New tenancy rules: 6 months jail, Rs 10,000 fine if homeowners fail to keep tenant’s records in this stateThis state mandates tenant verification for property owners under new rules, effective from December 2024. Owners must submit tenant docume...
09 Mar, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Karnataka HC favours police verification of migrant workers after recent spate of crimesThe Karnataka High Court has recommended mandatory police verification for migrant workers hired as domestic help, following recent crimes ...
05 Mar, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
How can NRI’s tackle property challenges in India while living abroad?Being abroad shouldn’t mean losing sleep over property. NRIs are finding ways to stay in control.
19 Jan, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
15 landlords booked daily in Delhi this year for skipping mandatory tenant checks as police uncover illegal staysOfficers said the rising number of prosecutions reflects widespread negligence, with many landlords either unaware of the requirement or de...
16 Nov, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
'Hired killer, drug smuggler': Unusual professions found in UP Police app's tenant verification sectionThe UPCOP mobile app's tenant verification section, used by the Uttar Pradesh Police, has come under scrutiny for listing unconventional pr...
23 Apr, 2024, 08.47 PM IST
NRIs around the world are struggling to maintain their property in IndiaThe Indian real estate market is attracting more interest from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) due to increasing rental yields and the deprecia...
23 Oct, 2023, 01.01 PM IST
Tax deducted on NRIs income: CBDT changes process to get nil TDS certificateAny payment to a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is subject to deduction of TDS. However if the NRI wants the rate of TDS deduction to be made at...
06 Oct, 2023, 10.21 AM IST
Rights of landlord: What to do if a tenant refuses to vacate your houseThe rules of letting out property have been outlined in the Rent Control Act 1948, but each state follows its own version of the Act. To un...
09 Nov, 2021, 09.26 AM IST
How NRIs can better take care of real estate holdings in IndiaWell-intentioned suggestions from friends and relatives notwithstanding, NRIs should consider professional advice on realty. There are spec...
13 Apr, 2021, 10.03 AM IST
UP police app allowing people to file FIRs online gaining popularityThe police department launched the app in January in a bid to fulfil the objective of the Centre's Digital India programme to provide servi...
25 Jul, 2019, 10.31 AM IST
Soon, easy online police verification for passport, hiring of driver, domestic helpThe CCTNS, which was conceptualised in 2009 by the then Home Minister P Chidambaram in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has bee...
27 Oct, 2018, 11.27 AM IST
New ITR forms make it difficult to evade tax on HRA: Here's whyThe new forms for FY 2017-18, which were released on April 3, attempt to digitally collect as much information as possible to process tax r...
12 Apr, 2018, 03.13 PM IST
In a year, no more physical police verification for passports: Home Secretary Rajiv MehrishiA portal would provide services like police verification for passport, reporting a crime and reporting of grievances against police officia...
21 Aug, 2017, 10.11 PM IST
Cops may be fined Rs 250 a day or Rs 5,000 for failing to deliverBPR&D says a police officer should complete the inquiry process for verification of passports within 20 days while a similar period is set ...
02 Apr, 2017, 10.58 AM IST
Tenant verification a must, elderly soft targets: PoliceThe capital has witnessed several such incidents in the past few months stressing the urgent need for tenant verification.
18 Oct, 2015, 10.57 AM IST
Factors to consider before renting out your houseEnsure you do not fall for higher rent at the cost of unofficial short-term leases, police and society approvals. This and many more factor...
21 Aug, 2015, 04.36 PM IST
- SC judgement on redevelopment to help established players
The Supreme Court’s move to allow redevelopment of around 13,723 buildings in South Mumbai has opened up a plethora of opportunities for de...
06 Sep, 2008, 01.27 AM IST