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GDA Dismantles Illegal Structures, Recovers ₹30 Crore Vasundhara Land

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has dismantled an illegal township spanning 23 hectares in Bhikhanpur and Morta, where developers had constructed roads and boundary walls. A recent survey from the GDA indicates that the number of illegal colonies has increased to 351, up from 321 in 2021, occupying a total of 2,944 acres of land, said an official. The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has also reclaimed 1,600 square meters of land in Vasundhara valued at ₹30 crores. “In these areas, encroachers collaborated with land sharks to designate land for residential purposes without obtaining necessary map approvals. They established an…

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Ghaziabad HC Sets Land Rates for Indirapuram Farmers, Resolves 20-Year Issue

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is mandated to provide higher compensation to 35 farmers from Mohiddinpur Kanavani village in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) Act, 2013, for land designated for the Indirapuram Extension township. In a ruling on October 17, the Allahabad High Court instructed the GDA to pay up to twice the prevailing circle rate of 2014. The land acquisition dispute dates back to 2004 when the GDA announced plans to acquire 229 acres. Farmers challenged the move, demanding higher compensation than the Rs 1,100 per square meter offered by the GDA. In 2005, 225…

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Ghaziabad: GDA to Invite Objections for Indirapuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: Following a directive from the Allahabad High Court, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to seek public objections next week regarding the acquisition of land for its Indirapuram Extension scheme. The court’s ruling highlighted irregularities in the land acquisition process, prompting the GDA to notify the public. “The land acquisition process involves multiple steps, including issuing notifications, inviting public objections, determining rates, disbursing payments, and ultimately taking physical possession of the land. In this instance, the court determined that the GDA neglected to invite public objections,” a GDA official noted. The GDA’s order dated October 17 mandates, “The…

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Noida & Ghaziabad Stamp Services Paused Nov 8-11 for Migration

NOIDA: Property registrations in Noida and Ghaziabad will be halted for four days next week as the Stamp and Registration Department’s online portal undergoes a significant server migration. The department’s operations will transition from the NIC-operated Meghraj cloud to the National Govt Cloud (NGC) from November 8 to 11, as directed by the inspector general of registration in Uttar Pradesh. Assistant Inspector General of Registration-II, Brijesh Kumar, stated that this temporary suspension is essential for enhancing efficiency and data security. He noted that the migration aims to bolster system reliability and facilitate quicker, safer online transactions in the future. “We…

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Ghaziabad to Create Master Plan for 61 Villages by Expressways

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is planning to develop a distinct master plan for the villages that will be included within its jurisdiction. This initiative will cover 61 villages located within 500 meters of both sides of the Delhi Meerut Expressway (DME) and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE)—with 32 villages along DME and 29 along EPE. An official from GDA stated, “Creating a separate master plan will aid in managing development around these villages. We intend to engage a consultant for its preparation, and it will be integrated into the district’s unified Master Plan 2031. These villages were previously…

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Real Estate Firms Surge to NCR Amid Rising Demand and Prices

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region (NCR) is progressively attracting developers from Mumbai and Bengaluru, with price growth in the market surpassing other areas, experts indicate. Mumbai’s Oberoi Realty is set to introduce its initial project in Gurugram this fiscal year, while Lodha and Rustomjee are exploring land acquisition opportunities in the region, according to informed sources. Bengaluru’s Prestige Group and Sobha, early movers in the region, are now ramping up their expansion, making NCR their fastest-growing market. Godrej Properties and Tata Realty from Mumbai are also bolstering their presence in NCR. Newcomers like Dalcore are selecting…

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Uttar Pradesh Approves Township Plan Near Hindon Terminal

GHAZIABAD: On October 24, the UP Housing and Development Board approved the layout plan for the Ajantapuram township in Sikandarpur, located approximately 1.5 km from Hindon Civil Terminal. This decision ends a 28-year stalemate caused by opposition from cooperative societies. With the approval secured, development work is anticipated to commence soon, with a completion timeline of around five years, according to officials. “The clearance of the layout plan clears the path for the development of the township, which has been stalled for nearly three decades,” stated H Ram, executive engineer of the board. According to officials, the primary cause of…

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No 40% Rate Hike Yet, Ghaziabad Adjusts Shop Rates

GHAZIABAD: The district administration has opted not to implement the proposed property circle rate increase of up to 40%, instead making only minor adjustments to last year’s rates to correct “technical anomalies”. The new rates, which remain largely the same as those from 2024, were sanctioned by District Magistrate Ravindra Mandar on October 31 and took effect on November 1. A September proposal had suggested a 5-15% increase in residential plot values, with a 10-40% hike in flat rates based on location, and potential increases of up to 40% for large integrated townships like Wave City. There were also recommendations…

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DM Files FIR Against Ghaziabad Highrise Owners for Fraud

GHAZIABAD: District Magistrate Ravindra Mandar has directed the filing of an FIR against the officials of a Rajnagar Extension apartment owners’ association (AOA) due to alleged financial misconduct. The decision comes after a complaint from Satyajeet Kumar, a resident of Savy Ville De Society, who accused the AOA members of fraud and mismanagement of funds. As of this report, the FIR had not yet been registered. In response, Hemant, the AOA president, informed TOI that they have requested the DM to conduct a re-audit of the society’s finances. An audit by the Deputy Registrar’s office for the years 2022-2023 and…

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70+ Plots Available in Raj Nagar Extension & Noornagar, Ghaziabad

Representative image GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated a residential plot scheme in Raj Nagar Extension and Noornagar as part of the Noornagar Housing Scheme. This project will make around 77 land parcels available for sale, varying in size from 60 to 221 sqm. The tendering process for the work is set to commence this week. According to a GDA official, the scheme will cover an area of 17,872 sqm. “We will begin external development in the area, allocating Rs 3.05 crore for road and sewer networks, along with an additional Rs 1 crore for electricity infrastructure and…