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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 The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) had used this outdated plan to deny building permissions for properties at 74A Christopher Road and 32 Pulin Khatik Road.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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Realtors Optimistic on Purple, Blue Line Extensions and New Links

KOLKATA: The ongoing expansion of metro networks in urban areas is significantly reshaping the real estate market and influencing home buying trends, according to developers in Kolkata. The introduction of new metro routes has notably decreased travel times, benefiting thousands of daily commuters. This enhanced connectivity is expected to spur the development of offices, healthcare, educational institutions, retail outlets, and entertainment venues in regions such as Howrah, Joka, and northern suburbs of Kolkata. According to Credai West Bengal president Sushil Mohta, a prominent effect will be an increase in the office sector, particularly in Salt Lake Sector V, EM Bypass,…

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Kolkata: Pay ₹1 lakh for littering in New Town vacant lots

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) is putting up display boards in vacant plots around New Town to discourage illegal dumping, with fines ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹1 lakh. Residents have noted that many vacant areas in New Town have turned into dumping grounds and breeding sites for mosquitoes. NKDA is also planning to implement a redressal system for the effective removal of construction and demolition waste. Residents can notify authorities of any C&D waste in the area for swift cleanup. “A dedicated helpline will be established to handle complaints about construction and demolition waste, particularly in Action…

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West Bengal CM: 2.26 Lakh Pattas Issued for Homes Statewide

BARDHAMAN: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, reaffirming her dedication to social welfare, announced on Tuesday that since taking office in 2011, her administration has distributed 2.26 lakh pattas (land deeds) to empower individuals with the right to their homes. Under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, the state has successfully provided water supply to 76% of rural areas and 78% of urban regions, aiming to cover the remaining areas soon. While addressing a public function regarding land deed distribution in Purba Bardhaman, the CM remarked, “We believe in fulfilling our promises.” “Since 2011, we’ve issued 2.26 lakh home pattas, 1.80…

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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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Credai Urges West Bengal Gov to Tackle Flat Cost Puzzle

KOLKATA: The largest association of developers in the state has contacted Chief Secretary Manoj Pant regarding a recent amendment to the query requisition form used for assessing stamp duty and registration fees by the Directorate of Registration and Stamp Revenue. The amendment now requires the inclusion of the super built-up area (SBUA) alongside the built-up area (BUA), carpet area, and the total number of floors in the form. Authorities are now insisting that SBUA information be included in both the agreement for sale (AFS) and the conveyance deed. According to Credai West Bengal, this change has complicated the registration of…

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West Bengal Orders Developer to Buy Back CC-less Flat After 20 Years

KOLKATA: The West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (WBREAT) has instructed a developer to repurchase a flat he sold two decades prior. The occupant, Sibsankar Koley, resided in the flat for 19 years but could not finalize the mutation due to the developer’s failure to secure the completion certificate (CC) from the local authorities. Promoter Satchidananda Mitra of Sona Enterprise has been ordered to refund not only the purchase amount of the flat but also the stamp duty and registration fees incurred by Koley. Koley purchased the flat on Nagendra Nath Road in Nagerbazar in 2006, but he was unable…

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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…