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Kolhapur to Build 5 Commercial Complexes via PPP

KOLHAPUR: The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) is exploring options to establish five to six large commercial complexes through a public-private partnership (PPP). KMC chief Rajendra Bharud has tasked all four divisional offices to pinpoint strategic locations for these commercial spaces, aiming to generate revenue through rentals. Priority sites include the city’s Shingoshi Market, Kombdi Bazaar, Chhatrapati Tararani Market Divisional Office, Central bus stand, Water Park-Bawda, and the rickshaw stands in the Central bus stand area. On Monday evening, Bharud convened a meeting with officials, instructing deputy city engineers from each divisional office to identify key areas in their jurisdictions and…

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Kolhapur Survey Reveals 204 Illegal Builds Near Tawde Hotel

KOLHAPUR: A survey by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has uncovered 204 illegal constructions across 158 acres of civic land adjacent to the Tawde hotel on Kolhapur-Gandhinagar road. This includes 88 structures built in defiance of court orders, according to officials. Out of the total constructions, 33 are located within the floodplain of the Panchaganga river, raising significant environmental and safety issues. The survey, conducted by five KMC teams on April 24 and 25, has been forwarded to the municipal commissioner for further action. This survey stems from a recent Supreme Court decision affirming that the land claimed by the Uchgaon…

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Kolhapur Committee Voices Concerns on Third Development Plan Draft

KOLHAPUR: On Tuesday evening, the Kolhapur City Civic Action Committee convened with the deputy director of the town planning department regarding the draft of the municipal corporation’s third development plan. The committee expressed concerns, claiming the plan has become focused solely on imposing and lifting reservations. Committee members highlighted a troubling trend: as the city’s population and vehicle count have surged, the availability of essential community spaces—such as gardens, playgrounds, schools, parking lots, and open areas—has diminished. They pointed out that the second revised development plan for the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) was valid from 1911 to 2011, yet the…

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Kolhapur Offers 80% Rebate on Property Tax and Water Penalties

KOLHAPUR: The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has announced an 80% rebate on penalties for property tax and late water bill fees, applicable to defaulters who settle all outstanding amounts, including the current bill, in one payment. This rebate scheme is effective from March 26 to 31, with all Citizen Facilitation Centers operating during holidays from March 28 to 31, 2026. The KMC confirmed that this rebate applies to both residential and non-residential properties for payments made between March 26 and 31, 2026, as per the resolution passed by the general body and directives from Mayor Rouparani Nikam, with the approval…

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Mumbai Police nab Kolhapur developer in ₹55 crore scam

MUMBAI: The Economic Offences Wing of the city police has arrested a developer from Kolhapur for allegedly colluding with others to mortgage and sell flats in a redevelopment project in Versova, Andheri. This was done without the consent of the society members, using forged documents, resulting in a loss of Rs 55 crores. The arrested individual, Amrut Uttam Mahendrakar (34) from Ichalkaranji, is accused of aiding in the creation of forged documents and facilitating the illegal sale and mortgage of flats. He is the second suspect arrested in this case, following the capture of Amarjit Shukla, owner of Mid City…

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Kolhapur: 60K land group numbers from 1,200 villages deemed NA

Representative AI image KOLHAPUR: The district administration’s revenue department has initiated a significant campaign, designating 60,000 group numbers (Gat numbers) across 1,200 villages as ‘deemed non-agricultural’ (NA). Guardian minister Prakash Abitkar stated on Saturday, “This is the first time such a decision has been implemented in Kolhapur, benefiting 3 lakh citizens directly.” This special campaign affects 12 talukas within the district, impacting villages in Hatkanangale (62), Shirol (55), Chandgad (147), Shahuwadi (143), Karveer (126), Panhala (119), Radhanagari (117), Bhudargad (116), Ajra (101), Gadhinglaj (87), Kagal (86), and Gaganbawda (41). This initiative aligns with the state government’s efforts to facilitate development…

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State OKs ₹290 crore estimate for Kolhapur Airport expansion

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: KOLHAPUR: The state government has sanctioned a revised administrative budget of ₹290 crore for the expansion of Kolhapur Airport. The project is being developed collaboratively by the Airports Authority of India and the state government, which will provide funding for land acquisition necessary for extending the runway and constructing the Kolhapur-Hupari road. Originally, the Kolhapur district administration estimated ₹212 crore for acquiring 26 hectares in Mudshingi and Tamgaon for the runway extension. Most of this land has been acquired, and compensation has been paid. However, due to a variety of land types—rain-fed,…