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Delhi: Pay 25% Upfront for Provisional NOC on Homes

Sure! Here’s a revised version of the content: — NEW DELHI: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved significant reforms regarding infrastructure charge (IFC) payments, providing much-needed relief for property owners and developers in the capital. Individuals and agencies can now secure a provisional no objection certificate (NOC) by paying just 25% of the required infrastructure charges during the building plan approval phase. The remaining balance will be payable later, adjusted according to final applicable rates when a water connection is sanctioned. Officials believe this temporary arrangement will quickly revive thousands of stalled projects. Water Minister Parvesh Verma stated that…

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NGT Notifies Delhi Jal Board for Illegal Borewells

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) following allegations that private builders have illegally installed borewells and are extracting groundwater without authorization. Arun Kumar Tomar, the petitioning individual, asserted that he had brought this issue to the attention of the DJB chairman on January 20, but no subsequent actions were taken. Tomar accused 19 private builders of digging illegal borewells throughout Delhi. The NGT bench, headed by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, acknowledged that the claims necessitate verification through a site inspection by the DJB. The bench also emphasized that the appropriate…