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Himachal RERA Fines Chester Hill Projects in Solan

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has imposed an interim penalty of ₹70 lakh (₹35 lakh for both Chester Hill-2 and Chester Hill-4) on real estate development projects in Solan due to several regulatory violations. The penalties were issued through two separate orders for confirmed breaches of relevant HP RERA sections. The official documents were released on Sunday. The complaints revolved around the irregular formation of a resident welfare association, inadequate account maintenance of funds received from allottees, and improper expenditures on projects. RERA has escalated multiple complaints from individual buyers and the Association of Allottees concerning…

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NGT Forms Committee to Probe Shahpura Lake Encroachments

Representative AI image BHOPAL: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a serious stance on the alleged encroachments in the green belt around Shahpura Lake. On Thursday, the tribunal established a committee to inspect the site and deliver a report within six weeks. Environmental advocate Nitin Saxena’s petition to the NGT central bench alleges that the green belt has been egregiously encroached upon, with illegal structures appearing in the lake’s buffer zone, thus violating Wetland Rules. Counsel for the petitioner, Chinmay Singh, revealed that “untreated water is being funneled into the lake, obstructing the natural drainage channels that feed it,…

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Missing Papers Halt 2.5 Lakh Property Deals in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Income Tax (I-T) department is investigating approximately 2.5 lakh property transactions, worth over Rs 3 lakh crore, in the north-west region of India, according to officials. Many of these substantial transactions stem from Gurgaon and Faridabad. Revenue offices in these areas have either neglected to report transactions or submitted incomplete or erroneous PAN details, causing significant obstacles in tax verification efforts. Over the past year, the Directorate of Intelligence and Criminal Investigation (Chandigarh) has conducted over 40 surveys and spot verifications across revenue offices in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and various Union Territories, including Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir,…

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Andhra CM Unveils ₹40,000 Lease per Acre for Amaravati Phase II

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a lease of Rs 40,000 per acre for a decade to farmers participating in the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme for the new capital city, Amaravati. Additionally, the chief minister pledged to increase the lease amount by Rs 3,000 annually and provide a crop loan up to Rs 1.5 lakh per household, according to a press release issued on Saturday. Municipal Minister P Narayana stated on April 10 that a total of 31,150 farmers have contributed nearly 34,983 acres, including 1,000 acres from Pedaparimi village…

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Telangana HC Grants Week for Gov’t to Respond in GHMC Merger Case

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has granted the state government one last opportunity to submit its responses to a series of petitions challenging the merger of panchayats, municipalities, and municipal corporations within the Outer Ring Road limits into the GHMC. The bench, led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, stated, “As a final indulgence, the respondents (state) are allowed one week to file a counter-affidavit.” The court also granted an additional week for the petitioners to respond to the state’s counters and adjourned the matter for further hearings. Among the petitioners is 98-year-old farmer MA Shareef…

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Govt to Demolish DLF-1 in Gurugram After HC Stays S+4 Policy

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Following a stay on the stilt-plus-four-floor (S+4) policy by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the government has initiated a systematic crackdown aimed at removing illegal house extensions that encroach on public pathways. The enforcement efforts will kick off this Saturday in DLF-1. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia has urged residents to voluntarily dismantle encroachments to avoid demolition. Additional Chief Secretary (Town and Country Planning) Anurag Aggarwal issued the directive on April 16, instructing agencies to rectify right-of-way violations by April 22. The high court, in its review of petitions including Sunil Singh vs. State…

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Maharashtra Launches 60 Private Property Registration Centers in July

Representative AI image PUNE: Property buyers and sellers in Maharashtra are set to benefit from quicker registrations and enhanced services as the state registration department gears up to introduce 60 privately operated registration centers starting this July. Inspired by the “passport seva kendra” model, these centers aim to simplify the registration process, albeit at an added cost to citizens. They will work alongside the state’s existing 517 government-operated registration offices. The initiative was first revealed last year by the revenue department and will be carried out in three phases. The initial phase will introduce five centers in high-traffic districts like…

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Gurugram to Offer Doorstep Demolition Waste Pickup and Inspections

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is set to initiate a door-to-door collection of construction and demolition (C&D) waste while enhancing disposal measures. Between January and March of this year, the civic body conducted 646 inspections at construction sites to boost enforcement. These updates were discussed during a review meeting held by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) last Friday. An official stated that this initiative is part of a larger strategy to improve waste management and minimize dust pollution, both crucial for addressing the city’s worsening air quality. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya elaborated on…

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AP government accelerates LRS clearances before April 23 deadline

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: As the deadline for the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) approaches next week, the state government is increasing efforts to boost revenue by accelerating the processing of outstanding applications in urban local bodies. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana conducted a review with town planning officials and municipal commissioners via teleconference, urging them to immediately process all eligible applications. He emphasized that undue delays not only inconvenience applicants but also hamper the state’s revenue collection efforts. The minister stated that town planning officials and commissioners would be held accountable for any lapses in application processing.…

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Lucknow Development Body Offers OTS for 4,000 Defaulters

LUCKNOW: Approximately 4,000 defaulters in the city are expected to benefit from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), which is launching camps for the One-Time Settlement (OTS) program starting Saturday. This initiative allows defaulters to relieve themselves from penalties and compounded interest while clearing their dues to regularize ownership. Submitted applications will be processed within three months. Defaulters who pay the full amount within 30 days will receive a 3% discount. For dues exceeding Rs 50 lakh, one-third must be settled within 30 days, with the remaining balance payable in six monthly installments. A help desk has been established at the…