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Lucknow extends Atal Nagar housing scheme deadline

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority has prolonged the registration deadline for the Atal Nagar Housing Scheme in Devpur Para until November 21. This initiative comprises 19 towers offering a total of 2,496 flats, which include 1-BHK and 2-BHK units aimed at low to middle-income families. In contrast, the registration for the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme in Dalibagh concluded on November 3, with no announcements regarding further extensions. The 72 flats in this housing project were constructed on land that was previously retrieved from Mukhtar Ansari’s illegal claim. LDA officials noted a remarkable response to this scheme. The Atal Nagar…

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Special Camp for Lucknow Property Registration: Nov 3-15

LUCKNOW: Property owners waiting for the formal registration of their properties from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will soon have the opportunity to complete the process at a dedicated ‘single-window’ camp. This initiative, lasting 13 days, aims to address the substantial backlog of pending registrations for numerous residential and commercial properties. The camp will take place from November 3 to 15 at the committee hall of the LDA building, as per the directive of LDA Vice-Chairman Prathmesh Kumar. According to LDA Secretary Vivek Srivastava, this effort is a collaboration between the LDA and the registry department. For the first ten…

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Lucknow’s Fake Flat Racket Busted; Five Arrested for Fraud

LUCKNOW: Police have launched an investigation into a wide-ranging forgery and fraud case involving counterfeit flat allotment letters connected to the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). The investigation was initiated following a formal complaint from Ram Kishore, a senior LDA official. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed at Gomtinagar Police Station against five individuals, including Harshit Gupta, along with Piyush Pathak, Ravi Kumar Kashyap, Rimpy Singh, and Varun Kumar Sahu, plus an unidentified accomplice, for allegedly fabricating and distributing fraudulent allotment letters with forged signatures of senior LDA officials. According to Ram Kishore, the issue was brought to light when…

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ED Seizes ₹110 Crore in Assets from Rohtas Group

LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 110.05 crore, with a current market value surpassing Rs 300 crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action, taken on October 28, pertains to a money laundering investigation involving Rohtas Project Limited and other entities. As per the agency, the attached assets are held under the names of associated companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) of the Rohtas Group—Amalya Constructions LLP and Amyra Infrastructure LLP—both operated by the LJK Group. All properties are situated in Lucknow. The ED’s investigation was prompted by 83 FIRs…

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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…