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Lucknow Eases Housing Map Rules, Approves New Building Bylaws

LUCKNOW: Approval is now granted for maps of single residential buildings on government roads less than 9 meters wide. This decision was made during the 185th meeting of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) held on Tuesday. Chaired by LDA chairperson and divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob, the meeting saw the endorsement of various urban development initiatives, including high-tech housing projects across four city locations, a modern bus terminal at Charbagh, new electric vehicle infrastructure at Basant Kunj, and land acquisition for the upcoming housing scheme Naimishnagar near BKT and Varun Vihar by Mohan Road. The board meeting approved construction for single…

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Lucknow: LDA to Increase Development Fees Near Expressways

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to propose an increase in development charges for properties situated near corridors and expressways. During an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, the board will discuss hiring an agency for the Jayaprakash Narayan International Convention Centre and budget allocations for various housing projects, including the Anantnagar Housing Scheme and IT City. The proposal to raise the special amenity fee for properties within 500 meters of Shaheed Path, Kisan Path, and the Green Corridor will also be reviewed. Funds generated from this fee will be allocated towards improving infrastructure and civic facilities in these regions.…

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Lucknow: After 21 Years, Man Still Awaiting LDA Plot Possession

LUCKNOW: Harish Chandra Agarwal has endured a 21-year wait to gain possession of a plot he secured with the Lucknow Development Authority. Although the plot in the Ramnagar Housing Scheme was allotted in 2004, Agarwal’s anticipation remains unfulfilled. Agarwal expressed his discontent during the LDA’s Nagrik Suvidha Diwas on Tuesday. He mentioned that of the 80 plots allotted by the LDA in Ramnagar, only 60 have been handed over. The remaining 20 plots are reportedly encroached upon by a local figure, Prakash Yadav, who has constructed illegal slums on them and continues to collect rent from the residents, as claimed…

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EV Charging Points Required for New Housing Societies in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: All new group housing projects in Lucknow are now required to dedicate 20% of their parking spaces specifically for electric vehicles. These designated slots must include charging points and necessary infrastructure. This initiative is part of the updated building bylaws being implemented under Awas Bandhu to integrate EV infrastructure within the city’s residential developments. “This measure aims to promote low-emission transportation and facilitate the transition to sustainable mobility,” stated a senior official from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). Furthermore, the LDA plans to initiate a series of residential projects in areas like Gomti Nagar, Aishbagh, and Basant Kunj. The…

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Lucknow Body to e-auction 200 Vacant Residential Plots

Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to auction approximately 200 vacant residential plots from various housing schemes throughout the city. The detailed list of available plots has been released on the LDA’s official website, allowing interested individuals to participate in the e-auction process. LDA officials mentioned that these plots are spread across several housing projects, including Basant Kunj, Priyadarshani Colony, the Kanpur Road scheme, Gomtinagar, and the Gomtinagar extension schemes. With sizes ranging from 60 sqmt to 252 sqmt, buyers will have diverse options according to their preferences. The authority has provided comprehensive information regarding each…

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Lucknow Development Body’s Bylaws to Enhance Mapping Benefits

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has commenced approval of compounding maps under the newly introduced Model Building Construction and Development Bylaws and Model Zoning Regulation-2025. Compounding refers to the process of legalizing buildings constructed without prior approval or that deviate from the original plans. This initiative aims to assist property owners who have previously built structures to regularize them under the new guidelines. During a Janata Adalat at the authority’s headquarters, LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar announced this directive. Zonal officers have been tasked with specific targets for approving mitigation maps, ranging from 75 to 220 per zone, to…

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Lucknow Development Body to E-Auction 50 Plots, 2 Complexes

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced an e-auction for at least 50 residential plots in the Basant Kunj Scheme along with two significant commercial complexes. According to LDA officials, plots of 252 square meters located in Sector-G near Gau Ghat and adjacent to the Green Corridor are being auctioned for the first time. The base price is set at Rs 32,955 per square meter, and the cumulative estimated value of these plots is around Rs 310 crore, as they are situated in a prime residential area. In addition, several high-value properties identified in…

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Lucknow body initiates probe into illegal construction activities

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated an inquiry into claims of unauthorized construction at a site in Vinamra Khand, Gomtinagar, in response to a complaint from the owner of a neighboring plot. LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar instructed officials to carry out a comprehensive investigation and submit their findings. “The matter is currently under review by the relevant department,” he stated. In the past 25 days, two complaints have been lodged by Yamini Mathur, the owner of the adjacent plot, alleging that the construction deviates from the approved building plan. The latest complaint, filed on Saturday, asserted that construction…

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Lucknow Body Plans Industrial Township near Agra Expressway

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to establish an industrial township along the Agra Expressway. A meeting was conducted with farmers at Dona village in Kakori on Friday. The meeting gathered village leaders and district panchayat members from 12 nearby villages to discuss land acquisition. LDA Joint Secretary Sushil Pratap Singh announced that the township will span 5,610 acres in the Sadar and Sarojininagar tehsils, impacting several villages, including Bhalia, Adampur Indwara, Bahru, Jaliyamau, Madarpur, Ibrahimganj, Naktaura, Gehalwara, Tejkrishna Khera, Rewari, Sakra, and Dona. The development aims to provide residential options for over…

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Lucknow Civic Body Takes Over Four Sectors of Gomtinagar Extension

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: Residents of Gomtinagar Extension can expect improved civic amenities now that the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has transferred the maintenance of Sectors 1, 4, 5, and 6 to the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC). This decision came after a joint inspection by teams from both organizations. Additionally, the LDA has allocated ₹40 crore to the LMC for water supply and sewage infrastructure in Gomtinagar Extension. These funds will be utilized to extend 3,000 meters of the water pipeline and 2,500 meters of the sewer line, along with other necessary upgrades. Previously, the LDA was responsible…