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Haryana: India’s 3rd Most Groundwater-Stressed State

Representative image GURUGRAM: Haryana has become India’s third most groundwater-stressed state, with 88 assessment units labeled as overexploited, making up 61.5% of its groundwater blocks, according to data from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) presented to the NGT. The NGT has criticized states for ineffective enforcement against illegal extraction and insufficient recharge efforts, prompting a broader review. The CGWA report indicates that only Punjab, with 75.1% of its groundwater units overexploited, and Rajasthan at 70.9%, perform worse than Haryana. Following Haryana are Delhi (41.2%), Tamil Nadu (33.87%), Karnataka (18.99%), and Uttar Pradesh (7.06%). During a suo motu hearing on…

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Land Pooling Approval Boosts Haryana’s Urban Expansion Plan

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has made significant changes to its land pooling policy, paving the way for large-scale urban development across 1.67 lakh acres. This strategic move aims to create new residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial hubs in the state as government agencies prepare to offer plots at competitive prices amidst rising land scarcity for public projects. Land availability has become a critical issue for various government initiatives. To address this, the updated policy was approved in a multi-departmental meeting held on Wednesday. This marks the official launch of the ambitious plan to develop 69 sectors and urban estates in…

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Gurugram County Revives Housing for 400 Buyers, ETRealty

NEW DELHI: NCR-based real estate developer County Group has taken over two stalled housing projects in Gurgaon, providing relief to approximately 400 homebuyers who have faced delays of over ten years. This acquisition will provide the developer with roughly 2.6 million square feet of saleable space, projecting potential revenues of Rs 4,000 crore. The group secured Ashiana Landcraft through the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This project involves a 14-acre residential development along the Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon. “Around seven acres of this project were partially developed, leaving 326 homebuyers stranded since 2014. We revamped the existing buildings and common…

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Haryana: DTCP Initiates Statewide Audit of Infrastructure, Funds

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched a statewide initiative to collect data on infrastructure capacity, encroachments, and funds utilization, following an interim order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the stilt-plus-four (S+4) policy. In a memo issued on Wednesday, the department instructed key urban agencies—including metropolitan development authorities, municipal corporations, HSVP, HSIIDC, and other local bodies—to provide detailed reports by 10:30 AM on May 1, in anticipation of the next hearing on May 4. Urban planners believe this effort could significantly impact residential densification policies statewide. “The court is assessing whether infrastructure can…

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Haryana to Restart Stilt-plus-Four, Gurugram Ban Only

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government is set to allow “stilt-plus-four” floor constructions across most of the state, following a court clarification indicating that a recent ban only pertains to Gurugram. This development has revived optimism among property developers and homeowners, as the Punjab and Haryana High Court has narrowed its previous stay. On April 27, a bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry clarified that the interim stay issued on April 2 was linked specifically to infrastructure and encroachment concerns in Gurugram, leaving other districts eligible for the high-density residential policy. Senior officials from the Town and…

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Haryana to Mandate EV Charging Points in Societies, Malls, Offices

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has proposed changes to the Haryana Building Code, 2017, mandating EV charging infrastructure in both residential and non-residential projects to enhance EV adoption in the state. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has announced a public notice requesting feedback from stakeholders within 30 days, with a deadline set for May 26. The draft amendments state that EV charging infrastructure will be excluded from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, a move anticipated to motivate developers to incorporate these facilities without affecting the built area. The proposal outlines clear guidelines for installing electric charging…

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ED Seizes Raheja Developers’ Assets Valued Over ₹1,110 Crore

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced on Tuesday that it has attached assets valued over Rs 1,100 crore, linked to the promoters and entities associated with real estate firm Raheja Developers, amid an investigation into money laundering related to alleged fraud against homebuyers. The agency conducted searches as part of this case on April 25, where they seized bullion worth Rs 15.82 crore and foreign currency equivalent to Rs 15 lakh. The ED stated it has issued a provisional attachment order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), targeting immovable properties owned by N A Buildwell and Riyasat…

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Gurugram: HSVP Halts Demolition, Awaits HC Guidance

File Photo GURUGRAM: The citywide anti-encroachment initiative by Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), set to commence on Monday, has now been postponed. This decision has come in light of a pending petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the stilt-plus-four-floor construction policy, which is tied to numerous encroachment cases. Although the court declined to halt demolitions in the city, HSVP officials indicated that the drive would only proceed following explicit instructions from the bench. A senior HSVP official, who requested anonymity, confirmed the delay. “The initiative has been postponed as the matter is under High Court review. We…

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L&T Realty Purchases 20 Acres in Gurugram

AI-generated representative image NEW DELHI: L&T Realty Properties (LTRPL), a fully owned subsidiary of L&T, has acquired a 100% stake in International Green Scapes (IGSL) located in Delhi. This acquisition allows LTRPL to utilize 20 acres of land possessed by IGSL in Gurugram. This marks the company’s inaugural land acquisition in the NCR micro-market, with the site offering a development potential of about 3.6 million sq ft. In FY26, LTRPL and L&T Realty Developers, another subsidiary of the company, successfully completed land acquisitions in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, amounting to a total development potential of three million sq ft. L&T…

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New Demolitions Planned in Gurugram’s HSVP Sectors

File Photo GURUGRAM: The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is set to launch a comprehensive anti-encroachment campaign starting Monday, aimed at clearing the right-of-way across 44 sectors for public infrastructure including roads and utilities. This initiative will roll out in phases throughout May and June. This initiative follows a five-day demolition operation led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), targeting all unauthorized encroachments such as kitchen gardens, extended ramps, flower pots in public areas, temporary kiosks, pushcarts, and other blockages. HSVP officials urge residents to voluntarily dismantle these structures before the scheduled dates. A detailed timetable has…