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PMAY Colony in Wathoda Offers Complete Amenities: Maharashtra Deputy CM

File Photo NAGPUR: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Assembly on Friday that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) housing project at Wathoda has been equipped with all necessary infrastructure in accordance with the approved development plan. He dismissed claims regarding missing amenities, poor construction, and increasing crime in the area. The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) completed 3,580 housing units under the scheme by November 13, 2021, Shinde stated. Of these, 264 units are located in Mauza Wathoda and 3,316 in Mauza Tarodi (Khurd). Basic amenities and maintenance are being handled by registered cooperative societies of the…

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Maharashtra Deputy CM: 3-Year Deadline for Housing Projects

File Photo THANE: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that developers are expected to complete housing and redevelopment projects within three years. He emphasized that builders who meet deadlines and maintain quality will receive priority for future government contracts. Shinde made these remarks while distributing keys to beneficiaries of a redevelopment project in Majiwada, Thane. He expressed a firm stance on addressing delays in redevelopment projects. The state government aims to eliminate administrative bottlenecks to expedite the completion of long-overdue housing projects and promote cluster redevelopment across Maharashtra. “Homeownership is a matter of dignity…

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46,000 Unauthorized Properties in Nashik Face Tax Penalties

NASHIK: Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde informed the state legislature on Tuesday that 46,389 properties in Nashik city are currently occupied without authorization and are subject to penalties. In response to a starred question posed by MLC Prasad Lad and others during the monsoon session, Shinde stated that the Nashik Municipal Corporation has registered a total of 600,000 properties. A significant number are being utilized without the necessary building completion and occupancy certificates. He explained that actions have been initiated against these properties under Section 267(A) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, as well as following…

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SRA Targets 219 Rehab Buildings in Mumbai Lacking OC

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The state government has initiated an amnesty scheme aimed at regularizing buildings lacking an Occupancy Certificate (OC). In response, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has issued notices to over 200 buildings citywide that have not obtained an OC but have been allocated to eligible slum dwellers. According to SRA data, there are 219 SRA rehabilitation unit buildings without an OC across the city’s 24 administrative wards. Consequently, the slum dwellers residing in these buildings are denied corpus funds for maintenance, and developers often pressure them to occupy the units before an OC is acquired to avoid…

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Maharashtra Advances on ₹1,600 Crore Air India Building Buyout

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is moving toward acquiring the historic Air India building in South Mumbai. The Finance Department has transferred ₹1,600 crore to the Public Works Department, initiating the process to finalize an agreement with Air India Assets Holding Limited. A senior PWD official mentioned that a draft of the agreement will be reviewed to ensure accuracy and is expected to be signed within the next two weeks. The Centre approved the building’s sale to Maharashtra for ₹1,601 crore in March 2024, and the state cabinet gave the go-ahead for the acquisition in November 2025. Once the agreement is…

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Thane Offers 90% Penalty Relief for Property Tax Defaulters

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has launched a new scheme granting a 90% penalty relief for property tax defaulters to help settle outstanding tax amounts. According to Thane mayor Sharmila Pimplolkar, the decision followed consultations with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, aimed at reducing the financial burden on defaulters. “Under this initiative, residential property owners who clear their pending taxes will only need to pay 10% of the penalty, while the remaining 90% will be waived,” an official stated. Currently, TMC faces Rs 308 crore in tax arrears, with Rs 191 crore expected from…

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Maharashtra Minister to Discuss First-Floor Slum Rehab with CM, DCMs

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai announced on Thursday that there will be discussions with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers regarding the demand to include first-floor slum dwellers for rehabilitation under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes in Mumbai. State Assembly members raised concerns about long-term residents residing on the first floors of slum structures, stating that excluding them would hinder the efforts to achieve a slum-free Mumbai. Under current regulations, only ground-floor structures are recognized and numbered for SRA project eligibility, Desai explained during the question hour. “If we are to consider changes, such as recognizing ‘one plus…

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Nashik to Receive Incentive FSI for Redevelopment: Maha Deputy CM

NASHIK: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that Nashik will soon enjoy incentive Floor Space Index (FSI) benefits similar to those of Thane and Pune to promote the redevelopment of aging buildings. This pledge was made during an interactive meeting hosted by State Industries Minister Uday Samant with industry and trade associations in Nashik. Members of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (Credai) expressed their concerns regarding obstacles in redevelopment initiatives. In response, Samant promptly contacted Shinde and briefed him on the issues. Shinde committed to formulating a policy that would implement additional FSI for…

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One Year Later: No GR on NA Tax Abolition; Housing Societies Seek Clarity

PUNE: Over a year after the state cabinet’s decision to eliminate the non-agricultural (NA) tax in urban regions, cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra still lack clarity due to the absence of an official government resolution (GR). The Maharashtra State Housing Federation has reached out to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, requesting a GR to clarify the situation and organize awareness initiatives for consistent implementation across the board. Without a formal notification, housing societies—particularly those outside gaothan areas—remain uncertain if they are still required to pay the tax, as indicated in their letter. In October 2024, the…

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Quicker Mill Land Redevelopment in Mumbai: Maharashtra’s New Rules

AI Representation Image NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that the redevelopment of aging structures on Mumbai’s mill lands will be accelerated, following government approval of a proposal to amend the development regulations. During a legislative assembly session, Shinde, who oversees urban development, pointed out that the current regulations lack an additional incentive in Floor Space Index (FSI) for builders to engage in redevelopment projects. “Many residential buildings and chawls (tenements) in these areas are deteriorating and pose safety risks. Therefore, the government has opted to amend the rules to foster redevelopment. A proposed amendment under…