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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…

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Lucknow: Anant Nagar Plan Registrations Start July 11

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: The LDA will commence registrations for 332 residential plots under its Anant Nagar Scheme on July 11. This is the second phase of the initiative, offering plots ranging from 112.5 to 450 square metres available for online applications. Allotment will be conducted through a transparent lottery system for registered applicants. The first phase saw participation from 13,000 individuals for 334 plots during April-May, with the lottery for those allotments held from June 10 to June 13 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. The registration for this upcoming phase will be entirely online and open until…

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300+ Defaulters Risk Losing Lucknow Development Flats

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to cancel the allotments of 338 defaulters from various housing schemes due to their failure to pay the full amount for their flats. Some allottees have contributed as little as 40%. Final notices are being issued, followed by the revocation of these allotments. The vacated units will be offered for sale through a ‘first come, first served’ method and an e-auction. Preparations are also in progress to open registration for 72 under-construction EWS (Economically Weaker Section) flats in Dalibagh. Constructed at a cost of Rs 5.5 crore on a 2,314 sq metre…

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Safety Audits Required for 276 High-Rises in Lucknow

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority has mandated a structural safety audit for 276 high-rise buildings in the city. This includes 58 LDA-owned buildings and 218 privately owned structures, all ranging in age from 5 to 40 years. This decision follows the collapse of Alaya Apartment in 2023 and a commercial building in Transport Nagar last year. In response, LDA officials prepared a proposal that received board approval in September of the previous year. As per the new regulation, all buildings exceeding 15 meters in height will undergo a structural audit every five years. Although the…

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Lucknow body to auction 300+ plots starting July 4

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to launch its e-auction portal on July 4, aiming to sell over 300 residential and commercial plots in prominent areas of the city. This initiative follows directives from LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar. Potential buyers can register online until August 4, with the auction scheduled for August 8 through the online platform. Available plots include residential options of 60 square meters in the Basant Kunj scheme on Hardoi Road, starting at a reserve price of Rs 32,955 per square meter. The auction…

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Lucknow body to keep property sector rates unchanged

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced that it will not be raising the sector rates for its properties. This decision means that the anticipated increase in district magistrate circle rates will not impact the prices of LDA properties valued according to reserved sector rates. In addition, prices for apartments built under various LDA schemes will remain stable, as these rates were already frozen for one year following a resolution by the LDA Board. According to a proposal approved by the LDA Board, the price of flats sold under the ‘first come, first served’ scheme will remain unchanged for…