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Ahmedabad collects ₹24 crore from property tax rebate scheme

AHMEDABAD: A property tax rebate scheme initiated by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) from January 1 to March 31 has garnered a positive response. Within the first week, 24,887 taxpayers have paid property taxes totaling over Rs 24 crore. Collections have been significant across all seven zones. This initiative offers a 100% interest waiver for both residential and commercial properties under the previous tax formula from January to March. For residential properties using the new tax formula, interest waivers are set at 85% in January, 80% in February, and 75% in March, reducing by 5% each month to encourage early…

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Ahmedabad collects impact fee for two homes on govt land

AHMEDABAD: Officials from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have faced allegations of collusion and irregularities from a co-operative housing society in Ghatlodia ward. Society members claim that AMC officials in the North West Zone improperly collected impact fees for two houses constructed illegally on government land, falsely attributing them to their society. On December 22, 2024, the society members submitted an appeal to the Appellate Authority in Gandhinagar under the Gruda Act, 2022. The appeal, initiated by Natwarlal Panchal along with eight other society members, states that impact fees were unlawfully charged in May 2024 for the two homes built…

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Ahmedabad Issues Notices for Unauthorized Parking at 380+ Buildings

Representative image AHMEDABAD: Concerned about traffic disruptions due to illegal parking, the AMC has issued 384 notices to various buildings in the past two days. AMC officials mention that many residential and commercial buildings lack parking facilities. “Unauthorized parking on public roads, footpaths, and other spaces is severely affecting traffic flow,” stated an AMC officer. To address this issue, housing associations, chairmen, secretaries, building owners, and occupants have been directed to ensure vehicles are parked within their premises. Notices were sent to those not complying. The AMC mandated that every building must have proper signage and sufficient parking arrangements. “It…

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Ahmedabad: Demolition Starts for 25 Houses in Thaltej Society

Representative image AHMEDABAD: The estate-TDO department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) commenced the demolition of 25 houses in Snehanjali Society, Thaltej on Wednesday. This action followed prior demolition notices, which sparked protests from the affected residents. In light of the land dispute, the AMC has opted to provisionally relocate residents to flats in the Gujarat Housing Board colony located in Naranpura. A meeting was convened between AMC officials and members of the society, wherein residents agreed to the alternative housing proposal. They also assured the AMC that they would accept any decisions regarding rent and financial matters made by…

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Ahmedabad: 11 Tenements Sealed for Illegal PGs in Thaltej

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: Authorities sealed eleven tenements at Soham Row Houses in Thaltej for allegedly running paying guest (PG) accommodations without proper authorization from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The AMC had previously issued notices to these units, urging them to obtain the necessary permissions. However, compliance was not met, leading the estate TDO department in the North West Zone to seal three tenements on December 3 and eight on December 4. Earlier this year, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP called for legal action against unauthorized PG units during a coordination meeting with MPs and MLAs chaired by the…

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Ahmedabad Plans to Earn ₹473.7 Crore from Five Plots Auctioned

Representative Image AHMEDABAD: During an online auction held on Thursday and Friday, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) successfully sold five plots in areas such as Shilaj, Chandkheda, Sola, and Vastral, which is projected to bring in ₹473.7 crore. Out of 13 plots listed for sale across different areas in the city, only five were sold. As per the AMC’s estate department, Final Plot No. 93 in Shilaj (TP Scheme No. 216), designated for residential use with an area of 9,765 sq m and a base price of ₹168.9 crore (₹1.7 lakh per sq m), was auctioned for ₹1.7 lakh per…

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17 Tall Buildings Approved in Ahmedabad Over Last 2 Years

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) convened on Thursday to evaluate the construction proposals for towers exceeding 70 meters in height within the city. Over the past two years, the AMC has approved development permits for 17 tall buildings, generating an income of ₹250 crore. All 17 structures are located exclusively in the western part of the city and will comprise a total of 2,000 residential and 2,300 commercial units. The AMC’s town development department has already issued the Building Use (BU) certificate for one tower,…

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Ahmedabad’s Demolition Drive Targets Illegal Builds in Vatva, Jamalpur

AHMEDABAD: The Town Development Officer (TDO) of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) executed demolition drives in the Vatva and Jamalpur regions on Tuesday, focusing on illegal constructions and encroachments on public and civic lands. In Vatva, the AMC dismantled 14 illegal structures located around Bhoja Talav, situated along the Narol-Aslali Highway. Officials reported that approximately 12,540 sq m of lake land was reclaimed from encroachment. Additionally, in Lambha ward, two unused toilet blocks on Gamtal Road in Saijpur-Gopalpur were demolished, along with five compound walls. In a separate initiative, officials in the Central Zone’s Jamalpur area demolished illegal construction on…

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Ahmedabad’s 50% Discount on Leases Leads to ₹23 Crore Loss

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has reported a loss of Rs 23 crore due to the temporary leasing of plots at a 50% discount based on new jantri rates. The AMC leases reserved plots throughout the city to builders, traders, social organizations, and companies, applying new jantri rates for these plots. However, a 50% discount is factored into the total rent calculated. On Friday, the AMC’s estate department proposed to increase the temporary plot rent from 50% to 65% of the new rate, but this proposal was rejected by the standing committee. The state government announced on February 4,…

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Ahmedabad to Auction Seven Plots Valued at ₹447 Crore

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to auction seven prime plots located in Bodakdev, Ambli, Chandkheda, Gota, and Sola, with a cumulative base price of Rs 447 crore. This proposal will be presented to the AMC standing committee on Thursday for approval. Among these, three plots are designated for residential development, while four will be utilized for commercial purposes. The highlight is a residential plot in Bodakdev, categorised under TP 50 with a steep price of Rs 3.10 lakh per sq m— the highest of the lot. This particular plot measures 1,821 sq m after a recent survey,…