News for 'Property Owners'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'I represented India across the world, but here, in my own country, I was treated in this bad manner.' 'Everyone in Prayagraj respects me a lot and it is in this same city that I became homeless.'

Couldn't pump out water from coaching class because...: Probe

Couldn't pump out water from coaching class because...: Probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The interim magisterial inquiry report and the MCD Karol Bagh zone superintending engineer report were submitted to revenue minister Atishi who alleged that the "bureaucracy" was showing "laxity" in investigating the death of the civil services aspirants.

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

SC halts bulldozer action by states, lays down guidelines

SC halts bulldozer action by states, lays down guidelines

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Equating 'bulldozer justice' with a lawless state of affairs where might is right, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines and said no property should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and the affected must be given 15 days to respond.

Govt to provide homes for 1cr urban poor, middle-class

Govt to provide homes for 1cr urban poor, middle-class

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday announced central assistance of Rs 2.2 lakh crore over the next five years to meet housing requirement of 1 crore urban poor and middle class families under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban and proposed interest subsidy to provide loans at affordable rates. In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Under the PM Awas Yojana Urban 2.0, housing needs of 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families will be addressed with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore." "This will include the central assistance of Rs 2.2 lakh crore in the next 5 years," she added.

Before even...: Trump vows to fix 'every single crisis facing US'

Before even...: Trump vows to fix 'every single crisis facing US'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

President-elect Donald Trump promised his supporters and countrymen that he will act at historic speed to fix every single crisis facing the United States, on the eve of his inauguration. Trump told his supporters at the Capitol One Arena, which was full to its capacity of 20,000 for a 'Make America Great' victory celebration, that he will act with "historic speed and strength" and fix "every single crisis facing our country." He also outlined some of his plans for his first day in office, including halting the "invasion" of the US border and restoring border security measures, which he said will be the most "aggressive, sweeping efforts to restore our borders the world has ever seen."

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shivakumar took stock of the incident in which five people lost their lives.

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Pravinkoodu Shappu is a quirky whodunnit with its fair share of laughs, observes Arjun Menon.

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.

NIA attaches 17 properties of J-K businessman in terror funding case

NIA attaches 17 properties of J-K businessman in terror funding case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday attached 17 properties of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali in a terror funding case, the agency said.

Delhi has become Aapda-mukt: Modi in victory speech

Delhi has become Aapda-mukt: Modi in victory speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Hailing the Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi assembly polls victory as 'historic', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a stinging attack on the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, saying the country needs a serious political transformation and not politics of 'dhoort-ta (deceit) and moorkhta (foolishness)'.

'Can't demolish accused's house': SC questions 'bulldozer justice'

'Can't demolish accused's house': SC questions 'bulldozer justice'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With several state administrations flattening the houses of those involved in criminal cases with bulldozers, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned how can anybody's house be demolished just because he is an accused.

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Leading property developers, such as Oberoi Realty, Tata Realty and Infrastructure, and Hiranandani, have turned to redevelopment of existing buildings in the expensive parts of Mumbai as a way of augmenting revenue. Experts estimate that Mumbai's redevelopment projects could be worth Rs 30,000 crore. As such, they are not new. What is new is that the big developers are interested in them. Leading the race is Oberoi Realty, which has set up a separate team for these projects.

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Gujarat has registered a case against the owners of buffaloes that were hit by the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat express, in which the front portion of the train was damaged, officials said on Friday.

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The October-December quarter (Q3FY25) results of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) indicated weak demand, with urban growth muted and rural showing recovery. Consolidated revenue grew by 1.6 per cent (volume was flat) to Rs 15,818 crore, due to price hikes. Prices of key raw materials such as palm oil and tea remained elevated, leading to compression of gross margin.

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

"The Pujari is only a grantee to manage the property of the deity and such grant can be reassumed if the Pujari fails to do the task assigned to him, i.e, to offer prayers and manage the land. He cannot be thus treated as a Bhumiswami," the bench said.

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The specter of how the Munambam issue was exploited during the November by-elections is proof of the price Kerala is paying for its emergent politics. Controversies become the stuff of slow-burn and brinkmanship. The former promises mileage; the latter searches for an advantage, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Against ethos of Constitution': SC halts 'bulldozer justice'

'Against ethos of Constitution': SC halts 'bulldozer justice'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan clarified that its order will not be applicable to unauthorised structures on public roads, footpaths etc.

'What Will Be My Tax Outgo If...?'

'What Will Be My Tax Outgo If...?'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

How you can buy a property in a posh location for a song

How you can buy a property in a posh location for a song

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Banks are auctioning 2,362 properties in next 30 days. The foremost benefit of purchasing a property in a bank auction is that you could get it at a significant discount to the market rate.

'No income but 4L LTCG. File ITR?'

'No income but 4L LTCG. File ITR?'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and the business of survival. It was black and white. What direction to take was clear. Rehabilitation in comparison, felt like a complex situation. One that is fraught with shades of grey. As grey as human life, explains Shyam G Menon.

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor.

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launches and sales of house property have seen a continuous drop.

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The Delhi high court has imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on a man who made Lord Hanuman his co-litigant in a plea concerning the possession of a private land having a temple of the deity.

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

In a development that may encourage increased investment in commercial real estate, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the industry relief by permitting input tax credit (ITC) on construction expenses for buildings meant to be leased. "If the construction of a building was essential for carrying out the activity of supplying services, such as renting or giving on lease or other transactions in respect of the building or a part thereof, which are covered by clauses (2) and (5) of Schedule II of the CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) Act, the building could be held to be a plant," said Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol.

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The government can seek details from sellers such as sources of funds while buying.

ITC Hotel to launch boutique luxury property, its 6th

ITC Hotel to launch boutique luxury property, its 6th

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Mementos, the new brand, would be aimed at addressing the need for boutique luxury hotels across various destinations.

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej and his sister Smita Crishna Godrej-controlled Godrej & Boyce will hold the exclusive construction rights over a vast land bank, including a prime 3,000 acre-property in Mumbai, they got as part of the family agreement that split the Godrej empire, as per sources and regulatory filing. According to the agreement reached late Tuesday, the 127-year-oldgets to keep what group will be split into two entities - one led by Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir and the other by their cousins Jamshyd and Smita.

HUL gets Rs 963 cr Income Tax demand notice

HUL gets Rs 963 cr Income Tax demand notice

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Leading FMCG maker HUL said that it has received a demand notice of Rs 962.75 crore from the Income Tax Department and will go in for an appeal against the order. The notice relates to non-deduction of TDS on payment of Rs 3,045 crore to GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) for the acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights of the Health Foods Drinks (HFD) business consisting of brands as Horlicks, Boost, Maltova, and Viva, according to a recent exchange filing.

Activist claims Goa bar owner had lease agreement with Irani-linked co

Activist claims Goa bar owner had lease agreement with Irani-linked co

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Social activist Aires Rodrigues during a hearing before Goa excise commissioner on Monday produced a lease agreement signed between the owners of a controversial restaurant in North Goa and a company allegedly linked to Union minister Smriti Irani's family.

Modi's assets rise by Rs 26L to Rs 2.23 cr, owns no immovable property

Modi's assets rise by Rs 26L to Rs 2.23 cr, owns no immovable property

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi owns assets worth over Rs 2.23 crore, mostly as bank deposits, but has no immovable properties as he has donated his share in a piece of land in Gandhinagar, according to his latest disclosure about assets.

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Successors of those who migrated to Pakistan and China during Partition will have no claim over the properties left behind in India, with Parliament on Tuesday passing a bill to amend a 49-year-old law.

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Retailers and multiplex operators want mall owners to either forgo rent for the period of the shutdown or lower rent in the event the mall is open but footfalls are low.

Tax Qs on NRIs, LTCG, and Gifts Answered

Tax Qs on NRIs, LTCG, and Gifts Answered

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Streedhan refers to gifts, money or property that a woman receives before her marriage, at the time of her marriage, during childbirth or widowhood, primarily from her parents, relatives or in-laws.

ED uses fridge, smart TV invoices as evidence against Soren

ED uses fridge, smart TV invoices as evidence against Soren

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The federal probe agency obtained these receipts from two Ranchi-based dealers and attached those to its charge sheet filed against the 48-year-old Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and four others last month.

'Do I've To Pay LTCG On Surrendered ULIP?'

'Do I've To Pay LTCG On Surrendered ULIP?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.