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Bank Fined by Consumer Forum for Losing Property Papers

GHAZIABAD: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) has ordered Noida Commercial Cooperative Bank to pay ₹25,000 in compensation for the mental distress caused by the loss of a customer’s original property documents. An additional ₹5,000 has been charged for litigation costs. The bank, which acknowledged misplacing several files during an office relocation in 2011, is also required to provide a certified duplicate of the petitioner’s property registration, ensuring no misuse of the lost original deed occurs. Ramesh Chandra Singh, a resident of Ghaziabad, sought the commission’s intervention to obtain his original property deed, which had been mortgaged for a…

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Ghaziabad: UPSIDA Allocates 200+ Long-Idle Industrial Plots

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: Representative image created by AI GHAZIABAD: In the Sahibabad Industrial Area, 211 plots of varying sizes have been underutilized. According to Pradeep Satyarthi, regional manager of the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), these plots have been subdivided and reallocated for new industries. A new policy allows owners of struggling industries to sell 75% of their land by breaking it into smaller plots of at least 4,000 sqm, while retaining 25% for continued operations. The subdivided parcels are sold in three price categories: Rs 16,960/sqm, Rs 18,930/sqm, and Rs 25,780/sqm. In Sahibabad…

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Ghaziabad Orders Residents to Demolish 172 Houses in 15 Days

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has issued demolition notices to 172 households in the Babu Jagjivan Ram Colony located in Rajendra Nagar. The GDA asserts that this colony occupies 2,864 sqm of land originally designated as a park around 50 years ago. Residents have been granted a 15-day period to demolish their homes, failing which the GDA will initiate demolition efforts. An official from the GDA indicated that a petition was filed with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2023, bringing this issue to public attention. The original case is ongoing. “In 2024, a meeting, chaired by the then…

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Ghaziabad DM Orders Review of Circle Rates Amid Tax Dispute

AI-generated Representative Image GHAZIABAD: Property prices in Ghaziabad may be set for another rise, as the district administration has begun a review of circle rates, potentially leading to adjustments later this year. District Magistrate Deepak Meena has instructed the stamp and registration department to perform a detailed analysis of government-notified land values, which are used to determine stamp duty. The findings are expected to be submitted within 15 working days. During a review meeting on Friday, Meena emphasized, “The survey needs to thoroughly evaluate all key factors affecting prices in residential, commercial, and agricultural areas. Any revisions will be based…

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Ghaziabad Authority Begins Land Acquisition for Harnandipuram

AI-generated Representative Image GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced land acquisition for the Harnandipuram project, distributing over Rs 5 crore in compensation to approximately 25 farmers so far. According to GDA Vice Chairperson Atul Vats, “Land acquisition can be challenging. For the Harnandipuram township project, we need to acquire 336 hectares from five villages. The process is underway, with a sale deed worth Rs 43 lakh recently executed for 759 sqm of land in Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar, marking the first transaction for the township.” In the last month, more than 25 farmers have finalized sale deeds totaling…

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Ghaziabad Societies Without Rainwater Harvesting May Face Fines

GHAZIABAD: The GDA has begun actions against residential societies that lack rainwater harvesting systems. Inspections of over 650 societies revealed that numerous buildings either did not have these systems or had installations that were non-functioning. According to building bylaws, plots or group housing societies larger than 300 sqm must have rainwater harvesting systems; failing to comply could result in fines of up to Rs 3 lakh. “Our enforcement team has been tasked with inspecting each zone, after which notices will be issued to those not in compliance,” stated a GDA official. Many societies reportedly also fail to maintain their systems…

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Ghaziabad Body Releases ₹800 Crore for Indirapuram Extension

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has reclaimed 10 hectares of land valued at ₹800 crore in Kanawni, Indirapuram. This land had been encroached upon for over a decade, with illegal shanties and hutments established on it. A GDA official stated that this reclaimed land will be integrated into the Indirapuram Extension scheme, which spans 34 hectares and aims to develop a new township. “Last week, we conducted a significant anti-encroachment operation in Kanawni, successfully recovering the land. We are now erecting pillars and securing the area with fencing,” the official added. The GDA is set to issue a request…

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Ghaziabad Reverses Property Tax Increase

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) board has repealed its earlier decision to increase property tax in the city. The new tax structure, which took effect on April 1 this year, faced significant backlash from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and business groups, prompting councillors to urge the board to reconsider its stance. Mayor Sunita Dayal convened a special board meeting to address the matter. Following a spirited discussion, the board ultimately decided to rescind the tax hike. Notable figures in attendance included Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg and MLAs Sunil Sharma, Sanjeev Sharma, and Ajitpal Tyagi. Dayal stated, “The increased property…

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Abhay Khand Residents in Ghaziabad Seek Civic Solutions

GHAZIABAD: Residents of GDA flats in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, are confronting various civic challenges, including blocked sewers, crumbling roads, encroached green spaces, and tainted water supply. They’ve been waiting for a service road in the area for the past 12 years, in addition to a reliable security system. “The flats were registered as residential properties, yet commercial activities are rampant,” Bhuwan Rawat, a local resident, expressed to TOI. GDA flats are part of the broader Indirapuram Yojna developed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), featuring numerous residential units. Abhay Khand is a sought-after residential neighborhood within Indirapuram, primarily known for…