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40+ AOAs in Noida Protest FIRs for Disputes and Accidents

NOIDA: Over 40 Apartment Owners Associations (AOAs) from various high-rises in Noida convened to protest against recent FIRs filed against them regarding incidents occurring within their residential complexes. These protests were prompted by FIRs against Amrapali Platinum, Supertech Capetown, and others over injuries caused by planter falls or disputes among residents. On August 16, a 12-year-old girl sustained severe head injuries when a piece of plaster from the 25th floor of Amrapali Platinum fell on her. Her grandfather claimed that there were no safety barriers, netting, or warning signs, leading to an FIR against the association for negligence. Ajit Kumar…

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Gujarat CM greenlights ₹490 crore for panchayat housing

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a significant grant of Rs 489.95 crore for the construction of 2,055 new Gram Panchayat buildings as part of the Gram Panchayat Ghar cum Talati-Mantri Awas Yojana, aiming for complete saturation across the state. To solidify the role of Gram Panchayats as essential units in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, CM Patel’s office announced the substantial grant through a press release. The State Government’s Panchayat Department allocates funds from the annual budget to construct new Panchayat buildings for those that are dilapidated or nonexistent, along with residences for Talati-cum-Mantri officials. The facilities…

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Nine Years Later, Gurugram Housing Project Faces Fraud Claims

GURUGRAM: Over 100 homebuyers protested on Sunday, alleging that developer Swaraj Singh Yadav cheated more than 3,000 buyers in a project located in Sector 109. Holding placards and chanting slogans, the protesters gathered outside Legend Society in Sector 57, expressing their frustration with Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd. A buyer from the stalled Expressway Towers remarked, “This is nothing short of fraud.” They claim that despite paying in full since the project’s inception in November 2016 under the Affordable Housing Scheme (PMAY), construction currently sits at only 65%, causing significant financial and emotional strain. In response, the company’s spokesperson clarified,…

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Chamarajanagar ZP survey finds 35,050 houseless families in 2024-25

Representative image created by AI MYSURU: The Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat has identified 35,050 houseless families and 4,471 site-less families during its recent 2024-25 survey. They have recommended the construction of homes for these families, pending state approval for houses to be allocated under various government housing schemes. Among the 35,050 identified houseless families, Chamarajanagar taluk reported the highest with 11,582, followed by Gundlupet (10,782), Hanur (3,729), Kollegal (4,499), and Yelandur (4,458). This survey also revealed that 11,358 of these families belong to Scheduled Castes, 4,453 to Scheduled Tribes, and 19,239 to other categories. For the 4,471 site-less families, the breakdown…

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Ghaziabad to Address Buyers’ Complaints Monthly

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated the ‘Rera Samadhan Diwas’ to address complaints against it under UP Rera. This monthly event will take place on the third Thursday of each month. “As a development authority, the GDA is responsible for creating townships, including Madhuban Bapudham. It is accountable to home buyers investing in its housing schemes, similar to private developers. Hence, home buyers can approach the regulatory authority for any issues with the GDA,” a GDA official explained to TOI. The official continued, “Since UP Rera’s inception, many cases have been filed against GDA, leading to adverse orders,…

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PM to Inaugurate PMAY Homes in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat starting August 25, during which he will inaugurate 1,449 houses and 130 shops constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), with a total investment of Rs 133.42 crore, according to officials. The inauguration of these houses is a key event during his visit, as per an official statement. “As part of the in-situ slum redevelopment initiative under the PMAY (Urban), the Prime Minister will inaugurate rehabilitation efforts encompassing 1,449 houses and 130 shops at a cost of Rs 133.42 crore, located in sector-3 of the slum…

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Andhra CM: Speed Up Welfare Housing for Poorer Sections

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Wednesday plans to expedite welfare housing initiatives for economically disadvantaged groups. His target is to complete 10 lakh houses by March 2026. Naidu envisions that three lakh houses should have their housewarming ceremonies next month, while two lakh additional homes should be allocated to beneficiaries by the Sankranti festival. “Every poor family in the state should have their own home. The welfare housing initiatives must be realized swiftly. We aim to reach one million houses by March 2026,” Naidu stated in a press release. In a review of the housing…

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Goa Owners Face Fines for Missing Tenant Information

PANAJI: The state government has drafted the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Rules, 2025, which will soon impose fines on property owners who fail to provide tenant information to authorities. The government is currently inviting public objections and suggestions regarding the rules before finalizing them for implementation. “All objections and suggestions regarding the draft rules can be sent to the chief secretary or home secretary within 30 days,” stated Manesh Hari Kedar, home under secretary. If a property owner or tenant fails to submit the required information or provides false information, a report will be forwarded to the sub-divisional police officer…

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Kerala Govt Approves ₹1,500 Crore Loan for LIFE Mission Housing

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the state cabinet granted in-principle approval to secure a loan of ₹1,500 crore from Hudco, guaranteed by the government, through KURDFC for the LIFE Mission housing initiative. Of the total ₹1,500 crore, ₹1,100 crore will fund the construction of 127,601 houses, while ₹400 crore will be allocated for housing assistance to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries in gram panchayats where they make up the majority of the LIFE list. The borrowing will occur over two years, with ₹750 crore earmarked for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The loan will be repaid over 15…

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Varanasi Development Body Grants 82 Houses Under PMAY

Varanasi: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has allocated 82 houses under the Prime Minister’s Housing scheme as of Wednesday. The allocation was carried out through a lottery held at the Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Chowkaghat. The lottery involved a transparent allocation of 82 houses in the Harhua and Kurhua villages among a total of 642 beneficiaries. The process was conducted in the presence of beneficiaries to ensure fairness and transparency. VDA Vice-Chairman Pulkit Garg, additional district magistrate (Finance/Revenue) Vandita Srivastava, secretary Ved Prakash Mishra, and District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) project officer Nidhi Vajpayee were present at the event.…