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Over 6,700 Illegal Structures Found in Faridabad Forests

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-mandated Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has reported to the apex court that approximately 6,800 unauthorized structures, including farmhouses, schools, and government buildings, have been constructed on 780 acres of designated forest land in Faridabad, violating the Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980. In an interim report dated August 29, the committee noted that this land is recognized under the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) of 1900 and spans the villages of Ankhir, Anangpur, Lakkarpur, and Mewla Maharajpur. The committee highlighted that the area exhibits “all the attributes of forest land” as per the 1980 law and cannot…

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Noida Authority Targets Unauthorized Construction in Salarpur

NOIDA: Teams from the Noida Authority have been assigned to Salarpur village and surrounding areas to curb illegal construction. Reports indicate that unauthorized construction has occurred on plots numbered 728–735 and 745–752, with some buildings exceeding seven floors without proper approval. The field teams, which include five managers, an assistant manager, four junior engineers, 20 field staff, and two police officers, are conducting daily inspections. Their findings will be reported to the senior manager of Work Circle 8 to ensure stringent oversight and prompt action against encroachments. This initiative focuses on 39 developers involved in constructing more than 60 unauthorized…

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Kolkata: Pay ₹1 lakh for littering in New Town vacant lots

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) is putting up display boards in vacant plots around New Town to discourage illegal dumping, with fines ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹1 lakh. Residents have noted that many vacant areas in New Town have turned into dumping grounds and breeding sites for mosquitoes. NKDA is also planning to implement a redressal system for the effective removal of construction and demolition waste. Residents can notify authorities of any C&D waste in the area for swift cleanup. “A dedicated helpline will be established to handle complaints about construction and demolition waste, particularly in Action…

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Ghaziabad to Notify Township Land to Ease Acquisition Hurdles

GHAZIABAD: Families in five villages of Ghaziabad have faced a long and uncertain wait for development. The promise of the Harnandipuram township, projected as a modern urban center, has been clouded by delays in land acquisition. The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has now opted to invoke the Land Acquisition Act, aiming to accelerate the project. During a board meeting on Tuesday, the GDA approved moving forward with land acquisition for Harnandipuram under the Land Acquisition Act, moving away from the slower mutual consent method. Since March, only 14 hectares have been secured via negotiations, with another 6 hectares pending, leaving…

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Issues Persist in Noida’s ‘New Sectors’ After a Decade

NOIDA: Nearly ten years after many residents of the 7x and 100x sectors in Noida received possession of their apartments, they moved to this satellite town to avoid hefty EMIs on home loans, expecting gradual development. Unfortunately, fundamental infrastructure improvements have yet to materialize. Sectors like 74 to 79 and 115 to 121 continue to grapple with inadequate transportation, poorly maintained roads, a scarcity of petrol stations, designated commercial areas, and children’s parks. Additionally, only a limited number of ATMs and banks cater to the needs of the approximately 300,000 residents. “While conditions have gradually improved with the introduction of…

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Consent Secured for 50% of Land for New Purandar Airport

Representative AI image PUNE: The district administration has received letters from nearly half of the farmers whose land is designated for the proposed Purandar airport, just a week into the process. District Collector Jitendra Dudi stated that approximately 1,450 acres out of the revised airport area of 3,000 acres (1,285 hectares) have been approved for acquisition by farmers. “We have consent letters from nearly half of the farmers in the seven impacted villages,” Dudi remarked. Farmers from Pargaon, where most of the land is situated, previously protested vehemently against the project. Officials overseeing land acquisition confirmed that over 1,000 farmers…

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Coimbatore Metro Land Plan to Finish in Two Months

COIMBATORE: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to complete its final Detailed Land Plan Schedule (LPS) for the Coimbatore Metro project, estimating to finalize asset valuations for two proposed corridors within two months. This project includes Corridor-1, which extends from Ukkadam Bus Stand to Coimbatore Airport near Neelambur, and Corridor-2, running from Coimbatore Junction to Valiyampalayam Privu. The total length of both corridors is 40 km, with an estimated cost of ₹10,740 crore. Coimbatore MP Ganapathy P Rajkumar and Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran provided a project update to the media on Tuesday. Rajkumar mentioned that an urgent LPS…

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Odisha Introduces 7 New Municipalities, 16 NACs for Better Services

BHUBANESWAR: In an effort to enhance civic amenities and empower urban local bodies (ULBs), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday the establishment of seven new municipalities and 16 notified area councils (NACs) across various districts. This initiative allows these areas to manage their own budgets. During the state’s Local Self Governance (LSG) Day celebration, Majhi emphasized the importance of making urban areas free of potholes and closing open drains by April 2026. He stated that urban regions represent development, and achieving clean, pothole-free roads and infrastructure is crucial for meeting this goal. The new NACs include Loisinga in…

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Ghaziabad: 300 More Hectares for Potential Illegal Colonies

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — GHAZIABAD: The city is currently facing a concerning trend, with non-conforming land usage expanding by 301 hectares according to the latest Master Plan 2031. This alarming growth indicates a rise in unregulated development, potentially leading to the spread of illegal colonies. Non-conforming land refers to areas without clearly defined uses as per city planning regulations. Unlike designated residential, commercial, industrial, or green zones, which each have specified guidelines, non-conforming land is vulnerable to unauthorized construction and chaotic expansion. “A clearly defined land use is crucial for a city’s systematic development, subdivided…

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140+ illegal structures in Vasai-Virar to be demolished after Ganpati

PALGHAR: Maharashtra minister Ganesh Naik announced on Friday that a total of 141 unauthorized buildings in the Vasai-Virar region of Palghar district will be demolished following the 10-day Ganpati festival. Naik made the remarks after visiting victims of a building collapse in Virar East on Wednesday, which resulted in 17 fatalities. The incident occurred when a building collapsed onto an adjacent vacant tenement at Vijay Nagar at 12:05 am on that day. “This incident is extremely unfortunate. People often resort to living in illegal structures due to circumstances. We are facing the consequences of years of negligence that allowed such…