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Goa Achieves 25% Completion of Land Records Update

Representative AI image PANAJI: Despite initial resistance from some communities, the state government has successfully completed approximately 25% of the work needed to update land records and issue urban property cards (UrPro) to landowners. Concerns arose that the survey could affect certain village areas slated for municipal inclusion and might lead to the confiscation of properties owned by individuals residing abroad or those with no legal heirs. A senior official indicated that the government aims to complete the survey by the end of February, but if it remains unfinished, they will seek additional time from the authorities. The Goa (National…

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Pune fines developer for dumping debris on riverbed

PUNE: The civic body has imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on a private developer for allegedly dumping waste on the riverbed near Deccan. “The civic administration directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to take further action. A stop-work order should be issued for the construction project from which the debris was collected, and the site has been sealed,” noted a senior PMC official. “We will pursue criminal charges against those responsible for this illegal dumping. Monitoring efforts will be increased,” stated Avinash Sakpal, head of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)’s solid waste management department. PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram mentioned, “The…

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Maharashtra Govt Confirms PMC as Planning Authority for 23 Areas

PUNE: On Wednesday, the state government designated the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) as the planning authority for the 23 areas merged into its limits in 2021. This significant decision aims to transform the city’s development dynamics. Since the merger, residents in these areas have been in a complicated situation, with daily planning decisions resting with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). This dual-authority scenario meant that while PMC provided water and civic services, PMRDA was in charge of issuing building permits. As a result, developers, residents, and officials often faced confusion due to overlapping regulations, ambiguous permissions, and enforcement…

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Odisha Officials Visit Chennai for Affordable Housing Insights

BHUBANESWAR: A delegation from the Odisha government recently visited Chennai to explore affordable housing and urban habitat programs backed by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), according to an official statement released on Friday. Led by Usha Padhee, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, the team aimed to understand successful models of affordable housing delivery, institutional strengthening, innovative financing frameworks, and sustainable urban habitat development in Tamil Nadu. During their visit, Padhee, along with officials from the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), engaged in detailed discussions with senior representatives from the Tamil…

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Maharashtra Plans Draft Structure for Pune Metropolitan Area

Representative AI image PUNE: The state government has instructed the PMRDA to promptly begin drafting the structure plan for the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR). Senior officials from the urban development department mentioned that the notification was released on February 10. “The directions were issued in the public interest in accordance with provisions added through Chapter III B of the MRTP Act. The amended law allows a six-month window following the publication of the statutory notice to prepare the structure plan. Hence, the state has ordered the PMRDA to take immediate action,” they stated. PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase assured TOI on…

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Signature Global, RMZ Team Up for Gurugram Mixed-Use Project

NEW DELHI: Signature Global (India) has partnered with RMZ to establish a joint venture focused on a mixed-use development featuring office spaces, hotels, and retail units along the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Gurugram. According to the agreement, the companies will create a 50:50 joint venture, with RMZ investing ₹1,283 crore in the project. Pradeep Aggarwal, founder & chairman of Signature Global (India), stated, “The Southern Peripheral Road has consistently developed into a significant hub for residential and commercial projects, bolstered by robust infrastructure and connectivity.” As part of this deal, RMZ will acquire a 50% stake in Gurugram Commercity…

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Illegal colonies, site office demolished in Gurugram drive

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The District Town Planning (DTP) enforcement wing launched a demolition campaign against unauthorized colonies and illegal constructions at various sites in the city on February 11 and 13. Structures like foundation-level constructions, boundary walls, and internal roads in Sadhrana, Bohra Kalan, Jamalpur, and Sector 89 were removed with the assistance of police teams from the Sector 10A and Bilaspur stations. Following complaints registered through the Chief Minister’s grievance portal, enforcement teams arrived at the revenue estate of Sadhrana on February 13. In one unauthorized colony, three damp-proof course…

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Ahmedabad’s Blueprint for Disaster: Build Homes, Dig Later

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: In regions surrounding Ahmedabad city, approvals for new residential and commercial buildings are being granted before establishing underground utility networks. Shela serves as a significant example of this planning oversight. In the past decade, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has authorized over 50 residential and commercial projects along Club O Seven Road and VIP Road in Shela, where residents have already settled. Only now is AUDA initiating the installation of stormwater, drainage, and water systems. This haphazard approach is causing significant disruptions for residents in Shela, Bhat, Manipur, Godhavi, and Sanathal. Although the state government…

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No More Land Swap: Prayagraj Body to Refund Plot Buyers with Interest

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has made a significant announcement impacting thousands of homebuyers. The authority will no longer provide alternate land to allottees in its residential schemes who bought plots but did not take possession. Instead, they will receive a refund of their payments along with interest, promoting transparency and financial relief. The official announcement, released on Friday, is anticipated to affect approximately 8,000 allottees across different residential projects. Homebuyers interested in participating in a new residential scheme can apply to have their prior payment credited towards the new allotment. The PDA has clarified that alternate plots will…

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Creditors Approve Welspun-Ashdan for Lavasa Takeover, 92% Vote

MUMBAI: Creditors of Lavasa Corp have approved the Welspun-Ashdan consortium’s takeover of India’s first privately-owned hill town project, which faced administration due to overwhelming debt. Voting results released over the weekend indicate that the consortium, consisting of Welspun subsidiary Paschim Sagar Properties and Pune-based Ashdan Properties, received 92.21% of the votes, with the larger creditors, excluding homebuyers, supporting the plan. Another competitor, Valor Estate, secured 84.16% of the votes, primarily because Axis Bank, holding 8.89% of the debt, rejected the proposal, while ACRE ARC, with 6.54% of the debt, abstained from voting. These results come amid ongoing litigation in the…