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Manesar Civic Body to Target PGs in Residential Flats

GURUGRAM: On Thursday, the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) initiated a major crackdown on residential properties unlawfully operating as paying guest (PG) accommodations and other commercial entities while avoiding higher property taxes. They have issued a warning stating that failure to register property IDs may lead to disruptions in essential services such as waste collection and water supply. In a firm notice to property owners, the civic body acknowledged that a significant number of properties recorded as residential are actually being utilized fully or partially for PGs, hostels, and various commercial uses. Joint Commissioner Lokesh Yadav stated, “Property owners have…

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Andhra Pradesh to Build Homes for 177 Velampeta Slum Families

VISAKHAPATNAM: The government of Andhra Pradesh has announced plans to build homes for 177 families residing in the Velampeta slum area of Visakhapatnam. This decision came during a meeting led by P Narayana, the municipal administration and urban development minister, with officials from the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), including GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg and VMRDA metropolitan commissioner Tej Bharath, held in Amaravati. Financial decisions regarding the housing project will be made shortly. In December, Minister Narayana visited Velampeta Lakshmi Nagar slum in the Vizag South constituency, accompanied by local representatives and officials. Residents, many of whom are daily…

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FIRs in Manesar for Waste Dumping, Defunct STPs

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has announced the registration of FIRs against individuals and entities, particularly residential societies with non-operational sewage treatment plants (STPs), for illegally dumping waste and discharging untreated water. This action is part of the agency’s intensified zero-tolerance policy. Civic body commissioner Pradeep Singh has instructed officials to enhance inspections and enforce immediate action against violators instead of issuing repeated warnings. This directive was issued during a meeting with the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), where environmental concerns and public hygiene were discussed. Singh emphasized that open dumping of waste and untreated…

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Glada Recovers ₹25 Crore from Illegal Colonies in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has sharpened its focus on regulating the local real estate sector, issuing numerous new licenses and recovering significant debts over the past six months. From July 2025 to January 31, GLADA concentrated on enforcing the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act (PAPR Act), 1995, to combat unauthorized housing and promote organized urban development. The licensing branch reported a successful period aimed at improving transparency for homebuyers and accountability for developers. During this time, 33 new licenses were granted to residential colonies to ensure compliance with legal and infrastructure standards. Additionally, 15 promoter…

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Reliance MET City to Create Integrated Mixed-Use Project in Haryana

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Reliance MET City, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has unveiled a new integrated mixed-use development spanning approximately 100 acres called Metropolis, located in Daryapur, Jhajjar district, Haryana. This initiative is part of a larger 140-acre master-planned development, which includes residential plots, industrial plots, and plans for future group housing. Residential plot sizes range from 112 sq yards to 179 sq yards, priced between ₹99,000 and ₹1,10,000 per sq yard. The project is being developed in two phases and is move-in ready. Financing is through self-funding, with all construction and infrastructure managed internally. Published On…

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Telangana Builders Seek Farmhouse Approval in Conservation Areas

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: In a significant move that may reshape development on the outskirts of Hyderabad, realtors and builders in Telangana have urged the state government to allow farmhouse plotting under conservation land use, with clearly defined size and construction parameters. They argued that this would control unregulated growth, bring structure to existing grey areas, and generate consistent revenue for the government. During a recent meeting with officials from the municipal administration department, representatives from builders’ associations such as NAREDCO, CREDAI, and TDA proposed permitting farmhouse plots with a minimum size of 10 guntas (around 12,000 square yards). They…

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AAI Alerts on Unapproved Construction Near Dehradun Airport

DEHRADUN: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has raised concerns about illegal construction activities near Jolly Grant Airport, highlighting potential air safety hazards. The AAI emphasized that obtaining prior approval is crucial before initiating any building projects in the airport’s vicinity, noting that violations could lead to regulatory penalties. Airport officials stated that a recent aerodrome safeguarding inspection uncovered numerous residential and commercial buildings erected without the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC). The authority warned that any construction within designated height-restricted and safeguarded areas without proper authorization could jeopardize flight operations and passenger safety. BCH Negi, the airport director, mentioned…

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Navi Mumbai’s Development Projects Stalled by Land Acquisition Uncertainty

Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The transfer of responsibility from PCMC to Cidco has halted numerous building development projects in rural areas due to uncertainties surrounding land acquisition on privately owned land. The PCMC is requesting clarity from builders, developers, and landowners by needing Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to proceed with building plans. However, Cidco has purportedly provided ambiguous responses, claiming that the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for developments on private lands, a stance that PCMC does not accept. Neither PCMC nor Cidco has granted the necessary permissions for developers to begin their proposed projects.…

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Delhi Court Requests Police Report on ’32nd Milestone’ Promoters

NEW DELHI: A local court has requested an action-taken report from the police regarding a plea for the registration of an FIR against the promoters of the Gurugram-based “32nd Milestone” commercial project. The complaint alleges cheating, fund diversion, and significant financial irregularities. Judicial Magistrate Devanshi Janmeja issued this notice on February 5, instructing the police to provide a report, with the next hearing scheduled for March 13. The application was lodged by senior citizen Arvind Gupta, who accuses the promoters and associated entities of cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and intimidation. The implicated parties include 32nd Vistas Private Limited, Growth Hospitality…

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Odisha to Convert Vacant Government Buildings into Affordable Housing

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government is taking steps to identify vacant and unused state-owned buildings in urban areas to convert them into affordable rental housing, as stated in an official document. The initiative aims to improve housing options for the urban poor and working class. Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, directed key departments to identify underutilized assets within their control and to report this information to the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM). Padhee emphasized that housing is essential for urbanization, impacting health, stability, education, and economic opportunities for families. Previously, housing…