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Mihan Distributes Developed Plots to 116 Affected Families in Nagpur

Representative AI image NAGPUR: In a significant move to rehabilitate families affected by the Mihan project, the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) has allocated developed plots to 116 eligible beneficiary families through a transparent lottery process. The beneficiaries, opting for the 12.5% developed land scheme, have cleared the necessary development fees. The allotment was conducted through a lottery draw. Land owned by farmers in Shivangaon was acquired for the Mihan project, leading to several compensation measures, including the provision of 12.5% developed land to affected farmers. This decision, announced by then Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in the State Legislature, followed…

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ED Summons GMADA Head in ₹150 Crore Money Laundering Case

MOHALI: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Jalandhar zonal office has summoned the chief administrator of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to appear on Monday regarding a Rs 150 crore money laundering investigation. The investigation centers on alleged irregularities in the change of land use (CLU) approvals for two key real estate projects: Suntec City and Altus Space Builders Private Limited. The ED’s notice requires the chief administrator, or a representative with at least gazetted rank, to provide records and evidence at the Jalandhar office. These proceedings, conducted under Section 50 of the PMLA, are judicial in nature. Officials have…

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New Noida Land Acquisition Launches in 37 Villages

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Noida Authority is gearing up to acquire land for New Noida, also referred to as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). The initial phase will involve land acquisition from 37 villages, comprising 24 in Bulandshahr and 13 in Noida, through voluntary purchase, expected to commence next month. “The Noida Authority has requested the government to assign three tehsildars to facilitate land acquisition in the region. A temporary office will also be established in New Noida for this initiative,” stated Noida OSD Kranti Shekhar. The villages earmarked for the first phase of acquisition include Anandpur, Bel Akbarpur,…

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Nagpur Police Requires Tenant Verification for Landlords & Agents

Representative AI image NAGPUR: In a move to enhance urban surveillance and monitor undocumented residents, Nagpur police have made tenant verification mandatory throughout the city. Landlords and property agents face criminal penalties for non-compliance. Utilizing powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Nagpur CP Ravinder Singal issued an order instructing all landlords, flat owners, and property agents to provide complete tenant information to the nearest police station prior to renting out properties or within 48 hours of occupancy. The order, effective from May 8 to July 7, requires landlords to submit details including tenants’ names, permanent…

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Commercial Plot in Noida Priced at ₹758 Crore

Representative Image NOIDA: As the city’s land market heats up ahead of the anticipated launch of the airport in June, the Noida Authority is preparing to offer 35 plots in various categories, including industrial, institutional, commercial, and hotel use, with reserve prices ranging from ₹65 lakh to ₹758 crore. Officials noted that the high-end pricing mirrors increased investor interest sparked by the Noida International Airport, which is set to commence operations on June 15. The plot scheme will be available starting May 19, with earnest money deposits due by June 9 and the final submission deadline on June 11. “The…

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Delhi body selects TOD sites to promote affordable housing

Representative image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has identified 14 land parcels along metro corridors aimed at developing residential and mixed-use spaces to enhance affordable housing in the city, reducing outward migration to NCR towns. The identified plots, totaling over 3.6 lakh square meters, align with the recently introduced Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy and are positioned along the Blue, Red, Green, Pink, and Yellow metro lines. East Delhi features six sites—Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Preet Vihar, Karkardooma, and Mandawali/Fazalpur—while three sites are located in Dwarka. Additional plots can be found in Rohini, Madipur, Peeragarhi, and Rohtak Road. Most of…

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West Bengal Minister Urges Civic Bodies to List Illegal Buildings

KOLKATA: Following the tragic Tiljala factory fire that resulted in two fatalities last week, the urban development and municipal affairs department has mandated the KMC, all municipal corporations, and municipalities to adhere strictly to legal regulations concerning unauthorized constructions. Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul stated, “I have instructed my department to communicate with all municipal areas where illegal structures are present. We are sending letters to civic bodies requesting information on the number of such structures, the reasons for their construction, and the measures taken to prevent further unauthorized buildings.” The department has tasked local authorities with compiling a report…

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Ulhasnagar Residents Get Relief as State Begins Home Regularization

MUMBAI: Thousands of families residing in homes constructed in Ulhasnagar before 2011 may soon gain legal ownership rights, as the Maharashtra government has kick-started a significant regularisation process for longstanding residential encroachments. This initiative aims to tackle one of the most persistent housing issues in the city. A special review committee has been established for the 141 Ulhasnagar assembly constituency, with MLA Kumar Ailani appointed as chair. This decision provides much-needed relief to numerous lower- and middle-income families who have lived in uncertainty for decades. Many residents in Ulhasnagar’s old settlements and slums have faced challenges in obtaining legal property…

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HSPCB Alerts HSVP on Illegal C&D Waste Dumping in Haryana

Representative image. PANCHKULA: The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has served a show-cause notice to the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) concerning alleged illegal dumping and storage of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on HSVP land in Sector 5. The notice, issued by the HSPCB regional office in Panchkula, highlights that a recent field inspection revealed substantial amounts of C&D waste dumped in violation of the Environment (Construction and Demolition Waste Management) Rules, 2025. According to HSPCB, this dumping is contributing to air pollution, land degradation, public nuisance, and health hazards, indicating the authority’s failure to fulfill its statutory…

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Nagpur Civic Body Targets ₹749 Crore Property Tax for FY27

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has set a property tax collection target of ₹749.82 crore for 2026-27. However, a significant discrepancy in its figures has emerged — ₹1,392 crore in arrears has been excluded from the recovery plan. Data obtained by TOI reveals that the total property tax arrears amount to ₹1,919 crore, but the NMC has only incorporated ₹526.85 crore — just 27% of the entire backlog — in this year’s recovery target. The exclusion of ₹1,392 crore greatly reduces the scope of the initiative. Senior officials have stated that arrears from government properties, mobile towers, and ongoing…