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Andheri to Begin Mumbai’s First 100-Acre Slum Redevelopment

Representative Image MUMBAI: Three corporations are vying for Mumbai’s inaugural cluster Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project, covering 100 acres in Andheri (West). The Juhu Gulli SRA scheme encompasses 28,061 slum hutments, existing residential tenants, and owners, stretching from Juhu Galli (C D Barfiwala Road) to the rear of Hansraj Morarji Public School. Under this cluster initiative, slums can be integrated with dilapidated non-slum buildings, tenant-occupied structures, and vacant plots unsuitable for construction. For the first time, major corporations in real estate—Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, Reliance 4IR Realty Development Ltd, and JSW Realty & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd—are participating in an SRA…

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Mandatory fire safety checks for Gurugram offices, malls, hotels

GURUGRAM: On Thursday, the district administration mandated fire safety audits for all hospitals, schools, malls, offices, hotels, and other commercial buildings in the city. This directive requires the fire department to assess the safety preparedness of these establishments. This decision follows a tragic hotel fire in Delhi that resulted in 21 fatalities, including eight local residents. Officials are tasked with verifying essential firefighting equipment, inspecting emergency exits, reviewing evacuation plans, and ensuring compliance with established fire safety regulations. The directive reflects growing concerns over safety standards highlighted by the recent incident. “All institutions must adhere to prescribed fire safety standards…

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HYDRAA Alerts Telangana HC on Realty Firm in Kukatpally

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) informed a vacation bench of the Telangana High Court on Thursday that it is not interfering with a 13.17-acre land in Kukatpally currently possessed by NVN Constructions Pvt Ltd. HYDRAA claimed that the site was part of a waterbody and proceeded to demolish the compound wall, security guard rooms, cut electricity supply, and damage equipment on the premises. Subsequently, after the firm filed a contempt case, the High Court issued interim directives on May 29, instructing HYDRAA and other government bodies to restore the site to its original condition by…

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DDA Extends Booking Deadline for Towering Heights Scheme

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) announced an extension of the booking period for its ‘DDA Towering Heights’ high-rise housing scheme in Karkardooma, East Delhi, as per an official order. The initial booking deadline was set for the end of March and was previously extended to the end of May. “Continuing from this, the booking period for flats under the scheme has now been extended to June 30. This provides a further opportunity for individual buyers and government agencies for bulk purchases of the available flats,” the order stated. Managed by NBCC, DDA’s Towering Heights is a…

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Jaipur Developer Seeks SC Action on Residential Land Use

Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: A private real estate company in Jaipur has petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging unauthorized commercial activities on land intended for residential use and urging the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) to investigate and act accordingly. The petition was filed in the ongoing case of Loganathan vs State of Tamil Nadu & Ors., where the Supreme Court already instructed municipal authorities in state capitals to identify residential areas misused for commercial activities and provide compliance reports. Rajdarbar Pinkcity Developments Pvt. Ltd. seeks to include its concerns in the Supreme Court’s ongoing review of unauthorized commercial use…

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Bihar CM: Build 11 Mega Parks, Create 50,000-Acre Land Bank

Representative AI image PATNA: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to design and develop 11 large industrial parks throughout Bihar, including food parks in all 38 districts, with the goal of boosting industrial expansion and increasing job opportunities. He emphasized the importance of ensuring sufficient land availability for industrial development and proposed creating a land bank of 50,000 acres to facilitate upcoming projects and meet investor needs. These instructions were given during a high-level review meeting of the industries department held at Sankalp Sabhagar in Lok Sevak Awas. Samrat stated that Bihar should become an attractive destination for investors,…

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UP-RERA Reports 1.15 Lakh Housing Units in Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) is urging homebuyers and investors to thoroughly check project details and assess their financial capabilities before making real estate investments. The authority cautioned that decisions regarding property purchases should not be driven by advertisements, hearsay, pressure tactics, or claims of sudden price hikes. Currently, over 115,000 residential and commercial units are available in the state’s real estate market, encompassing flats, villas, plots, shops, office spaces, and other commercial properties. The western zone holds the largest portion of available inventory, comprising nearly 55% of the total with more than 60,000 units.…

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NGT Forms Panel to Investigate Illegal Sand Mining in Rushikulya

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a joint investigation into claims of illegal sand mining and environmental violations at a sand quarry along the Rushikulya River in Ganjam district, directing key state authorities and regulatory bodies to respond. The NGT’s east zone bench issued the order during a hearing on a petition submitted by Tuna Das and Rajani Kanta Padhy on May 26, which highlighted significant irregularities in mining activities at the Bhimpur sand bed covering 10.425 acres in Purushottampur tehsil. The decision was published online on Monday. The petitioners requested the cancellation of environmental clearances and operating…

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UP to create GIS master plans for 93 tier-II towns

LUCKNOW: In an effort to foster organized growth, the state government is developing master plans for tier II towns with populations ranging from 50,000 to 100,000. A total of 93 towns have been selected for inclusion in the initiative, with master plans based on geographical information systems (GIS) to be created. These plans will outline land use and crucial future projects for government agencies and stakeholders interested in these towns. A budget allocation of Rs 45 to 50 crore will be set aside to engage private firms for compiling the master plan. Officials from the housing and urban planning department…

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MCG Faces Property ID Backlog; 77% Files Stuck After Reshuffle

GURUGRAM: Just two weeks post the MCG’s significant reshuffle of 134 clerks across various departments, the property tax branch is facing substantial challenges. Reports indicate that the department is grappling with a considerable backlog of property-related objections. Data obtained by TOI reveals that there are currently 3,907 pending property ID-related objections at MCG. This comes on the heels of recent clerical transfers, predominantly from the property tax division, amid allegations of corruption and collusive practices with brokers. An analysis shows that 884 applications (22.6%) are delayed at the citizen level, whereas a staggering 3,023 files (77.4%) are awaiting processing within…