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Delhi Fire Dept. Requests Revised Plan for GPRA Colony

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has denied approval for building plans concerning the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colony in Sarojini Nagar due to significant violations of the National Building Code (NBC). Officials indicated that the project developer must address the identified issues and present revised plans. The Sarojini Nagar GPRA initiative is part of a broader redevelopment plan encompassing seven government colonies in south Delhi, designed for both residential and mixed-use purposes. The fire department’s findings highlighted multiple issues concerning building accessibility, fire exits, hydrant placements, and the width of escape routes. “The proposal could not be…

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441 Hectares from 18 Villages Officially Join YEIDA

Representative Image NOIDA: YEIDA has successfully completed the transfer of ownership for approximately 441 hectares across 18 villages in Jewar, previously held by 3,695 farmers. Although compensation and residential plot allocations were made, the land had not been officially registered under YEIDA’s name, resulting in illegal sales and cultivation activities. This initiative is part of YEIDA’s overarching strategy to safeguard its assets and ensure that land acquired for public projects is secured against misuse. Officials noted that the failure to update land records created opportunities for irregularities, including illegal sales, land mortgaging, and unauthorized cultivation on plots already acquired by…

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Andhra Pradesh Launches Unified Urban Zoning Policy

VIJAYAWADA: In a significant move towards organized urban development, the state government has launched a unified zoning policy for all municipal corporations, municipalities, and urban development authorities. This initiative aims to resolve confusion stemming from inconsistent zoning regulations and to encourage sustainable growth in both urban and semi-urban regions through standardized land use guidelines. Previously, the state operated under 16 distinct land use categories, which often resulted in overlapping regulations and administrative hurdles. The decision to implement uniform zoning was made following comprehensive research conducted by a team of officials who explored best practices in states such as Odisha, Tamil…

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World Bank to Release $200M for Amaravati by December 2025

AMARAVATI: The World Bank has committed USD 800 million for the development of Amaravati Capital Phase-I and is anticipated to release the second installment of USD 200 million by the end of this year, according to a senior official from the Andhra Pradesh government. The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are each contributing USD 800 million, totaling USD 1.6 billion (approximately Rs 13,600 crore), for the Phase-I development of Amaravati. In addition, the Centre will contribute Rs 1,400 crore from its overall commitment of Rs 15,000 crore for this phase. As part of its commitment, the World…

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Goa’s Residential Complexes with 24+ Units Must Have STPs

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has mandated that any residential complex with 24 or more flats must be equipped with a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). According to the Goa Land Development and Buildings Regulations, 2010, complexes with 50 or more flats are required to have an STP only if they’re not connected to existing sewerage lines. The GSPCB’s decision comes after a comprehensive study on the volume of waste generated by housing complexes. Builders are now required to maintain the STP for three years or until the complex is formally transferred to the housing society.…

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Punjab Prepares to Redraw Mohali Civic Body Boundaries

MOHALI: As civic body elections approach next year, momentum is building for the long-awaited expansion of Mohali’s municipal boundaries. The Punjab local government department is set to issue a formal notification on this by the first week of November. The decision, which is currently pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, will extend the civic body’s jurisdiction to several rapidly developing areas. The next court hearing on this matter is scheduled for November 2. The plan aims to include key residential and commercial areas such as Aerocity, IT City, and sectors 81, 82, and 86 to 94. Private developments…

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Bengaluru: BDA’s Empty Promises Frustrate KG Layout Residents

Representative Image BENGALURU: Despite repeated appeals and reassurances from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Commissioner and Chairman, as well as visits from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and the Legislative Assembly’s Petition Committee, site owners at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) are still facing unresolved issues. The persistent problems with infrastructure became evident once more when heavy rains transformed several areas into muddy, impassable zones. A poignant image of an autorickshaw driver struggling to free his vehicle from the mud has come to symbolize residents’ frustrations. Locals reported that the driver was transporting a family member to a nearby hospital when…

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Maharashtra Approves Pune Civic Body’s Draft Plan for Merged Areas

PUNE: Nearly eight years after its declaration, the draft development plan for the merged areas under Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been approved by the state government. The notification, published on Friday, invites public suggestions and objections for the next 60 days. Civic officials stated that under Section 23(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, PMC expressed its intention to prepare a draft development plan on June 28, 2018. The proposal to merge 34 villages was ratified by PMC in 2013-14, with eleven areas incorporated into its jurisdiction in 2017. Among these, nine were partially merged, while…

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West Bengal CM urges councillors to provide drainage for high-rises

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors to learn from the heavy rainfall on September 23, emphasizing the need for adequate drainage in high-rise buildings. The CM cautioned the councillors to heed recent experiences in both Kolkata and North Bengal. “The water accumulation in high-rises stems from improper dredging by builders. Many do not even provide the necessary documentation. High-rise complexes should have designated parking, but if there’s no drainage system, how can we manage the water? This calls for thorough inspections post-construction to ensure all facilities are in place,” the CM stated. Additionally, CM Banerjee…

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Illegal Structures Demolished in Panchkula Urban Areas

Sure! Here’s a revised version of the provided content: Representative image PANCHKULA: Authorities are actively enforcing regulations against illegal constructions in Panchkula, with District Town Planner Sanjay Narang spearheading a demolition operation on Thursday. The operation successfully demolished six damp proof courses (DPCs) in an unauthorized colony in Khokhra village, as well as four DPCs and a road network in two illegal colonies in Shahpur village. The drive was carried out under the supervision of Duty Magistrate Ajay Gautam, MC Assistant Engineer Ashok Kumar, and the Assistant Town Planner of Panchkula, all supported by a significant police presence to maintain…