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Madhya Pradesh HC slams illegal builds near Kaliyasot Dam

Representative photo BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices on Wednesday to several respondents, including two retired IAS officers, a businessman, the Urban Administration Commissioner, the Bhopal Municipal Commissioner, the Director of Town and Country Planning, and the builder associated with the upscale ‘Whispering Palms’ development near Kaliyasot dam. The notices concern allegations of excessive construction by certain residents, which contravene the Bhopal Master Plan-2005 guidelines. The bench led by Justice Vishal Mishra issued these notices during a preliminary hearing of a petition filed by Mahesh Singh Parmar and Raj Bahadur Prasad. Their lawyers, Rahul Diwakar and Harshwardhan Tiwari,…

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Bhopal Metro Rail Safety Review Begins September 24

BHOPAL: The inauguration of the Bhopal Metro is now in its final stages, with crucial inspections set to begin on September 24, as confirmed by officials from MPMRCL. Passenger services for the Bhopal Metro are tentatively expected to start in October. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Subhash Nagar Depot and rolling stock, a vital step toward receiving operational authorization. Following this, inspections of metro stations will take place, as per official announcements. On Thursday, MPMRCL Managing Director S. Krishna Chaitanya carried out an extensive inspection of the Subhash Nagar Depot in…

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Bhopal Metro Advances in Land Acquisition Efforts

Representative AI image BHOPAL: Landowners along the proposed route for the Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line are increasingly opting for the Madhya Pradesh Aapsi Kharid Niti – 2014 (Mutual Purchase Policy), which facilitates land acquisition through mutual consent. This policy allows those agreeing to transfer their land for Metro development to receive compensation within two months, simplifying the process and avoiding protracted acquisition procedures. To date, 40 property owners have consented to participate in the scheme. Most will receive compensation for structures on their land, while bhoomi swamis (landowners) will get full compensation as per policy stipulations. The 60-day objection period…

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MP HC summons Bhopal collector in contempt matter

BHOPAL | JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has summoned Bhopal collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh to appear on August 25 regarding a contempt petition. This petition concerns non-compliance with a court order issuing a revenue recovery certificate (RRC) for the recovery of ₹70 lakh from a builder, as decreed by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). Bhanu Pratap Singh from Gwalior submitted the contempt petition after RERA ruled in his favor, issuing a RRC for ₹70 lakh against a Bhopal builder. The RRC was to be executed by the Bhopal collector, yet there has been no action taken. This prompted…

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Bhopal, Indore to Develop as Metro Regions in 25-Year Plan

BHOPAL: On Tuesday, the House approved the Metro Area Bill, aiming to designate Bhopal, Indore, and nearby districts as metropolitan areas similar to the National Capital Region (NCR). Urban development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya opened the debate, stating that the bill is part of a long-term plan to tackle development challenges projected over the next 25 years. Notably, the NCR includes Delhi and adjoining regions of UP, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Vijayvargiya highlighted PM Narendra Modi’s vision to develop India into a prosperous nation by 2047, emphasizing that states must contribute to achieving this goal. During Vijayvargiya’s speech about planning for sustainable…

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HC urges govt to stop illegal construction in Bhopal’s Arera Colony

Representative image created by AI BHOPAL: The rampant commercialization of the upscale residential area of Arera Colony has drawn the attention of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The petitioners are asking for the court’s intervention to halt extensive illegal constructions including shops, showrooms, hotels, restaurants, office complexes, and other commercial enterprises in sections E-1 to E-5 of Arera Colony. This area has retained its residential designation since 1968, when it was leased to individuals for housing. The original land use remains unchanged, yet the area’s commercial encroachments are evident. Following an initial hearing, a division bench of the MP High…

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CM Welcomes Investments in Madhya Pradesh Real Estate

INDORE: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday that the Madhya Pradesh government is dedicated to attracting investments in the real estate sector while ensuring necessary amenities like water, electricity, and transportation. The CM mentioned that the Growth Conclave, titled ‘Next Horizon: Building Cities of Tomorrow’, aims to advance urban development in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted successful infrastructure projects in Surat and Ahmedabad, proposing the establishment of at least ten similar markets in MP. “Being centrally located, MP possesses excellent potential for the real estate sector,” he remarked. “Two decades ago, MP faced challenges with basic amenities such as water,…

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Madhya Pradesh CM Calls for Action on Affordable Housing

File Photo BHOPAL: On Thursday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav convened a review meeting with officials from the Urban Development and Housing Department at Samatva Bhavan in Bhopal, where he issued several key directives. During the meeting, CM Yadav emphasized the need for an action plan focused on developing affordable and accessible housing in urban areas, considering the socio-economic conditions of residents, to mitigate urban slum expansion. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing the urban environment, urging the development of parks and promoting tree plantation initiatives across all housing projects, including those managed by development authorities and the…

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Bhopal’s Central Slums Set to Relocate

Representative Image BHOPAL: The central area of Bhopal is set to experience substantial urban development, with plans to relocate slum settlements near Vallabh Bhawan to the Banganga area and other nearby locations within a 3 to 5 km radius, as per officials. Reports indicate that nine slum settlements currently near Vallabh Bhawan will be moved to Banganga, close to Jinsi, where around 14,000 permanent residences will be constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The affected communities include Vallabh Nagar, Vallabh Nagar-2, Om Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Durga Nagar-1 and 2, Ashok Samrat Nagar, Kumharpura, and Jhada Colony. Although initial plans…