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Ghaziabad Mandates Tree Planting for New Plot Approvals

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority has introduced a new regulation making tree planting mandatory based on plot size to enhance the city’s green cover. This rule, effective from April 1, stipulates that no approval will be granted without a map that designates areas for planting. The Authority has implemented a security deposit system, which will be refunded if officials are satisfied with the tree planting on the respective plots. An official stated that for every 100 sqm of land, two trees are required, and these must be clearly marked on the submitted map. For commercial and industrial plots, two trees…

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Ghaziabad: GDA Requires Rooftop Solar Panels in Building Maps

Representative Image GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority has mandated that developers and property owners allocate space for rooftop solar panel installations in building plans submitted for approval. Officials have stated that any maps not in compliance will be rejected immediately. As part of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, applicants are also required to pay a refundable fee upon map approval, which will be returned once installation is confirmed during an inspection. The fee structure is based on plot size: Rs 20,000 for plots between 200 and 500 square meters, Rs 50,000 for plots ranging from 500 to 1,000 square meters,…

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GDA Hikes Fees: Builders Warn Buyers Will Suffer

GHAZIABAD: Following directives from the state government, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced an increase in various fees. Effective from April 1, there will be an average increase of 4% in development fees, building permit charges, and mandatory inspection fees for this financial year. The GDA stated that these revisions are in line with the cost index and part of its annual review; however, developers have expressed concerns that the overall financial burden will inevitably be passed on to homebuyers. The most significant impact will be felt by developers, who incur these charges at various stages of a project.…

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Ghaziabad Body Hits Just 50% of Revenue Goal

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has struggled to generate revenue from compounding fees during the fiscal year 2025-26, achieving only 50% of its target. The compounding charge is an additional fee levied by the development authority for construction that exceeds the approved layout plan, provided the deviation does not exceed 10%. According to documents obtained by TOI, GDA aimed to collect Rs 103 crore from compounding fees but only managed to gather Rs 52 crore across its eight zones. The compounding charges are approximately Rs 482 per square meter for residential units and double that for commercial properties. For…

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Ghaziabad body enlists brokers, marketing to sell 1,700 flats

Representative AI image GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to engage brokers and form a marketing team to sell over 1,700 unsold residential units, according to an official announcement. “Currently, there are 1,748 residential units from at least five housing schemes that remain unsold, despite some interest in these 1, 2, and 3 BHK units, as well as mini Low Income Group (LIG) and LIG flats priced up to Rs 70 lakh each,” the official disclosed. This new strategy aims to secure over Rs 500 crore from these properties. Under this initiative, which mirrors tactics often used by…

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CAG Flags Major Lapses in Ghaziabad Development Over 5 Years

GHAZIABAD: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has released a comprehensive 446-page audit report on the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), identifying significant operational deficiencies from 2017 to 2022. These include planning violations, inadequate enforcement, and shortcomings in housing and financial management. One notable finding pertains to the Master Plan 2021. The CAG highlighted that the GDA “implemented Master Plan 2021 without obtaining approval from the NCR Planning Board,” which is meant to oversee regional planning. The audit raised concerns about the preparation and adherence to the plan, noting that instead of a unified document, GDA produced separate plans for Ghaziabad…

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UP CM Urges GDA to Speed Up Harnandipuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: During his visit on Sunday to inaugurate the Namo Bharat corridor, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath evaluated the Harnandipuram township project and urged GDA officials to fast-track the land acquisition process. A GDA official stated that the initiative is being developed under the CM Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme, with Rs 400 crore allocated by the state government. The chief minister sought updates on the land acquisition progress, and was informed that, following the mutually agreed rate clause, registrations for over 35 hectares of land have been completed, with farmers’ consent obtained for the remaining parcels. To accelerate township…

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GDA to Hand Over Five Colonies, Pay ₹66 Crore for Civic Work

GHAZIABAD: The GDA (Ghaziabad Development Authority) and GMC (Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation) have officially completed the handover of five colonies. GDA has pledged Rs 66 crore for essential improvements to water, road, and sewer infrastructure. This marks their first streamlined handover agreement since Indirapuram, which took over a decade. The colonies involved in this transfer include Swarn Jyantipuram, B Block of Karpuri Puram, Bhaurao Devrash Colony, KB Block in Pratap Vihar, CP Block in Govindpuram, and a segment of Raj Nagar Extension along Pusta Road. Additionally, a 56 MLD STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) located in Madhuban Bapudham will also be handed…

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Uttar Pradesh to Discount 10,000 Unsold Ghaziabad Flats by 25%

GHAZIABAD: The Uttar Pradesh government plans to offer discounts of up to 25% to clear a stockpile of nearly 10,000 unsold flats developed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and the UP Housing Board in the city. This initiative is part of the Model Costing Guidelines Basic Principles 2025, aimed at resolving the inventory of unsold flats and plots while standardizing pricing across various development authorities and housing boards. GDA currently has 1,748 unsold flats across five housing schemes. In addition, the housing board has approximately 8,000 unsold units in Ghaziabad, with around 4,000 in the Ganga Yamuna and Hindon…

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GDA to Pay ₹45 Crore to GMC for Swarn Jyantipuram Handover

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated the transfer of Swarn Jyantipuram to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC), ending a decades-long wait. According to the initial agreement, GDA will allocate Rs 45 crore to the GMC to facilitate the completion of outstanding infrastructure projects in the township. The funds are earmarked for enhancing roads, sewer systems, and the water supply network. Launched in 1998, Swarn Jyantipuram has been one of Ghaziabad’s longstanding housing projects, pending transfer to the municipal corporation. Despite its establishment over twenty years ago, the handover has been delayed due to prolonged legal disputes and disagreements…