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Uttar Pradesh Housing Board Offers 4,200 Homes in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Individuals and families looking to purchase residential units in apartment blocks and developments established by housing authorities can now do so without the hassle of making multiple trips to local government offices. The housing department has directed 29 housing development authorities, along with the UP Housing Board, to compile a centralized list of available properties. The list will be accessible on the portals managed by individual authorities (including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi) and the housing department’s portal. To encourage potential buyers, relevant government agencies are required to upload recent photographs of the available units along with their geo-coordinates (Google Map).…

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Lucknow development body extends discount on ready-to-move flats

Representative image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has extended its special Diwali discount on ready-to-move flats until November 6. This festive season, 589 flats have already been booked, while 1,100 ready-to-move flats remain available for buyers. Under this offer, buyers can receive discounts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, in addition to existing incentives. LDA Vice-Chairman Pratimesh Kumar explained, “The ready-to-move flats are available on a ‘First Come-First Serve’ basis. A generous discount offer was introduced from September 22 to October 22. Flats priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh will receive Rs 1…

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UP CM Unveils Urban Revitalization Plan for Cities

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday that Uttar Pradesh will implement a new urban redevelopment policy aimed at revitalizing cities, reorganizing land, and attracting private investment, all while protecting the livelihoods of families impacted by these changes. The policy will focus on upgrading outdated structures and neglected areas with modern urban infrastructure and ample public amenities, as stated by the UP government. Adityanath emphasized that the urban redevelopment initiative seeks to rejuvenate cities holistically across the state. While addressing a Housing Department meeting, he stated, “Our cities are not just collections of buildings; they are vibrant social entities.”…

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Lucknow Body to Open 500 Anantnagar Plot Registrations on Diwali

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: In response to a strong demand during the initial two rounds of the Anantnagar Housing Scheme on Mohan Road, where nearly 700 plots were allocated, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is reopening registrations this Diwali for approximately 500 residential plots. The housing project spans 785 acres along Mohan Road and is designed to house around 150,000 residents. It features a contemporary grid layout with wide roads, underground utilities, and urban infrastructure that meets international standards. Additionally, an Education City is planned on approximately 100 acres within the development. According to LDA representatives, the land price remains…

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5,000+ buyers interested in two Lucknow development schemes

LUCKNOW: Following the launch of the Lucknow Development Authority’s Atal Nagar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Schemes, a remarkable response has been noted with 2,346 booklets sold and 117 individuals completing their registrations within the first three days. The online registration for both initiatives, which runs from October 4 to November 3, has shown considerable engagement. LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar shared that the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme, located in Dalibagh, Hazratganj, is developed on 2,314 square meters of land retrieved from illegal occupancy. This project features 72 flats in three ground-plus-three structures, each covering 36.65 square meters, with…

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Lucknow seals Sahara Shaher for lease violations; company appeals

File Photo LUCKNOW: Sahara Shaher, located in Lucknow’s upscale Gomti Nagar, was sealed by municipal authorities on Monday due to alleged lease violations. Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal stated, “The decision to seal the premises was made because Sahara authorities breached the terms of their 30-year lease, which expires in 2024.” A team from the municipal corporation, supported by police, executed the sealing. According to SEBI regulations, Kharkwal mentioned that Sahara India violated the agreement signed in 1994 by failing to construct homes or develop any projects as mandated. The 170-acre Sahara Shaher land is now under the control of the…

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UP RERA Approves 8 Real Estate Projects Worth ₹1,948 Crore

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has granted approval for eight new real estate projects, with a total investment of ₹1,948 crore. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairperson of UP-RERA, stated, “The investment of ₹1,948 crore and the approval of over 3,000 new units represent a major step towards the state’s economic growth and housing development.” These initiatives will collectively generate 3,005 new residential and commercial units, including flats, apartments, villas, plots, shops, and various commercial spaces. Among these projects, three are based in Lucknow, with the remaining ones located in Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi, Noida, and Firozabad. Published On…

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UP Housing Board Announces E-Auction for 992 Properties

LUCKNOW: On September 30, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board conducted a large-scale e-auction offering 992 properties. These properties included 391 residential and 601 non-residential options located in cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, and Kasganj. The auction featured a variety of plots including commercial and residential sites, institutional areas, group housing, and IT city segments. It is anticipated that this auction will generate approximately Rs 1,168.43 crore in revenue. The registration process began on September 18 via a digital auction portal. “The expected revenue will be utilized to initiate new housing projects, enhance infrastructure, and…

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Housing Scheme Registration in Lucknow Starts Today

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) announced on Friday that online registration for flats under the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and Atal Nagar housing schemes will begin on Saturday and continue until November 3. The Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Housing Scheme is built on land reclaimed from the late mafia don Mukhtar Ansari in Dalibagh, while the Atal Nagar Housing Scheme is located in Devpur Para. The Patel scheme features three G+3 blocks on approximately 2,314 sq.m. of land, offering 72 flats of 36.65 sq.m. each, priced at ₹10.70 lakh for economically weaker section (EWS) families. Conveniently located on 20-meter…

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Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Bodies to Launch New Building Map Approval System

LUCKNOW: Urban local bodies are set to start a process to approve building maps in a bid to generate new revenue streams. Currently, the authority to approve plans lies with housing development agencies in regulated areas. However, areas outside of these regulations, maintained by municipal bodies, lack such mechanisms. Consequently, on the outskirts and in peripheral regions, buildings are constructed haphazardly. This unplanned growth leads to traffic congestion and bottlenecks as these areas develop over time. Officials noted that encroachment on public spaces is common, with property owners often building on land meant to be reserved as setbacks for future…