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Ahmedabad: Auda Approves Transit Zone Benefits for 4,604 Hectares

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has approved a proposal to extend Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ) benefits—including a higher floor space index (FSI) of 4.0 and parking concessions—to 4,604 hectares along ten major city roads. These benefits will also apply in areas where Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors are not physically present. A TOZ is a planning tool designed to promote dense, vertical development near mass transport corridors like Metro or BRT, enabling the construction of high-rise buildings ranging from 70m to 100m in height, depending on their plot size and design. This move is…

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CRDA Greenlights ₹1,300 Crore for Amaravati Layouts

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: During the 56th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) held on Monday, over Rs 1,300 crore was allocated for layout development, alongside a Rs 444-crore investment in a flood pumping system. Chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the CRDA announced the establishment of a research center on two acres in Amaravati’s Quantum Computing Centre, with a budget of Rs 104 crore. The planned pumping station will cost Rs 444 crore and will have a capacity of 8,400 cusecs. Additionally, Rs 1,358 crore has been allocated for infrastructure development in Zone-8 of…

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Haryana Proposes Rajiv Chowk as Start for RRTS Corridor

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has suggested that Rajiv Chowk serve as the starting point for the Gurgaon–Faridabad–Noida Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridor. Officials believe this strategic location will boost ridership throughout the day, enhance multimodal connectivity, and provide significant advantages to commuters. However, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has expressed reservations, citing increased construction costs, engineering obstacles, and the possibility of a detour between IGI Airport’s Aerocity and Noida International Airport. Disagreements arose during a meeting to finalize the draft detailed project report (DPR) for the corridor. This project is designed as a rapid transit link connecting IGI Airport…

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Notice Issued to 4,500 Homes in Gurugram for Illegal Builds

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions and the commercial misuse of residential properties in DLF phases 1-5. The number of properties currently under investigation has reached 4,565. This was revealed after the enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued a revised public notice. An earlier survey had identified violations in 4,183 properties. The recent notice has been posted on the DTCP’s official website following a new survey mandated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. A comprehensive list of affected properties is available at tcpharyana.gov.in, enabling property…

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Fears Over S+4 Rule: Ludhiana’s Density May Threaten Livability

LUDHIANA: The Punjab government’s newly implemented building regulations have ignited a heated debate in the city. While these reforms offer substantial density and parking concessions for property owners, urban planners and environmentalists caution that such changes may overwhelm the city’s aging infrastructure. These regulations signify a shift towards “vertical growth” and “commercial flexibility,” particularly in Ludhiana’s historic and densely populated areas. The new unified rules introduce several structural modifications aimed at modernizing the urban landscape. Builders are now allowed to utilize stilt parking (open parking at ground level) to facilitate residential living on upper floors. Additionally, basements can now be…

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Ludhiana Launches Crackdown on Seven Illegal Buildings

LUDHIANA: Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized urban development, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) building branch demolished or sealed seven illegal structures throughout the city on Friday. Following direct orders from MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, officials from Zone D focused on high-profile commercial and residential areas. This action is part of a larger plan to enforce newly established unified building bylaws and to penalize those circumventing the official approval process. Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Harvinder Singh confirmed that the targeted properties were either constructed without approved plans or breached zoning regulations. Demolitions occurred at Kochar Market Road (1) and Gurdev Nagar…

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Punjab eases rainwater harvesting rules; composting required

LUDHIANA: The newly established unified building regulations in Punjab are offering substantial benefits to residential property owners by significantly increasing the size threshold for compulsory rainwater harvesting systems. On-site composting of kitchen and garden waste is now a requirement for all plots measuring 500 sqm or larger. Under the revised rules, only residential houses exceeding 250 sqm must implement rainwater harvesting systems, up from the previous threshold of 100 sqm. In contrast, the commercial and industrial sectors will face stricter regulations, with a maintained threshold of 100 sqm to address the area’s diminishing water table. Addressing the Water Crisis As…

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MIDC to Allocate ₹6,000 Cr for Purandar Airport Land Purchase

Representative Image PUNE: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is set to allocate approximately Rs 6,000 crore for land acquisition related to the proposed Purandar airport, according to state government sources reported by TOI on Saturday. The Pune district administration has submitted the proposal, which is currently undergoing final approval stages. An official mentioned, “The clearance is imminent, and we expect to release around Rs 6,000 crore for land acquisition.” Based on a notification from March 17, 2025, under the Land Acquisition Act, farmers are being offered compensation of Rs 1 crore per acre, with double compensation for on-site assets…

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Delhi Minister: Strict Action on Construction Ban Violations

NEW DELHI: As air quality in Delhi hovers around the ‘severe’ mark, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Saturday that stringent actions will be taken against polluting industries and anyone breaching the construction ban in the national capital. According to predictions from the India Meteorological Department, a western disturbance is expected to influence Delhi on Sunday, potentially exacerbating the already poor air quality. Currently, GRAP 4 restrictions are enforced citywide. Sirsa noted that authorities are receiving multiple complaints regarding construction activities continuing despite the ban. He warned violators of strict consequences. He instructed all industries in Delhi to adhere…

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Delhi fines construction sites ₹33.95 lakh for GRAP-IV violations

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed fines totaling ₹33.95 lakh on construction sites over the last week for breaching guidelines outlined in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) aimed at reducing air pollution, officials announced on Saturday. The MCD stated that construction and demolition activities are strictly banned in Delhi during the GRAP-IV phase, following directions by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and orders from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Enforcement teams from the MCD conducted inspections across all zones, verifying 1,792 construction sites and issuing 771 fines where violations were identified. In November,…