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West Bengal CM urges councillors to provide drainage for high-rises

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors to learn from the heavy rainfall on September 23, emphasizing the need for adequate drainage in high-rise buildings. The CM cautioned the councillors to heed recent experiences in both Kolkata and North Bengal. “The water accumulation in high-rises stems from improper dredging by builders. Many do not even provide the necessary documentation. High-rise complexes should have designated parking, but if there’s no drainage system, how can we manage the water? This calls for thorough inspections post-construction to ensure all facilities are in place,” the CM stated. Additionally, CM Banerjee…

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Calcutta HC: Auction Buyers Must Pay Property Tax Dues

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court ruled on September 25 that auction purchasers must cover the property tax liabilities of previous owners. This decision arose when a company requested a waiver for outstanding property taxes amounting to Rs 1,23,84,142, which the KMC deemed unacceptable for mutation. Justice Gaurang Kanth indicated that the auction purchaser holds the responsibility for the property’s tax arrears, stating, “The petitioner, being the auction purchaser, is obliged to settle the outstanding property tax dues. The sale notice and expression of interest (EOI) highlighted that all bidders should conduct their own investigations and due diligence before bidding.” The…

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Kolkata Civic Body Mandates Visitor Parking in Large Projects

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has mandated that all residential projects with a built-up area of over 5,000 sq m (approximately 53,000 sq ft) must include parking for visitors. Previously, this requirement applied to projects exceeding 10,000 sq m (100,000 sq ft). To support developers in meeting this requirement affordably, KMC will offer an increased floor area ratio (FAR) to facilitate the construction of additional parking. Of this extra FAR, at least 25% must be allocated for visitor parking. For instance, a project of 50,000 sq ft could potentially…

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Calcutta HC: Building Nod Can’t Be Denied Based on Old Plans

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the civic body cannot deny building permits based on a nearly 100-year-old street plan. The court annulled alignments for two streets from 1930 that had never been implemented. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) had used this outdated plan to deny building permissions for properties at 74A Christopher Road and 32 Pulin Khatik Road. Justice Rai Chattopadhyay stated, “A plan must be acted upon within a reasonable timeframe. It is unfair for KMC to indefinitely uphold a historical street plan. The legislature allows for cancellation or modification of such plans after 10 years…

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Kolkata Civic Body to Monitor New Buildings’ Health for 10 Years

KOLKATA: A committee appointed by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to oversee the reconstruction of houses on Durga Pituri Lane and surrounding areas will monitor the structural integrity of these buildings for the next decade. If any damage occurs due to the operation of the underground metro, the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) will be responsible for compensation, said Mayor Firhad Hakim during a recent KMC meeting. Concerns were voiced during the KMC House meeting on Friday regarding the safety of structures on Durga Pituri and Syakrapara Lane following the commencement of metro operations. KMC Ward 48 Councillor Biswarup Dey…

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10% of Kolkata’s 3,000 Unsafe Buildings at High Risk

KOLKATA: Following the recent collapse of several unsafe buildings after heavy rainfall, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a city-wide campaign to demolish highly insecure structures, aiming to prevent further accidents. A KMC buildings department official stated that they are monitoring 300 extremely dilapidated buildings from a total of 3,000 identified as unsafe and requiring urgent repair or partial demolition. Most of these buildings are situated in boroughs I to IX. According to another official, the KMC is concentrating on numerous old and unstable buildings in areas such as Cossipore, Burtolla, Burrabazar, Rabindra Sarani, and others. The buildings department…

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Kolkata: Construction Debris Dumping to Trigger Stop-Work Notices

Representative Image KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is intensifying its approach to monitor the illegal dumping of construction materials on roadways, which contributes to severe waterlogging across the city. From now on, developers working on buildings will be mandated to store construction materials on the ground floor of any new structures immediately post-construction; non-compliance will result in a stop-work order from the authorities. KMC Mayor Firhad Hakim stated on Friday that construction materials need to be stored appropriately on-site. He directed building department officials to issue stop-work notices if materials such as sand, cement, or bricks are found abandoned…

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Task Force to Fire-Audit All Commercial Buildings in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The state task force on fire safety has decided to expand its proposed audit for markets and rooftop restaurants to encompass all commercial buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, and schools. This decision was made during a task force meeting at the KMC headquarters on Monday. The audit will be conducted once the standard operating procedure (SOP) is finalized. An attendee of the meeting emphasized the need for proper water sourcing for firefighting, moving electric meters away from the entrances of commercial buildings, closely monitoring violations of fire safety norms, and enforcing stricter fire license renewal processes to ensure compliance from…