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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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ED Raids in Ghaziabad Over Housing Society Fraud

ED raids in Ghaziabad, Delhi in alleged housing society fraud case NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at various locations in Ghaziabad and Delhi on Thursday as part of its investigation into an alleged housing society fraud involving a real estate developer and cooperative society officials. The search operation, led by ED’s Lucknow zonal office, falls under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with a case against Sandeep Singh, promoter of Shrasth Propbuild Pvt Ltd, and the office-bearers of Seva Suraksha Sahkari Awas Samiti. Officials familiar with the proceedings stated that the…

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Harmony Infra Ventures to Invest ₹550 Crore in Ghaziabad Project

NEW DELHI: Harmony Infra Ventures has assumed full ownership of The Horizon Residences, a ₹1,600 crore residential endeavor located in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. HS Kandhari, co-founder and executive director of the firm, mentioned that ₹550 crore will be invested in this project, with substructure work already in progress across the two G+33 towers. The project features 264 residences with pricing starting at ₹5.99 crore. It is compliant with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority and has secured all necessary approvals. Indigo Infraprojects is responsible for the foundation work, which includes deep excavation, piling, diaphragm wall construction, shoring, and other ground engineering tasks…

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New Noida Airport Impact: Rising Land Prices in Bulandshahr

NOIDA: Just a short distance of 52 km from Noida International Airport and 30 km from the proposed New Noida, Bulandshahr is set for a transformation it never anticipated. Landowners in the district are poised to benefit significantly as it is expected to be integrated into a sprawling industrial network that extends beyond Noida and Greater Noida. The key factor is the anticipated Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region, also known as New Noida, which encompasses 84 villages. Officially notified in October 2024, the project affects 63 villages in Bulandshahr and is strategically located just 30 km from both Noida and Ghaziabad, 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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Uttar Pradesh Allocates ₹350 Crore for Fire Tenders in 11 Cities

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh housing department has allocated ₹350 crore for the purchase of advanced fire tenders with hydraulic platforms to enhance firefighting capabilities in high-rise buildings. This move addresses concerns from residents of multi-storey housing societies regarding fire response for upper floors. These funds will be distributed through housing development authorities and provided to the fire department for acquiring modern tenders in 11 rapidly developing cities: Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ayodhya. Officials indicate that the aim is to bolster equipment suitable for taller residential developments as urbanization increases across the state. Ghaziabad,…

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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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Uttar Pradesh Acquires 100 Hectares in Ghaziabad for Industry

Representative Image GHAZIABAD: The district administration has acquired about 100 hectares of land in Modinagar’s Niwari for the establishment of an industrial hub, to be developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA). On Monday, officials confirmed that the land acquisition process has concluded, with farmers receiving compensation at four times the prevailing circle rate. This acquisition is a crucial advancement in the state government’s efforts to enhance industrial infrastructure, attract new investments, and create employment opportunities in the rapidly evolving NCR region. Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition) Avaneesh Kumar informed the TOI that approximately 91 hectares were…

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Ghaziabad: Builder Must Return Deed, Compensate Homebuyer

GHAZIABAD: The district consumer disputes redressal commission has partially upheld a complaint from an Indirapuram resident against the developers of Shipra Krishna Srishti. The commission found the builders liable for not providing the original registered sale deed of a flat to the lender as stipulated in a tripartite agreement. The commission has instructed the builders to deliver the original sale deed to HDFC and provide a photocopy to the complainant, Rajesh Bhalla, within 15 days. If they fail to comply, they must issue a public notice in two national dailies at their own expense, stating that the original deed for…

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Noida: Societies face higher upkeep costs due to wage hike

NOIDA: With rising costs across various sectors, your monthly maintenance bill is likely on the verge of an increase. This surge is unrelated to the US-Iran conflict, but stems from the recently enacted labour code. Many condominiums and gated communities in the NCR are currently revising their maintenance budgets due to the higher minimum wages mandated by this new legislation. Society managers estimate that the bill could rise by approximately 20-30%, contingent on the type of employed staff. In most communities, labor costs — including security, housekeeping, horticulture staff, electricians, plumbers, and lift operators — account for 70-85% of the…