Category: Residential

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Free Land Regularization for 70,000 Families in Marathwada

NAGPUR: On Thursday, approximately 70,000 families in Marathwada, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and the Rajura area of Chandrapur district, experienced significant relief as the long-standing issue regarding ‘Madat Mash’ inam lands was addressed. The Legislative Assembly unanimously approved the ‘Hyderabad Inam and Cash Grants Abolition (Amendment) Bill, 2025′ (Bill No. 101). This legislation grants free regularization of residential houses built on these lands, providing full Occupant Class-1 ownership rights without any associated premium or nazarana. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule introduced the Bill, noting that under the 1954 Act, these lands were classified as Occupant Class-2 (new and impartible tenure), which limited…

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Lucknow body to restart plot registrations on Mohan Road

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority is set to restart registration for approximately 1,487 developed plots listed with UP RERA under the ambitious Anantnagar residential scheme along Mohan Road. Officials indicated that a proposal from the engineering division has been forwarded to the property department, and the registration dates will be announced shortly. The plots cater to middle and upper-income groups in various colonies, including Akash Khand, Aalekh Khand, Ashish Khand, Aabhas Khand, Alok Khand, Adarsh Khand, Aditya Khand, and Aamod Khand. In Sector-1, there are 617 plots, comprising 40 plots of 450 sq m, 211 plots of 288 sq m,…

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Residents blame Ahmedabad civic body for delaying action on illegal building

AHMEDABAD: Residents of Adhikar Co-operative Housing Society in the D-Cabin area of Sabarmati have accused the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) of neglecting their complaints regarding a five-storey illegal building within their property, despite raising issues consistently for the past 18 months. As per society officials, the building—which includes 24 rooms allegedly intended for renting as paying-guest accommodation—was erected without any approvals from the society, government authorities, or the AMC. Residents claim that work continued unabated even after the civic body issued notices and sealed the site. Rakesh Kumar Mishra, the society chairman, expressed frustration over the lack of action, stating,…

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Telangana Explores PPP Model for Affordable Housing

HYDERABAD: Telangana is committed to ensuring every family has access to affordable housing by 2047, according to revenue, housing, and I&PR minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who spoke at the ‘Telangana Rising 2047 – Global Summit’ on Tuesday. The minister stated that the government is finalizing a long-term housing policy that prioritizes economic viability, environmental responsibility, and technology to close the widening gap between housing demand and supply. “Our aim is to move beyond piecemeal schemes and establish a comprehensive policy for the next two decades,” he explained, indicating the state’s interest in exploring Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for affordable housing…

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7,000 Returnable Plots in Amaravati Still Unregistered: Minister

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced on Tuesday that 7,000 out of the total 66,000 returnable plots designated for farmers who contributed land for the new capital city of Amaravati remain unregistered. He mentioned that farmers are currently registering between 30 to 60 plots daily. “Only 7,000 plots are yet to be registered out of 66,000. Farmers are actively registering between 30 to 60 returnable plots each day,” Narayana stated in a press release. He also highlighted that 1,891 plots, involving 450 farmers, are caught in family disputes. The government has made arrangements to facilitate…

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Assam CM Distributes PMAY-G Sanction Letters to 3.25L Beneficiaries

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the government is committed to providing ‘pucca’ (concrete) houses for all citizens in the state. He made this statement during the launch of the distribution of sanction letters to 325,234 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) at a state-level event held in Boko, Kamrup district. Sarma highlighted that the initiative aims to secure housing for economically disadvantaged families nationwide, emphasizing the state’s determination to ensure all eligible individuals receive benefits. He noted that on May 19, 2022, the state government distributed sanction letters to 500,000 beneficiaries, releasing…

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Bhubaneswar: Dhauli Heights Allotment Nears End After Decade

BHUBANESWAR: Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta announced that the allotment process for Dhauli Heights is nearing completion, bringing hope to allottees who have been waiting for almost a decade to occupy their homes in the project. In response to a question from legislator Dhruba Charan Sahoo regarding the status of house handovers, Samanta mentioned that the final arrangements are being made for the project managed by Odisha Cooperative Housing Corporation (OCHC) Limited. Launched in 2014, the Dhauli Heights housing project in Badaraghunathpur, Tamando, faced delays due to contractor issues and financial constraints. Currently, Samanta stated that the allotment process is…

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Delhi CM promises to transform Bhalswa-Jahangirpuri EWS flats

File Photo NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reaffirmed her government’s dedication to providing dignified housing for the underprivileged while inspecting the dilapidated EWS flats in Bhalswa-Jahangirpuri. She attributed the neglect of the complex to the previous administration. During her visit, Gupta expressed frustration with the prior government’s inability to fulfill their promises to the city’s lower-income residents. “The Bhalswa flats, which we are examining today, were completed in 2016. From then until 2025, the flats have fallen into disrepair, and not a single unit has been allocated to a poor family. This is a betrayal of…

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Centre Sanctions 1.11 Crore Homes Under PMAY Schemes

NEW DELHI: The government has approved the construction of 1.11 crore houses under two schemes of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, with 95.54 lakh of these homes already completed and allocated to beneficiaries, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reported in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. While addressing supplementary questions during the question hour, the minister mentioned that a 2020 slum survey revealed that approximately 6.5 crore individuals, equating to 1.39 crore households, reside in slums nationwide. “Under both schemes, 1.11 crore houses have been approved, and 1.10 crore have been initiated, with 95.54 lakh houses completed and handed…