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Ghaziabad Body to Collaborate with NBCC for Tulsi Niketan Redevelopment

GHAZIABAD: Four months after a balcony collapse claimed two lives in Tulsi Niketan, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is partnering with the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) for redevelopment of the deteriorating colony in Bhopura area. On Friday, the GDA held a meeting with NBCC officials to discuss a redevelopment plan. “Tulsi Niketan is on the city’s ‘unsafe colony’ list. During the meeting, NBCC was tasked with preparing a pre-feasibility report for the revamp project, due in a week,” stated GDA Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. “NBCC will later create a detailed project report and may proceed with redeveloping the entire…

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Farmers Fume as Ghaziabad Body Seeks to Halt Harnandipuram Rate Hike

GHAZIABAD: Farmers are furious after the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) requested the stamp and registry department to refrain from increasing the DM circle rates— the minimum value set by the district magistrate for property transactions — for villages designated for the Harnandipuram township. This has reignited farmer protests, as they had previously called for an increase in the DM circle rate, which is crucial for determining stamp duty and registration fees. “A protest is already underway in these villages, and the GDA’s letter has only intensified the situation. We are determined to protect our land for our children’s future,” said…

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How Ghaziabad Plans to Tackle Illegal Colonies Without Power

GHAZIABAD: To tackle the rapid proliferation of unauthorized colonies, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) vice chairperson, Atul Vats, has reached out to the stamp and registry department to halt the registration of plots in these illegal areas. Instructions have also been issued to the power department and civic corporation to refrain from granting electricity, water, or sewerage connections until the GDA provides a completion certificate. A recent survey by the GDA discovered 351 illegal colonies covering 2,944 acres in the city, an increase from 321 in 2021. Officials attribute this rise to ongoing property registrations despite the illegal status of…

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Ghaziabad to Notify Township Land to Ease Acquisition Hurdles

GHAZIABAD: Families in five villages of Ghaziabad have faced a long and uncertain wait for development. The promise of the Harnandipuram township, projected as a modern urban center, has been clouded by delays in land acquisition. The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has now opted to invoke the Land Acquisition Act, aiming to accelerate the project. During a board meeting on Tuesday, the GDA approved moving forward with land acquisition for Harnandipuram under the Land Acquisition Act, moving away from the slower mutual consent method. Since March, only 14 hectares have been secured via negotiations, with another 6 hectares pending, leaving…

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Ghaziabad: 300 More Hectares for Potential Illegal Colonies

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — GHAZIABAD: The city is currently facing a concerning trend, with non-conforming land usage expanding by 301 hectares according to the latest Master Plan 2031. This alarming growth indicates a rise in unregulated development, potentially leading to the spread of illegal colonies. Non-conforming land refers to areas without clearly defined uses as per city planning regulations. Unlike designated residential, commercial, industrial, or green zones, which each have specified guidelines, non-conforming land is vulnerable to unauthorized construction and chaotic expansion. “A clearly defined land use is crucial for a city’s systematic development, subdivided…

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After 7 Years, Ghaziabad’s Master Plan Finally Approved

GHAZIABAD: After extensive drafting and four rounds of review over the past seven years, the Uttar Pradesh government has finally approved the unified Master Plan 2031. Covering an area of 33,543 hectares, the plan encompasses Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Loni, and for the first time introduces Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Special Development Area (SAD) zones, facilitating a mixed-use model that promotes both residential and commercial growth. Officials noted that the plan prioritizes population forecasts and the housing, workplace, and urban service demands that will arise from these projections. Based on the NCR Regional Plan, Ghaziabad’s population is projected to nearly double…

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Ghaziabad to Address Buyers’ Complaints Monthly

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated the ‘Rera Samadhan Diwas’ to address complaints against it under UP Rera. This monthly event will take place on the third Thursday of each month. “As a development authority, the GDA is responsible for creating townships, including Madhuban Bapudham. It is accountable to home buyers investing in its housing schemes, similar to private developers. Hence, home buyers can approach the regulatory authority for any issues with the GDA,” a GDA official explained to TOI. The official continued, “Since UP Rera’s inception, many cases have been filed against GDA, leading to adverse orders,…

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Ghaziabad Development Body to Transfer 76 Supervisors

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) plans to transfer 76 supervisors following ongoing allegations of collusion with contractors in illegal construction activities. Residents claim that these supervisors, in alliance with private builders, demand substantial bribes to ignore unauthorized floors. The GDA oversees around 200 supervisors across its seven zones, but its regulations do not outline a maximum tenure for postings. Many supervisors on the transfer list have been stationed in the same zone for over five years. GDA officials acknowledged that prolonged postings have led to “unholy alliances” with local realtors. The reshuffling aims to mitigate the rise of illegal…

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Consumer Forum Urges Ghaziabad Body to Register Flat from 36 Years Ago

GHAZIABAD: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) has instructed the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to formally register a residential property booked 36 years ago. Kunti Yadav booked a four-bedroom deluxe apartment in Kaushambi Phase III on October 27, 1989. However, GDA withheld the registration, citing pending payments. Despite this, Yadav took possession of the flat in Govardhan Apartment in 1994 and has been residing there since. On July 29, DCDRC President Praveen Kumar Jain and members Shailja Sachan and RP Singh ruled that GDA must dismiss all demand notices and register the property in the owner’s name within 45…

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GDA to Accelerate Indirapuram Township Amid Price Surge

Representative image created by AI GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is ready to expedite work on the long-stalled Indirapuram Extension township project, prompted by a significant rise in property prices and renewed housing demand in the vicinity. Spanning 230 acres along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, this project was first introduced nearly two decades ago but faced delays due to farmers’ protests concerning land acquisition. Now, with the market gaining momentum, the GDA vice-chairperson has instructed the engineering department to create a comprehensive layout plan. As per GDA officials, the average circle rates in Indirapuram are pegged at Rs 8,825.7 per…