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Chandigarh Plans 17 New Sites for Construction Waste Disposal

CHANDIGARH: As construction and demolition (C&D) waste continues to rise in the city, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to create 17 new designated sites for waste disposal across various wards. Currently, the MC oversees around 20 designated sites, but officials assert that these are insufficient due to escalating construction activities, necessitating more collection points. The MC’s Building and Road (B&R) wing is actively identifying feasible locations for the new sites. Once selected, the proposals will be submitted to the urban planning department for necessary approvals, particularly related to land allocation. A recent letter to MC executive engineering officers states:…

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TCP to Notify on Plans Over 20,000 sq meters: Goa-SEIAA

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) has mandated that the Town and Country Planning (TCP) department and the planning and development authorities of North and South Goa must notify the Goa-SEIAA after approving any building plan with a built-up area exceeding 20,000 sqm. This measure aims to facilitate the verification of necessary environmental clearances, as discussed in a recent meeting. The Goa-SEIAA has also stipulated that it must inform the TCP department and the relevant PDA upon the approval of any project exceeding 20,000 sqm in built-up area. This issue came to light during an…

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East Bengaluru Residents Fear G+5 Buildings Will Collapse Road

BENGALURU: Residents of Nanjappa Layout in Kalkere, part of Bengaluru East City Corporation, have expressed concerns about unauthorized G+5 apartment constructions on an 18-foot road. They allege that builders are breaching height limits and safety regulations, resulting in a strain on basic infrastructure and an invasion of their once peaceful neighborhood. Residents have reported that despite numerous complaints—both verbal and written—to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), there has been no substantial action against the offenders. One local resident stated, “Barricades have been erected in our compound. One building started two years ago, while another began seven months ago. We’re suffering…

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Gurugram Construction Sites Must Register on Dust Portal: DC

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Gurgaon administration has announced that all construction projects exceeding 500 sqm must now register on the Haryana State Pollution Control Board’s online dust portal to ensure effective monitoring during GRAP restrictions. A complete ban on the burning of all types of waste has been implemented, requiring immediate action from relevant departments. Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar stated that controlling air pollution is a shared responsibility essential for public health and environmental protection. “Air pollution control is not merely a government formality but a collaborative effort for the well-being of the community,” he emphasized. During a video…

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Tidco seeks TN government’s approval for Global City project

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has requested administrative approval from the Chengalpet district collector to acquire 1,945.19 acres of both patta and government land from six villages in Maduranthakam taluk for the upcoming global city project, according to Tidco’s managing director, Sandeep Nanduri. This initiative aligns with the state government’s announcement in the 2025 budget regarding the development of a 2,000-acre global city near Chennai, which will feature IT parks, trade zones, residential complexes, leisure areas, and advanced infrastructure. The first phase is anticipated to commence soon, with Tidco assuring efficient connectivity to Chennai via metro rail,…

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25 Acres of Aravali Forest Cleared of Buildings and Walls

GURUGRAM: On Friday, approximately 25 acres of encroached land in the Raisina Hills of Sohna were cleared in a demolition drive focused on the Aravalis. The operation, led by the forest department, aimed to dismantle boundary walls, farmhouses, and other illegal structures on protected land. Officials stated that this action seeks to reclaim forest and PLPA-notified areas that have faced extensive illegal encroachments over the years. “We are committed to removing encroachments on forest and Aravali land. Additional drives will be conducted in the upcoming days. Notices will be published in newspapers, allowing 10 days for public responses before further…

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Unauthorised Structures Pop Up Near Mulapeta Port

Representative AI image SRIKAKULAM: The real estate surge near the under-construction greenfield port at Mulapeta in Santabommali mandal is proving lucrative for some realtors, who are reportedly deceiving buyers with unauthorized layouts. Many of these realtors are allegedly converting agricultural land into residential plots, violating regulations without providing layout plans to prospective buyers. The rapid development of the port has invigorated the real estate market, leading to numerous unauthorized layouts in adjacent villages. A senior official from the directorate of town and country planning, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that out of approximately 90 ventures near Mulapeta Port, only…

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Tamil Nadu: Half the land acquired for Parandur airport

CHENNAI: The Parandur airport project has advanced significantly as the state government has acquired 1,100 acres across 17 villages in Kancheepuram district, distributing ₹680 crore to the landowners. A total of 1,075 sale deeds were signed in the past four months during camps organized by revenue district officers and land acquisition officers. Official sources noted that local villagers willingly offered their land, satisfied with the compensation provided. “Those who registered their land to the government received immediate compensation via bank transfer,” the source mentioned. Compensation varies from ₹35 lakh to ₹1.1 crore per acre, depending on land guideline value, in…

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Twelve Illegal Houses Razed in Ujjain’s Begambagh Area

Representative image UJJAIN: On Wednesday, the Ujjain Development Authority, supported by an administrative team and the municipal corporation, successfully demolished 12 illegal houses across three plots in the Begambagh area, near the Neelkanth Gate of Mahakal Temple. The properties, owned by the Ujjain Development Authority, were leased for residential use for a period of 30 years. CEO Sandeep Kumar Soni explained, “This action follows the dismissal of the stay by the honorable courts. Although these plots were allocated for residential purposes, they were being used commercially. Moreover, the lease has expired and could not be renewed, prompting this demolition.” The…

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Ghaziabad: GDA to Invite Objections for Indirapuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: Following a directive from the Allahabad High Court, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to seek public objections next week regarding the acquisition of land for its Indirapuram Extension scheme. The court’s ruling highlighted irregularities in the land acquisition process, prompting the GDA to notify the public. “The land acquisition process involves multiple steps, including issuing notifications, inviting public objections, determining rates, disbursing payments, and ultimately taking physical possession of the land. In this instance, the court determined that the GDA neglected to invite public objections,” a GDA official noted. The GDA’s order dated October 17 mandates, “The…