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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…

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₹128 Crore Returned to 350+ Homebuyers in 2023: UP-RERA

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP Rera) has reported recovering Rs 128 crore from promoters who failed to complete their housing projects, depositing this sum into the bank accounts of approximately 376 homebuyers this calendar year. With this, UP Rera has transferred a total of Rs 1,360 crore to around 5,500 homebuyers who had not received possession of their homes. “We have issued over 12,900 recovery certificates (RCs) valued at Rs 3,900 crore, primarily in the National Capital Region (NCR). We guarantee every complainant (homebuyer) who has contacted Rera that justice will be served. They will either…

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Lucknow’s Q1 FY26 House Tax Exceeds 300,000

LUCKNOW: In the first quarter of 2025–26, over three lakh property owners in Lucknow settled their house taxes. Meanwhile, more than four lakh have yet to fulfill this obligation, as reported by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Monday. As part of the new system, a 10% rebate is available only to individuals who process both house tax and user charges online by July 31. Of the 7,33,521 registered properties in the city, 3,00,208 homeowners cleared their dues between April and June, leaving 4,33,313 properties still pending for tax payment. The total revenue collected to date is Rs 2,02.4 crore.…