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Panel to Address Property Tax Issues in Merged Pune Areas

PUNE: On Monday, Mayor Manjusha Nagpure announced the formation of a committee to address property tax concerns from citizens in merged areas. The committee will engage with representatives from these areas to formulate suggestions regarding property tax. The state government has halted property tax collection from these merged areas following citizen complaints about exorbitant taxes imposed on both residential and commercial properties. Mayor Nagpure stated that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) would consult the state government on this matter. During the meeting, citizens and their representatives voiced that properties were being taxed excessively. They argued that taxes were assessed without…

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Haryana Targets Ambala Expansion with 6,600-Acre Buyback

Representative AI image AMBALA: The Haryana government has initiated plans to acquire over 6,600 acres of land as part of a significant urban expansion project for Ambala. This digital acquisition effort aims to create new residential and commercial hubs. The Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is allowing farmers from seven prominent villages to sell their land via the state’s e-Bhoomi portal. In contrast to traditional compulsory acquisitions, this approach permits landowners to voluntarily express their interest and propose their own “desired price.” This initiative marks a major drive to modernize the infrastructure in this historic city, positioned at the border…

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VMRDA Launches ‘Vizag Bay City’ Coastal Project in Visakhapatnam

Representative AI image VISAKHAPATNAM: Following NITI Aayog’s proposal for the development of ‘Vizag Bay City’ as a 40-sq-km integrated coastal hub, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) is now moving forward with this initiative. The urban development agency has issued a request for proposals to find a consultant that will create an area development plan along with a catalytic project strategy. The NITI report outlines a vision to transform a 25-km stretch along the coastline between Kailasagiri and Bheemunipatnam into a lively, mixed-use waterfront city. Inspired by global models like Miami’s Bayshore Corridor and Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach, the Bay…

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Goa Town Planning Proposes 14 Zone Changes Under 39A

Representative AI image PANAJI: Amid increasing calls to abolish Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act, the TCP department has proposed converting 14 tracts of land across four talukas from agricultural fields and green cover to settlement zones. The proposed conversions encompass approximately 11,908 square meters across villages in Bardez, Ponda, Quepem, and Salcete. These land use change proposals have been approved by the TCP board and are now open for public objections for a period of 30 days. Notable proposals include two adjacent applications in Arpora, Bardez. Beyond Villas LLP has applied for the conversion of 5,642…

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Mumbai Residents Talk Pollution at Construction Sites with Mayor

File Photo MUMBAI: A coalition of resident groups, including the Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group, the Santacruz West Action Team (SWAT), the Pali Hill Residents Association (PHRA), and the Keep Juhu Clean collective, met with Mayor Ritu Tawde on Wednesday to address issues surrounding pollution and noise from ongoing construction in the western suburbs. Representing nearly 2,000 residents from Gulmohar, JVPD, Santacruz, and Bandra Pali Hill, the groups conveyed their concerns regarding the decline in air quality, excessive noise from construction sites, and inadequate enforcement of pollution control regulations. SWAT’s Reetha Balsavar emphasized the need for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation…

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Housing Ministry: Plan to Launch 8 New Cities Unfeasible

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced to the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the initiative to develop eight new cities will not move forward as the 15th Finance Commission’s period ends on March 31, this year. The Rs 8,000-crore grant allocated by the Commission has remained unutilized over the past five years. The proposal indicated that each city would receive Rs 1,000 crore for its development, with each state eligible for only one city under this initiative. In a written response, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu stated that during…

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DTCP Dismantles Illegal Colonies and Structures in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: In a stern warning to encroachers, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) conducted several demolition drives this week, targeting illegal constructions in Sadhrana, Bhondsi, and within a group housing society in Sector 89. A DTCP official stated that these actions are part of a heightened campaign against unauthorized plotting and building. “The objective of such drives is to curb encroachment at an early stage, ensuring buyers aren’t misled into purchasing in unauthorized developments,” he explained. The operations were supported by personnel from the Sector 10A and Bhondsi police stations. On Wednesday, an unauthorized colony in Sadhrana village…

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Pune allocates ₹954 crore for merged village development

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed an allocation of approximately Rs 954 crore for the newly merged areas in its draft budget for 2026-27. This will be the first municipal budget since the recent elections of corporators from these regions, responding to urgent calls from residents and representatives to enhance infrastructure development. The budget, crafted by PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, is heavily reliant on expected revenue from building permissions and property taxes in these suburban areas. “We anticipate a significant revenue boost from building permits as development accelerates in these regions. Additionally, the PMC is expecting funding…

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UP allocates ₹425 crore for townships in 8 cities

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹425 crore for the development of new townships in eight major cities. Under the Chief Minister’s New Township Scheme, development authorities submitted proposals for funding to the state government. This allocation will act as seed capital for townships in Bareilly, Varanasi, Orai, Chitrakoot, Banda, Pratapgarh, Ghazipur, and Mau. The initiative aims to promote organized development in response to the rapidly expanding urban population and to offer improved housing options for residents. The government will provide up to 50% of the costs related to land acquisition as seed capital, available for a maximum duration…

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Cabinet Approves ₹3,630.77 Cr for Jewar Airport Road Connectivity

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved a revised total capital expenditure of ₹3,630.77 crore for the development of road connectivity to the forthcoming Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed 31.42-kilometer corridor will offer direct, high-speed connections from South Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurugram to the airport, boosting economic growth and logistics efficiency across the National Capital Region (NCR), according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has endorsed a revised budget of ₹3,630.77 crore for creating greenfield connectivity to the airport via the Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna Spur of the Delhi-Mumbai…