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Delhi: MCD Seals Keshavpuram Properties Over ₹1.33 Crore Tax Dues

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed two commercial properties in the Keshavpuram zone due to alleged non-payment of property tax dues exceeding ₹1.33 crore, according to an official statement. This action is part of the civic body’s ongoing initiative against property tax defaulters. The properties, situated in Paschim Vihar and the GT Karnal Industrial Area, reportedly had substantial outstanding property tax dues. Despite multiple opportunities provided by the MCD to settle the dues, the property owners did not comply, leading to the initiation of coercive action under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act. Officials encouraged the property…

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PM Launches Two New Delhi Metro Corridors

Representative Image NEW DELHI: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and laid the foundation for three additional lines, enhancing direct connectivity to several key locations in the national capital. He also inaugurated projects worth ₹15,200 crore as part of the central government’s General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment initiative. The total investment across all projects reaches approximately ₹33,500 crore. The corridors inaugurated include the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (Pink Line) corridor, spanning around 12.3 km, and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (Magenta Line) corridor, approximately 9.9 km long. These corridors will serve areas such…

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Centre announces ₹33,500 crore Delhi infrastructure boost

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth approximately ₹33,500 crore in Delhi on Saturday. These projects include metro expansion, government housing redevelopment, and urban infrastructure improvements. Key initiatives involve residential and office infrastructure projects under the redevelopment of seven General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies, as part of a modernisation programme for government housing in the national capital. As part of this initiative, over 2,700 newly constructed government flats and office infrastructures were inaugurated, with the foundation stone laid for more than 6,600 additional GPRA flats and commercial office towers under the…

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DDA to Manage Daily Upkeep of Flats from April

NEW DELHI: In a strategic initiative to enhance flat sales, including those built before 2021, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will now oversee the daily maintenance of these housing complexes. The DDA will levy quarterly fees from flat owners to provide essential services such as security, maintenance of communal areas, cleaning of rooftop and water tanks, upkeep of basements, and management of electrical installations and elevators. The services will extend to minor repairs of shared spaces—like staircases, lift lobbies, and corridors—as well as maintaining water supply lines for horticulture. The DDA will continue its maintenance operations until occupancy in a…

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ED Seizes Assets Worth ₹200 Crore from Delhi’s TDI Infrastructure

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced on Friday that it has provisionally attached immovable assets valued at over Rs 200 crore belonging to Delhi-based real estate firm TDI Infrastructure Limited, as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation related to alleged fraud against homebuyers. The assets in question consist of 8.3 acres of land and commercial units in Kamaspur, Sonipat, Haryana, owned by TDI Infrastructure Limited (previously known as Intime Promoters Private Limited) and its affiliated companies. The ED stated that these properties have been appraised at Rs 206.4 crore. The company was unavailable for immediate comment regarding the ED’s…

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NDMC Orders Palika Dham Residents to Vacate by March 7

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued a new public notice on Tuesday instructing residents of the Palika Dham complex near Gole Market to vacate the premises immediately due to safety concerns regarding the building. The notice, signed by the NDMC’s joint director, sets March 7 as the deadline for residents to leave. “We wish to inform the public that the structure is in a dilapidated state and is unsafe for habitation. We request all Palika Dham residents to cooperate with the administration in vacating the premises to avoid any risks,” the notice stated. Additionally, the NDMC announced…

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Delhi Mayor Urges Residents to Clear Property Tax Dues by March 31

New Delhi: Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh has encouraged property owners in the national capital to take advantage of the ‘Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana’ (SUNIYO) 2025-26, a property tax amnesty scheme that has been extended until March 31. The mayor reported that over 1.8 lakh taxpayers have benefited from the initiative, generating Rs 1,089.97 crore in property tax as of March 1. Among this, Rs 211.44 crore came from more than 1.34 lakh residential properties, while Rs 878.52 crore was collected from 52,759 non-residential properties. Describing it as a “golden opportunity,” he urged eligible taxpayers to settle their pending dues without incurring…

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Delhi CM: Master Plan 2041 Set for Quick Approval

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that Delhi’s Master Plan 2041 is expected to gain approval soon, during her government’s one-year report presentation in the south Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. In attendance were South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and MLA Kailash Gahlot. Gupta emphasized the anticipation among residents for the new Master Plan, which aims to steer the capital’s development. The previous Master Plan 2021, which dictated land use and infrastructure in Delhi, has expired, resulting in a policy void for extended urban planning. The upcoming Master Plan 2041, in development for several years, is projected…

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Strong, Sustainable Cities Key to Viksit Bharat: Housing Minister

File Photo NEW DELHI: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal stated on Tuesday that India’s urban transformation is now entering a “decisive phase”, emphasizing that the journey to Viksit Bharat by 2047 relies on the development of strong, secure, and sustainable cities. During the inauguration of the 18th edition of ‘Municipalika’ at Bharat Mandapam, the minister noted that approximately 40% of India’s population lives in urban areas, with projections indicating a rise to around 800 million over the next 25 years. “Cities are responsible for nearly 70% of GDP and close to 90% of revenues. The path to…

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DDA Grants ₹775 Crore Quarters Redevelopment to NBCC

Dilapidated DDA quarters beside a modern high-rise reflect Delhi’s urban transformation in the afternoon sun. NEW DELHI: State-run NBCC (India) has been awarded redevelopment contracts totaling approximately ₹775.27 crore from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for a complete overhaul of staff housing colonies in the capital. According to a regulatory filing, the contracts include the redevelopment of DDA staff quarters at Old Rajinder Nagar (ORN) worth about ₹437.79 crore and at Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) valued at ₹337.48 crore. The total project value, excluding GST, is ₹775.27 crore. The projects have been awarded under a project management consultancy (PMC) model…