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Get Fire NOC in 30 Days or Face Action: Ludhiana Residents Warned

Ludhiana: In the wake of a significant fire incident, the Ludhiana municipal authorities are emphasizing the urgent need for robust fire safety protocols in the industrial sector. Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal announced on Thursday that residents must secure a fire safety No Objection Certificate (NOC) within 30 days, or face penalties. Under the Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act of 2012, residents are required to obtain this fire safety NOC from the fire department within the specified timeframe, or risk incurring heavy fines and possible building sealings for non-compliance. Officials stated that all commercial properties—including educational institutions and coaching centers—must…

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Ludhiana Chief Pushes for Rapid Recovery and Illegal Construction Busts

LUDHIANA: MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has instructed the building branch officials to expedite the collection of dues and halt illegal constructions throughout the city. These directives were issued during a meeting held at the MC Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Tuesday. Officials from all four zones attended the meeting, where they were tasked with meeting recovery goals promptly. The commissioner warned that strict actions would be enforced against any official failing to meet these targets. He also requested certificates confirming the absence of illegal construction activities within their jurisdictions. Participants in the meeting included the SE-cum-MTP, assistant town…

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Ludhiana sets weekly goals to enhance property tax recovery

LUDHIANA: On Thursday, Municipal Corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal conducted a review of the property tax wing and building branch at the Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar. This initiative aims to accelerate the recovery of overdue payments and prevent illegal constructions. Dachalwal set weekly recovery targets for officials and stated that progress would be closely monitored through regular reviews. He emphasized that strict departmental actions would be taken if these targets were not met. Attendees of the meeting included Additional Commissioner Paramdeep Singh, zonal commissioners Neeraj Jain, Gurpal Singh, and Jasdev Sekhon, SE-cum-MTP Ranjit Singh, along with assistant town…

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Crackdown on Developers in Five Illegal Ludhiana Colonies

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: LUDHIANA: In an unexpected move, the municipal chief of Ludhiana has initiated demolitions and sealing drives, along with police actions against developers of five illegal colonies in Shimlapuri, Jaspal Bangar, and Kanganwal. Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has also cautioned his inspectors of disciplinary repercussions following this surprise inspection of illegal settlements. These rogue developers have learned that the true underpinning of Ludhiana’s property market is not merely construction but adherence to regulations — and the commissioner’s unannounced checks aim to address these issues. During a review in Zone C, Dachalwal instructed…

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Settle Property Tax in Ludhiana by August 15 to Avoid Penalty

LUDHIANA: More than 192,000 property tax returns from the year 2013-14 remain unfiled by residents. However, they have until August 15 to settle their outstanding dues under the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme. Mayor Inderjit Kaur has urged residents to take advantage of this opportunity, which allows them to pay their pending property tax without incurring any penalties or interest before the deadline. Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal noted that the government previously set a July 31 deadline for residents to submit their overdue property tax without penalties. To better support the community, the deadline has now been extended to August 15.…

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Ludhiana Suvidha Kendras Now Open Weekends for Property Tax

LUDHIANA: To facilitate timely submission of pending property taxes, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has announced that zonal suvidha kendras will remain open on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. This decision was made as July 31 marks the final date for property tax payments without incurring penalties or interest under the state’s one-time settlement (OTS) policy. Officials indicated that property taxes should be paid on a self-assessment basis annually. Failure to pay will result in a 20% penalty and 18% annual interest on the outstanding amount. Under the OTS policy, residents can settle their pending tax by July 31,…

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Pay Property Tax by July 31 for Benefits: Ludhiana Chief

LUDHIANA: With just one week remaining for residents to settle their outstanding property tax without incurring any interest or penalties, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has urged them to take advantage of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme by submitting their dues by July 31. The MC chief has instructed zonal commissioners, superintendents, and other officials to hasten the collection of dues from residents and take action against defaulters. He convened a meeting at the zone ‘D’ office of the civic body in Sarabha Nagar on Thursday, attended by MC additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh, assistant commissioner (UT) Pragati Rani, and zonal commissioners…

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Ludhiana Identifies Over 150 Unsafe Buildings

LUDHIANA: The town planning department has completed a new survey identifying 159 unsafe buildings across the city, covering all four zones. Officials have compiled a list and issued notices to the owners of these properties. The survey indicates that Zone D has the highest number of unsafe buildings at 55, while Zone A, which includes the old city, has 48. Zones B and C follow with 21 and 35 unsafe buildings, respectively. Comparatively, a 2021 survey showed Zone A had 64 unsafe buildings, with Zones B, C, and D reporting 21, 38, and 33 unsafe buildings, respectively. An official noted…