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300+ PMAY Homes Available in Basant Kunj, Lucknow

Sure, here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUCKNOW: The lottery for distributing 1,000 housing units constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) as part of the Basant Kunj scheme kicked off on Thursday. The draws are being conducted at Mercury Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, and will extend into Friday and Saturday, with specific categories allocated for each day. On the first day, 307 applicants received housing allotments in Sector-I of the Basant Kunj scheme. LDA Additional Secretary CP Tripathi reported that allotments for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Divyangjan, and senior citizens were finalized during Thursday’s…

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Residents upset as Lucknow links waste charge to house tax

LUCKNOW: The introduction of a waste collection fee tied directly to property house tax IDs by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has faced backlash from residents, citing inconsistencies in service delivery across the city. The new monthly fees are set at Rs 50 for properties with an annual tax up to Rs 5,000 and Rs 100 for those exceeding it, now mandated citywide, regardless of service accessibility. While LMC is offering a 10% discount for advance online payments, unpaid fees will be added to the property tax bill, leading to further dissatisfaction. Residents from Manas Vihar, Suggamau, Takrohi, Chinhat, Faizullaganj,…

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Lucknow: New Housing Projects Launching in Banda, Chitrakoot

LUCKNOW: In response to the increasing demand for affordable housing in Bundelkhand, the UP Housing Board (Avas Vikas Parishad) is set to launch two new schemes in Banda and Chitrakoot districts. According to officials, these projects will be located in prime areas, with 90% of the plots allocated for those intending to build their own homes. “A greenfield township is being developed over 338 acres in Banda and 161 acres in Chitrakoot. The housing board has already designated the land and begun acquisition processes,” stated additional housing commissioner Niraj Shukla. The authority estimates that it will require approximately Rs 1,390…

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UP Cabinet Boosts Women: 1% Stamp Duty Discount on Property

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a 1% discount in stamp duty for properties valued up to Rs 1 crore when registered in a woman’s name. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Lok Bhavan, as stated by the UP government. A total of 37 proposals were approved during this session. Previously, this exemption was limited to properties worth up to Rs 10 lakh, with a maximum discount of Rs 10,000. The government has now expanded this exemption to include properties valued up to Rs 1 crore. Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar…

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Lucknow Body to e-auction 200 Vacant Residential Plots

Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to auction approximately 200 vacant residential plots from various housing schemes throughout the city. The detailed list of available plots has been released on the LDA’s official website, allowing interested individuals to participate in the e-auction process. LDA officials mentioned that these plots are spread across several housing projects, including Basant Kunj, Priyadarshani Colony, the Kanpur Road scheme, Gomtinagar, and the Gomtinagar extension schemes. With sizes ranging from 60 sqmt to 252 sqmt, buyers will have diverse options according to their preferences. The authority has provided comprehensive information regarding each…

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Uttar Pradesh Urban Bodies Start House Tax Recovery Drive

LUCKNOW: In a significant initiative, urban local bodies across the state have commenced efforts to recover outstanding house taxes from property owners. This special drive, which started on July 15, will continue until July 31, during which notices and bills will be sent to those who have yet to settle their dues. In 17 major cities managed by municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, over 5.5 million properties will be targeted. These cities generate a large portion of the state’s revenue, which comes from a total of 762 urban local bodies. Additionally, it is estimated that the remaining 199 municipal councils…

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Lucknow Development Body’s Bylaws to Enhance Mapping Benefits

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has commenced approval of compounding maps under the newly introduced Model Building Construction and Development Bylaws and Model Zoning Regulation-2025. Compounding refers to the process of legalizing buildings constructed without prior approval or that deviate from the original plans. This initiative aims to assist property owners who have previously built structures to regularize them under the new guidelines. During a Janata Adalat at the authority’s headquarters, LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar announced this directive. Zonal officers have been tasked with specific targets for approving mitigation maps, ranging from 75 to 220 per zone, to…

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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…