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Bhubaneswar BDA Advances Town Planning Scheme No. 8

BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has begun implementing Town Planning Scheme (TPS) no. 8, which encompasses 560.81 acres in the Andharua and Daspur mouzas. This initiative is part of the BDA’s extensive plan to promote systematic urban development without compulsory land acquisition for the proposed inner ring road in the TP zone, reducing delays and legal disputes. According to a recent tender released by the BDA, the agency will conduct a comprehensive survey of the area, defining scheme boundaries, roads, and plots, while installing markers at specific points. The agency’s responsibilities will include preparing layout maps, offering digital outputs…

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Bhubaneswar to Include 72 Villages in Civic Body Expansion

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to incorporate 72 revenue villages into its jurisdiction, following proposals from the villages expressing their consent for development. Sources indicate that with these additions, the BMC aims to expand its current administrative zones from three to six. Villages under consideration for inclusion are Dasapur, Gothapatna, Andharua, and Bhuasuni, among others. “We have received proposals from the villages. A communication will be sent to the housing and urban development department. Once approved, the process to add these villages to BMC’s area will commence,” stated BMC Commissioner Chanchal Rana. He mentioned…

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Odisha Approves Town Planning Scheme-8

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has made a notable advancement in urban planning by approving the draft of Town Planning Scheme-8. This approval was publicized in the Odisha Gazette on Friday. Covering an area of 560.86 acres in the Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will execute the TP scheme. This initiative is a vital portion of the state’s urban growth strategy and includes the development of Bhubaneswar New City. Originally declared on January 30, 2014, the intent for TP-8 was followed by a meeting with landowners on January 21 this year, and the draft plan was released…

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Odisha REAT Supports Buyer Amid Builder Delays and Amenities Issues

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has rejected an appeal from a local realtor disputing the applicability of the RERA Act, 2016 to its residential project in Andharua. During a recent session, the tribunal affirmed the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s (ORERA) previous decision, mandating the developer to compensate the buyer and adhere to essential legal requirements. The case stemmed from a complaint by homebuyer Surya Prakash, who cited delays in possession, the absence of mandatory occupancy and fire safety certificates, and the failure to deliver the promised amenities as outlined in the sale agreement. Despite investing Rs…