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Stilt Parking Rooms Demolished, Guesthouses Sealed in DLF-3

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) resumed its enforcement operations in DLF-3 on Friday, demolishing illegal structures in stilt parking areas, sealing four properties used for unauthorized commercial activities, and clearing encroachments along 4.5km of public right of way (RoW). Led by District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia, this operation is part of the third phase of an ongoing crackdown on illegal constructions and unauthorized commercial use in DLF phases 1 to 5, as per the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The enforcement actions focused on S Block, T Block, and…

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Ranchi Takes Action Against Illegal Rural Building

Representative AI image RANCHI: The Ranchi district administration has taken action against unauthorized rural construction, warning property owners of severe legal repercussions if they do not comply with the government’s mandatory building plan approval requirements. In a public announcement made on Thursday, Sanjay Kumar Bhagat, the deputy development commissioner and CEO of the Zila Parishad in Ranchi, indicated that the administration will pursue strict legal measures against any construction that circumvents established protocols. According to state regulations, obtaining building layout plan approvals from the Zila Parishad is compulsory for any construction exceeding 5,000 square feet within Panchayati Raj Institutions. This…

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Kalyan-Dombivli fines Titwala for waste management failure

Kalyan: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has levied a penalty of ₹1 lakh against Regency Sarvam township in Titwala for allegedly failing to manage its solid waste, officials reported on Tuesday, according to Pradeep Gupta. The civic body’s Solid Waste Management Department took this action following numerous complaints about the township’s malfunctioning garbage collection and waste processing facilities, which led to improper waste disposal. Following directives from KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goel and Additional Commissioner Harshal Gaikwad, Deputy Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Ramdas Kokare ordered an inspection. A sanitation officer and his team discovered that the township’s internal waste processing facility…

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Panchkula Takes Action Against Illegal Colonies

Representative AI image PANCHKULA: An enforcement drive conducted by the district town planning (DTP) department led to the demolition of two unauthorized colonies in Barwala and Plasra villages on Tuesday. In accordance with the directives from Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma, the DTP team utilized JCB machines to dismantle an unpaved road, a damp-proof course (DPC) structure, and boundary demarcations for three plots. District Town Planner Babita Gupta emphasized that no construction or colony development is allowed without the prior approval of the Director of the Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana. She cautioned that strict action will be taken against…

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Andhra Pradesh Greenlights Visakhapatnam’s 2041 Master Plan

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the updated VMRDA Master Plan-2041, which includes significant development initiatives such as the coastal corridor linking Visakhapatnam and Bhogapuram, projects in the Visakhapatnam Economic Region, the Bay City project, and the proposed Bhogapuram International Airport with its accompanying Aerocity, along with GMR Manasa Aviation Educity and other essential infrastructure projects. The new plan outlines several growth corridors, including proposed IT and data center hubs in Madhurawada, Anandapuram, and Kapuluppada, as well as the Bay City brownfield development corridor extending from Kailasagiri to Bheemili. Additionally, it incorporates tourism and economic development projects involving six…

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Goa: TCP Approves 12 Land Conversions in 5 Talukas

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) board has greenlit 12 private applications under Section 39A of the TCP Act, allowing for the conversion of 2.1 hectares of green cover into settlement zones across five areas: Bardez, Salcete, Ponda, Tiswadi, and Sattari. Among the approved applications are those by Chicalim sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav and his son, cricketer Veer. These applications pertain to the conversion of orchard land in Verna, representing approximately 34% of the 21,085 sqm converted as of Thursday’s TCP notification. Both individuals are publicly associated with the…

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Chennai Body Engages Stakeholders for Third Master Plan

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has proposed several strategies for climate-resilient planning, including waterbody protection, GIS monitoring, enhanced social infrastructure, and urban planning aligned with future water and sewerage networks. This comes as the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) begins stakeholder discussions for its upcoming master plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). Stakeholders include GCC, Metrowater, police, and other agencies. “Draft proposals have been shared with various departments for validating data accuracy, evaluating future infrastructure needs, and providing feedback before finalizing the plan. These consultations aim to create a comprehensive blueprint for Chennai’s development until 2046,” stated a…

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DPCC Launches Dust Portal 2.0 for Better Pollution Monitoring in Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has announced that all construction and demolition projects must submit regular compliance reports, install air quality sensors, and provide live camera feeds for real-time monitoring as part of the upgraded Dust Portal 2.0. To enhance oversight of dust pollution from construction activities, the DPCC has released a user manual for the new version of its Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal. All construction and demolition projects occupying a plot of 500 square meters or more are mandated to register on the platform, which aligns with directives from the Commission for…

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CAQM Reports 62 Pollution Violations in NCR Industries and C&D Sites

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted inspections at construction and demolition (C&D) sites and industrial units in the National Capital Region (NCR) from June 14 to June 30, identifying 62 violations of pollution control regulations, officials announced on Monday. The CAQM Enforcement Task Force (ETF) reviewed reports from 173 inspections and enforcement actions during their 134th meeting on Monday. Inspection teams conducted 15 inspections at C&D sites, 91 in industrial areas, and 67 related to diesel generator sets. A total of 62 violations were reported: seven from C&D sites, 31 from industrial sectors,…

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Dehradun Master Plan 2041: Public Consultation Opens

DEHRADUN: A 12-day public consultation for the Dehradun Master Plan 2041 kicked off on Monday. At the initial sector-wise hearing organized by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA), residents presented 18 suggestions and objections. The first consultation, focusing on Sector 1, took place at Shakun Sports Academy in Ajabpur Khurd. Hearings for other sectors will continue until July 21, excluding weekends, from 11 AM to 5 PM, before the draft Master Plan is finalized. An MDDA official mentioned that approximately 50 to 60 individuals attended Monday’s session. “The Master Plan has faced delays, so we aim to complete the consultation…