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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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Two More FIRs Filed Against Ansal Group in Lucknow

AI-generated Representative Image LUCKNOW: On Friday, two additional FIRs were filed against the Ansal Group at the Sushant Golf City police station, bringing the total number of cases against the real estate firm in Lucknow to 235. The recent complaints involve allegations of fraud totaling Rs 13.60 lakh from two individuals who were promised flats and plots but received neither possession nor a refund. According to police reports, Ram Awadh Singh, a resident of Marhad in Ghazipur district, had booked a flat in Ansal’s Sushant Golf City project back in 2015. He paid Rs 6.35 lakh with the expectation of…

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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…

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UP Cabinet to Announce Revised Bylaws for Vertical Development

LUCKNOW: The state government is set to announce revised building bylaws designed to facilitate swift urbanization and bolster economic activities, promoting vertical development. Sources indicate that the housing department has submitted its final proposal to the government, which is anticipated to be discussed in the upcoming cabinet meeting. The updated rules will enable property owners to optimize use of available land space. Officials report that over 1,000 objections and suggestions were reviewed, with some affecting the final draft. The state has amended the building construction and development bylaws since their establishment in 2008, aiming to align with stakeholder expectations. As…

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Lucknow: Ten FIRs Filed Against Ansal API in One Day

Representative Image LUCKNOW: Ten new FIRs were filed against Ansal API at the Sushant Golf City police station on Thursday and Friday, increasing the total number of cases against the real estate firm in Lucknow to 224. The complaints allege fraudulent activities relating to undelivered properties, including flats, villas, and plots, totaling over Rs 1.72 crore. Tanuja Krishna Dubey, a resident of Railway Officers’ Colony, stated that her late father purchased a plot in 2011 and paid Rs 33.60 lakh by 2015. Despite numerous requests, the registry was never processed. Following her father’s death in 2022, Tanuja claims she was…

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Lucknow Property Rates Set to Increase with New Circle Rates August 1

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUCKNOW: The cost of residential and commercial properties in Lucknow is set to increase as the district administration plans to implement revised circle rates starting August 1. According to Rakesh Kumar, the additional district magistrate (finance), the new rates reflect an average increase of 15% across all property types, aiming to keep pace with the city’s rapid urban growth, improved infrastructure, and rising demand for properties. The last revision of circle rates was conducted in 2015. The new rates will affect 77 major arterial roads and 26 approved residential colonies. In prime…