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HC Questions LDA & LMC’s Plans for Sahara Land

LUCKNOW: On Thursday, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court inquired about the actions proposed by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and the municipal corporation regarding the land reclaimed from Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited in Gomtinagar. The court emphasized that this inquiry was made without any prejudice to Sahara, as their petition contesting the land reclamation is currently under review. The next hearing is scheduled for January 19. The bench, comprising Justices Rajan Roy and AK Chaudhary, issued the order in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in 2008 by Gomtinagar Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti. During the…

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Lucknow to Auction Plots in Gomtinagar Extension Scheme

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has finalized plot prices and approved the layout for a new commercial and group housing development in the Gomtinagar Extension Scheme. These prime plots will be available in the upcoming e-auction, which will include commercial complexes at 1090 Chauraha, a hospital site, and multiple group housing plots. The e-auction portal will be open starting December 15, and interested participants can register on the LDA website. LDA Vice-Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar announced that in Sector-7 of Gomtinagar Extension, 43 acres behind the Police Headquarters have been designated for 11 group housing plots and…

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Lucknow’s Sahara Group land in Gomtinagar sealed by civic body

Representative image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has initiated the sealing of 170 acres in Gomtinagar, which includes the well-known Subrato Kothi owned by the Sahara Group. Signage indicating the area is sealed has been placed on-site. This action comes after an extensive inquiry led by Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, uncovering numerous violations of licensing and lease agreements. The land was originally allocated to Sahara India Housing Limited in 1994 for residential and green belt development, intended for housing plots and a planned community. However, in 1997, the LMC issued a cancellation notice for the license deed due to…

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Lucknow body initiates probe into illegal construction activities

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated an inquiry into claims of unauthorized construction at a site in Vinamra Khand, Gomtinagar, in response to a complaint from the owner of a neighboring plot. LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar instructed officials to carry out a comprehensive investigation and submit their findings. “The matter is currently under review by the relevant department,” he stated. In the past 25 days, two complaints have been lodged by Yamini Mathur, the owner of the adjacent plot, alleging that the construction deviates from the approved building plan. The latest complaint, filed on Saturday, asserted that construction…

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Lucknow Civic Body Takes Over Four Sectors of Gomtinagar Extension

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: Residents of Gomtinagar Extension can expect improved civic amenities now that the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has transferred the maintenance of Sectors 1, 4, 5, and 6 to the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC). This decision came after a joint inspection by teams from both organizations. Additionally, the LDA has allocated ₹40 crore to the LMC for water supply and sewage infrastructure in Gomtinagar Extension. These funds will be utilized to extend 3,000 meters of the water pipeline and 2,500 meters of the sewer line, along with other necessary upgrades. Previously, the LDA was responsible…

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Lucknow: Ten FIRs Filed Against Ansal API in One Day

Representative Image LUCKNOW: Ten new FIRs were filed against Ansal API at the Sushant Golf City police station on Thursday and Friday, increasing the total number of cases against the real estate firm in Lucknow to 224. The complaints allege fraudulent activities relating to undelivered properties, including flats, villas, and plots, totaling over Rs 1.72 crore. Tanuja Krishna Dubey, a resident of Railway Officers’ Colony, stated that her late father purchased a plot in 2011 and paid Rs 33.60 lakh by 2015. Despite numerous requests, the registry was never processed. Following her father’s death in 2022, Tanuja claims she was…