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Tidco seeks TN government’s approval for Global City project

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has requested administrative approval from the Chengalpet district collector to acquire 1,945.19 acres of both patta and government land from six villages in Maduranthakam taluk for the upcoming global city project, according to Tidco’s managing director, Sandeep Nanduri. This initiative aligns with the state government’s announcement in the 2025 budget regarding the development of a 2,000-acre global city near Chennai, which will feature IT parks, trade zones, residential complexes, leisure areas, and advanced infrastructure. The first phase is anticipated to commence soon, with Tidco assuring efficient connectivity to Chennai via metro rail,…

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25 Acres of Aravali Forest Cleared of Buildings and Walls

GURUGRAM: On Friday, approximately 25 acres of encroached land in the Raisina Hills of Sohna were cleared in a demolition drive focused on the Aravalis. The operation, led by the forest department, aimed to dismantle boundary walls, farmhouses, and other illegal structures on protected land. Officials stated that this action seeks to reclaim forest and PLPA-notified areas that have faced extensive illegal encroachments over the years. “We are committed to removing encroachments on forest and Aravali land. Additional drives will be conducted in the upcoming days. Notices will be published in newspapers, allowing 10 days for public responses before further…

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Unauthorised Structures Pop Up Near Mulapeta Port

Representative AI image SRIKAKULAM: The real estate surge near the under-construction greenfield port at Mulapeta in Santabommali mandal is proving lucrative for some realtors, who are reportedly deceiving buyers with unauthorized layouts. Many of these realtors are allegedly converting agricultural land into residential plots, violating regulations without providing layout plans to prospective buyers. The rapid development of the port has invigorated the real estate market, leading to numerous unauthorized layouts in adjacent villages. A senior official from the directorate of town and country planning, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that out of approximately 90 ventures near Mulapeta Port, only…

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Tamil Nadu: Half the land acquired for Parandur airport

CHENNAI: The Parandur airport project has advanced significantly as the state government has acquired 1,100 acres across 17 villages in Kancheepuram district, distributing ₹680 crore to the landowners. A total of 1,075 sale deeds were signed in the past four months during camps organized by revenue district officers and land acquisition officers. Official sources noted that local villagers willingly offered their land, satisfied with the compensation provided. “Those who registered their land to the government received immediate compensation via bank transfer,” the source mentioned. Compensation varies from ₹35 lakh to ₹1.1 crore per acre, depending on land guideline value, in…

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Twelve Illegal Houses Razed in Ujjain’s Begambagh Area

Representative image UJJAIN: On Wednesday, the Ujjain Development Authority, supported by an administrative team and the municipal corporation, successfully demolished 12 illegal houses across three plots in the Begambagh area, near the Neelkanth Gate of Mahakal Temple. The properties, owned by the Ujjain Development Authority, were leased for residential use for a period of 30 years. CEO Sandeep Kumar Soni explained, “This action follows the dismissal of the stay by the honorable courts. Although these plots were allocated for residential purposes, they were being used commercially. Moreover, the lease has expired and could not be renewed, prompting this demolition.” The…

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Ghaziabad: GDA to Invite Objections for Indirapuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: Following a directive from the Allahabad High Court, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to seek public objections next week regarding the acquisition of land for its Indirapuram Extension scheme. The court’s ruling highlighted irregularities in the land acquisition process, prompting the GDA to notify the public. “The land acquisition process involves multiple steps, including issuing notifications, inviting public objections, determining rates, disbursing payments, and ultimately taking physical possession of the land. In this instance, the court determined that the GDA neglected to invite public objections,” a GDA official noted. The GDA’s order dated October 17 mandates, “The…

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Nagpur’s Satellite Towns Tackle Urban Challenges

NAGPUR: Municipal council towns around Nagpur, including Butibori, Digdoh, Kamptee, Katol, Wadi, and Saoner, are preparing for elections alongside other local bodies. While smaller than the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in scale, these areas grapple with urban challenges similar to those within city limits—congested roads, unplanned housing, strained water supply, and overloaded civic infrastructure. “These areas are fully urbanized, so their issues align directly with those of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). We aren’t addressing farm-related concerns here,” stated Sameer Meghe, MLA from Hingna, which includes several of these councils like Butibori, Wanadongri, and Wadi. He emphasized that voters are…

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Indore: 140 Houses Demolished in Malviya Nagar for Roads

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has demolished portions of 140 houses on Street Number 2 in Malviya Nagar to facilitate road widening as part of the Master Plan. This extensive operation aims to remove obstacles for the MR-9 to LIG Link Road, which will function as a parallel route to Ring Road and AB Road between C21 Mall and LIG Square. The IMC deployed five earth movers and five excavators during this operation, successfully clearing the area needed for a 60-foot (18-meter) wide road. While some residents voiced their distress, others recognized the necessity of the broader road, confirming…

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Indore: Parts of 11 Homes Demolished in Guru Govind Colony

Representative image INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) demolished 11 structures located between Khade Ganesh Mandir and Nandbagh Colony in the Guru Govind Colony area on Monday to facilitate road widening under the Master Plan. This operation involved taking down the front sections of 11 homes that were obstructing the road construction project. To ensure a thorough job, the removal team used three earth movers and three hydraulic excavators to dismantle the encroachments. The road work, which had been in progress for an extended period, encountered delays due to obstructions from 8 to 10-foot sections of the houses encroaching on…

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Ghaziabad to Create Master Plan for 61 Villages by Expressways

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is planning to develop a distinct master plan for the villages that will be included within its jurisdiction. This initiative will cover 61 villages located within 500 meters of both sides of the Delhi Meerut Expressway (DME) and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE)—with 32 villages along DME and 29 along EPE. An official from GDA stated, “Creating a separate master plan will aid in managing development around these villages. We intend to engage a consultant for its preparation, and it will be integrated into the district’s unified Master Plan 2031. These villages were previously…