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Ahmedabad’s Civic Body Halts Temporary Plot Leasing

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has halted the temporary leasing of civic plots citywide due to allotment irregularities. The standing committee has instructed officials to create a new policy to oversee this process. The issue was addressed in a standing committee meeting on Thursday, which revealed that, over the last two years, deputy estate officers and deputy municipal commissioners from the corporation’s seven zonal offices had leased plots temporarily without the required committee approval. Civic officials noted that the current policy lacks clarity on the duration for temporary leases, allowing multiple plots to be leased repeatedly to the same…

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Ahmedabad civic body aims to monetize 209 properties

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) established its Asset Monetisation Cell in March 2025 and has selected a consultant to develop strategies for generating revenue from civic properties. In the initial phase, the consultant will focus on monetizing over 209 assets, such as 20 gardens, 25 schools, 50 community halls/party plots, and 10 lakes. The AMC aims to create revenue streams by establishing amusement parks or food courts on land within city gardens and near lakes. Officials indicated that management of community and party plots might be outsourced to private contractors. Additionally, school buildings could be leased out during non-operational…

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Ahmedabad Freezes 81 Properties for Unpaid Tax Dues

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has ramped up its efforts against property tax defaulters in the East Zone, aiming to recover more than ₹1.1 crore. During this initiative, the East Zone property tax department has imposed encumbrances on 81 properties, thereby preventing their transfer until all outstanding dues are settled. Moreover, the civic body has initiated auction proceedings for 22 properties owned by habitual defaulters. AMC officials stated that the enforcement campaign will expand in the upcoming weeks, and more property owners who have not paid their dues may face similar actions. The corporation has also issued stern warnings…

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Gujarat HC: Ahmedabad civic body can’t revoke own orders

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has ruled that once an authority regularizes unauthorized construction by accepting the impact fee or denies such a request, it cannot review or revoke its decision. The court annulled an order by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) that cancelled a prior regularization of unauthorized construction at the Swastik Complex, a commercial building located in Maninagar. The court found that the authority lacked the jurisdiction to revoke a regularization order under Section 8(4) of the Gujarat Regularisation of Unauthorised Development Act, 2011 (GRUDA). The petition was brought by Unnati Shah and others in response to AMC’s…

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Ahmedabad to Waive Property Tax for Public Parking at Malls, Hotels

AHMEDABAD: The AMC has introduced a tax-incentivized initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the city. This comes after directives from the high court to eliminate roadside parking in front of commercial establishments. The AMC has already issued notices to 200 prominent businesses, including malls, multiplexes, and luxury hotels, presenting a straightforward opportunity: a 100% exemption from property tax on parking facilities in exchange for making private basement parking accessible to the public. “The high court has determined that vehicles parked on public roads near commercial complexes fall under the responsibility of the property owners,” stated a senior AMC official.…

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5,500 Ahmedabad Units Identified as Bulk Waste Generators

Representative image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has commenced rigorous enforcement of the Solid Waste Management Rules-2026 for bulk waste generators across all city zones and wards, aligning with the Centre’s regulations and directives from the Supreme Court. A civic survey has identified 5,500 residential societies, commercial complexes, and other large units in the initial phase as bulk waste generators, with that number anticipated to rise. Under the new rules, any unit with a built-up area of 20,000 sq m or more, daily water usage of 40,000 litres or more, or daily solid waste generation of over 100 kg…

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Ahmedabad Civic Body Gets ₹365.8 Crore from Bodakdev Auctions

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) recently auctioned two commercial plots in Bodakdev for a total of Rs 365.8 crore. The AMC had previously announced the online auction of 19 residential and commercial plots. However, only five plots located in Bodakdev, Thaltej, Motera, and Shilaj were auctioned on Tuesday, with the latter three attracting no bids. Final Plot No. 353/Part 1 from TP Scheme 50, covering 8,167 sq m, sold for Rs 2.52 lakh per sq m, slightly above its base price, resulting in a total sale of Rs 205.9 crore, just above its upset price of…

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Ahmedabad Penalizes Four Construction Sites for Violations

AHMEDABAD: On Thursday, the North Zone estate department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) imposed penalties ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh at four construction sites located in Gota, Bodakdev, and Chandlodia for violating environmental regulations and worsening air quality. The Arambh Greens construction site in Chandlodia failed to install the required green net and encroached upon the roadway with materials, resulting in a penalty of Rs 50,000. Similarly, the Orium Zenith site in Chandlodia was fined Rs 50,000 for not having the green net in place. The Valenor site in Bodakdev faced a Rs 25,000 fine for…

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Ahmedabad: 3 Gota Construction Sites Sealed for No Green Nets

AHMEDABAD: In a decisive move against dust pollution and urban safety violations, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has shut down three significant construction sites in Gota ward as of Saturday. This action followed the failure of these sites to install essential green nets and barricades to manage particulate emissions. A team from the AMC’s Estate and Town Development Officer (TDO) department conducted an unannounced inspection, leading to the suspension of work at Evera, S Plus, and Solo Bliss 2 sites for breaching the city’s Good Construction Practice Policy. Additionally, the Solo Bliss site received a fine of ₹1 lakh for…

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Ahmedabad Civic Body Shifts Parking Responsibility to Owners

Representative Image AHMEDABAD: Every evening in the bustling areas of Ahmedabad, vehicles overflow onto sidewalks, turning lanes are congested, and residents navigate through spaces ill-suited for parking. The AMC aims to address this daily chaos with new regulations established recently. “Non-compliance with these regulations may result in the suspension or revocation of building usage permissions, as outlined in the Comprehensive General Development Control Regulations-2017,” the announcement clarified. Under these new guidelines, property owners are tasked with ensuring that all vehicles—whether from residents or visitors—are parked appropriately on their premises. To facilitate this, buildings must designate a person to oversee parking…