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Illegal walls, buildings cleared from protected Aravali land

Representative Image GURUGRAM: On Thursday, approximately three acres of protected Aravali land in Behrampur village were liberated from illegal occupation. In a significant anti-encroachment operation in recent years, the forest department demolished 11 unlawful structures including buildings under construction and boundary walls. The demolitions occurred on land classified under sections 4 and 5 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), which is designated as part of the Aravali Plantation, where non-forest activities require statutory approvals. Using earthmovers, officials dismantled newly constructed brick structures and walls on the protected land. By midday, site debris including broken bricks and twisted steel bars…

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Indore Dismantles Illegal Encroachments and Unsafe Structures

Representative image INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) carried out demolition operations at two sites in the city on Tuesday, focusing on unauthorized encroachments on public land and unsafe structures. Responding to public complaints about encroachment on a municipal garden, an IMC team, supported by police, removed illegal structures in the Chhota Bangarda area under IMC Zone 16. According to removal officer Ankesh Birthariya, the garden has now been cleared of these unauthorized constructions. The removal team also conducted a second operation in the Chhoti Gwaltoli area, where they demolished two rooms and an overhanging balcony from a deteriorating residential…

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MCD Surveys 28 Lakh Delhi Buildings, Marks 19 as ‘Dangerous’

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has identified just 19 dangerous structures among nearly 28 lakh buildings surveyed so far during its annual pre-monsoon inspection, raising concerns about the exercise’s effectiveness. Although the survey typically wraps up by June 15, MCD claims it has completed around 85% of the task, inspecting approximately 27.8 lakh properties against a target of 32.5 lakh for this year. This survey, which spans 3-4 months, is executed annually before the monsoon by teams from the buildings and maintenance departments. If initiated in March, at least 30,000 buildings would need to be surveyed daily.…

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Maharashtra Invests ₹30 Crore in Metro Phase-II, Total at ₹607 Crore

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has allocated an additional ₹30 crore towards its equity contribution for the Nagpur Metro Phase-2 project. This brings the state’s total equity contribution to ₹607 crore, which constitutes over 60% of its committed share of ₹998.20 crore, following the recent approval by the urban development department. This recent allocation is part of the state’s commitment under a tripartite agreement signed in September 2023 with the Centre, the Maharashtra government, and the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro). The government document indicates that the ₹30 crore has been released as an unconditional equity contribution from the 2026-27…

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Panchkula to Take Over 11 HSVP Sectors

PANCHKULA: The Haryana government is set to transfer management of 11 sectors from the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to the Panchkula municipal corporation (MC) in a significant administrative reform. This change aims to eliminate long-standing jurisdictional overlaps and consolidate governance under one authority. Panchkula Mayor Sham Lal Bansal announced on Saturday that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved the consolidation plan. Saini has instructed that all independent public departments operating within municipal boundaries be completely integrated into the MC, ensuring clear accountability. The management of local services in Panchkula has historically been fragmented among the MC, HSVP, Panchkula…

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Bhopal: Two Illegal Colonies Torn Down in Huzur Area

BHOPAL: On Friday, the district administration demolished structures on two plots of land in the Huzur area, where illegal colonies were being constructed, resulting in the clearance of encroachments valued at Rs 27 crore. One of these colonies was found at Barkhedi Bajayaft on land owned by the son of a former IAS officer, who previously served as Bhopal collector, according to sources. The demolition initiative began at Mendori village near Kerwa Dam, where an illegal colony was being developed on 1.59 hectares by a developer. The land cleared from encroachments is estimated to be worth Rs 15 crore. Subsequently,…

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Goa Approves 11,948 sq m Conversion to Settlement Zone

Representative Image PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has authorized the conversion of an additional 11,948 sqm of land from orchard and natural cover to settlement zone under Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act. This decision is part of ongoing modifications to the Regional Plan for Goa 2021, which were announced over the past week. A notification from the TCP department dated June 24 has finalized five proposals across Pernem, Canacona, and Bardez. Two of these approvals involve the transformation of natural cover into a settlement zone, while the remaining three convert orchard land…

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Rajasthan: Govt Pattas Undermine Crackdown on Illegal Colonies

JAIPUR: Despite the state government expressing concerns about rising encroachments and unauthorized colonies, its move to regularize such settlements through Urban Service Camps has faced criticism from town planners and municipal officials. They argue that this policy incentivizes violations and undermines law enforcement. Officials contend that this practice encourages builders to establish illegal colonies, banking on potential future government approvals. A circular dated June 10 introduced relaxations to urban development laws, aimed at expediting case resolutions during these camps. Under this directive, matters like mutation, conversion of leasehold to freehold properties, issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs), and plot subdivisions will…

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NCR to Develop 4 New Cities Along RRTS Corridors for Housing

The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has proposed the development of four new greenfield cities along the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridors, which experts believe will enhance affordability in the NCR’s real estate market. The initiative identifies the KMP–Eastern Peripheral Expressway area as Central NCR’s Ring of Opportunity, ensuring formal notification for all non-notified land within the CRE-I boundary. This new framework ends a lengthy period of regulatory uncertainty for land located between the jurisdictions of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, offering a structured path for FAR and land use permissions for the first time. “NCR is expected…

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MCG Denies Waste Charge Exemptions on Property Tax in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has clarified that no exemptions will be provided regarding garbage collection charges linked to property tax bills, amidst growing uncertainty among residents. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized to TOI that the charges should not be seen solely as a garbage collection fee. “These are solid waste management charges that incorporate road sweeping and other sanitation expenses. Residents are required to pay,” he stated, noting that MCG’s annual sanitation expenditure amounts to approximately Rs 350 crore. This announcement follows weeks of confusion, during which many residents questioned the necessity of the charges. Various resident…