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GDA to Accelerate Indirapuram Township Amid Price Surge

Representative image created by AI GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is ready to expedite work on the long-stalled Indirapuram Extension township project, prompted by a significant rise in property prices and renewed housing demand in the vicinity. Spanning 230 acres along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, this project was first introduced nearly two decades ago but faced delays due to farmers’ protests concerning land acquisition. Now, with the market gaining momentum, the GDA vice-chairperson has instructed the engineering department to create a comprehensive layout plan. As per GDA officials, the average circle rates in Indirapuram are pegged at Rs 8,825.7 per…

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Illegal Colonies, Kiosks Removed for Plot Sales in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has executed a demolition and sealing operation aimed at unauthorized structures in urban areas throughout the city. During the operation carried out on Friday, four unauthorized colonies covering 9.5 acres, 18 boundary walls, one under-construction building, two Pota cabins utilized for selling plots, and an entire network of illegally laid CC roads were demolished. Additionally, in the licensed colony of Celebrity Homes in Palam Vihar, an illegally constructed departmental store—Fresh Mart—located in the stilt area was sealed. Officials also demolished a 7-acre illegal colony in Carterpuri a day prior, dismantling 12…

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Ahmedabad Road Projects Will Impact 8,767 Properties

AHMEDABAD: During its meeting on Wednesday, the AMC’s town planning committee revealed that 8,767 properties will be affected by over 200 road widening and opening initiatives. The opening of 103 roads spanning five zones will impact 4,543 properties. Work on these roads is set to start soon, and alternative arrangements will be made for residents affected, provided they can show proof of residency from before 2010. Road widths are assigned when the AMC creates town planning schemes. Increased traffic can lead to the widening of existing roads, pending state government approval. Proposals for road widening are submitted every 10 years,…

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Maharashtra Funds Approved for Land Survey Rovers

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 1,732 crore initiative to modernize land survey operations and enhance infrastructure for the revenue and land records departments. Under this plan, Rs 132 crore will be designated for acquiring 1,200 advanced rovers to improve land measurement efficiency as part of the e-Survey 2.0 project. Furthermore, Rs 1,600 crore has been allocated for the construction of new office buildings and residential accommodations for revenue officials, as per a statement from Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s office. This decision was made during a high-level meeting led by Deputy Chief Minister…

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Hyderabad Civic Body Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions

Representative image Following instructions from the Telangana High Court, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified its efforts against illegal constructions and unauthorized floors throughout the city. Since January, the civic body has identified 1,538 illegal structures, issued 1,517 show cause notices, demolished 204, and sealed 93 buildings. Officials noted that the majority of these violations involve unauthorized floors, encroachments, and construction without proper permissions, often deviating from sanctioned plans and disregarding setback regulations. “In numerous areas, property owners obtain approvals for two or three floors but end up constructing seven or eight,” a senior GHMC town planning official…

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Ranchi Civic Body Orders New Land Survey to Stop Encroachment

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has initiated a thorough survey and demarcation of all plots owned by the municipality to safeguard against encroachment. This order was recently given by municipal commissioner Sushant Gaurav. The action follows a rise in land grabbing activities on corporation-owned properties, some of which were detected through drone surveillance. Deputy municipal commissioner Gautam Prasad Sahu stated that the survey would assist in identifying unused land, protect public assets, and facilitate future civic infrastructure development. “Many RMC lands have been repurposed for government structures over the years. However, numerous areas remain underutilized and vulnerable to encroachment.…

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Bhopal, Indore to Develop as Metro Regions in 25-Year Plan

BHOPAL: On Tuesday, the House approved the Metro Area Bill, aiming to designate Bhopal, Indore, and nearby districts as metropolitan areas similar to the National Capital Region (NCR). Urban development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya opened the debate, stating that the bill is part of a long-term plan to tackle development challenges projected over the next 25 years. Notably, the NCR includes Delhi and adjoining regions of UP, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Vijayvargiya highlighted PM Narendra Modi’s vision to develop India into a prosperous nation by 2047, emphasizing that states must contribute to achieving this goal. During Vijayvargiya’s speech about planning for sustainable…

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IIT Bombay Warns Against Housing Near Taloja MIDC in PCMC Report

NAVI MUMBAI: The Environmental Status Report 2024-25 for the Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC), prepared by IIT-Bombay, indicates that the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) currently does not monitor the water quality of the polluted Taloja and Kasardi rivers because their waters are not utilized for drinking. The report advises against the approval of new housing developments near the dumping ground and the Taloja MIDC area. The report recommends that the civic body adopt waste-to-energy technologies for efficient solid waste management, including bio-methanation plants, biomass gasifiers, and pyrolysis techniques, while raising concerns about sewage disposal. Dr. Abhishek Chakraborty, an assistant…

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Three New Plants Coming to Combat Construction Waste in Gurugram

Representative image created by AI GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is set to establish three facilities for processing construction and demolition (C&D) waste throughout the city. A senior MCG official stated, “Discussions have begun, and we aim to have these plants operational before the next monsoon season.” A major facility with a capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day (TPD) is proposed near the Global City project. The second facility will be located at the Bandhwari landfill site, which currently holds about 12 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of legacy waste, and will have a capacity of 400-500 TPD. The…