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Lucknow to Introduce OTS Scheme for Tax Dues

LUCKNOW: Approximately 250,000 homeowners in the city will soon experience relief from long-standing house tax and water tax obligations. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is set to launch a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme addressing overdue payments owed to the civic body and its Jalkal department. The upcoming OTS initiative is modeled after previous successful programs by the Lucknow Development Authority and UP Awas Vikas Parishad. According to official records, the accumulated house tax debts owed to the LMC have reached around ₹700 crore, which includes nearly ₹100 crore in interest. The Jalkal department also reports approximately ₹110 crore in overdue…

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Lucknow to Start E-Auction for 149 Residential Plots

Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority will initiate an e-auction for 149 residential plots in Gomti Nagar Extension and Basant Kunj Yojana starting Thursday, as part of a larger sale of 475 properties valued at nearly Rs 3,000 crore throughout the city. According to officials, the online auction portal will remain open until May 28, allowing interested buyers to participate by depositing 10% of the reserved price as earnest money. The residential plots range from 25 square metres to 300 square metres. Among the residential plots, LDA has made available 12 plots on land recently cleared of encroachments in…

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Lucknow to Launch 900 LIG, EWS Flats on Sitapur Road

Representative image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to introduce an affordable housing initiative on Sitapur Road, offering approximately 900 flats targeted at Low Income Group (LIG) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families. This development will occupy 16,000 square metres of land that has recently been cleared of encroachments near Shia PG College. The project will feature 582 LIG flats and 336 EWS flats housed in multistoried apartment towers. The 2BHK LIG units are expected to cost around Rs 35 lakh each, while the 1BHK EWS units will be approximately Rs 15 lakh. All towers are planned to…

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Lucknow body updates payment terms for Atal Nagar scheme

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has updated the payment terms of its Atal Nagar housing scheme, introducing a 10-year instalment plan with a lower interest rate. The interest rate has been slashed from 9% to 7%, and the repayment period has been extended from seven years to ten years, structured into 120 monthly instalments. Situated in Devpur Para, the scheme features 2,496 flats distributed across 15 towers, which range from 12 to 19 floors. Unit sizes vary from 30 sqm to 54.95 sqm, starting at approximately Rs 9.83 lakh. Registration for 630 unsold units is open from April 18…

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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.…