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Registration Opens for LIG & EWS Flats in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has launched an online service aimed at facilitating the registration process for low-income group (LIG) and economically weaker section (EWS) housing. Private developers can submit the required details online from December 15 until January 15, 2025. A GDA official mentioned that a six-member committee has been established to address delays in the construction and allotment of units under these schemes. To date, one developer has successfully registered 1,493 units under both the EWS and PMAY schemes using the online service. “We anticipate that more developers will come forward to utilize this service. Those who…

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Panel formed to investigate EWS, LIG flat delays in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: A six-member committee has been established to investigate delays in allotting residential units in the EWS and LIG categories by private developers. This action comes in response to complaints regarding developers’ procrastination in handing over possession to beneficiaries. “It is mandatory for group housing developers to allocate 10% of total flats for the EWS and another 10% for the LIG category. We have been instructed to compile reports on the number of flats constructed by developers in these categories as well as those that remain undelivered,” an official from GDA stated. “The committee will produce a detailed zone-wise report…

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Ghaziabad body granted power to alter land use for townships

Representative AI image GHAZIABAD: The GDA Board now holds the authority to change land use from agricultural to residential for townships developed under the CM Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme, a power that was previously with the state government. This modification will enable the GDA to address delays or disputes related to land-use issues in its projects, particularly in the Harnandipuram township, where over 80% of the 501 hectares proposed for acquisition is currently agricultural land. “Change of land use (CLU) is a long and complex process requiring state government approval, which can take months. In 2023, the state…

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Indirapuram’s Real Estate Soars Amid Poor Civic Infrastructure

GHAZIABAD: A newly launched housing project with a starting price of Rs 5 crore has positioned Indirapuram as a hotspot for premium real estate in NCR. However, residents express their concerns over rising property rates. “It’s disheartening to see so many issues,” lamented a local from Ahimsa Khand 1. “The roads are torn up for drainage work, and clouds of dust linger during peak pollution. Traffic is a nightmare, and there seems to be no police presence to assist. Every day, the township feels less livable,” they added. As a township adjacent to the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, which is favored for…

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Ghaziabad: Harnandipuram Launch in 5 Months, 336 Hectares Phase-I

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced a satellite survey for the land designated for its Harnandipuram township. The first phase of construction is expected to start in five months, focusing on the development of 336 hectares, with 292 hectares being sourced from three villages: Mathurapur, Shamsher, and Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar. Out of the 292 hectares needed, 14 hectares will come from Mathurapur, 86 hectares from Shamsher, and 192 hectares from Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar. GDA Vice Chairperson Nand Kishore Kalal stated, “We have executed registries for 35 hectares and obtained consent from farmers for an additional 85…

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NBCC to Revamp Unsafe Tulsi Niketan Flats in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) has been appointed to manage the long-anticipated redevelopment of Tulsi Niketan, which has been classified as an ‘unsafe’ colony for almost six years. On Monday, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), designating NBCC as the project management consultant responsible for overseeing construction in the housing complex. According to GDA Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the redevelopment will occur in two phases under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with an expected completion timeline of three years. Constructed by the GDA in the 1990s on 7.8 hectares, the…

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Ghaziabad Extends Property Tax Rebate Deadline to December 31

GHAZIABAD: The municipal corporation has extended the deadline for the property tax rebate to December 31st from October 31st. Consumers can now benefit from a 20% rebate on property tax until this new deadline. After December, the rebate will decrease by 10%, available for another month. In January and February 2026, a 5% rebate will apply. Following this period, no rebates will be provided, and those paying property tax after March 2026 will incur fines for defaults. This marks the second extension of the deadline by the GMC amidst an ongoing court case in the Allahabad High Court concerning a…

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8 Years Late, Ghaziabad Starts Handing Over PMAY Homes

GHAZIABAD: After nearly eight years, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced the handover of flats to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY). In Madhuban Bapudham, over 300 registrations have been completed for 856 units constructed. Possession is being granted to beneficiaries selected via a lottery system. Officials stated that work in other areas is also nearing completion, with possession likely to begin soon. This includes 1,200 units in Pratap Vihar, 480 in Noor Nagar, and 528 in Newari, where a 400 KLD STP and an access road have been developed for Rs 3 crore. Launched in 2015,…

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Ghaziabad fines builders for storing materials outdoors

Here’s the rewritten content: GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has imposed fines of Rs 20,000 on two developers for unlawfully storing construction materials outdoors, breaching construction and demolition waste regulations and directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). According to GRAP-3 guidelines, open storage is strictly forbidden, with sites larger than 20,000 square meters required to have PTZ cameras. A GDA official noted that violations were identified in New Panchawati Colony and a location in the Vijaynagar area, leading to penalties being issued in accordance with current construction regulations during the enforcement of GRAP. As per established norms, a…

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ONE Group to invest ₹700 crore in reviving Sushant Aquapolis

NEW DELHI: ONE Group has successfully acquired the former Sushant Aquapolis project on NH9, Ghaziabad through the NCLT process, rebranding it as ONE Aquapolis. The group intends to invest approximately ₹700 crore to complete and revitalize the project, aiming for a total revenue potential of ₹1,300 crore. This investment will prioritize infrastructure improvements, landscaping, and enhanced amenities. Spanning 26.18 acres, this integrated group housing development consists of 26 towers with around 3,000 residential units. To date, over 150 units have been handed over, and 125 families are currently residing in the community. Published On Nov 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM…