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Drone Urban Land Survey Initiated in Panchkula

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula municipal corporation has launched NAKSHA – the Urban Land Survey Programme, which aims to modernize and digitize urban land records using advanced mapping technologies like drone surveys, LiDAR, and GIS systems. This initiative is part of a central government project under the Ministry of Rural Development’s Department of Land Resources. The municipal commissioner has authorized specially appointed NAKSHA survey teams to perform ground verification across all municipal wards. These teams will verify Records of Rights (RoR), ownership documents, and will capture high-resolution imagery using drones and cameras for precise land mapping. The survey teams are also authorized…

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Chennai Builders Urge Govt to Halt Road Grid Plan Enforcement

CHENNAI: Realtors are urging the state government to intervene and halt the CMDA’s enforcement of its grid road plan, which they claim lacks a proper government order. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, the realtors pointed out that some CMDA officials have been applying the grid layout when processing planning and development applications. “We have brought this to the government’s attention, as the scheme is flawed. The grid proposal disrupts already approved buildings, necessitating a complete re-evaluation. CMDA has been implementing this without statutory approval, leading to numerous projects being on hold, which causes significant hardship for…

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Mumbai Housing Societies Toughen Stance on Builders in Redevelopment

MUMBAI: Traditionally, developers have wielded considerable influence in the real estate market. However, housing societies planning redevelopment are now shifting dynamics in their favor. With builders eager to secure redevelopment rights, these societies are negotiating aggressively, often making “unrealistic demands” for their properties. Market insiders report that housing societies are seeking additional space, hardship compensation, and relocation amounts that exceed prevailing market standards by as much as 15%–25%. Alongside standard area matching and displacement compensations, many are requesting excess amenities and significant hardship payments per member. Some expectations extend beyond what’s feasible, with societies demanding extensive additional area, substantial displacement…

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Odisha directs collectors to allocate sites for landless housing beneficiaries

Representative Image BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has instructed district collectors to allocate land sites to landless families beneficiary of various rural housing schemes. In a letter to the collectors, Girish S N, Secretary of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, emphasized that eligible landless beneficiaries should be prioritized for housing site allocations. Additionally, the government has directed block development officers (BDOs) to meet with relevant tahsildars on the first Saturday of each month to address these concerns. Unfortunately, there are still 871 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in 11 out of 30 districts awaiting land site…

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Mumbai property registrations rise 20% in November to 12,219

NEW DELHI: According to Knight Frank, property registrations in the Mumbai region surged by 20% in November, reaching 12,219 units. This marks an increase from 10,216 units registered in November of the previous year. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India, citing Maharashtra government data, reported that within the area governed by the BMC, Mumbai saw 12,219 property registrations this November—an impressive 20% year-on-year increase. This is the highest November registration figure since 2013. Stamp duty collections also rose to Rs 1,038 crore, up 12% from last year. Residential transactions dominated the market, making up around 80% of the total registrations…

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Hyderabad: 7 Years Later, No Funds for 27 Merging Bodies

HYDERABAD: Seven years after their merger with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the 27 municipalities and municipal corporations still struggle to secure basic amenities and financial support. These urban local bodies (ULBs) are heavily reliant on limited property tax collections, lacking the necessary resources to undertake vital civic works such as road maintenance, drainage infrastructure, parks, and more. According to official sources, although the state has approved their merger, the GHMC plans to maintain these ULBs as separate municipal circles with their current staff until a comprehensive reorganization is implemented. The government is reportedly considering the establishment of two…

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Guntur to Cut Water Supply for Tax Evaders’ Properties

GUNTUR: In an effort to achieve 100% tax compliance, the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) is set to disconnect drinking water taps and drainage services for both residential and commercial properties. Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu has instructed officials to cut civic amenities for those who have long-standing dues for property tax, vacant land tax, metered water charges, and tap fees. Furthermore, he plans to hold all senior officials, including deputy commissioners, accountable for revenue generation. He expressed frustration over the ‘zero percent’ daily collection performance from several ward secretariats, especially now that the financial year is well underway. He emphasized that continued…

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Full Interest Waiver for Patna Property Tax Defaulters

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced an important relief initiative, offering a 100% waiver on interest and penalties for property tax defaulters. This measure is effective immediately and will remain in place until March 31, 2026. This initiative is part of the newly approved “Bihar Municipal Property Tax Incentive Scheme for Interest and Penalty Waiver – 2025.” It allows property owners to settle their outstanding property tax for the financial year 2025-26, as well as for previous years, by paying just the principal amount in a single lump sum to fully clear their arrears. The scheme has been…

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves 16,666 Acres for Amaravati

Observing the construction of the Amaravati Outer Ring Roads amidst a growing real estate landscape, representing progress. AMARAVATI: The Cabinet of Andhra Pradesh, led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has approved the second phase of the land pooling scheme for Amaravati, which involves pooling 16,666 acres. The land will be sourced from seven villages in the capital region: Vaikuntapuram, Pedda Madduru, Endrai, Karlapudi, Vaddamanu, Harishchandrapuram, and Peddaparimi. Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathy announced that the Cabinet has authorized the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) Commissioner to proceed with the pooling of 16,666.57 acres from these…

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Govt to Develop Belgaria in Jharkhand as Model Township

DHANBAD: The central government is planning to develop Belgaria in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad into a model township, as stated by Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt on Friday. This township is being developed by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA) to resettle families currently living in danger zones affected by fire and subsidence from underground coal mining. During the inauguration of the JRDA’s new administrative building in Belgaria Township, Dutt mentioned that essential services such as water, electricity, security, and job opportunities will be provided to the residents under the project. He took the time to meet with displaced families, hear…