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Panchkula to Discuss Property Tax Waiver in General House Meeting

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula Municipal Corporation is set to conduct its first General House meeting on June 16 at the PWD Rest House. The agenda includes discussions on transforming Ward No. 4 into a model cleanliness ward and introducing a one-time interest waiver on outstanding property tax dues. Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal will chair the meeting, which will also include MP Varun Kumar, MLAs Chander Mohan and Shakti Rani Sharma, along with officials from various departments. Councillor Bharat Hiteshi submitted a proposal for a property tax amnesty that aims to eliminate around ₹20 crore in accrued interest from a total outstanding…

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Gurugram: DTCP to Renew Action Against Illegal Builds Next Week

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) will resume actions against illegal constructions in DLF Phase 3, following a May 29 order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court that restricted an earlier interim restraint to property owners involved in the case. Final restoration orders were issued on June 12 and 13 for properties not under any stay or status quo directives, directing owners to voluntarily rectify deviations from approved building plans. The department plans to kick off a large-scale enforcement campaign across DLF phases 1 to 5, commencing with Phase 3 next week. The initiative will be…

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Revised Visakhapatnam Master Plan Includes IT Hubs and Metro

VISAKHAPATNAM: The revised draft master plan-2041 for the Visakhapatnam metropolitan area aims to establish a framework for sustainable urban development that harmonizes infrastructure growth, economic progress, and environmental protection. Key projects highlighted in the plan include metro rail corridors, a suburban railway system, and a coastal corridor, while future growth sectors like IT hubs, data centers, Bhogapuram aerocity, and tourism are also identified. The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) submitted this revised draft plan to the Andhra Pradesh government on Friday, with a focus on balanced land use, efficient transport systems, and fostering industrial and economic development. VMRDA chairman…

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UP Limits E-Registration to Select Categories After Deed Writer Strike

NOIDA: Following a recent strike by deed writers in Greater Noida who claimed that the state’s e-registration initiative threatened their jobs, the registration department has released an order clarifying that the online system will apply only to specific property transactions. On June 12, the state inspector general of registration clarified that e-registration was not introduced for all property documents, countering the widespread belief post the June 4 rollout announcement. The clarification arrives amidst protests from deed writers and document scribes, who fear that a fully digital registration process may render their services obsolete and result in job losses. Previously, the…

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New Noida Airport Impact: Rising Land Prices in Bulandshahr

NOIDA: Just a short distance of 52 km from Noida International Airport and 30 km from the proposed New Noida, Bulandshahr is set for a transformation it never anticipated. Landowners in the district are poised to benefit significantly as it is expected to be integrated into a sprawling industrial network that extends beyond Noida and Greater Noida. The key factor is the anticipated Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region, also known as New Noida, which encompasses 84 villages. Officially notified in October 2024, the project affects 63 villages in Bulandshahr and is strategically located just 30 km from both Noida and Ghaziabad, and…

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Gurugram to Split City into Eight Zones in Two Clusters

GURUGRAM: In a significant administrative overhaul aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery, the MCG has decided to reorganize the city into eight zones within two clusters, replacing the previous four-zone setup. This decision was made public through an order from MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya. “Given the rapid growth of the MCG area and rising expectations from residents, this reorganization was essential. The new cluster and zone framework will facilitate quicker decision-making, boost accountability at the grassroots level, and ensure more efficient, transparent, and timely services,” he stated. The new structure will be implemented starting June 15. Cluster 1 will…

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Helmets on in Golf View II, Noida: A Safety Trend

Representative AI image NOIDA: Helmets are no longer just for the road. In Golf View II, Sector 78, residents have started wearing helmets while walking, cycling, and even playing in their housing society, following incidents of falling plaster and concrete. This trend comes just days after a 46-year-old biker was killed in Greater Noida West when concrete fell from a high-rise and struck him. On Saturday, children rode their bicycles with helmets on, while residents took evening walks, prioritizing safety. Some even opted for basement paths over outdoor routes. The immediate catalyst was an incident two days prior, where a…

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NGO Urges Tamil Nadu CM to Halt Brigade Project in Perumbakkam

CHENNAI: Arappor Iyakkam, an NGO dedicated to combating corruption, has requested the state government to revoke the approvals granted to a property developer for a residential project in Perumbakkam. They allege that the site is located within the protected Pallikaranai marshland. The NGO submitted a complaint to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, stating that the developer is “attempting to resume construction in violation of the Wetland Conservation Rules 2017, as well as a Supreme Court stay order preventing any construction within the designated wetland areas.” The project, located on land with survey numbers 453, 495/2C, 496, 497, and 498 in…

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Delhi: NDMC Extends 10% Property Tax Rebate by June 30

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced on Saturday a 10% rebate on property tax for the fiscal year 2026-27. This rebate is available to taxpayers who settle their dues by June 30. The civic body encourages property owners in its jurisdiction to take advantage of this rebate by making timely payments through its online portal or through other approved payment methods. The rebate initiative has been a consistent part of the NDMC’s property tax collection strategy in recent years, aimed at promoting early payments and enhancing revenue collection. A similar 10% rebate was also offered last year…

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Prayagraj: PDA Reviews 10-Year Property Notices for Regularization

Representative AI image PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has initiated a significant review of notices issued over the past decade regarding properties in violation of building bylaws, approved maps, land-use norms, and other development regulations. This exercise, directed by PDA Vice-Chairman Rishi Raj, involves a thorough examination of old records to identify buildings that may now qualify for regularization under the relaxed provisions of Master Plan-2031. As part of this process, the PDA is reassessing notices issued to over 30,000 property owners. Many of these properties were previously deemed in violation of construction regulations and could not be regularized…