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Maharashtra Cabinet OKs Iconic City and MHADA Redevelopment Plans

MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra cabinet sanctioned a policy for concept-driven iconic city development, aimed at maximizing land utilization held by CIDCO and various authorities. It also approved the redevelopment of certain MHADA colonies. The meeting was headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to an official release. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) leases land parcels for diverse purposes via auctions, permitting project construction under the lease and Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR) 2020 guidelines. However, for land parcels controlled by multiple construction and development operators (CDOs), integrated township-style development is currently unfeasible, the CM’s office stated.…

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RWAs Urge Mohali Developers to Construct Masterplan Road

Representative Image MOHALI: On Monday, over 25 resident welfare associations (RWAs) and market associations from Sectors 123, 124, and 125 protested against Gmada. Their anger stemmed from the prolonged delay in constructing the 200ft Dara Studio-Khanpur masterplan road. Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang joined the protest, organized by the 200 Ft Master Plan Road Sangharsh Committee. He assured residents that he would prioritize the issue. Residents voiced their frustrations, stating that more than 20,000 families had invested their life savings in homes and businesses, reliant on the promised road. Builders and property dealers had marketed plots and homes based…

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Gurugram Suffers from Construction Dust Amid GRAP-III Violations

GURUGRAM: Air quality in the city has continued to worsen, largely due to construction dust from ongoing projects flouting GRAP-III restrictions that were instituted earlier today. In defiance of the ban, construction work is still taking place in areas such as Sector 28, Sushant Lok, Sector 53, and Sector 112. According to the GRAP guidelines, civic authorities are tasked with enforcing rigorous site inspections, impounding visibly polluting vehicles, and implementing dust control measures at all construction and demolition (C&D) sites. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is also required to evaluate compliance and periodically shut down any non-compliant sites.…

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Delhi lifts ban on power connections for unauthorized properties

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has removed the restrictions on power connections for properties booked by the MCD due to various violations. This decision will benefit approximately 1.25 lakh families in Delhi, officials announced on Monday. The Delhi government has issued an order to provide power connections to these properties, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Gupta highlighted that this decision is in the public interest, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring citizens’ rights and access to essential services under any circumstance. The power department has received numerous complaints about discoms (power companies) denying or…

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Goa ODPs Land to Receive Zoning Certificates from TCP

Representative AI image PANAJI: In a move that will ease concerns for those who transformed their land under outline development plans (ODPs), the town and country planning (TCP) department has resolved to issue zoning certificates for parcels designated as settlements in the Calangute-Candolim and Arpora-Nagoa-Parra ODPs, provided they are categorized as settlements in the Regional Plan 2021. In July 2025, the Supreme Court did not grant the TCP department’s request for a stay on a high court ruling regarding the ODPs for Calangute-Candolim and Arpora-Nagoa-Parra. The high court had nullified the government’s ODPs for five villages in June, mandating adherence…

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Gurugram RWAs Given Six Weeks to Repair Rainwater Systems

Representative image GURUGRAM: During a recent inspection, nearly 90% of rainwater harvesting systems in high-rise societies were found to be non-functional. As a result, the GMDA has instructed developers and resident welfare associations (RWA) to restore these systems within four to six weeks. They must also provide proof of functionality by December 31. After the deadline, nodal officer R S Bath and his team will conduct random inspections of societies to confirm if their water harvesting systems are operational. Since May 2020, the MCG has mandated these systems for all residential buildings, group housing societies, schools, hotels, and industrial establishments…

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Kolkata: KMRC Demolishes Two More Buildings for Cave-in Zone

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative AI image KOLKATA: In an effort to facilitate the reconstruction of homes that collapsed during the tunneling incident in August 2019, two more houses in the Bowbazar metro collapse zone have been demolished. The recent demolition of 10B Durga Pituri Lane and 14B Sykrapara Lane was carried out by KMRC to eliminate steel beams that could hinder construction. Approximately 23 new houses are set to be built in the vacant space at Durga Pituri Lane, with the reconstruction of three additional homes in progress nearby. This comes after the opening of…

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Bhubaneswar Upholds Demolition of Unauthorised 5-Storey Building

BHUBANESWAR: The housing and urban development department has rejected an appeal from a promoter and a group of homebuyers, affirming the Bhubaneswar Development Authority’s (BDA) decision to demolish an unauthorized five-storey residential building in Andilo, Balianta. The case highlighted a deliberate attempt by the promoter and buyers to circumvent regulatory requirements. It is alleged that the promoter constructed the building without BDA approval, using an outdated building plan from the Balianta gram panchayat, which was valid before the area came under BDA jurisdiction in 2011. Despite not securing the necessary no-objection certificates (NOCs), the promoter allegedly proceeded with construction and…

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HYDRAA Faces 700 Cases After Protecting 1,000 Acres

Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: — HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has successfully protected over 1,000 acres of public land and water bodies valued at around Rs 55,000 crore. However, it is currently facing an overwhelming wave of legal challenges. In just 15 months since its formation, HYDRAA has been subjected to nearly 700 lawsuits, primarily from alleged encroachers and land grabbers contesting its demolition and anti-encroachment efforts. Notably, Commissioner AV Ranganath is himself confronting 31 contempt petitions. Officials indicated to TOI that many petitioners are employing high-profile lawyers from Delhi, reportedly…

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Draft rules simplify basement and parking norms in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The state government has proposed significant amendments to Bengaluru’s building regulations under the Revised Master Plan (RMP) 2015, with the aim of facilitating legal construction for homeowners with smaller plots without compromising valuable space. The proposed draft simplifies setback requirements, eases basement regulations, and modernizes parking guidelines — changes that officials claim will streamline compliance and curb unauthorized constructions. “When regulations are overly complicated or impractical, individuals tend to resort to illegal constructions. By simplifying the guidelines, we support small-plot owners who cannot afford to sacrifice buildable space while promoting better ventilation and adherence to legal standards,” stated Tushar…