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Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The transfer of responsibility from PCMC to Cidco has halted numerous building development projects in rural areas due to uncertainties surrounding land acquisition on privately owned land. The PCMC is requesting clarity from builders, developers, and landowners by needing Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to proceed with building plans. However, Cidco has purportedly provided ambiguous responses, claiming that the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for developments on private lands, a stance that PCMC does not accept. Neither PCMC nor Cidco has granted the necessary permissions for developers to begin their proposed projects.…

Varanasi’s ₹2,866 Crore Budget Aims for City Growth and Infrastructure

VARANASI: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) forecasts an operational income of ₹2,070.61 crore for the financial year 2026-27, marking a substantial increase of about 448% from the previous year. In conjunction, a budget allocation of ₹2,069 crore has been made, reflecting a rise of approximately 343% compared to last year. Overall, a comprehensive budget of ₹2,866.20 crore was approved on Thursday. The budget is heavily focused on the city’s expansion, new townships, and infrastructure development. The primary revenue source identified in the budget is land sales and compensation, expected to generate about ₹1,206 crore. Additionally, around ₹575 crore has been…

Kolkata Civic Body Launches Drive to Demolish Unsafe Buildings

KOLKATA: In response to the Shamsul Huda Road building collapse, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is initiating a comprehensive campaign to demolish unsafe and decrepit buildings throughout the city. The KMC Buildings Department plans to use specific powers to demolish structures posing risks to both residents and pedestrians. An official from the KMC Buildings Department disclosed that assistance will be sought through an express order—authorized under section 411(4) of the KMC Buildings Rule—allowing the civic body to dismantle unsecured portions of dilapidated structures deemed irreparable. A prior survey identified buildings vulnerable to collapse, particularly during heavy rainfall. “We have identified…