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Over 40 Ghaziabad housing societies fail fire safety test

GHAZIABAD: Buildings taller than 15 meters or covering over 500 square meters that do not possess a valid fire no-objection certificate (NOC) will incur all costs related to firefighting operations, warned Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal on Monday. This notice followed the fire department’s issuance of warnings to 43 housing societies in areas like Indirapuram, Crossings Republik, and Raj Nagar Extension for lacking functional fire safety equipment. In the last two weeks, inspections at more than 165 societies revealed numerous violations, including encroachments and blocked access for fire tenders. This initiative was prompted by a recent fire at Gaur Green…

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UP-RERA Approves 13 Projects Worth ₹3,052 Crore for Buyers

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has approved 13 real estate projects, cumulatively estimated at ₹3,052.73 crore, across eight districts in the state. The projects, approved during the authority’s 202nd meeting, will include a total of 4,772 residential and commercial units. Notably, Ghaziabad received the highest number of approvals, with four projects amounting to ₹1,936.72 crore. This includes three commercial developments and one residential project, totaling 2,199 units. In Gautam Buddh Nagar, one commercial project was approved with an estimated investment of ₹420.50 crore, which will consist of 855 commercial units. Agra saw the approval of…

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WSB Invests ₹75 Crore in Omaxe; Karyan to Invest ₹900 Crore

NEW DELHI: WSB Partners, an investment firm specializing in real estate, has invested ₹75 crore in Omaxe Group’s residential plotted projects in Ujjain and Indore. This funding is primarily intended for growth capital, with a portion also earmarked for working capital and reserves. In a related update, NCR-based Karyan Group plans to invest ₹900 crore to develop Trevana Residences, a residential project in Ghaziabad, expecting nearly ₹1,500 crore in revenue from the development. The project will include 608 units in 3BHK and 4BHK configurations, starting at ₹8,995 per sq ft, with completion targeted for 2030. Mahindra Lifespaces Launches New Phase…

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Ghaziabad: Charred Green Avenue Flat Owners Demand FIR Against RWA

File Photo GHAZIABAD: Almost two weeks after the fire at Gaur Green Avenue on April 29, residents of the affected flats are considering legal action against the residents’ welfare association (RWA). They allege that unauthorized constructions obstructed emergency access and that fire safety systems were not adequately maintained. Rajnish Kumar, an architect whose 11th-floor flat was destroyed, has contacted the chief minister’s office, district magistrate, and police commissioner, requesting an FIR against the RWA officials. He claims that illegal construction around the swimming pool area impeded fire tender access, letting the fire spread to upper floors. “The fire started in…

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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 Falls Short of FY26 Stamp Duty Target by 14%

GHAZIABAD: The stamp and registration department concluded the fiscal year 2025-26 with a remarkable revenue collection of ₹2,963 crore, achieving 86% of its annual target of ₹3,480 crore. This marked a year-on-year growth of approximately 3.75%, with collections increasing by ₹107 crore from ₹2,856 crore in the previous financial year. According to officials, the Modinagar sub-registrar office (SRO) was the top contributor, generating ₹208 crore from sale deeds associated with a new industrial township developed by UPSIDA. This SRO accomplished 106% of its ₹196 crore target. Substantial housing and commercial development plans from various agencies in the district have contributed…

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42 Ghaziabad Buildings, Including Hospitals, Violate Fire Safety

GHAZIABAD: The fire department has identified 42 buildings, which include residences, hospitals, and hotels, as ‘unsafe’ for failing to meet fire safety regulations. Following inspections between 2017 and 2026, the department discovered that approximately 51 buildings were non-compliant with safety standards. A report was submitted to the district court, leading to legal proceedings against these establishments. To date, only nine have upgraded their fire safety systems, which the fire department has approved. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Pal stated that regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. “When irregularities are detected, we issue notices and provide a stipulated timeframe for…

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Ghaziabad Forum Orders Builders to Refund Buyer ₹7 Lakh

GHAZIABAD: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered two real estate developers to refund a total of ₹7 lakh, plus interest, to a homebuyer. This ruling was made after the buyer did not receive possession of a flat booked back in 2008 due to significant project delays. The commission has also imposed a ₹10,000 penalty on each developer—Ghaziabad-based M/s Shreya Developwell Private Limited and Delhi-based M/s Sangwan Heights Private Limited—requiring compliance within 30 days. The ruling, delivered on April 17 by Commission President Anil Kumar Pundir and members Shailja Sachan and RP Singh, stems from a complaint filed by…