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Gandhi Colony in Panchkula Faces Demolition Before Navratras

PANCHKULA: Authorities are gearing up to clear encroachments in Gandhi Colony, a large slum on the way to Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, ahead of Navratras starting Sept 22. Despite a previous agreement from the Panchkula municipal corporation to regularize colonies with 1-marla plots, this illegally constructed settlement on HSVP and MC land is marked for demolition. A recent survey led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Nisha Yadav revealed nearly 1,000 structures occupying 4 acres of encroached land. The colony, adjacent to various housing societies, the police commissioner’s office, and the temple, has faced ongoing scrutiny. A notable police presence during the…

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Jaipur Introduces Draft Policy for Transit-Oriented Development

JAIPUR: The urban development department has announced a draft of its Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy, aimed at creating planned, mixed-use areas along transit corridors in Jaipur. The initiative encourages access to stations by foot or non-motorised vehicles, reducing reliance on private transport. Public comments on the draft are welcome until September 14. This TOD policy seeks to enhance public transit usage, lower dependence on personal vehicles, alleviate traffic congestion, cut pollution, and foster smart urban growth. The TOD zone is indicated as an area within an 800-meter radius of designated transit nodes, including metro and railway stations. Within these…

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BMC Unveils Proposed ESZ Plan for SGNP in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) unveiled a draft management plan for the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) on Wednesday. While the document proposes measures to safeguard the 103 sq km green space, environmentalists express concerns that it might pave the way for industrial and real estate encroachment. The draft cautions about “significant pressure on the environment,” flagging slums, quarries, and ready-mix concrete plants for monitoring. However, the establishment of three graded zones, according to critics, could facilitate industrial growth and new developments. Relocation of Slums Suggested The proposal identifies about 184.51 hectares of slums in…

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Cabinet Approves New City Project in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has granted in-principle approval for the highly anticipated ‘New City’ project on Bhubaneswar’s outskirts. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja shared that the proposed city will be developed within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA) and will encompass approximately 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. This initiative is part of the state’s long-term vision, Viksit Odisha 2036, aimed at creating a multi-economic growth zone. The anticipated investment is projected to be Rs 8,179 crore over the next 15 years, combining both public and private sectors. An initial budget of…

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How Ghaziabad Plans to Tackle Illegal Colonies Without Power

GHAZIABAD: To tackle the rapid proliferation of unauthorized colonies, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) vice chairperson, Atul Vats, has reached out to the stamp and registry department to halt the registration of plots in these illegal areas. Instructions have also been issued to the power department and civic corporation to refrain from granting electricity, water, or sewerage connections until the GDA provides a completion certificate. A recent survey by the GDA discovered 351 illegal colonies covering 2,944 acres in the city, an increase from 321 in 2021. Officials attribute this rise to ongoing property registrations despite the illegal status of…

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CAG Highlights Underuse of Welfare Fund for Construction Workers

Representative Image AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government has collected over Rs 4,700 crore as a welfare cess from developers over the past 16 years, until 2023. However, only Rs 808 crore, or 17%, has been utilized for worker welfare through a legally mandated board. This issue was highlighted in the audit report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which was presented in the legislative assembly on the last day of the monsoon session. The ‘performance audit on the welfare of building and other construction workers for the period 2017-22’ indicated that the absence of a Welfare Fund resulted…

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Ahmedabad Utilizes 92% of Rs 2,561 Crore in TDR Rights

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The city has effectively utilized transferable development rights (TDR) for initiatives ranging from slum redevelopment to heritage restoration, positioning itself as one of India’s most vibrant TDR markets. By 2025, Ahmedabad is set to absorb 95% of its total TDR — Rs 2,561 crore out of Rs 2,778 crore. TDR allows the transfer and sale of unused development potential from one property to another. This information was shared during a conference on ‘Global Best Practices in City Densification through Innovative Planning Tools and Techniques’ by Cept University professor and member of the Gujarat Housing and Labour…

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Jaipur begins demolishing unsafe buildings in Walled City

JAIPUR: In response to the tragic building collapse that resulted in two fatalities on Saturday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) has taken decisive action against deteriorating buildings within the Walled City. On Sunday, eviction notices were served to 23 property owners in the Kishanpole zone. These owners have been ordered to vacate their unsafe premises immediately, with clear warnings that failure to comply could lead to legal consequences and demolition of their structures. In a specific incident at Subhash Chowk, the JMC-H’s engineering team demolished a severely weakened section of a building to avert potential accidents on Sunday. Prioritizing public…

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Indore Metro’s Underground Line Could Reach Khajrana Square

INDORE: The length of the underground track for the Indore Metro is set to expand from the originally proposed 4 km stretch running from the Airport to Regal Square, with plans to extend it an additional 2 km to Khajrana Square. The proposal was presented during a meeting of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s Estimates Committee on Monday. Members of the committee emphasized the urgent initiation of underground construction for the much-anticipated Indore Metro project. The committee convened at the Residency Kothi and highlighted the necessity of starting work after consultation with public representatives and building public trust. Recommendations will…

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Chandigarh: Drone Survey Complete, Field Verification Starts Sept 20

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has finalized the drone survey under the NAKSHA pilot program, with field verification of property features set to begin on September 20. A total of twenty survey teams, each consisting of five members, have been formed to systematically execute the task. A review meeting chaired by DC Nishant Kumar Yadav took place this Tuesday to assess the progress of NAKSHA. Officials from the Survey of India (SOI), National Informatics Centre (NIC), Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC), Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) (via video conference), along with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU), NAKSHA, UT Chandigarh…