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Cabinet Approves New City Project in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has granted in-principle approval for the highly anticipated ‘New City’ project on Bhubaneswar’s outskirts. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja shared that the proposed city will be developed within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA) and will encompass approximately 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. This initiative is part of the state’s long-term vision, Viksit Odisha 2036, aimed at creating a multi-economic growth zone. The anticipated investment is projected to be Rs 8,179 crore over the next 15 years, combining both public and private sectors. An initial budget of…

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Bhubaneswar to Request Plot Owners for Road Development Access

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Pushes for Road Handover from Developers Image: Caption: Representative image created by AI Bhubaneswar: On Wednesday, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) called upon developers and landowners to transfer roads that were designated at the time of their property purchases to the civic body. During a BMC meeting, corporators raised concerns about numerous roads not being handed over, which is hindering planned development and the construction of essential infrastructure like roads and drains. Officials explained that historically, large plots were subdivided for sale, and while roads were designated, they often were not formally transferred to the BMC upon…

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Bhubaneswar to Offer Affordable Housing to Slum-Dwellers via Lottery

BHUBANESWAR: On Wednesday, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a lottery to distribute homes to 38 beneficiaries through its Affordable Housing Projects (AHP) and In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) initiatives. The purpose of these schemes is to offer secure and dignified housing for the urban poor living in slums and informal settlements. The allocation involved 24 beneficiaries receiving homes at Barunei Enclave AHP in Subudhipur, nine at Santi Nagar Awas Yojana (Keshari Residency), and five at the Nilamadhab Awas scheme in Chandrasekharpur. BDA Vice-Chairman N Thirumala Naik, present at the event, highlighted the authority’s commitment to inclusive urban development. “Our goal…

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Property Allottees Must Get UAN by Aug 31: Bhubaneswar Body

Representative image created by AI BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) announced on Tuesday that all property allottees are required to obtain a Unique Account Number (UAN) by August 31. This digital initiative aims to transform BDA’s service delivery and improve transparency in property transactions. The UAN is a 12-digit number that will provide access to various online services, including asset allotment, lease deed execution, no-objection certificates (NOCs) for loans, asset transfers, and conversion of leasehold properties to freehold status. Allottees can generate their UAN by visiting the BDA’s official website (www.bda.gov.in), according to an official statement. The BDA will…

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Bhubaneswar Body Allows Housing Society to Cut Utilities for Dues

BHUBANESWAR: In a landmark decision, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has made history in Odisha by granting an order that empowers an association of residential project allottees. This ruling allows the association to disconnect vital services to units that fail to pay monthly maintenance charges consistently. The allottees’ association filed a complaint with the competent authority regarding the ongoing non-payment of shared expenses by certain flat owners. The BDA reviewed the case and ruled in favor of the association, referencing provisions from the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act of 2023. In total, four homeowners out of approximately 160 in…

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Govt to Strengthen Odisha RERA Compliance and Enforce Rules

BHUBANESWAR: To enhance regulation in the real estate sector, the housing and urban development department will partner with the revenue and disaster management department to enforce the decisions made by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). This initiative emerged from a high-level meeting recently chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The authorities have been directed to utilize the Odisha Public Demand Recovery (OPDR) Act to collect penalties from defaulters, ensuring adherence to ORERA’s guidelines. To strengthen real estate enforcement, particularly in Bhubaneswar, ORERA will conduct joint operations with the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).…