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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GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) board has repealed its earlier decision to increase property tax in the city.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…