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Ghaziabad: Harnandipuram Launch in 5 Months, 336 Hectares Phase-I

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced a satellite survey for the land designated for its Harnandipuram township. The first phase of construction is expected to start in five months, focusing on the development of 336 hectares, with 292 hectares being sourced from three villages: Mathurapur, Shamsher, and Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar. Out of the 292 hectares needed, 14 hectares will come from Mathurapur, 86 hectares from Shamsher, and 192 hectares from Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar. GDA Vice Chairperson Nand Kishore Kalal stated, “We have executed registries for 35 hectares and obtained consent from farmers for an additional 85…

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NBCC to Revamp Unsafe Tulsi Niketan Flats in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) has been appointed to manage the long-anticipated redevelopment of Tulsi Niketan, which has been classified as an ‘unsafe’ colony for almost six years. On Monday, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), designating NBCC as the project management consultant responsible for overseeing construction in the housing complex. According to GDA Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the redevelopment will occur in two phases under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with an expected completion timeline of three years. Constructed by the GDA in the 1990s on 7.8 hectares, the…

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8 Years Late, Ghaziabad Starts Handing Over PMAY Homes

GHAZIABAD: After nearly eight years, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced the handover of flats to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY). In Madhuban Bapudham, over 300 registrations have been completed for 856 units constructed. Possession is being granted to beneficiaries selected via a lottery system. Officials stated that work in other areas is also nearing completion, with possession likely to begin soon. This includes 1,200 units in Pratap Vihar, 480 in Noor Nagar, and 528 in Newari, where a 400 KLD STP and an access road have been developed for Rs 3 crore. Launched in 2015,…

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Ghaziabad fines builders for storing materials outdoors

Here’s the rewritten content: GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has imposed fines of Rs 20,000 on two developers for unlawfully storing construction materials outdoors, breaching construction and demolition waste regulations and directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). According to GRAP-3 guidelines, open storage is strictly forbidden, with sites larger than 20,000 square meters required to have PTZ cameras. A GDA official noted that violations were identified in New Panchawati Colony and a location in the Vijaynagar area, leading to penalties being issued in accordance with current construction regulations during the enforcement of GRAP. As per established norms, a…

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GDA Dismantles Illegal Structures, Recovers ₹30 Crore Vasundhara Land

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has dismantled an illegal township spanning 23 hectares in Bhikhanpur and Morta, where developers had constructed roads and boundary walls. A recent survey from the GDA indicates that the number of illegal colonies has increased to 351, up from 321 in 2021, occupying a total of 2,944 acres of land, said an official. The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has also reclaimed 1,600 square meters of land in Vasundhara valued at ₹30 crores. “In these areas, encroachers collaborated with land sharks to designate land for residential purposes without obtaining necessary map approvals. They established an…

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Ghaziabad HC Sets Land Rates for Indirapuram Farmers, Resolves 20-Year Issue

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is mandated to provide higher compensation to 35 farmers from Mohiddinpur Kanavani village in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) Act, 2013, for land designated for the Indirapuram Extension township. In a ruling on October 17, the Allahabad High Court instructed the GDA to pay up to twice the prevailing circle rate of 2014. The land acquisition dispute dates back to 2004 when the GDA announced plans to acquire 229 acres. Farmers challenged the move, demanding higher compensation than the Rs 1,100 per square meter offered by the GDA. In 2005, 225…

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Ghaziabad: GDA to Invite Objections for Indirapuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: Following a directive from the Allahabad High Court, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to seek public objections next week regarding the acquisition of land for its Indirapuram Extension scheme. The court’s ruling highlighted irregularities in the land acquisition process, prompting the GDA to notify the public. “The land acquisition process involves multiple steps, including issuing notifications, inviting public objections, determining rates, disbursing payments, and ultimately taking physical possession of the land. In this instance, the court determined that the GDA neglected to invite public objections,” a GDA official noted. The GDA’s order dated October 17 mandates, “The…

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Ghaziabad to Create Master Plan for 61 Villages by Expressways

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is planning to develop a distinct master plan for the villages that will be included within its jurisdiction. This initiative will cover 61 villages located within 500 meters of both sides of the Delhi Meerut Expressway (DME) and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE)—with 32 villages along DME and 29 along EPE. An official from GDA stated, “Creating a separate master plan will aid in managing development around these villages. We intend to engage a consultant for its preparation, and it will be integrated into the district’s unified Master Plan 2031. These villages were previously…

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70+ Plots Available in Raj Nagar Extension & Noornagar, Ghaziabad

Representative image GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated a residential plot scheme in Raj Nagar Extension and Noornagar as part of the Noornagar Housing Scheme. This project will make around 77 land parcels available for sale, varying in size from 60 to 221 sqm. The tendering process for the work is set to commence this week. According to a GDA official, the scheme will cover an area of 17,872 sqm. “We will begin external development in the area, allocating Rs 3.05 crore for road and sewer networks, along with an additional Rs 1 crore for electricity infrastructure and…

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Ghaziabad: Higher FAR & Mixed Use to Boost TOD Zone Revenue 200%

GHAZIABAD: The launch of the transit-oriented development (TOD) policy along the 45km rapid rail corridor is poised to substantially enhance revenue generation. This policy will increase the floor area ratio (FAR) in the TOD influence area by 33–50% from the current 1.5, with provisions for mixed land use. Authorities estimate that this initiative could boost revenue from the zone by more than 200%. Officials confirmed that the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) will share revenue generated from TOD equally. NCRTC has requested GDA to ensure that revenue from map approvals within the TOD…