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HC Questions LDA & LMC’s Plans for Sahara Land

LUCKNOW: On Thursday, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court inquired about the actions proposed by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and the municipal corporation regarding the land reclaimed from Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited in Gomtinagar. The court emphasized that this inquiry was made without any prejudice to Sahara, as their petition contesting the land reclamation is currently under review. The next hearing is scheduled for January 19. The bench, comprising Justices Rajan Roy and AK Chaudhary, issued the order in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in 2008 by Gomtinagar Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti. During the…

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Lucknow launches lottery for 1,665 1BHK flats in Atalnagar

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) held a lottery on Thursday for the allocation of 1BHK flats under the Atalnagar Yojana at Devpur Para. A total of 1,665 one-bedroom flats were distributed during the lottery, with applicants invited on stage to choose slips to guarantee transparency. The entire event was live-streamed on YouTube. Many applicants expressed their relief at the long-awaited allotment. “I applied as soon as the scheme was announced but didn’t expect my name to be drawn in the first round,” said Vipin Kumar Sahu from Prayagraj. “This allotment brings a permanent home for my family.” The draw…

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NCLAT Backs Lucknow Body in Ansal Insolvency Case

LUCKNOW: In a significant decision for the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that no actions regarding the insolvency proceedings of Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd can proceed without hearing from the Authority. This case involves alleged breaches of the High-Tech Township policy by the Ansal Group, including the non-delivery of plots, flats, villas, and commercial units booked by thousands of homebuyers in Lucknow since 2009. The NCLAT had previously accepted the insolvency petition, declared the real estate firm as bankrupt, and appointed an interim resolution professional, raising concerns about the interests of…

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Uttar Pradesh Cuts Rent Agreement Stamp Duty by 90%

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved new proposals allowing the registration of ancestral property partition deeds for a fixed fee of Rs 10,000. Additionally, the stamp duty and registration charges on rent agreements will be reduced by up to 90 percent. The State’s Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Stamp and Court Fee, Registration, Ravindra Jaiswal, shared this information during a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The objective of these decisions is to alleviate family disputes, curtail informal agreements, and enhance legal security, thereby improving the ease of living in Uttar Pradesh,…

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Lucknow body demolishes 12 illegal sites in Gudamba, Kakori

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) intensified its crackdown on unauthorized development on Tuesday, demolishing 12 construction sites located in illegal colonies in the Gudamba and Kakori areas, covering approximately 43.75 acres. The enforcement teams from Zones 5 and 3 operated under the direction of LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar. According to officials, the Zone 5 team dismantled constructions, including boundary walls and site offices, at four illegal plots in Kapasi village of Gudamba. These sites, totaling nearly 12.5 acres, were reportedly being developed by individuals including Manoj Pal, Mohammad Siddiqui, Ramesh Kumar Pal, and Lal Bahadur. The operation was overseen…

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Lucknow to Adopt New House Tax Assessment System

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is introducing the Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to enhance transparency in property tax assessments. This initiative aims to eliminate inconsistencies in tax calculations and mitigate complaints regarding municipal staff harassment. Properties that may be impacted include those with discrepancies between recorded and actual built-up areas, buildings misclassified as residential or commercial, and properties that expanded without proper updates. Additionally, high-value homes and buildings currently outside the tax system will be scrutinized more closely. Currently, inaccuracies in assessments have resulted in small buildings being attributed inflated areas or residential properties being taxed under commercial rates.…

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Lucknow body waives back fees on vacant flats in old schemes

LUCKNOW: In a significant relief for homebuyers, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has decided to waive three years of backdating maintenance charges for individuals purchasing vacant flats in older housing schemes. The LDA Board approved this decision, and official orders have been dispatched. Previously, the authority collected maintenance fees for the last three years from buyers during the registry or possession process, calculated from the initial registry date following construction completion, even if the flats were unsold and unoccupied. Buyers contested this, stating they should not be liable for payments during a time when they neither owned nor occupied the…

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Lucknow: Deputy Registrar Nullifies RWA Registration

LUCKNOW: The Deputy Registrar’s office for Firms, Societies, and Chits in Lucknow has annulled the registration of the Celebrity Green F & G Resident Welfare Association (RWA) immediately, citing significant breaches of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010, and the concealment of key facts during the registration process. This decision was made on December 17. The RWA, situated in Celebrity Green, Sector-B, Sushant Golf City, and developed by Ansal API, was registered on July 31, 2023, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with a validity until July 30, 2028. A complaint by Sikta Mishra and other residents on October 9,…

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Lucknow Development Body Starts Plot Registration in Anantnagar

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to launch the online registration for 637 residential plots as part of its Anantnagar housing scheme, starting December 20 until January 12. According to LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, the application process will be fully online, with plot allotments decided through a lottery system. The available plots vary in size from 112.5 square metres to 450 square metres. The Anantnagar scheme spans 785 acres along Mohan Road and is designed to house approximately 150,000 residents. The project features a grid layout with broad roads and underground electrical wiring to…

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Uttar Pradesh Grants Housing Authorities Land Use Flexibility

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: To enhance urbanization, the state government has empowered housing development authorities by allowing them to authorize changes in land use. If a significant parcel of land is needed for a new township, the governing board of housing authorities can reclassify agricultural land for different purposes. Housing schemes will be introduced in 20 major cities across the state under the Chief Minister’s township policy, including Gorakhpur, Aligarh, Agra, Bareli, Jhansi, Ayodhya, Meerut, Varanasi, Moradabad, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Mathura, Firozabad, Lucknow, Bulandshahr, Banda, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Baghpat, and Rampur. This amendment will also assist regulatory authorities in acquiring…