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Gurugram: Four Illegal Homes Demolished, Two Buildings Sealed

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurgaon, along with a team from the Sector 53 police station, conducted a demolition operation in Saraswati Kunj along Golf Course Road on Sunday. DTCP officials reported that enforcement actions led to the demolition of four illegally constructed houses that violated approved layout plans. These structures were raised without the necessary approvals and clearances. Furthermore, two buildings nearing completion were sealed for breaching zoning and planning regulations. The enforcement team also demolished two unauthorized labor accommodations situated on the right of way (ROW) of the internal road within the colony.…

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Andhra Pradesh Reveals Capital Land Pooling Scheme Rules, 2025

AMARAVATI: On Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh government announced the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation and Implementation) Rules, 2025, which will oversee the innovative land pooling method necessary for the development of the greenfield capital city, Amaravati. S. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, stated that these rules will apply to the ‘capital region,’ while the ‘capital city area’ will still follow the guidelines set by the Andhra Pradesh Capital City Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation and Implementation) Rules of 2015. The scheme is designed to align with the government’s vision of creating a ‘People’s…

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Chandigarh Dismantles 10 Homes in Manimajra

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration continued its anti-encroachment efforts on Wednesday, demolishing 10 residential structures in Manimajra. The land, approximately 38 acres, was acquired for public use in 1998, with compensation paid at that time. However, nearly 1.5 acres have been encroached upon over the years with the erection of unauthorized buildings. “After following due legal procedures, including issuing formal notices and allowing sufficient time for voluntary vacating, the administration carried out the demolitions. A petition from the encroachers in the high court has been dismissed,” stated Nishant Kumar Yadav, deputy commissioner and estate officer. A significant police presence was maintained…