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490+ Plots Available in Lucknow’s Anantnagar Scheme

Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to launch the second phase of online registration for residential plots in its Anantnagar scheme starting April 28. The registration period will remain open until May 27, with a total of 498 plots available for allocation through a lottery system. LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar has initiated the allotment process. Applicants must pay a registration fee of 5% of the estimated plot value. LDA officials noted that over 1,283 plots have already been allocated in previous phases. Spanning 785 acres along Mohan Road, the scheme is being developed with a grid-based…

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Lucknow Development Body Receives 110 OTS Scheme Applications

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has received 110 applications for its one-time settlement (OTS) scheme, with 85 submitted on Monday. These applications pertain to inquiries about outstanding dues on properties purchased by the applicants. A help desk is available at the LDA office to assist allottees with their online applications, and the LDA is hosting camps at various project locations. The OTS camp at Bhawani Market, Jankipuram Extension, will continue on Tuesday, providing immediate assistance. Deputy Secretary Madhvesh Kumar stated that the scheme will remain open until July 17. It encompasses various types of properties, including residential and commercial…

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Lucknow Development Body Offers OTS for 4,000 Defaulters

LUCKNOW: Approximately 4,000 defaulters in the city are expected to benefit from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), which is launching camps for the One-Time Settlement (OTS) program starting Saturday. This initiative allows defaulters to relieve themselves from penalties and compounded interest while clearing their dues to regularize ownership. Submitted applications will be processed within three months. Defaulters who pay the full amount within 30 days will receive a 3% discount. For dues exceeding Rs 50 lakh, one-third must be settled within 30 days, with the remaining balance payable in six monthly installments. A help desk has been established at the…

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Lucknow to Offer 630 Flats in Atalnagar Scheme

LUCKNOW: Homebuyers have another opportunity to purchase budget housing as registration for 630 flats under the Atalnagar scheme begins on April 18. Officials from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) announced that the online registration will be open until May 17, with allotments conducted via a lottery system. The available units consist of 539 one-bedroom and 91 two-bedroom flats at the Atalnagar project in Devpur Para, sized from 30 sqmt to 54.95 sqmt, with prices starting around Rs 9.82 lakh. According to officials, the project will feature essential amenities including water and electricity supply, lifts, power backup, security, green spaces, children’s…

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Lucknow civic body greenlights major projects, new Amausi township

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation convened a House meeting on Wednesday, unanimously approving several development proposals, including the construction of a township on 21.6 acres of land in Amausi. The LMC holds 41.6 acres in Amausi, with 20 acres designated as a shooting range. Plans were set to revamp this shooting range through public-private partnerships, while the remaining 21.6 acres will be transferred to the LDA for residential apartment development. The House also agreed to transfer 5,429.96 square meters of land in Jiyamau, returned by the Deendayal Upadhyay Seva Nyas, to the LDA for planned development. It was further resolved…

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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 body to release 2,000 plots in new housing scheme

Representational AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to launch the Varun Vihar housing scheme in June, offering approximately 2,100 plots in the Kailash and Kashi blocks during the first phase. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the LDA headquarters on Thursday. The project spans 2,270 hectares along the Agra expressway, with land acquired through mutual agreement from villages in Sadar and Sarojininagar tehsils; around 853 hectares have received consent so far. LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar announced that online registration for the plots will commence following the official…

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Lucknow body stops Chinhat demolition amid builder opposition

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: A demolition drive conducted by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) against unauthorized plotting in Chinhat faced strong opposition from builders and their supporters on Monday, leading to a pause in operations. The LDA team arrived at a location near Kisan Path to dismantle illegal structures within an unauthorized colony that spans nearly seven acres, acting upon court directives. As demolition efforts began with bulldozers, a crowd gathered, attempting to obstruct the operation. According to officials, the crowd surrounded the team and reportedly threw stones at a JCB machine, instilling fear at the site. To defuse the…

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Lucknow Development Body Launches Three Luxury Housing Projects

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to commence the construction of three luxury housing projects soon, with officials indicating that work orders will be distributed within a month. Approximately 1,060 apartments are planned across these initiatives, with prices ranging from around Rs 70 lakh to Rs 2.80 crore. Allotment for one project has already been completed via a lottery, while registrations remain open for the other two. The Aishbagh project on Mill Road will feature 384 three-bedroom flats, each equipped with study rooms, housed in a 27-story tower. Each unit will…

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Lucknow survey aims to prevent fraud and update records

LUCKNOW: On Wednesday, the LDA initiated a door-to-door verification process for all residential and commercial properties allocated under its various schemes. This initiative aims to update records and prevent potential fraud. A private agency has been engaged for this task. Vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar urged residents to assist with the surveys, which are essential for digitizing property records. He emphasized that updated records will enhance the quality and efficiency of services provided to citizens. Officials noted that many property files are either incomplete or missing, hindering official activities and causing challenges for allottees. They believe that outdated or lost records heighten…