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Uttarakhand Halts Construction in 900 Illegal Colonies

RUDRAPUR: To address unauthorized urban sprawl, the District Development Authority (DDA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on construction activities in approximately 900 illegal colonies throughout Udham Singh Nagar district as of Saturday night. This decision follows an order from District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria due to rampant encroachments on Nazul land and unregulated building activities. Areas like Rudrapur, Kashipur, Bajpur, Khatima, Nanakmatta, Gadarpur, Dineshpur, and Jaspur have been flagged for violations, with numerous colonies being developed without adherence to legal regulations or development standards. DDA Secretary Pankaj Upadhyay stated, “There are nearly 900 colonies in the district that have been…

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HC rejects UP govt’s order to cancel builder’s ‘zero-period’ waiver

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has overturned a state government order that withdrew a lease rent waiver granted to a realtor under the “zero period” policy. On October 8, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi from the Lucknow bench invalidated the January 9, 2024 directive from the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC). This directive had rescinded the lease rent waiver initially granted to Express Builders and Promoters. This ruling follows two previous decisions where the high court also set aside the same January 2024 order concerning Great Value Projects India (April 23) and Pan Realtors Pvt Ltd (May 29). The court noted…

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DDA Requests IIT, DTU Help After Dwarka Basement Flooding

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enlisted the technical expertise of IIT Delhi and Delhi Technological University to investigate the recent flooring damage and groundwater discharge in the basement of Triveni Apartments, located in Dwarka’s Sector 16B. The DDA has requested both institutions to deploy teams for on-site inspections and to provide a detailed report. “We expect them to visit the site this week and deliver a tentative timeline for their findings,” noted a DDA official. DDA teams are reportedly conducting daily visits to the site, with plans for long-term engagement with one of the government institutes to…

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I-T Flags Unreported Cash Deals in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI: The income tax department is scrutinizing cash transactions exceeding Rs 2 lakh in property deals, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, particularly in areas adjacent to Nepal. Numerous violations have been identified, and sub-registrars have failed to provide the necessary data. This nationwide initiative, following a Supreme Court directive from April, led tax officials to discover instances where entire transactions were conducted in cash. Tax authorities are baffled by the inaccurate reporting from sub-registrars in Bihar and UP. The department has escalated this issue to senior officials in both states, urging them to instruct sub-registrars to share information…

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Pune: PMRDA Halts Two Wagholi Projects Over Drainage Problems

File photo PUNE: A stop-work order from the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) has provided some relief to residents of Wagholi’s internal Baif Road, who have struggled with sewage around their homes for nearly two years. The order, which took effect on October 9, halts two construction projects in the area and demands that builders submit an alternative development plan within 60 days. This plan must demonstrate a viable strategy for managing future drainage and sewage generated by these buildings. The directive followed several meetings between PMRDA officials, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) engineers, builders, and local residents in recent…

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Telangana HC Questions Government on Illegal High-Rises

HYDERABAD: On Oct 8, the Telangana High Court raised concerns with state government departments, including HYDRAA, regarding delays in addressing complaints from Kamareddy MLA Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy about illegal high-rise constructions intruding on lakes and public spaces in Hyderabad. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy questioned the representatives of various government departments, saying, “The complainant is an MLA. What have you been doing since December 2024?” while reviewing the MLA’s petition. The MLA sought the court’s direction for authorities to take action against alleged irregularities by construction firms. The judge also inquired why the MLA had not raised this issue in…

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Hyderabad civic body revenue rises with more high-rise approvals

HYDERABAD: The surge of high-rise buildings in Hyderabad has significantly boosted the revenue for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). From January to August of this year, the civic body recorded earnings of ₹1,199.7 crore, a remarkable increase compared to the total revenue of ₹815 crore in 2024. This revenue bump is primarily attributed to a rise in high-rise building approvals, which yield much higher fee collections than traditional residential projects. Notable growth areas include Uppal Bagayath, Nanakramguda, Khajaguda, Budvel, and Gaganpahad, where several substantial residential and commercial developments have been approved. Significant projects include a 50-story residential tower in…

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FONRWA urges Noida to clear backlog; CEO vows 100 projects

NOIDA: A delegation from the Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA), representing over 150 RWAs, recently met with officials from the Noida Authority to urge action on delayed civic projects ahead of Diwali. The executive committee held discussions with Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M., along with ACEOs Krishna Karunesh and Satishpal, OSD Mahendra Prasad, and GMs A.K. Arora, S.P. Singh, and R.P. Singh, as well as DGM Vijay Rawal and others. FONRWA president Yogendra Sharma expressed concerns that development initiatives across various sectors have been halted and decisions from a prior RWA meeting remain unaddressed. The CEO responded that…

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SC Declines Plea on Delhi HC Ruling in Signature View Case

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that challenged a Delhi High Court ruling stating that there would be no halt to the demolition of the Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi. The petition was presented to a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe, seeking a suspension of the interim order issued by a division bench of the high court on September 17. The Signature View Apartments are part of a multi-storey residential project initiated by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in 2010.…

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Goa to Update Land Records with First Survey in 50 Years

PANAJI: Over 50 years since the last land survey, the state government has announced a new initiative to update land records. This survey aims to identify unoccupied plots and unclaimed land parcels. The state will commence the surveys in urban locations, as the last one was carried out back in 1972. The Goa Geospatial Knowledge Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations Rules, 2025 has been drafted, allowing public feedback before finalization and implementation. “The directorate of land and records will issue a general notice to inform residents when a land survey is ordered in any village, town, or city. Homeowners,…