#RealtyNewsRoundup: Unitech Assets Under Scanner As Haryana CM Orders Probe

Realty News Roundup is PropGuide's selection of top stories from the real estate sector.

Taking action on a number of complaints against realty major Unitech, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal has directed Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner to constitute a committee for taking stock of all the assets and liabilities of Unitech within the country and abroad. The CM directed Unitech to submit details of all the projects of the company with their time line within two weeks. Read more

The tenant verification drive in Greater Noida, which was initiated more than a month ago, has failed to get good response from residents. Started on February 29 to ensure the safety and security of residents, foreign nationals and paying guests living in Greater Noida, the drive was launched to ensure proper collation of the residents' database.  Read more

In order to ensure environmental clearance for its projects, the roads ministry has proposed to construct 25 leafy underpasses for animal movement as part of 10 national highways that pass through forests and wildlife sanctuaries The cave-like, concrete underpasses that the ministry has proposed will be layered with natural soil so that they resemble the natural habitat of animals. The underpasses will be fitted with CCTV cameras to monitor the movement of animals. Read more

Indian-origin industrialist Pramod Agarwal has put up his lavish home in central London for sale as a result of a slump in the mining industry. The founder of the international Zamin mining group had acquired the large property overlooking the city's famous Regent's Park in October 2013 for 37.5 million pounds. According to an English daily, Agarwal was hit by a big fall in his personal wealth last year following a collapse in the price of ore and a costly legal battle over a Brazilian mine. Read more