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Divyansh Group Buys Ghaziabad Land for ₹128 Crore

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Divyansh Group has successfully acquired a 12,868 sq metre land parcel located in Koyal Enclave, Ghaziabad, via an auction organized by the Ghaziabad Development Authority. The acquisition cost approximately ₹128 crore, and the land will be transformed into a plotted residential project with a projected sales potential exceeding ₹200 crore. The company anticipates launching the project in the third quarter of the current financial year. The acquisition notably enhances the company’s development pipeline within the National Capital Region. Published On Jul 21, 2026 at 02:26 PM IST Join a community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe…

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CM Delivers First PMAY-Urban Flat Key in Ghaziabad

File Photo GHAZIABAD: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath officially handed over the first key of units created under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY) at a ceremony in the city on Friday. This marks the first unit distributed since the scheme’s announcement 11 years ago. Introduced in 2015, the PMAY aims to provide affordable housing for economically weaker sections. The price of a flat is set at Rs 6 lakh, with contributions of Rs 2.5 lakh from the Centre, Rs 1 lakh from the state government, and Rs 2.5 lakh required from the beneficiary. Eligibility is based on an annual family…

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Ghaziabad Sets 14-Day Deadline for Builders with New Map System

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has instructed developers with outstanding applications in the Online Building Plan Approval System to finalize map approvals within two weeks, prior to the transition to the new Fast and Simplified Trust-Based Plan Approval System. Applications that remain pending post-migration will need to be resubmitted on the updated platform. This new system aligns with the UP Building Construction and Development Bylaws, 2025, and incorporates advanced software to support new planning functions. It enables applicants to acquire extra floor area ratio (FAR), facilitate changes in land use, and…

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Ghaziabad to Begin Evictions in Illegal Hindon Colonies

GHAZIABAD: Following the UP government’s notification to the National Green Tribunal about 258 unauthorized colonies discharging untreated sewage into the Hindon River, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar has instructed officials to initiate a coordinated effort to identify and eliminate encroachments along the river. During a meeting with officials from the Loni SDM’s office, irrigation department, GDA, and municipal bodies, teams were tasked with cross-referencing revenue records, irrigation data, and maps with on-site conditions to identify illegal occupations. In an affidavit submitted to the NGT on April 28 by state chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal, it was revealed that 888 unauthorized…

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Ghaziabad Mandates Two Firefighters per RWA Shift

GHAZIABAD: The district administration is set to demolish illegal structures and encroachments within housing societies, as they pose significant fire hazards that could impede rescue operations in emergencies. Resident welfare associations (RWAs) have been instructed to appoint two trained firefighters per residential society, with shifts lasting 12 hours each. This decision was made during a review meeting led by district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar, prompted by a series of major fire incidents in the area—at least 30 major blazes were reported in the past two months, including the notable fire on April 12 at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram. The…

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GDA Board to Discuss Fire Safety, Land Acquisition on April 14

GHAZIABAD: The GDA board is set to convene on Thursday to discuss 17 proposals, which include updating development, permit, and inspection fees for the fiscal year 2026-27, following an increase by the state government. The board will also assess a recently approved allocation of Rs 100 crore aimed at enhancing fire safety measures in high-rise buildings. Additional topics on the agenda involve land acquisition for the Aerocity project and the second phase of the Harnandipuram township development. “One of the key proposals on the agenda involves budgetary allocations to improve fire safety systems. Rs 100 crore has already been allocated,…

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UP Cuts Development and Building Permit Fees in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The UP government has further reduced development and building permit fees in multiple districts, including Ghaziabad. Previously, the fee in Ghaziabad increased from Rs 2,500 per sqm to Rs 4,170 per sqm in January. The new order has slightly decreased it to Rs 4,165 per sqm. In January, Ghaziabad experienced the highest hike, with a surge of over 66%. Despite the recent reduction, the city retains the highest development fee in the state. As per a GDA official, the fee in Loni, Muradnagar, and Modinagar has been reduced from Rs 1,510 per sqm to Rs 1,450 per sqm. New…

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GDA Approves ₹100 Crore for 100m Cranes Post-Indirapuram Fire

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: GHAZIABAD: The recent fire at Gaur Green Avenue has prompted urgent reassessments among residents of high-rise gated communities and local authorities throughout NCR. In response, the Ghaziabad Development Authority approved a budget of ₹100 crore to purchase two hydraulic platforms, each capable of reaching heights of up to 102 metres—approximately 35 floors—significantly surpassing the current platform’s 42-metre limit, which equates to 14 storeys. “We have opted to skip the lengthy approval process from the board and move forward with the immediate procurement of the two platforms,” commented an official from the Authority.…

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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,…