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Allahabad HC Dismisses GNIDA’s IT Firm Plot Review

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has rejected a review petition from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) concerning a previous judgment that overturned the cancellation of an IT firm’s land allotment. The disputed 25-acre IT/ITES plot in Greater Noida’s Tech Zone II was initially allotted in October 2007 to a consortium headed by Anant Raj Industries and subsequently transferred to Elevator Properties via a lease deed on August 16, 2010. Notably, Elevator Properties Pvt Ltd is a subsidiary of Anant Raj Industries. On February 25, Justice Prakash Padia determined that the authority failed to produce any “error apparent on…

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HC Urges Greater Noida Authority to Reinstate Cancelled Plot

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has reinstated a farmhouse plot valued at over Rs 100 crore to a firm, overturning a cancellation order issued nine years ago, effective immediately. A division bench comprising Justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Kunal Ravi Singh ruled on Thursday to restore the 3.8 lakh sqm plot in Greater Noida to SDS Infratech, reversing the Greater Noida Authority’s 2017 cancellation order and instructing it to address the developer’s zero-period relief request within four months. The bench partially granted the writ petition, annulling the August 17, 2017 order that rescinded the April 25, 2011 plot allotment. This…

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Greater Noida Seals 100 Illegal Flats, Recovers 54,000 sq m

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has recovered over 54,000 square meters of encroached land in five villages in the last two weeks, intensifying efforts against illegal construction in environmentally sensitive areas near the Hindon floodplain. According to officials, the campaign, which took place over the past 16 days, covered Kheda Choganpur, Bhanota, Haibatpur, Chipiyana Khurd, and Rohillapur. As a result, eight unauthorized residential towers with over 100 flats were sealed, and several unlawful structures were demolished. On Friday, the Authority’s team dismantled illegal constructions at Shivam Enclave in Haibatpur village, clearing nearly 7,000 square…

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Ajnara Homes Fined by Greater Noida for STP Issues

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has levied a penalty of ₹50 lakh on Ajnara Homes in Sector 16B due to a malfunctioning sewage treatment plant (STP) and the discharge of untreated sewage. An additional fine of over ₹4 lakh was imposed for improper solid waste management. The residential society, consisting of approximately 2,300 flats, generates around 1.15 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage. During inspections, officials discovered that untreated sewage was being funneled into a drain and, following a blockage in that drain, it began flooding the basements of adjacent homes. Residents stated that the STP…

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Greater Noida unveils ₹3,600-crore commercial plot scheme

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has unveiled one of its largest commercial land schemes in recent years. The initiative features 37 plots across key sectors with a total reserve price of Rs 3,604 crore. All allocations will be done through e-auction, with dates to be announced later. The plots, governed by FAR 4 and FAR 2 regulations, are designated for commercial complexes, retail centers, offices, and mixed-use developments. GNIDA indicates that FAR-4 plots can host malls, showrooms, hotels, offices, and banquet halls, while FAR-2 plots are suitable for retail shops, service outlets, restaurants, and…

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Greater Noida Authority Fines Builder for Dirty Water Tank

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has collected water samples from the SKA Divya Towers Society in Sector 16, Greater Noida West, following reports from residents about illnesses due to suspected water contamination. On Wednesday, health department teams visited the society to carry out checks and set up a medical camp, as several residents reported stomach ailments, vomiting, and fever. However, only a small number attended the examinations, with only 16 residents showing up. “Our inspection team found few patients at the camp. We have documented the complaints and will take further actions based on the water testing…