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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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One Arrested in ₹2 Crore PMAY Fraud with 100+ Victims

AHMEDABAD: Promised with no government forms or lotteries, more than 100 women from underprivileged backgrounds fell victim to a significant scam, losing over Rs 2 crore in total. The accused, Neel Madhav Patel, reportedly claimed to have direct access to housing allocations under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Sunita Bhandari, a 27-year-old domestic worker from Paldi, approached the city police commissioner to report how Patel deceived her. She claimed that she was not alone, with around 100 other female victims also affected. Based on her report, the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) filed an FIR on Monday. Patel assured…

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Gujarat Plans Five Satellite Towns to Relieve City Pressure by 2030

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: Gujarat is planning to establish five satellite towns with metro-like amenities and enhanced economic potential to alleviate pressure on major urban centers by 2030, officials announced on Friday. As per a government statement, the proposed satellite towns include Sanand near Ahmedabad, Savli (Vadodara), Kalol (Gandhinagar), Bardoli (Surat), and Hirasar (Rajkot). “The state government is currently seeking urban planners to create master plans for these towns and is in the process of appointing planners through a tender process. By 2030, we aim to equip these towns with metro-like facilities and enhance their economic capabilities, thereby reducing the…

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Gujarat to Launch AI Research Organization at GIFT City

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version: Representative AI Image AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel granted in-principle approval for the establishment of the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) to enhance research and development in artificial intelligence. The initiative will be executed through a collaboration involving the state and central governments, along with the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), following a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, as per the official announcement. The Gujarat government has undertaken this project to promote R&D in AI, aiming to boost the national AI ecosystem under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister.…

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Panel Established to Revise Gujarat Land Revenue Act

Representative AI image GANDHINAGAR: The state government recently established a committee led by retired IAS officer C.L. Meena to review the Gujarat Land Revenue Act of 1879 and related regulations. The objective is to recommend necessary amendments to the Act. The committee, composed of other members like M.B. Parmar and Anis Mankad (both retired IAS officers) along with a member secretary, is tasked with submitting its report within six months. A notification regarding this was released on December 22. As outlined in the notification, the committee is responsible for assessing the revenue department’s rules, resolutions, and manuals connected to this…

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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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Gujarat RERA Streamlines Grievance Resolution Process

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has introduced a new standard operating procedure (SOP) aimed at enhancing the grievance redressal process for property buyers and stakeholders. The updated SOP adopts a digital-first approach, bolstering the existing online mechanisms and clearly outlining procedural timelines and roles. Individuals purchasing property can now file complaints from the comfort of their homes using the GujRERA portal. While an offline option remains, online submissions are encouraged for swift resolutions. Upon submitting an online complaint, a physical copy must also be delivered to the RERA office within seven days, according to a state government…

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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: Auda Approves Transit Zone Benefits for 4,604 Hectares

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has approved a proposal to extend Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ) benefits—including a higher floor space index (FSI) of 4.0 and parking concessions—to 4,604 hectares along ten major city roads. These benefits will also apply in areas where Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors are not physically present. A TOZ is a planning tool designed to promote dense, vertical development near mass transport corridors like Metro or BRT, enabling the construction of high-rise buildings ranging from 70m to 100m in height, depending on their plot size and design. This move is…

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Ahmedabad to Permit RMC Plants Near Construction Sites

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: In response to protests from builder groups — CREDAI and GAHED — the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has revised its policy to permit ready-mixed cement (RMC) plants within one kilometer of construction sites. This change comes after the AMC previously implemented restrictions aimed at curbing air pollution in the city. Approval for an onsite RMC plant within a one-kilometer radius will be granted if the construction site’s area is 7,500 square meters or less. For sites larger than 7,500 square meters, it remains a requirement to locate the RMC plant on the construction site itself. This…