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GDA Approves ₹100 Crore for 100m Cranes Post-Indirapuram Fire

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: GHAZIABAD: The recent fire at Gaur Green Avenue has prompted urgent reassessments among residents of high-rise gated communities and local authorities throughout NCR. In response, the Ghaziabad Development Authority approved a budget of ₹100 crore to purchase two hydraulic platforms, each capable of reaching heights of up to 102 metres—approximately 35 floors—significantly surpassing the current platform’s 42-metre limit, which equates to 14 storeys. “We have opted to skip the lengthy approval process from the board and move forward with the immediate procurement of the two platforms,” commented an official from the Authority.…

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42 Ghaziabad Buildings, Including Hospitals, Violate Fire Safety

GHAZIABAD: The fire department has identified 42 buildings, which include residences, hospitals, and hotels, as ‘unsafe’ for failing to meet fire safety regulations. Following inspections between 2017 and 2026, the department discovered that approximately 51 buildings were non-compliant with safety standards. A report was submitted to the district court, leading to legal proceedings against these establishments. To date, only nine have upgraded their fire safety systems, which the fire department has approved. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Pal stated that regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. “When irregularities are detected, we issue notices and provide a stipulated timeframe for…

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Saya Group to invest ₹550 crore in Ghaziabad project

NEW DELHI: Saya Group, a real estate company, has established a joint venture to create a luxury housing project in Ghaziabad, investing Rs 550 crore for the construction of 264 flats. The partnership with Harmony Infra will yield an ultra-luxury residential project named ‘The Horizon Residences’ located at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. “We have secured around 2 acres of land in Indirapuram for this luxury development, which will feature 264 units,” said Vikas Bhasin, MD of Saya Group, during a press briefing. The company plans to market homes within the price range of Rs 6 crore to Rs 8.5 crore. Regarding the…

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GDA to Accelerate Indirapuram Township Amid Price Surge

Representative image created by AI GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is ready to expedite work on the long-stalled Indirapuram Extension township project, prompted by a significant rise in property prices and renewed housing demand in the vicinity. Spanning 230 acres along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, this project was first introduced nearly two decades ago but faced delays due to farmers’ protests concerning land acquisition. Now, with the market gaining momentum, the GDA vice-chairperson has instructed the engineering department to create a comprehensive layout plan. As per GDA officials, the average circle rates in Indirapuram are pegged at Rs 8,825.7 per…

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GDA May File FIR Over 134 Extra Flats in Ghaziabad Society

GHAZIABAD: The GDA is set to take action against current and former officials who permitted a private developer to construct and sell 134 additional flats beyond the approved 400 units at Express Garden society in Indirapuram’s Vaibhav Khand back in 2005. A GDA panel, established under the direction of the Allahabad High Court, is expected to present its findings to the Authority’s additional secretary later this week. The high court is scheduled to review the case in September. Officials familiar with the committee’s recommendations noted that it has suggested filing an FIR against the architect, the developer, and the GDA…