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Andhra Pradesh Unveils Common Zoning Rules for Faster Urban Approvals

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, creating a standardized, rule-based framework for land use and urban development throughout the state. This initiative aims to minimize regulatory confusion and expedite development approvals. Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD), S. Suresh Kumar, stated that the new regulations replace various outdated zoning frameworks with nine standardized land-use categories, employing a zone-specific negative-list approach where activities are permissible unless explicitly prohibited. “The introduction of the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, provides a consistent and rule-based framework for land use and urban development, aiming…

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Amaravati Phase I on Track, Completion Expected Next Year: Minister

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: P Narayana, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister, has confirmed that all projects in Amaravati are on track. He rejected opposition criticism regarding the capital city development, stating that comparisons between the costs of iconic structures and regular buildings were designed to mislead the public. During a review meeting on Wednesday, Narayana assessed the progress of Amaravati’s construction with representatives from contracting firms and senior officials. He expressed optimism that the first project phase would finalize on time. The discussion included updates on government buildings, road networks, and land pooling scheme layouts currently under development.…

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Andhra Pradesh ULBs’ Property Tax Collections Rise 24% to ₹1,010 Cr

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) have raised over Rs 1,010.7 crore in property tax for April, including arrears and penalties, showing a 24.1% increase from the Rs 814.1 crore collected during the same month last year, according to a top official’s statement on Sunday. The increase is attributed to a comprehensive revenue strategy that incorporates Geographic Information System (GIS)-based property mapping, drone surveys, digital dashboards, and app-based payments, as stated by Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar. “In April, property tax collections exceeded Rs 1,010 crore, including arrears and penalties, marking over a 24%…

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Andhra CM Unveils ₹40,000 Lease per Acre for Amaravati Phase II

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a lease of Rs 40,000 per acre for a decade to farmers participating in the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme for the new capital city, Amaravati. Additionally, the chief minister pledged to increase the lease amount by Rs 3,000 annually and provide a crop loan up to Rs 1.5 lakh per household, according to a press release issued on Saturday. Municipal Minister P Narayana stated on April 10 that a total of 31,150 farmers have contributed nearly 34,983 acres, including 1,000 acres from Pedaparimi village…

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Land Pooling Scheme 2.0 Accelerates in Amaravati Following APSRA Change

Representative image VIJAYAWADA: The recent amendment to the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSRA), designating Amaravati as the state capital, has alleviated doubts, leading to increased participation from farmers in villages involved in the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS 2.0). Reports indicate that farmers from Pedaparimi village have offered up 1,000 acres of land. To foster the development of a greenfield airport, a sports complex, and high-tech industries, the state government has revealed plans to acquire an additional 16,666 acres from neighboring villages within the Thulluru, Tadikonda, and Pedakurapadu mandals. Initially, only a small number of farmers…

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Andhra Pradesh to Use Land Sales, Not Taxes, for Amaravati Debt

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced on Saturday that the debts related to the greenfield capital city of Amaravati will be resolved by selling 5,000 acres of land, rather than using taxpayer funds. The minister remarked that the state has allocated 5,000 acres in Amaravati, estimating that each acre could be valued at Rs 20 crore by the time construction of the greenfield capital is finalized. “We will not utilize the taxes paid by citizens to settle Amaravati’s debts. Instead, we will clear them through the sale of 5,000 acres of land in Amaravati,” Narayana stated in an…

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Parliament Approves Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s New Capital

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Parliament successfully passed the AP Reorganisation Bill, with the Rajya Sabha endorsing the legislation that grants official status to Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed this as a “historic moment for the state,” while his son and state IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, characterized it as a “homecoming” for the people, emphasizing that the legal recognition would significantly boost private sector investment in the new capital. The bill was approved through a voice vote, with all political parties supporting…

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Amaravati Still Lacks a Civic Body

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: The debate surrounding the legal status of Amaravati may have been temporarily resolved with amendments to the AP State Reorganisation Act, but the city still lacks a civic body. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) oversees various urban centers and villages, yet no unified urban governance exists to encompass all regions. The Amaravati capital spans 217 sq km across Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, NTR, Krishna, and Eluru districts, including municipal corporations in Guntur, Vijayawada, and Tadepalli-Mangalagiri, along with municipalities such as Nandigama, Jaggaiahpet, Kondapalli, Tenali, Ponnur, Sattenapalle, Gudivada, Vuyyuru, and Tadigadapa. While some of these centers are…

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AP CM vows housing for all poor by 2029

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that his government is committed to providing housing for all the poor by 2029. He plans to allocate housing plots for those without land. In his address to the Assembly, Naidu urged eligible beneficiaries who have yet to receive a house to apply. He assured that both the central and state governments would shoulder the responsibility of housing for all. “We are dedicated to constructing homes for all the poor by 2029 and providing housing plots to those who lack land,” Naidu stated, emphasizing the government’s goal to house…

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Andhra Pradesh Cuts Vacant Land Tax by 50% During Building

AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh Assembly approved amendments to the Municipal Act on Wednesday to reduce financial burdens on builders and enhance transparency in construction procedures. The first amendment permits builders to pay only 50% of the vacant land tax during the construction period, effective from when building permission is granted until the Occupancy Certificate is issued. The second amendment removes “leprosy” from municipal terminology. The assembly also sanctioned an amendment allowing builders to pay just 50% of the vacant land tax during the construction phase. Minister Narayana emphasized that these changes were aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business, encouraging…