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Odisha Housing Minister Discloses ORERA Case Backlog

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has registered a total of 4,334 cases against 714 builders since its establishment in 2017. Out of these, 1,028 cases are still pending resolution, as reported by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra in the state assembly. The minister addressed a question from MLA Mangu Khilla regarding ORERA’s operational effectiveness. Khilla also inquired about the government’s actions to enhance ORERA’s functions. Mahapatra stated that the government has increased staffing and oversight, but various external factors continue to obstruct timely justice for homebuyers. He indicated that procedural and legal hurdles, rather…

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Cuttack to Demolish All Unsafe Buildings, Says Odisha Minister

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: On Tuesday, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the assembly that all unsafe buildings identified in Cuttack will be demolished to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety. In response to a written query during the winter session, Mahapatra stated, “A special committee has been formed to evaluate the structural integrity of buildings across all 59 wards under the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).” The committee is conducting surveys to assess the structural safety of buildings in the ancient urban landscape, which features numerous aging and potentially unsafe structures. “The survey will yield a…