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Mapusa Municipality Finds 49 Unsafe Buildings

MAPUSA: In anticipation of the monsoon season, a thorough re-inspection led by Bardez Deputy Collector Varsha Parab has uncovered 49 buildings within Mapusa municipal limits that are deemed structurally unsafe. The inspection, mandated by the North Goa District Collector, aimed to evaluate structural integrity and avoid possible collapses or accidents during heavy rainfall. The identified structures consist of 42 private buildings and seven government properties. Officials from the Mapusa Municipal Council’s building department and the Public Works Department (PWD) conducted assessments to gauge their stability. Following the inspection, authorities have put in place strict safety measures. The Mapusa Municipal Council…

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Bengaluru Civic Bodies See Revenue Drop from Khata Scheme

BENGALURU: A significant reduction in fees for converting B-khata properties to A-khata is poised to affect Bengaluru’s civic finances, with five city corporations projected to lose about ₹1,015 crore in revenue this year. As part of the “Nanna Khata Nanna Hakku” initiative launched by the Greater Bengaluru Authority on May 15, property owners now have 100 days to regularize B-khata properties by paying just 2% of the guidance value, down from 5%. Officials noted this adjustment will allow citizens to save substantial amounts; however, it will severely impact revenue streams that have already been included in the 2026-27 civic budgets.…

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Sambhajinagar to Tax Drain-Top Buildings, Crackdown on Sewage

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Buildings erected over major drains and nullahs, despite having official clearance, will be subjected to higher property taxes as the municipal corporation aims to tackle persistent monsoon flooding and obstacles in desilting efforts. The Shiv Sena (UBT) Bhavan is among the structures that may be affected. Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedage made this decision following an inspection of critical drainage areas at Kabadipura, Barudgar nala, Sambhaji Peth, and Roplekar Chowk, where he discovered several large constructions approved by the civic body built over nullahs. Officials confirmed that these buildings received corporation approval. Yedage then instructed to increase property taxes…

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Delhi to Revamp Property Registration, Modernize Offices: CM

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is gearing up for a comprehensive transformation of the property registration system in the capital. The initiative aims to modernize Sub-Registrar offices, enhancing transparency and making them more citizen-friendly by reducing delays, corruption, and reliance on agents. On Saturday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta instructed officials to implement significant reforms across all Sub-Registrar offices to ensure that citizens can register properties smoothly, without unnecessary obstacles. The government’s objective is to turn these offices into effective service centers providing timely and hassle-free services. Recently, the Chief Minister held a high-level meeting with senior officials to discuss the…

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Jharkhand Seeks Amendments to Building Regularization Rules

RANCHI: The Association of Licensed Technical Professionals of Jharkhand, made up of leading architects and structural engineers, has reached out to the Chief Minister to request significant modifications to the newly implemented ‘Jharkhand Regularisation of Unauthorizedly Constructed Building Rules, 2026’. The letter states that the existing framework limits regularisation applications to individuals with a total plot size not exceeding 300 square metres (approximately 3,228 square feet or 7.41 decimals). This criterion, according to the association, marginalizes a large segment of the population governed by the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, where traditional land holdings usually exceed 10 decimals, thus excluding them…

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DMRC Aims for December Launch of Phase-IV and Phase-V Plans

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Three new Metro corridors are set to launch in the national capital by the end of this year, according to Delhi Metro Managing Director Vikas Kumar. The upcoming corridors are the Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg extension of the Magenta Line, the Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor, and the Majlis Park-Maujpur extension of the Pink Line. In a PTI interview, Kumar stated that these corridors are part of Phase 4, which is expected to be commissioned by December. Kumar further noted that three additional corridors under Phase 4 have received recent approval, expanding the project’s scope. These include the Inderlok-Indraprastha…

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Ennore Residents Still Affected by Fly Ash Issues

CHENNAI: In the fishing village of Nettukuppam at Ennore, around 150 homes have been facing a persistent issue affecting both health and daily life—dust, wheezing, and wet terraces marked by blackish-grey deposits. The cause? Just a kilometer away, large amounts of fly ash mixed with river sand remain uncleared along the floodplains of the Kosasthalaiyar River, near the North Chennai Thermal Power Station, despite a National Green Tribunal order mandating their removal four years ago. The fly ash particles—residues from burning coal in thermal plants—are leftovers from the 2017 leak in Tangedco’s fly ash slurry pipelines that dumped thousands of…

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Chandigarh’s 2031 Master Plan: Vertical Development Ahead

CHANDIGARH: In a bold shift from its usual restrictive planning, the Chandigarh administration has announced major amendments to the development controls under Master Plan 2031. These changes permit higher density, taller buildings, and more design flexibility across various land-use categories. The proposed modifications diverge sharply from current regulations, which prohibit increases in Floor Area Ratio (FAR), ground coverage, or building height for commercial and institutional projects to prevent infrastructure strain. The new guidelines indicate a clear movement towards vertical growth and enhanced land utilization. Introducing Flexibility Centrally to this reform is the standardization of maximum ground coverage to 40% across…

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UDH Alert Raises Concerns Over Jaipur’s Residential Commercialization

JAIPUR: The recent decision by the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department to permit various commercial activities in residential zones has raised alarms among planners and officials. They caution that this change could alter the character of residential neighborhoods, exacerbate congestion, and overload civic infrastructure. Following a notification issued on May 14, most commercial constructions are now allowed in residential areas, with only a few land uses remaining restricted. Education and health facilities, community centers, industries, and plantations are banned in these zones; however, even these limitations have been relaxed in areas under the Chief Minister’s Jan Awas Yojana and…

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Lucknow to Redevelop Indira Nagar Complex for ₹110 Crore

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) plans to redevelop the aging Kailashkunj Commercial Complex in Indira Nagar, Ayodhya Road, transforming it into a modern mixed-use high-rise with commercial and residential spaces at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore. Spanning 6,046 square meters, the complex currently accommodates around 280 shops but is in a state of disrepair, with many units vacant and encroachments affecting common areas and parking. Officials stated that the existing structure will be demolished to make way for a 13-storey building, standing 45 meters tall. The ground and lower floors will feature retail shops and office spaces, while…