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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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Uttar Pradesh extends housing scheme to all scheduled tribes

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has broadened the scope of the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana-Gramin to encompass all remaining Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the goal of achieving universal housing coverage for tribal communities in the state. This decision follows a proposal from the Rural Development Department as the earlier targeted groups under the scheme neared saturation. Initially, the scheme included select communities such as Musahar and Vantangia, covering 18 castes and tribes from 2020-21 to 2025-26. According to the order, various tribal communities, including Bhotia, Jaunsari, Raji, Gond (along with its sub-groups Dhuria, Ojha, Nayak, Pathari, and Rajgond), Kharwar, Khairwar, Parahiya,…

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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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Experts urge safer, planned housing solutions in Lucknow slums

LUCKNOW: Following the tragic Vikas Nagar fire incident, urban planners and architects are calling for a major reevaluation of how informal settlements and temporary housing areas are designed and rehabilitated in the city. Experts highlight that shanty settlements often arise near significant construction sites and labor hubs, stressing the need for sustainable rehabilitation that does not displace residents from their existing socio-economic networks. “Every time there is significant construction, informal housing clusters appear as workers seek proximity to their jobs. Ignoring this reality leads to repeated tragedies. Rather than evicting or relocating families, authorities should consider in-situ redevelopment as a…

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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 Police Seizes ₹5.78 Crore in Real Estate Fraud Assets

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Police have secured movable and immovable assets valued over Rs 5.78 crore under the Gangsters Act linked to a fraudulent real estate scheme that deceived individuals by selling nonexistent or disputed land, officials announced on Thursday. This operation was conducted in the Mohanlalganj region, led by Police Commissioner Amrendra Singh Sengar, as part of an ongoing crackdown against organized crime. The assets seized belong to alleged gang leader Pramod Kumar Upadhyay and his accomplice, Vinod Kumar Upadhyay, according to police statements. According to authorities, “The accused ran a sophisticated syndicate that attracted unsuspecting buyers with enticing offers…

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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 to Simplify Property Mutation Fees

LUCKNOW: A proposal from the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) to simplify mutation charges for the transfer and sale of residential and commercial properties aims to provide relief to owners. This proposal will be discussed in the LMC House meeting on Wednesday. Currently, mutation fees are set at high flat rates, typically around Rs 5,000 or 1% of the property value, particularly for ancestral property transfers. The existing system lacks clarity regarding the connection between mutation charges and property size or value. The new proposal suggests a straightforward slab-based structure. For property sales, charges will be determined by the property’s value,…

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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.…