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Lucknow plans to transform low-rise buildings into high-rises

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is planning to replace old low-rise buildings in residential schemes with modern high-rise apartments as part of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Redevelopment Policy-2026. LDA Vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar has instructed officials to develop detailed redevelopment proposals. The first phase will focus on residential blocks along Wazir Hasan Road in Hazratganj, and also includes schemes in Paper Mill Colony and Sector-G of the Kanpur Road Scheme. Officials noted that the Wazir Hasan Road complex, constructed in 1988, consists of four G+3 towers housing 64 flats. While most units are registered, a few remain unallotted or pending.…

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Lucknow to Launch OTS Scheme and Help Desk for Defaulters

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will introduce its one-time settlement (OTS) scheme starting April 18 and will establish a dedicated help desk for applicants. This decision was made during a review meeting led by LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar on Wednesday. A special OTS help desk will be available at the single-window counter on the ground floor of LDA headquarters. It will provide detailed information, guide applicants regarding eligibility, and help them complete the online application process. Under this scheme, applications will be resolved within three months of submission. Beneficiaries will receive a complete waiver of penal interest for the…

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NCLAT Backs Lucknow Body in Ansal Insolvency Case

LUCKNOW: In a significant decision for the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that no actions regarding the insolvency proceedings of Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd can proceed without hearing from the Authority. This case involves alleged breaches of the High-Tech Township policy by the Ansal Group, including the non-delivery of plots, flats, villas, and commercial units booked by thousands of homebuyers in Lucknow since 2009. The NCLAT had previously accepted the insolvency petition, declared the real estate firm as bankrupt, and appointed an interim resolution professional, raising concerns about the interests of…

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Lucknow extends Atal Nagar housing scheme deadline

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority has prolonged the registration deadline for the Atal Nagar Housing Scheme in Devpur Para until November 21. This initiative comprises 19 towers offering a total of 2,496 flats, which include 1-BHK and 2-BHK units aimed at low to middle-income families. In contrast, the registration for the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme in Dalibagh concluded on November 3, with no announcements regarding further extensions. The 72 flats in this housing project were constructed on land that was previously retrieved from Mukhtar Ansari’s illegal claim. LDA officials noted a remarkable response to this scheme. The Atal Nagar…

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Lucknow development body extends discount on ready-to-move flats

Representative image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has extended its special Diwali discount on ready-to-move flats until November 6. This festive season, 589 flats have already been booked, while 1,100 ready-to-move flats remain available for buyers. Under this offer, buyers can receive discounts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, in addition to existing incentives. LDA Vice-Chairman Pratimesh Kumar explained, “The ready-to-move flats are available on a ‘First Come-First Serve’ basis. A generous discount offer was introduced from September 22 to October 22. Flats priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh will receive Rs 1…

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Lucknow Body to Open 500 Anantnagar Plot Registrations on Diwali

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: In response to a strong demand during the initial two rounds of the Anantnagar Housing Scheme on Mohan Road, where nearly 700 plots were allocated, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is reopening registrations this Diwali for approximately 500 residential plots. The housing project spans 785 acres along Mohan Road and is designed to house around 150,000 residents. It features a contemporary grid layout with wide roads, underground utilities, and urban infrastructure that meets international standards. Additionally, an Education City is planned on approximately 100 acres within the development. According to LDA representatives, the land price remains…

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Allahabad HC Requests Records on Demolition Stay Order

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising a two-judge panel, has raised serious concerns regarding a single bench’s ruling that temporarily halted the demolition of a building in the Khurram Nagar area. The ruling also allows the builder to approach the LDA to seek compounding under the new bye-laws. The division bench summoned the records of the case previously heard by the single bench, questioning the urgency surrounding a matter that had seen a demolition order issued a while ago. They noted, “It raises the question of how maintainable the petition is before the Single Judge, particularly…