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Chandigarh to Revise Master Plan 2031

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to initiate the first revisions to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 (CMP-2031) since it was established over ten years ago. This initiative is part of a broader reform effort aimed at modernizing the city’s urban planning and optimizing the limited land resources. UT Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad has instructed the urban planning and estate departments to prepare a preliminary draft for the master plan amendments within 10 days. This initiative aligns with the central government’s “Deregulation 2.0” strategy, aimed at reducing regulatory barriers, improving the business climate, and fostering more effective land use in…

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120 Unsafe Buildings Found in 18 Odisha Districts: Survey

BHUBANESWAR: Recent government assessments presented by Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan in the ongoing Budget session have identified 120 unsafe buildings across 18 districts. According to the Minister, Cuttack has the highest number of unsafe buildings at 22, followed by Bargarh with 11. Various structures, including school buildings, hospitals, staff quarters, and government offices, have been marked as unsafe, prompting local authorities to take necessary action. The Minister urged local bodies in districts like Khurda, Ganjam, Rayagada, Nuapada, and Bargarh to intensify field surveys of aging government quarters, school buildings, and private commercial units to propose demolitions or reconstructions of identified…

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Delhi CM: Master Plan 2041 Set for Quick Approval

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that Delhi’s Master Plan 2041 is expected to gain approval soon, during her government’s one-year report presentation in the south Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. In attendance were South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and MLA Kailash Gahlot. Gupta emphasized the anticipation among residents for the new Master Plan, which aims to steer the capital’s development. The previous Master Plan 2021, which dictated land use and infrastructure in Delhi, has expired, resulting in a policy void for extended urban planning. The upcoming Master Plan 2041, in development for several years, is projected…

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Hubballi-Dharwad to target buildings without required parking

DHARWAD: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is taking action against violations of building regulations related to parking in commercial and residential structures across the twin cities. During a general body meeting on Friday, Mayor Jyothi Patil emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues to accommodate Hubballi and Dharwad’s future growth. The Corporation will undertake a review of completion certificates (CC) issued to commercial and residential developments in the last five years. Properties found lacking designated parking spaces may face demolition of unauthorized basement structures, especially those used for commercial purposes, to create parking facilities. This initiative was prompted by concerns…

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Goa: 50% Land Conversions Under Planning Act in 5 Villages

Representative AI image PANAJI: Over 530 hectares (53 lakh sqm) of land have been designated for settlement under Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, as per the compiled data on all proposals approved across the state. This significant reclassification, primarily from agricultural and natural lands to settlement areas, demonstrates that a measure intended for minor adjustments has evolved into a methodical erosion of Goa’s ecological integrity. Notably, over 51% of the land converted under Section 39A is concentrated in just five villages, highlighting a pronounced geographic development pressure. The data clearly indicates that most of this…

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Crackdown on Illegal Floors, Offices, Colonies in Pataudi

GURUGRAM: On February 25th, illegal constructions were sealed and three unauthorized colonies were demolished in the Pataudi subdivision during an enforcement operation led by the town and country planning department, with police support. Officials explained that the actions were in response to complaints regarding unauthorized plotting in the city’s peripheral urban areas. The operation included the sealing of an illegal floor at Enkay Town Plaza in Palam Vihar, initiated by a complaint submitted through the CM Window grievance portal. Additionally, an unauthorized office operating within the Brisk Lumbini club, located in Sector 109, was also sealed for violating approved land…

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Strong, Sustainable Cities Key to Viksit Bharat: Housing Minister

File Photo NEW DELHI: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal stated on Tuesday that India’s urban transformation is now entering a “decisive phase”, emphasizing that the journey to Viksit Bharat by 2047 relies on the development of strong, secure, and sustainable cities. During the inauguration of the 18th edition of ‘Municipalika’ at Bharat Mandapam, the minister noted that approximately 40% of India’s population lives in urban areas, with projections indicating a rise to around 800 million over the next 25 years. “Cities are responsible for nearly 70% of GDP and close to 90% of revenues. The path to…

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Pune Civic Body Expands Pollution Monitoring to More Constructions

Representative AI image PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to mandate pollution monitoring systems for smaller construction projects, expanding the current regulations. At present, only construction projects exceeding 5,000 square meters are required to implement these systems. however, Mayor Manjusha Nagpure announced on Wednesday, “We aim to lower the minimum plot size for these installations soon. The civic body will also require government and civic projects to monitor their pollution outputs.” Additionally, ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants will also fall under this monitoring requirement. When questioned about actions taken against polluting RMC plants within civic limits, especially those in…

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Visakhapatnam: GVMC Starts Zone-Wise Development Plans Post-Reorg

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has expanded its administrative structure from eight to ten zones and is now in the process of crafting detailed zonal and ward-level development plans. This restructuring is intended to enhance grassroots administration and better align municipal governance with Assembly constituencies. Previously, with the eight-zone system, there were frequent mismatches, leading to wards being assigned to zones that did not correspond with their constituencies. This situation caused coordination difficulties, procedural delays, and gaps in service delivery. For instance, wards in the Visakhapatnam East and North constituencies fell under different zones, necessitating complex cross-constituency coordination…

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Illegal Constructions Cleared from Vadu Lake, Chandkheda

AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday, the estate TDO department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s West Zone carried out demolitions of illegal structures around Vadu Lake in Chandkheda. This operation resulted in the removal of nine cattle sheds, 16 semi-permanent residences, and one religious building, clearing the 43,200 square metres area of the lake. Similarly, in Vejalpur’s Ropda Lake, authorities demolished four illegally constructed homes and four religious structures. In the North West Zone, the estate TDO opened a 30-meter wide road in Ghatlodia by demolishing four shops and three houses. Additionally, three temporary sheds were cleared from a reserved plot in TP…