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NGT Requests Reports on Aravalis Farmhouses from Haryana, Rajasthan

GURUGRAM: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) requested compliance reports from the Haryana Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the Sohna Municipal Council during a hearing on Monday. Both entities were made respondents in an ongoing case addressing unauthorized construction and reconstruction activities in the ecologically sensitive Aravali hills of Raisina. Counsel representing Haryana and Rajasthan requested a four-week extension to submit their compliance reports concerning prior directions aimed at protecting the Aravalli hills. The bench approved this request, scheduling the next hearing for October 16. The bench, consisting of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert members Dr. A. Senthil Vel…

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Illegal Structures Demolished in Panchkula Urban Areas

PANCHKULA: The District Town Planner (DTP) has initiated a significant enforcement operation in Panchkula’s urban region. Recently, 15 unauthorized Damp Proof Course (DPC) constructions were demolished in Barona Khud village, located in Tehsil Raipur Rani, with more sites currently being identified for similar action. This operation was conducted with senior officials present and a substantial police presence to maintain order. Detailing the operation, DTP Babita Gupta mentioned that the department had issued prior notices before the demolitions. Since the defaulters failed to take action on their own, the department was forced to act decisively. She emphasized that any construction or…

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Kolkata Civic Body to Monitor New Buildings’ Health for 10 Years

KOLKATA: A committee appointed by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to oversee the reconstruction of houses on Durga Pituri Lane and surrounding areas will monitor the structural integrity of these buildings for the next decade. If any damage occurs due to the operation of the underground metro, the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) will be responsible for compensation, said Mayor Firhad Hakim during a recent KMC meeting. Concerns were voiced during the KMC House meeting on Friday regarding the safety of structures on Durga Pituri and Syakrapara Lane following the commencement of metro operations. KMC Ward 48 Councillor Biswarup Dey…

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After 7 Years, Ghaziabad’s Master Plan Finally Approved

GHAZIABAD: After extensive drafting and four rounds of review over the past seven years, the Uttar Pradesh government has finally approved the unified Master Plan 2031. Covering an area of 33,543 hectares, the plan encompasses Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Loni, and for the first time introduces Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Special Development Area (SAD) zones, facilitating a mixed-use model that promotes both residential and commercial growth. Officials noted that the plan prioritizes population forecasts and the housing, workplace, and urban service demands that will arise from these projections. Based on the NCR Regional Plan, Ghaziabad’s population is projected to nearly double…

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Thane Launches Squad to Tackle Unauthorized Constructions

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has established a special squad to oversee and take action against illegal constructions in Diva and Mumbra, officials announced on Sunday. The move follows multiple complaints regarding unauthorized constructions in these areas. TMC Commissioner Saurabh Rao directed the formation of this team to actively combat these violations, as stated in an official release. This decision was made after a high-level review meeting on Saturday, where the commissioner stressed the urgent necessity to tackle these issues, particularly in regions where construction activities are flourishing. In compliance with high court mandates, actions are being implemented across…

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Bengaluru Authority to Launch in September

BENGALURU: The state government is finalizing preparations to launch the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on September 2. This new entity will replace the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with five municipal corporations. Draft orders for the new corporations have already been issued, objections have been considered, and a final notification is expected soon. The historic BBMP headquarters, which has housed the city’s administration since 1947, is being renovated to serve as the Chief Minister’s office in his role as Chairperson of the GBA. The Bengaluru Urban Development Minister, acting as Deputy Chairperson, will work from the upgraded Deputy Mayor’s office.…

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Bengaluru invites global bids for revised 2041 master plan

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has initiated a global tender to develop the Revised Master Plan (RMP-2041), which aims to create a comprehensive vision for the city’s future. This decision follows the previous RMP-2031 being put on hold due to criticism over insufficient scientific foundation, inadequate stakeholder involvement, and failure to tackle the city’s rapid and unplanned growth. Interested bidders can submit proposals until September 30. BDA officials assert that the new plan will rectify past shortcomings and establish a robust framework for managing Bengaluru’s growing population, increasing traffic, and urban expansion. A high-tech 3D drone survey is currently…

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Pune Residents Demand Action Against Officials for Floodline Builds

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: PUNE: Recent flooding along the banks of the Mula and Mutha rivers, particularly in areas like Ekta Nagari and the Rajput slums in Bopodi, has once again underscored the urgent need to clearly define the flood zones. Homeowners who invested in properties decades ago are now anxious about their investments, seeking accountability for permits issued for construction in flood-prone areas. Local inhabitants expressed frustration over conflicting views between local authorities, the irrigation department, and district administration regarding the proper delineation of flood risk areas. Residents argue, “If the flood zones had been…

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Chandigarh Admin Orders Firefighting System in Dhanas Colony

CHANDIGARH: Concerned about the lack of a firefighting system at the Dhanas Rehabilitation Colony, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has urged the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to expedite its installation. The administrator expressed frustration over the delays and has instructed the CHB to take immediate action and report back within a month. Over 45,000 lives are at risk in the city’s largest rehabilitation colony, which has been without a firefighting system for 13 years. The colony contains 8,448 flats allocated to slum dwellers as part of a Government of India scheme, with residents moved in since 2013.…

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Hydraa Reclaims ₹400 Crore Prime Land in Madhapur

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) reclaimed a valuable 16,000 sq yard (approximately 3.3 acres) parcel of land worth Rs 400 crore in the city’s prestigious IT corridor on Thursday, a decade after it was reportedly encroached upon by a businessman. Located near the Hitex arch in Madhapur, this plot had been illegally occupied by a private individual who built a restaurant on it and encroached upon an adjacent road with hoardings, according to officials. During a demolition operation on Thursday, the Hydraa team dismantled part of the eatery as well…