a game-changer for urban governance. While Mumbai and its neighboring regions like Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mira-Bhayandar have successfully adopted the CTS system, many smaller Nagar Palikas (Municipal Councils) still struggle with outdated land records.… Read More

Cluster Redevelopment: A Comprehensive Guide to Urban Renewal

by Dr. Danish Lambe

Senior Journalist and Property Rights Activist

Urban landscapes are in a constant state of evolution, driven by population growth, aging infrastructure, and the need for sustainable development. Cluster redevelopment has emerged as a transformative urban planning strategy, offering a holistic alternative to the piecemeal redevelopment of individual buildings.… Read More

Why is ULC Clearance Required for Transferring Factory Land or Society Property?

ULC clearance ensures hassle-free redevelopment, secure ownership, and smooth transactions.

By Dr. Danish Lambe

Senior Journalist & Property Rights Activist

In cities like Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, developers and housing societies are encountering significant legal and regulatory challenges due to pending ULC clearance for land parcels and residential units that were previously subject to exemptions under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976.… Read More

Understanding Property Transfers & Conveyance in Housing Societies: MOFA vs. MCS Act

Housing societies cannot decide property ownership under the MCS Act.

By Dr. Danish Lambe

Senior Journalist and Property Rights Activist

Introduction

Property ownership and transfer within housing societies in Maharashtra often lead to confusion, particularly concerning the roles of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 (MOFA) and the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 (MCS Act).… Read More

Major Breakthrough in Mira-Bhayandar: Key Meeting on Land Maps Records Offices, RTE Committee, and Deemed Conveyance Issues

MLA Narendra Mehta Pledges Seperate Meetings and Swift Resolution to Long-Pending Civic Concerns

Mira-Bhayandar, February 2025: In a significant move aimed at addressing crucial civic issues, representatives from Awaaz News Network, Star Foundation, and Lok Sahitya Welfare Trust met with Hon.… Read More