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AAI Alerts on Unapproved Construction Near Dehradun Airport

DEHRADUN: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has raised concerns about illegal construction activities near Jolly Grant Airport, highlighting potential air safety hazards. The AAI emphasized that obtaining prior approval is crucial before initiating any building projects in the airport’s vicinity, noting that violations could lead to regulatory penalties. Airport officials stated that a recent aerodrome safeguarding inspection uncovered numerous residential and commercial buildings erected without the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC). The authority warned that any construction within designated height-restricted and safeguarded areas without proper authorization could jeopardize flight operations and passenger safety. BCH Negi, the airport director, mentioned…

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Navi Mumbai’s Development Projects Stalled by Land Acquisition Uncertainty

Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The transfer of responsibility from PCMC to Cidco has halted numerous building development projects in rural areas due to uncertainties surrounding land acquisition on privately owned land. The PCMC is requesting clarity from builders, developers, and landowners by needing Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to proceed with building plans. However, Cidco has purportedly provided ambiguous responses, claiming that the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for developments on private lands, a stance that PCMC does not accept. Neither PCMC nor Cidco has granted the necessary permissions for developers to begin their proposed projects.…

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Greater Noida Seals 100 Illegal Flats, Recovers 54,000 sq m

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has recovered over 54,000 square meters of encroached land in five villages in the last two weeks, intensifying efforts against illegal construction in environmentally sensitive areas near the Hindon floodplain. According to officials, the campaign, which took place over the past 16 days, covered Kheda Choganpur, Bhanota, Haibatpur, Chipiyana Khurd, and Rohillapur. As a result, eight unauthorized residential towers with over 100 flats were sealed, and several unlawful structures were demolished. On Friday, the Authority’s team dismantled illegal constructions at Shivam Enclave in Haibatpur village, clearing nearly 7,000 square…

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Gurugram Metro Land Acquisition Gains Momentum

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The land acquisition process for the Gurgaon Metro project has progressed, with the initial meeting of the Land Purchase Committee (LPC) chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar. The committee, established under Haryana’s policy for private land acquisition via mutual consent, evaluated the land requirements submitted by GMRL. During the meeting, the DC directed the land acquisition officer to carry out a joint inspection and prioritize ownership verification for land identified for corridor-1. “This process is expected to take about a week, after which the next LPC meeting will be scheduled for February 11,” an official noted.…

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YEIDA Reclaims 62 Acres in Mathura Demolition Efforts

Representative AI image NOIDA: On Wednesday, the Yamuna Authority reclaimed approximately 62 acres of encroached land intended for the Heritage City and Raya Urban Centre projects in Mathura district, with officials estimating its market value at nearly Rs 1,000 crore. Demolition operations took place in Piprauli Khadar, Aruwa Khadar, and Panigaon Khadar, targeting illegal hotels and roadside eateries within the Heritage City limits. Officials noted an increase in unauthorized commercial and residential activities in the area recently. Action was also taken against an unapproved colony spanning nearly 2 hectares along the Yamuna riverbank, with two illegal colonies in the core…

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Glada Demolishes Three Illegal Colonies in Ludhiana Areas

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has ramped up its efforts against unauthorized urban expansion by demolishing three illegal colonies in Manakwal and Mehmoodpura on Wednesday. This action was taken in accordance with a “zero-tolerance” policy set by Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and GLADA Chief Administrator Sandeep Kumar. Their goal is to halt the proliferation of unauthorized settlements that do not comply with state regulations for safety and infrastructure. GLADA’s regulatory team acted after developers reportedly disregarded several legal notices to cease construction. In a departure from previous operations which faced…

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HYDRAA Reclaims Park Land, Constructs Two Five-Story Buildings

HYDERABAD: On Wednesday, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) reclaimed a park site in Meerpet and sealed off two illegal five-storey buildings in Manikonda after receiving multiple complaints from local residents. In the first incident, HYDRAA successfully protected 2,100 square yards of designated park land in Nandi Hills Colony, located within the Meerpet municipality of Balapur mandal, Rangareddy district. This land, which was intended for public use, had allegedly been encroached upon through “by-number” registrations, with residents suggesting that forged layout plans were used to validate the intrusion. “Based on complaints received during HYDRAA Prajavani, we conducted…

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Rivers, groundwater threatened as STPs decline in Pune, Pimpri

PUNE: The declining health of rivers in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad has repeatedly come under scrutiny in recent years. According to citizens, activists, and experts, a significant factor is the inadequate sewage treatment plants (STP) managing the wastewater flowing into these water bodies, both at the municipal level and in individual residential complexes. In a January 19 ruling this year, the Bombay High Court mandated that all municipal corporations across the state ensure no occupancy certificates (OC) are issued for high-rises lacking proper connections to the civic sewage lines or without an STP on-site. This ruling is particularly important as…

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YEIDA Dismantles Illegal Colony, Clears 25 Acres Near Noida Airport

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: Representative Image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) took significant action on Monday, reclaiming 25 acres of land valued at Rs 400 crore from illegal housing projects near the upcoming airport. During the operation, officials demolished an unauthorized colony known as “Green City,” which occupied approximately 12 acres in Dayanatpur village. Additional encroachments spanning about 7 acres were also targeted, where illegal plotting was reported. Moreover, a 60-meter-wide road leading to the airport was cleared as well. In a concurrent operation, nearly 6 acres of encroachments were removed in Sabota…

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140 Ahmedabad Construction Sites Under Air Pollution Watch

Representative Image AHMEDABAD: As part of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is intensifying its efforts to enhance air quality by focusing on reducing pollution from construction activities. To achieve this, AMC has introduced the Good Construction Practices Policy, which mandates that construction sites with a built-up area over 20,000 sq. m must install dust sensors, air quality display boards, and CCTV cameras. Currently, around 140 construction sites throughout the city are equipped with these air quality sensors, which are routinely monitored. Enforcement actions have been taken against non-compliant sites, resulting in penalties totaling Rs…