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Lucknow: LDA Requires Fire Safety Certificates for Building Approval

LUCKNOW: Fire safety is now a fundamental requirement for building map approvals in Lucknow. The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has mandated that all buildings needing a fire NOC must present a valid certificate for map approval. LDA Vice-Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar announced this policy, which enforces compliance with the UP Fire Safety and Emergency Services Act, 2022, and Rules, 2024. Under the new regulations, maps of commercial and public-use buildings that fall under fire safety standards will not be approved without a valid fire NOC from the fire department. For buildings exempt from mandatory fire NOC regulations, such as hotels, schools,…

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Uttar Pradesh to Relax Building Rules in Industrial Areas

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government plans to implement standardized building regulations across its industrial development authorities. The industries department has prepared a draft of the Model Building Regulations-2026, aimed at streamlining approval processes and enhancing development potential. This draft, which will soon be presented to the cabinet, was evaluated by Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ on Tuesday. “These proposed regulations aim to make UP more investor-friendly by simplifying construction norms,” Nandi stated to TOI. He emphasized that these reforms are designed to drive investment, create jobs, and facilitate planned urban development, all while supporting the…

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FIR Filed Against Ansal Group and Four in ₹43 Lakh Plot Scam

LUCKNOW: The police have filed an FIR against Ansal Group and four other individuals, accused of cheating two buyers out of ₹43 lakh under the pretense of selling residential plots in Lucknow. The case was registered at the Sushant Golf City police station based on a complaint from Bhupendra Veer Singh, a resident of Sidhari in Azamgarh district. Singh claims that he and his relative, Nitin Narasaria from West Bengal, were defrauded after purchasing two plots through Ansal. As per the complaint, Bhupendra paid ₹25 lakh for a plot from Dr. Narayan Prasad and his wife, Renu, while his relative…

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Lucknow to Introduce One-Time House Tax Settlement Scheme

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: Residents with outstanding house taxes will soon have the opportunity to settle their dues under a new one-time settlement (OTS) scheme introduced by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC). This initiative will be active from August 15 to December 15, following directives from the Uttar Pradesh government. The scheme will apply to all unpaid house tax, water tax, and sewer tax dues up to April 1, 2026, covering residential, commercial, industrial, government, semi-government, and public sector properties within the LMC jurisdiction. Taxpayers who pay their principal outstanding amount will be eligible for a waiver or concession on…

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HC urges UP to establish forum for apartment owner-RWA disputes

LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has noted that current laws fail to provide a proper mechanism for resolving disputes between apartment owners and Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs). The court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to explore the feasibility of establishing a dedicated grievance redressal forum. The directive came when Justice Alok Mathur and Justice Amitabh Kumar Rai dismissed a petition from four residents of Sarvodaya Sulabh Apartments in Gomti Nagar Extension. The court affirmed that managing a residential society is a collective duty of the RWA, and that discord among a few apartment owners regarding decisions made democratically…

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UP-RERA Requires Separate Bank Account for IFMS Deposits

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has announced amendments to the UP-RERA General Regulations, 2019, establishing guidelines for the collection, management, transfer, and utilization of Interest Free Maintenance Security (IFMS) funds. The 12th amendment has been added under Regulation 47 and will take effect from the date of publication on the authority’s website. According to the updated regulations, promoters must collect IFMS from allottees at the time of registering a sale, lease, or sub-lease deed and deposit the amount in a designated account with a scheduled bank. The funds collected should be invested…

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Lucknow: LDA to Create 2051 GIS Master Plan for Six Districts

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has been appointed as the nodal agency for developing the Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region (UPSCR). It is currently preparing a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Master Plan-2051 for the six districts included in the initiative. This digital plan will unify land use, water bodies, forests, green belts, and proposed developments over approximately 26,000 sq km into a single platform to enhance planning and monitoring. The proposed UPSCR will encompass Lucknow, Barabanki, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, and Rae Bareli. The regional master plan aims to establish a long-term framework for structured growth and coordinated regional development.…

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UP-RERA Issues Refund Guidelines for Excess GST from Homebuyers

GST NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has introduced new guidelines for refunding excess Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected from homebuyers in registered real estate projects. UP-RERA emphasized that GST for all registered projects should be collected in accordance with the rates set by the central government. Earlier, on January 8, 2025, UP-RERA had issued an order informing registered promoters and real estate agents about the applicable GST rates. However, concerns were raised that some allottees were charged GST rates above the prescribed ones. To address this, the State Tax Department has implemented an online…

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199 Lucknow Buildings Deemed Unsafe; Owners Must Act

LUCKNOW: In an effort to prevent building collapses during the monsoon season, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has issued notices to the owners and residents of 199 unsafe buildings. They are required to repair the structures or vacate them immediately. According to officials, these buildings are a hazard to both residents and surrounding properties during heavy downpours. This initiative is part of LMC’s monsoon safety campaign, and ongoing surveys aim to identify additional unsafe structures. The highest concentration of unsafe buildings is found in Zone 1, which includes Hazratganj, Aminabad, Kaiserbagh, and Latouche Road, accounting for 99 buildings. Zone 2,…

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UP CM hands out approval letters to Awas Yojana beneficiaries in Pratapgarh

PRAYAGRAJ: During his visit to neighboring Pratapgarh on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented benefits and approval letters to several beneficiaries under various government schemes. The CM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 111 projects valued at Rs 384 crore. Shraddha Pandey, the top scorer of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, was gifted an iPad. Shivam Yadav received an approval letter for the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana, and Meenu Kumari also received an approval letter under the same scheme. Furthermore, Hemlata Saroj was granted an approval letter under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (rural). Other beneficiaries included Reena…