Bhavnagar: More than 15 days after allegations of corruption related to a property transaction involving approval under the Disturbed Areas Act surfaced in the city, the Nilambaug police have registered an FIR against the accused, Momin M. Pathan, an outsourced driver attached to the then Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), for allegedly demanding lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing official approval. The case pertains to the proposed sale of a commercial property near Crescent Circle in Bh...Read More

Surat: Local residents in the Gorat Road area staged protests against an alleged illegal high-rise construction, putting up banners outside their housing societies and warning political leaders not to seek votes unless their concerns are addressed. According to residents, a 21-storey building has been constructed near the Gorat Hanuman Temple despite restrictions under the Disturbed Areas Act, raising serious questions about alleged violations and administrative oversight. Protest banners and ...Read More

Vadodara: The Gujarat government has implemented the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashant Dhara) in parts of the Bhayli area under the Dabhoi assembly constituency. The implementation currently covers Town Planning (TP) Schemes 3 and 4. The move follows several representations made by Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta (Sotta) to the state government and fulfils a commitment he made to local residents during the 2022 election campaign. The announcement was welcomed by Mehta, who said the Act would enhance safet...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill proposing amendments to the Disturbed Areas Act, introducing significant changes in provisions related to the transfer of immovable property in notified localities. With the passage of the amendment, disturbed areas will henceforth be referred to as “specified areas.” The Gujarat Disturbed Areas (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced to regulate the transfer of immovable property and to provide protection against eviction of occu...Read More

Vadodara: A fresh controversy has erupted in the Old Padra area, which is considered one of the posh areas of Vadodara, over the alleged violation of the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashantdhara) and the sale of houses in a residential society. Residents of several societies, including Springwood Residency, Anandvan, and Muktinagar Society on OP Road, gathered in large numbers at the Collector’s office on Monday and alleged that society norms and legal provisions are being ignored while allowing the s...Read More

Surat: Surat MLA Arvind Rana has taken an aggressive stance over the alleged violation of the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashantdhara) in the Navapura area of the city. Raising serious concerns over alleged administrative collusion, the MLA claimed that members of the local Hindu community are feeling insecure and fear possible displacement. Rana questioned the functioning of the district administration and the police regarding the transfer of 37 properties in the area, which he described as suspici...Read More

Bhavnagar: A controversy has erupted in Bhavnagar after an audio clip allegedly featuring the driver of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) surfaced, in which he is purportedly heard demanding ₹15 lakh for approving the sale of a property covered under the Disturbed Areas Act. The audio clip, in which money is allegedly sought in the name of the SDM, has created a stir in administrative circles. The matter pertains to the proposed sale of a commercial property near Crescent Circle in Bhavna...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has introduced the draft Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in the Disturbed Areas (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation is set to be tabled by Minister of State for Revenue Sanjay Singh Mahida during the ongoing Assembly session. The Bill aims to curb illegal property transfers and prevent the involuntary displacement of residents in communally sensitive zones. Key Shift...Read More

Vadodara: A controversy has erupted over the sale of a flat in Spring Retreat One society located in the Bhayli area of the city. Residents of the society allege that the flat was sold without the knowledge of the society and without obtaining the required NOC (No Objection Certificate), and the transaction is being strongly opposed by the members. Talking to the media, Amar Mahendra Shah said, "We have been living in this society for the last 14 years. A resident of our society, Manoj Kumar Bh...Read More