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Nagpur: Just 15% of DP-2000 Public Reservations Implemented in 25 Years

NAGPUR: The Existing Land Use (ELU) assessment by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation highlights significant flaws in urban planning in Maharashtra’s second-largest city. Over the past 25 years, only 15% of the 893 proposed reservations under the city’s Development Plan (DP)-2000 have been executed. Out of the 138 developed reservations, 556 remain unutilized, while 199 intended for public amenities have been impacted by encroachments, which were later regularized via Gunthewari layouts. The findings will inform the upcoming revised Development Plan for Nagpur, raising concerns about how the city’s planning framework has largely remained theoretical for decades. According to officials, many reservations…

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Gurugram Residents Challenge NGT on C&D Waste Center Plan

GURUGRAM: Residents from newly developed sectors along Dwarka Expressway have filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) opposing the establishment of a construction and demolition (C&D) waste collection center in Sector 106, near Babupur. The petition, submitted by the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA), contests the decision to locate the facility near busy residential communities, schools, and villages. The association claims that the proposed site breaches C&D waste management regulations and environmental standards. The site is located next to a drain that flows into the Sahibi River and close to an approved nursery school, raising concerns about…

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Mysuru Body to Auction Reclaimed Land

MYSURU: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has successfully reclaimed approximately 150 acres of encroached land in and around Mysuru over the past year. The authority is now planning to transform the recovered areas into residential sites, which will be made available for auction. The reclaimed land, situated in developed layouts, was initially acquired by the authority decades ago. Compensation was provided to landowners at that time; however, over the years, numerous parcels have been illegally occupied, resulting in ongoing legal disputes. As stated by MDA’s in-charge commissioner, KR Rakshith, who is also the special land acquisition officer, 17 encroachments have…

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Kolkata Metro Orange Line Extension to Sector V by Dec 2026

Kolkata Metro KOLKATA: Metro Railway plans to extend Orange Line services to the IT Centre station at Sector V by December. Currently, services on the New Garia-Airport corridor operate between New Garia and Beleghata station at the Metropolitan, with work commencing on a critical 366m gap in the viaduct at Chingrighata crossing starting Friday, according to officials. “We are optimistic that train operations may commence between Metropolitan and Sector V by December 2026. The state is facilitating the permissions needed to complete all outstanding metro work,” stated S S Kannan, CPRO of Metro Railway, on Thursday. “The long-awaited project at…

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NDMC Offers 50% Parking Rebate for EVs in Lutyens’ Delhi

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the NDMC announced a 50% discount on parking fees for electric vehicles and will begin shuttle bus services for employees from four residential areas starting May 15, aimed at promoting green transportation. These decisions were made during a meeting led by NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal at Palika Kendra, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for sustainable development and environmental protection amidst the ongoing crisis in West Asia affecting fuel supply. Chahal stated that the New Delhi Municipal Council will implement a 50% parking fee rebate for electric vehicles starting Monday. “In addition, NDMC…

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Maharashtra Approves Land Handover for Mula-Mutha Project

Representative AI image PUNE: The state government approved the transfer of three land plots adjacent to the Mula-Mutha river for the Riverfront Development Project (RFD) on Thursday. A total area of 52,851 sqm will be transferred to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) as per the decision made during a state cabinet meeting. The land parcels comprise an 11,015 sqm section between Sangamwadi Bridge and Bund Garden Bridge, a 34,128 sqm area at the Mundhwa Botanical Garden, and an additional 7,700 sqm plot in the Mundhwa area, currently owned by the Women and Child Welfare Department. Mayor Manjusha Nagpure expressed support…

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Illegal Walls and Rooms Targeted in Gurugram Offices and Homes

Representative image GURUGRAM: On Wednesday, the enforcement wing of the Town and Country Planning Department (DTCP) conducted a sealing and demolition drive throughout the city. The operation targeted unauthorized structures at various residential and commercial properties, supported by local police from the Sector 50 police station. Actions taken included the demolition of an internal wall and an unauthorized vendor stall, as well as sealing a servant room. Authorities confirmed that proper legal procedures were followed before any demolition and sealing occurred, with notices issued accordingly. These actions were initiated in response to multiple complaints received through various grievance channels. At…

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Trichy: New Recycling Plant for Construction Waste in Panjapur

Representative image created by AI TRICHY: The Trichy corporation has approved 4 acres of land in Panjapur for a construction and demolition (C&D) waste facility capable of recycling 50 tonnes of debris daily. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been established in collaboration with a private environmental resource management company to raise Rs 8 crore for the project, which follows a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The recycling unit will collect demolition waste from residents and builders, converting it into valuable construction materials like paver blocks and hollow bricks. Initially proposed for Ariyamangalam, the plant’s location has moved to the STP…

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Noida: GNIDA Clears 40,000 Sq M of Encroached Land in Bhanauta

Representative image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) conducted an anti-encroachment operation on Tuesday, recovering 40,000 square meters of land in Bhanauta village, valued at approximately Rs 80 crore. The operation was executed by teams from the land records and project departments on directives from Authority chief NG Ravi Kumar. The encroachers had illegally constructed plots on land identified as Khasra numbers 132, 133, and 135 in Bhanauta village and nearby areas, which had already been acquired and notified by the Authority. Additional CEO Sumit Yadav stated that stringent actions will be taken against the encroachers. “I urge…

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Jaipur Experts Urge Relaxed Setback Norms for TOD Growth

File Photo JAIPUR: Builders and urban planning professionals are urging the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to reconsider setback regulations for plots within the city’s five proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) corridors. They argue that strict regulations may limit available developable land, raise project costs, and weaken the effectiveness of the policy. A proposal submitted to JDA Commissioner Siddharth Mahajan on Wednesday stated that should the Rajasthan government’s TOD framework impose uniform setback requirements, it may deter real estate investment in these corridors. “The state’s policy mandates that plots in these areas maintain side and rear setbacks as per existing building codes,…