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GVMC Launches Citywide Slum Survey in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has initiated an extensive survey of 66 slums throughout the city to evaluate housing, infrastructure, and amenities. According to the survey results, slums that have reached a certain developmental threshold will be denotified, while others will be redeveloped through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. This initiative is part of a larger plan under NITI Aayog’s Vizag Growth Hub aimed at enhancing the Visakhapatnam Economic Region. Two slums—Velampeta and Indira Nagar—have already been earmarked for redevelopment under the PPP model, with tenders currently issued. The GVMC also intends to amend the Municipal Corporation Act…

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Nashik to Launch Drive for Rainwater Harvesting Checks

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to launch an inspection drive to verify the functionality of rainwater harvesting systems across the city. In line with current regulations, the installation of rainwater harvesting systems is compulsory for all buildings, both residential and commercial, on plots of 500 sqm or larger. Mayor Himgauri Aher emphasized this directive during a recent planning department meeting aimed at assessing the effectiveness of rainwater harvesting for groundwater replenishment. During the meeting, officials reviewed the enforcement of the mandatory rainwater harvesting requirement for buildings exceeding 500 sqm and evaluated the operational status of existing systems.…

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Surat: No Property Tax for Pragya Nagar Residents

SURAT: Residents of Pragya Nagar in the City Light area have been advised by Surat Municipal Corporation officials that they will not have to pay property tax for the demolished colony. This follows the issuance of tax bills for 2025-26, despite the colony being razed in 2025. The Times of India (TOI) had highlighted this issue, prompting action from the municipal body. The situation surfaced when residents of approximately 700 homes expressed concerns about receiving tax bills despite having evacuation notices in 2024 and demolition occurring in 2025. On Thursday, residents found that the online portal indicated no pending dues.…

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Mangaluru Sand Shortage Raises House Prices by ₹2 Lakh

MANGALURU: As the monsoon season approaches, construction activities are expected to face delays, leading builders and contractors to rush for sand. This shortage has driven construction costs up significantly, with the price of a standard house rising by around ₹2.25 lakh. Four years after sand mining was restricted in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas, contractors are finding it increasingly difficult to stay within budget on their projects. Satish Jogi, vice-president of the Civil Contractors Association, noted during a press conference on Friday that the sand scarcity has persisted for the past three to four years, primarily due to the ongoing…

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900+ Acres of Mhada Layouts to Be Redeveloped in Mumbai

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the given content, keeping the core information intact: Representative Image MUMBAI: In the coming years, a dozen Mhada layouts, covering 923 acres throughout the city, will be redeveloped, facilitating the rehabilitation of 75,445 residents currently living there, according to Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice-president and CEO of Mhada. The rehabilitation process is expected to take place over 5-10 years following the start of construction. During a media briefing on Friday, Jaiswal shared that some of the redevelopment projects have already been awarded, while tenders are being invited for others. Specifically, redevelopment proposals for the 250-acre Charkop…

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Allahabad HC Halts Demolition of 48 Auraiya Properties

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has temporarily halted the demolition of 48 houses and shops in the Dibiyapur region of Auraiya district, instructing authorities to maintain the status of the disputed properties. A division bench, consisting of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Vivek Varma, issued the ruling and scheduled the next hearing for April 29, requiring the state government to submit its counter affidavit within a week. The court mentioned that an urgent appeal was made before the Chief Justice on April 15, noting the imminent demolition of 48 residential and commercial properties in the Nahar Bazar area, set…

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Consumer Panel Orders Supertech to Fix Seepage in 30 Days

NOIDA: The district consumer commission has found Supertech Limited guilty of service deficiency after a flat sold by the builder at Ecovillage-2 suffered from seepage and sewage issues. The commission has instructed the company to address the defects within 30 days and compensate the owner with Rs 4,000 for mental anguish and legal expenses. The complaint was initiated in May 2019 by Minimol Chanchal Singh, a resident of Sector 16B, who had purchased a flat in Tower C-3 of the Supertech condominium. The flat, which was allotted to Singh in September 2016, was sold for Rs 27 lakh, including registry…

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Mumbai: Four Bidder Contest for BMC’s ₹1,348 Crore Plot

Representative AI image MUMBAI: After the Supreme Court’s clearance over a year ago, the BMC is nearing the appointment of a developer for a prime six-acre plot in Lower Parel. Initially receiving a lukewarm response, four major bidders—Shapoorji Pallonji, K Raheja Corp, Peddar Realty (JSW Group), and Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee)—have now submitted their offers. “The plot will be leased on an ‘as-is’ basis, with the developer tasked with rehabilitating current occupants as part of the development,” stated an official. Once the proposal secures administrative approval, it will be forwarded to the civic improvements committee, which oversees civic property matters. The…

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NOC Required for Work Near Pune Metro Tunnel (20m Radius)

Representative AI image PUNE: Maha Metro has mandated that builders and property owners secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before commencing any construction within 20 meters of a Metro viaduct or tunnel. This regulation aims to guarantee that surrounding development does not jeopardize the structural integrity of the transit system. Failure to obtain this clearance prior to initiating construction will result in severe repercussions, including potential legal actions and financial liability. A Maha Metro official informed TOI that the requirement for an NOC before construction activities is already stipulated under the Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act and the Unified…

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MMRDA Begins Land Acquisition for ‘Third Mumbai’ on April 27

Representative image MUMBAI: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the land acquisition process for the proposed ‘Third Mumbai’—the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town—along the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu corridor. Landowners in 124 villages of Raigad are invited to submit their online consent starting April 27. The MMRDA, recognized as the New Town Development Authority (NTDA), has outlined a 323.44 sq km area that encompasses Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas. This notice follows a state government resolution from March 16, 2026, establishing the framework for land acquisition, compensation, and allocation. Landowners can choose various compensation methods…