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Uttar Pradesh Boosts Development Fees by 50% for Major Cities

Increased fees will support urban infrastructure development, enhancing authorities’ annual income. LUCKNOW: Housing development authorities have announced an increase in fees required for construction activities in key cities throughout the state. Aspiring developers must now pay the revised development charges set by the housing authorities prior to commencing any civil work. Dedicated bodies have been established to oversee construction efforts in over 30 cities in UP, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi. The housing department approved these revised rates earlier this month, factoring in rising construction costs and inflation. Development charges have been raised by a…

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IT Department Investigates Agra Sub-Registrar Office for Irregularities

AGRA: A five-member team from the income tax department conducted a review of property registration records at the sub-registrar office-II in Sadar tehsil, Agra, on Tuesday morning, according to officials. Sources indicated that the sub-registrar’s office had not been disclosing property registration deeds (sale deeds). Following a thorough examination, actions will be initiated against taxpayers who may have concealed information regarding property transactions. “Transactions exceeding Rs 10 lakh without PAN, and those above Rs 30 lakh, must be reported. Instances of negligence, including underreporting and flawed statements of financial transaction (SFT), have been identified. Land deeds valued at Rs 1,000…

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Uttar Pradesh Housing Board Offers 4,200 Homes in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Individuals and families looking to purchase residential units in apartment blocks and developments established by housing authorities can now do so without the hassle of making multiple trips to local government offices. The housing department has directed 29 housing development authorities, along with the UP Housing Board, to compile a centralized list of available properties. The list will be accessible on the portals managed by individual authorities (including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi) and the housing department’s portal. To encourage potential buyers, relevant government agencies are required to upload recent photographs of the available units along with their geo-coordinates (Google Map).…

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UP Housing Board Announces E-Auction for 992 Properties

LUCKNOW: On September 30, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board conducted a large-scale e-auction offering 992 properties. These properties included 391 residential and 601 non-residential options located in cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, and Kasganj. The auction featured a variety of plots including commercial and residential sites, institutional areas, group housing, and IT city segments. It is anticipated that this auction will generate approximately Rs 1,168.43 crore in revenue. The registration process began on September 18 via a digital auction portal. “The expected revenue will be utilized to initiate new housing projects, enhance infrastructure, and…

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YEIDA Approves Developed Plots for Farmers in Hathras, Agra

Representative Image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) held a board meeting on Saturday, approving several significant proposals, including the allocation of developed plots to farmers, the development of 29 smart villages, and the establishment of urban centers in Hathras and Agra. As part of its policy to allocate 7% of acquired land as residential plots for farmers, officials reported that 6,260 allotment letters have been issued across 29 villages, including Rampur Bangar, Atta Gujran, Chandpur, and Dankaur, with land development completed in eight villages. For land acquisitions between 2007 and 2013, a government order dated August 29,…

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New Greenfield Townships in Uttar Pradesh Before Festival Season

LUCKNOW: In encouraging news for families in search of budget-friendly housing, more than a dozen greenfield townships are set to launch ahead of the festive season across major cities in Uttar Pradesh. Following a meeting with housing development authorities, the state government has instructed vice-chairmen to speed up the land aggregation process to roll out the housing scheme before Diwali. Plans are in place to launch schemes in seven cities by September, while the remaining 11 will be inaugurated before Diwali. Among the cities poised for new townships are Aligarh, Meerut, Jhansi, Mathura, Agra, Moradabad, Kanpur, Firozabad, Bulandshahr, Banda, Ayodhya,…

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UP CM Launches Atal Puram Township Project in Agra

Representative Image AGRA: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Atal Puram Township project on Tuesday, which is being presented as the Agra Development Authority’s largest housing initiative in 36 years, according to officials. The project, covering an area of 340 acres, is strategically located at the confluence of the Agra Inner Ring Road, Southern Bypass, and Gwalior Road. The Atal Puram will be developed in three stages across 11 sectors, providing housing for nearly 10,000 families. The plan encompasses 1,430 residential plots, 18 group housing plots, and 96 commercial plots. Incorporating world-class infrastructure, the township will feature underground utility ducts,…