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199 Lucknow Buildings Deemed Unsafe; Owners Must Act

LUCKNOW: In an effort to prevent building collapses during the monsoon season, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has issued notices to the owners and residents of 199 unsafe buildings. They are required to repair the structures or vacate them immediately. According to officials, these buildings are a hazard to both residents and surrounding properties during heavy downpours. This initiative is part of LMC’s monsoon safety campaign, and ongoing surveys aim to identify additional unsafe structures. The highest concentration of unsafe buildings is found in Zone 1, which includes Hazratganj, Aminabad, Kaiserbagh, and Latouche Road, accounting for 99 buildings. Zone 2,…

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LDA Checklist Seals Private Hostels, Tenants Left in Limbo

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: Shivam Kumar, a resident of a private hostel in Aliganj, is now searching for new accommodation after the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) sealed his hostel due to non-compliance with fire safety norms. He was paying a monthly rent of Rs 10,000 and had put down a security deposit of Rs 4,500, which the hostel authorities have refused to refund. “I chose this place because it was affordable and close to my coaching and the university. Now, I’m forced to leave without any backup,” said Shivam. Like Shivam, over 100 students in the city are affected after…

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Lucknow: LDA Closes 71 Centres, Alerts 83 Builders on Fire Safety

LUCKNOW: Following the tragic fire at the Aliganj commercial complex that resulted in 15 fatalities on Monday, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has sealed 71 businesses and issued notices to 83 commercial building owners across the city for violations of building and fire safety regulations. This action marks the first day of an extensive safety drive. Preliminary investigations revealed significant shortcomings in fire safety protocols and emergency evacuation plans at the Aliganj complex affected by the blaze. Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, enforcement teams, along with representatives from the fire department and Lucknow police, undertook inspections across…

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Lucknow plans to transform low-rise buildings into high-rises

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is planning to replace old low-rise buildings in residential schemes with modern high-rise apartments as part of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Redevelopment Policy-2026. LDA Vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar has instructed officials to develop detailed redevelopment proposals. The first phase will focus on residential blocks along Wazir Hasan Road in Hazratganj, and also includes schemes in Paper Mill Colony and Sector-G of the Kanpur Road Scheme. Officials noted that the Wazir Hasan Road complex, constructed in 1988, consists of four G+3 towers housing 64 flats. While most units are registered, a few remain unallotted or pending.…

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5,000+ buyers interested in two Lucknow development schemes

LUCKNOW: Following the launch of the Lucknow Development Authority’s Atal Nagar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Schemes, a remarkable response has been noted with 2,346 booklets sold and 117 individuals completing their registrations within the first three days. The online registration for both initiatives, which runs from October 4 to November 3, has shown considerable engagement. LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar shared that the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme, located in Dalibagh, Hazratganj, is developed on 2,314 square meters of land retrieved from illegal occupancy. This project features 72 flats in three ground-plus-three structures, each covering 36.65 square meters, with…