In a major step aimed at curbing stamp duty evasion during land sales, 'fair prices' for lands fixed by the government was expected to come into force in Kerala from July. The work on preparation of the draft fair prices for land in each locality was progressing and the same would be published for public scrutiny on May 5, Minister for Registration S Sharma told reporters here yesterday.

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has gone back on his decision to donate his agricultural land in Maharashtra that he bought from original owners, saying that he wants to retain it.

JJ and SS Constructions has launched its new project Royal Palm Garden. For those who are willing to invest in land, Royal Palm Garden offers house plots of 5-10 cents with all facilities within 700 metres of NH-17.