Thane: The Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation in Thane district has launched a toll free number to help people verify property details before finalising a deal, officials said on Saturday. It is an initiative of KDMC municipal commissioner Vijay Suryavanshi to ensure people who want to buy property in the township, a booming part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region, are not cheated, they said.

"Details of residential and commercial properties can be checked by calling toll free number 1800-233-7125. The prospective buyers can also contact the TDP department of KDMC to get property details," an official said.

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