Tag: Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority

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Ludhiana Civic Body Set to Take Over GLADA Colonies and Sites

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) is currently pursuing plans to take over colonies and sites from the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada), even as efforts to acquire areas from the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) continue. Glada has been attempting to complete the takeover for over ten years but has faced numerous challenges. MC officials have stated they are holding discussions and will soon make a decision at the house level. The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority has proposed to transfer several schemes and areas, including Sector 32A, Sanjay Gandhi Colony (25 acres), sectors 33 and 38, Chandigarh Road…

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Ludhiana Body Dismantles Illegal Colony, Warns Builders

LUDHIANA: On Thursday, the regulatory body of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada) dismantled an unauthorized colony in Bhadla village, including its roads and illegal structures. Glada’s chief administrator, Sandeep Kumar, announced that a special initiative was launched to take action against those exploiting residents by offering lower-priced plots in unauthorized areas that do not comply with government regulations. The chief administrator urged the public to refrain from purchasing properties, plots, or buildings in unauthorized colonies, emphasizing that Glada will not provide essential services such as water supply, sewage disposal, or electricity connections. He advised potential buyers to consult…

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Ludhiana body demolishes four illegal colonies, buildings

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal colonies with a demolition operation on Wednesday. This initiative led to the removal of four unauthorized colonies and one unapproved building in the villages of Mullanpur, Manakwal, and Dhandran. The operation dismantled illegal roads and constructions in these areas. Despite receiving warnings, developers continued their unlawful activities, prompting GLADA’s special team to act without opposition. GLADA chief administrator Sandeep Kumar stated that these enforcement actions are a crucial part of a larger strategy to prevent the spread of unauthorized colonies from…

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Ludhiana: LIT Uses Land Pooling to Complete Delayed Project

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: In a bid to prevent its dissolution, the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is focusing on the Punjab government’s land pooling scheme to advance its longstanding project aimed at creating a new residential and commercial zone in Lohara or Jaspal Bangar. The appointed consultant was recently tasked with submitting the project report. Meanwhile, LIT Chairman Tarsem Bhinder intends to discuss this initiative with key officials in Chandigarh. After several years without launching new projects, LIT’s only current endeavor is the construction of Atal Apartments on Pakhowal Road. Officials expressed concern that without significant projects, LIT…