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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…

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Download Allotment Letters from Lucknow Development Website

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is urging allottees to download their allotment letters from its official website and complete the necessary formalities within a three-month timeframe. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of the allotment without prior notice. This directive was issued by LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar. This initiative aims to enhance transparency in the allotment process and minimize procedural delays. Previously, allotment letters for residential and commercial properties allocated through various schemes, including lotteries, e-auctions, and first-come-first-served methods, were sent via registered post. Officials noted that delays often compelled allottees to visit LDA offices for…

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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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Lucknow LDA Approves ₹5,148 Crore for Affordable Housing

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved a budget of ₹5,148 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a key focus on affordable housing, new townships, and enhancing basic infrastructure. This decision was made during the authority’s 187th board meeting, presided over by divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant. As part of this initiative, ₹200 crore has been allocated for the construction of 848 flats in Sharda Nagar Extension, featuring four 12-story towers with one- and two-bedroom units, and essential amenities such as water supply, electricity, parking, lifts, parks, and recreational areas. Officials indicated that this initiative is in response…

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Uttar Pradesh Introduces OTS Scheme for Property Defaulters

LUCKNOW: The housing development authorities in Uttar Pradesh are set to introduce a one-time settlement scheme aimed at allowing defaulters the opportunity to settle their debts. The cabinet has given the green light for this scheme, which is designed to stimulate the real estate market and recover overdue payments from buyers who owe money to organizations such as the Lucknow Development Authority and Kanpur Development Authority. This scheme will be applicable for settling debts that have accrued from the purchase of various types of properties, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional sectors. Currently, there are 18,982 pending default cases with…

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Lucknow: 549 Plots Assigned in LDA’s IT City Scheme

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) organized a lottery draw for the distribution of developed residential plots to farmers and landowners who contributed their land under the land pooling policy for the IT City project. The draw took place on Monday at the Mars auditorium in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, where applicants were invited to participate, and it was also streamed live on YouTube. LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar announced that the scheme is being developed on approximately 3,490 acres along Sultanpur road. Only landowners who signed agreements with the LDA by January 31 were included in the lottery.…

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Park View Apartments by Lucknow Development Body: 364 Flats

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority is set to construct the Park View apartments in the Basant Kunj scheme, located near Rashtra Prerna Sthal, comprising 364 premium flats. This complex will be in proximity to densely populated areas of old Lucknow and will connect to the Green Corridor, IIM Road, Dubagga Road, and Chowk. Registration for the flats will be open from March 7 to April 6, with applications accepted solely through the LDA website. Allotment will follow a lottery system, and officials stated that the project received approval following positive feedback from an online demand survey. The…