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Uttar Pradesh Minister: 380 Registration Offices to Get Own Buildings

VARANASI: On Saturday, UP Minister Ravindra Jaiswal announced plans to construct dedicated buildings for all 380 registration offices in the state, equipped with world-class amenities. This was revealed during the inauguration of eight registration office buildings with an investment of Rs 18.56 crore. The minister also remotely inaugurated a new sub-registrar office in Sagri, Azamgarh district, and laid foundation stones for several offices in Chandauli, Shravasti, Jay Singhpur, Maholi, Ramsanehighat, Lambhua, Sawayajpur, and again in Shravasti. “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative to operate all registration offices in their own buildings…

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Karnataka to Charge for Groundwater; Meters Required for All

BENGALURU: In a significant effort to manage groundwater resources and promote sustainability, the state government has introduced fees ranging from Re 1 to Rs 35 per cubic metre for various users of groundwater, including individuals, housing societies, commercial establishments, industries, and mining operations throughout the state. The fees will affect all types of residential complexes, group housing societies, as well as government bodies providing water in urban settings. Commercial entities and mining operations will also be subject to these new regulations. Moreover, the government has mandated that all residential and commercial property owners secure a no-objection certificate (NOC) prior to…

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SC: Arrest Anyone Laying Bricks Amid Chandi Chowk Ban

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court criticized unauthorized constructions in the Chandi Chowk area, despite an existing court ban, and instructed the Delhi Police to arrest anyone involved in such activities. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi instructed the Delhi Police commissioner to organize patrols in the area and to immediately halt illegal constructions. “The Commissioner of Police must ensure a police team is deployed for regular patrolling and that all demolition orders issued by the MCD, which have not been stayed by the courts, are followed diligently. Any illegal constructions must be sealed immediately,” the…

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Uttar Pradesh Urban Bodies Start House Tax Recovery Drive

LUCKNOW: In a significant initiative, urban local bodies across the state have commenced efforts to recover outstanding house taxes from property owners. This special drive, which started on July 15, will continue until July 31, during which notices and bills will be sent to those who have yet to settle their dues. In 17 major cities managed by municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, over 5.5 million properties will be targeted. These cities generate a large portion of the state’s revenue, which comes from a total of 762 urban local bodies. Additionally, it is estimated that the remaining 199 municipal councils…

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Protests Erupt Over Property Tax Notices in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: On Friday, councillors of the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) organized a sit-in protest at the head office in Navyug Market due to increased property tax notices sent to residents, despite the board’s decision to repeal the proposal. The revised property tax rate took effect on April 1. GMC officials stated that the notice issuance is “system-generated.” They assured that any payments made concerning the increased tax would be adjusted to reflect the previous tax slabs. However, this explanation did not satisfy the protesters. Councillor Manoj Goyal remarked, “The GMC board’s meeting on June 30 unanimously decided to revert to…

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SC orders action on illegal building in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Supreme Court has ordered the city corporation to take decisive action against a commercial building that was constructed in violation of civic regulations. The court also dismissed an appeal from G. Mohandas, a Thiruvananthapuram building owner, who sought to overturn criminal proceedings regarding the building’s alleged illegal construction. The bench, featuring Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, upheld a prior Kerala High Court ruling from January 16, 2024, which declined to intervene in the matter. Prosecutors allege that Mohandas acquired a renovation permit under false pretenses and used it to demolish an existing structure and erect a new…

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Delhi HC asks DDA to restore trust with Signature View residents

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court highlighted a significant “trust deficit” between the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the residents of Signature View Apartments. The court urged the civic agency to take steps to “establish trust” with the residents. The Chief Justice DK Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela addressed the ongoing stalemate where residents have refused to vacate the towers deemed dangerous. They emphasized the need for both parties to seek a resolution and “move ahead” with the completion of the project. The bench stated, “There is a lot of trust deficit. The residents’ concerns are valid. Trust needs…

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Only 1 of 8 City Divisions Provided List of Dilapidated Buildings

MUMBAI: Authorities have shown a lackadaisical approach towards abandoned structures, with only one of the eight city divisions submitting a list of dangerous buildings, and that list lacked thorough verification. The Kalachowki division was the only one to present a list of 248 buildings; however, the audit found that 76 of these had already been demolished, redeveloped, or were in the process of redevelopment. In previous years, the city has experienced collapses of such dilapidated structures, often resulting in fatalities. According to the Mhada Act, the BMC is obligated to provide comprehensive details regarding cess buildings in hazardous or deteriorating…

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Special Team Formed to Investigate Madurai Property Scam: HC

MADURAI: On Thursday, the Madras High Court instructed the Inspector General of Police (South Zone) and the Madurai City Police Commissioner to form a special investigation team led by a senior IPS officer of proven integrity to investigate the property tax scam in Madurai Corporation and report back to the court. A division bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice A.D. Maria Clete noted that the petitioner, T. Ravi, an AIADMK councillor from Ward 83 of Madurai Corporation, claimed it was a significant scam and raised concerns over delays in registering an FIR, casting doubt on the investigation’s fairness due…

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Bank Fined by Consumer Forum for Losing Property Papers

GHAZIABAD: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) has ordered Noida Commercial Cooperative Bank to pay ₹25,000 in compensation for the mental distress caused by the loss of a customer’s original property documents. An additional ₹5,000 has been charged for litigation costs. The bank, which acknowledged misplacing several files during an office relocation in 2011, is also required to provide a certified duplicate of the petitioner’s property registration, ensuring no misuse of the lost original deed occurs. Ramesh Chandra Singh, a resident of Ghaziabad, sought the commission’s intervention to obtain his original property deed, which had been mortgaged for a…