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₹30 Crore Government Land Cleared of Encroachment in Indore

INDORE: The Indore district administration launched a major anti-encroachment operation on Monday, recovering government land valued at around ₹30 crore. Following instructions from Indore Collector Shivam Verma, the team focused on illegal constructions in the Khajrana village area. “Approximately 30,000 square feet of encroached land was reclaimed, where 12 illegal houses were demolished. This action aims to restore the land to the state government,” stated Juni Indore SDM Ghanshyam Dhangar. He noted that the market value of the recovered land is estimated at around ₹30 crore. The administration has issued a stern warning that it will persist in taking strict…

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Indore Demolishes 16 Illegal Row Houses in Crackdown

Representative image INDORE: On Monday, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) demolished 16 illegal row houses in the Anjani Nagar and Jagdish Nagar areas. This action is part of an ongoing effort to curb the expansion of unauthorized settlements. The operation was concentrated in Zone 4. In Anjani Nagar, four row houses, illegally built near a drain, were fully demolished. In Jagdish Nagar, located in the Banganga area, 12 row houses were targeted. It was reported that six of these were close to completion, while the other six were still under construction. The civic body also tore down roads and drainage…

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Indore’s 450 Illegal Colony Legalization Faces Roadblock

INDORE: The hopes of residents in over 450 unauthorized colonies have been dashed as various government departments have raised objections to their regularization. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has already legalized more than 200 colonies in previous phases, but the remaining cases face challenges due to complex land-use disputes and missing no-objection certificates (NOCs). As per IMC’s additional commissioner, Manoj Pathak, the regularization process has encountered obstacles after public notices were published for the remaining colonies. Objections have been raised by departments including Nazul, IDA, T&CP, and the Housing Board. ACS Sanjay Dubey elaborated that the current legalization policy is mainly…

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Indore Gives 100 Buildings 48-Hour Fire Safety Ultimatum

INDIORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) and district administration are stepping up their efforts against fire safety violations, placing around 100 commercial buildings (G+3) under scrutiny. Officials have issued an urgent warning, giving building owners until April 8 to install mandatory fire safety equipment or risk immediate sealing and further legal actions. This initiative follows an extensive survey conducted by building officers and inspectors in high-traffic areas throughout all zones. Out of 337 inspected buildings, the survey uncovered significant deficiencies: 87 buildings lacked any fire safety equipment, while 19 had installed systems that were non-functional. A total of 67 notices…

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Property Rates Rising in 2,624 Indore Locations

INDORE: Starting Wednesday, property prices will increase in over 2,000 areas of Indore due to the implementation of new collector guideline rates for the 2026-27 financial year. Out of 4,590 surveyed locations, prices have risen in 2,624 areas, reflecting an average increase of 26% across the district. On Tuesday, the last day of the financial year, sub-registrar offices experienced a rush as residents hurried to register properties at the old rates. Despite banks being open to facilitate transactions, many advocates reported technical issues and ‘slot limits’ as late-night filings surged. Although the registration department’s revenue increased from the previous year,…

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500+ Objects Aligned with Collector Guidelines for Indore Property

INDORE: The deadline for submitting objections to the proposed collector guideline rates in Indore closed on Saturday, with nearly 500 formal complaints submitted by residents, real estate experts, and legal professionals. The District Evaluation Committee had previously approved rate hikes ranging from 10% to an alarming 200% across 2,606 locations in the district. Senior district registrar Manjula Patel confirmed that objections were submitted through registration offices, email, and WhatsApp. These will be compiled and reviewed by the District Evaluation Committee before the final proposal is sent to the Central Evaluation Committee in Bhopal by March 24. Many objections point to…

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Industrial plot allocations in Indore start in April

Representative image INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) will commence the allotment of plots in several new industrial zones throughout the Indore region starting in April. The initiative aims to attract sectors like confectionery, food processing, plastics, and other MSME-driven industries. According to Himanshu Prajapati, the executive director of MPIDC Indore region, “MPIDC is planning to begin land allocations in new industrial areas by April. We are developing at least nine new industrial zones in Indore to draw investments across various sectors, including food processing, confectionery, plastics, engineering, and other MSME segments.” Officials indicated that this expansion is…

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Indore Buildings Have 15 Days to Meet Fire Safety Standards

INDORE: The district administration has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on buildings that do not meet fire safety standards. A 15-day ultimatum has been issued to all G+3 (ground plus three floors) and multi-storey buildings to address their fire safety deficiencies. “Commercial and residential high-rise building owners have two weeks to ensure their fire safety systems are fully operational. Effective Monday, special teams led by Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) will commence field inspections,” stated Collector Shivam Verma during a key meeting on Sunday. The meeting, which included Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal and other officials, discussed strategies for assessing and penalizing high-risk structures.…

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Indore: 533 Locations to Merge; Rates Could Rise by 200%

INDORE: The district administration and registration department are in the process of consolidating the Collector’s guideline rates for the financial year 2026-27. This involves the rationalization of locations, merging 533 existing ones to streamline property registration. Currently, document registration in Indore spans across 4,840 designated locations. The new proposal aims to consolidate 533 neighboring locations into clusters of 3 to 4 colonies, which would reduce the total number of locations by approximately 350, ultimately targeting a reduction to around 3,000. Senior Registrar Amaresh Naidu mentioned that varying registration rates within the same area lead to technical issues and revenue loss.…

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Bhopal and Indore Master Plan for Metro Region on Hold

BHOPAL: Plans for the master development of Bhopal and Indore are currently on hold as the Madhya Pradesh government aims to finalize metropolitan region strategies for the two cities, as confirmed by a state minister earlier this week. The plans were completed approximately a year and a half ago but may be revised to align with forthcoming metropolitan area proposals. Urban development and housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared these updates with the state assembly on February 24. “Our department finished the master plan about a year and a half ago; it is ready,” Vijayvargiya mentioned. He also noted recent discussions…