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Ludhiana demolishes nine illegal buildings in Lohara

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative AI image LUDHIANA: In an ongoing effort against unauthorized development, the municipal corporation (MC) building branch took down nine illegal structures in the Lohara area on Wednesday. The enforcement drive, focused on Zone C, led to the demolition of five under-construction shops and four residential buildings in Kunti Nagar. Officials stated that this action came after MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal issued a direct order, as property owners neglected multiple warnings to cease work. Zero Tolerance Policy The demolitions are part of a larger initiative by the civic body to manage unregulated…

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Ludhiana Chief Pushes for Rapid Recovery and Illegal Construction Busts

LUDHIANA: MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has instructed the building branch officials to expedite the collection of dues and halt illegal constructions throughout the city. These directives were issued during a meeting held at the MC Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Tuesday. Officials from all four zones attended the meeting, where they were tasked with meeting recovery goals promptly. The commissioner warned that strict actions would be enforced against any official failing to meet these targets. He also requested certificates confirming the absence of illegal construction activities within their jurisdictions. Participants in the meeting included the SE-cum-MTP, assistant town…

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Ludhiana Launches Crackdown on Seven Illegal Buildings

LUDHIANA: Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized urban development, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) building branch demolished or sealed seven illegal structures throughout the city on Friday. Following direct orders from MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, officials from Zone D focused on high-profile commercial and residential areas. This action is part of a larger plan to enforce newly established unified building bylaws and to penalize those circumventing the official approval process. Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Harvinder Singh confirmed that the targeted properties were either constructed without approved plans or breached zoning regulations. Demolitions occurred at Kochar Market Road (1) and Gurdev Nagar…

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CVO Takes Action on Illegal Construction in Ludhiana’s BRS Nagar

LUDHIANA: The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the local bodies department has instructed the municipal corporation (MC) to take action against the unlawful commercial construction of a building in BRS Nagar. This comes after a complaint was lodged by social activist Kuldeep Singh Khaira. The CVO’s directive concerns a building located at residential plot number 347-B in BRS Nagar, which is reportedly being developed for commercial use, violating the town planning scheme and the Ludhiana Master Plan. According to the CVO’s letter, construction of the building’s second floor is already “in full swing.” Furthermore, the letter raised concerns about repeated…

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Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Structures in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: In a move against unauthorized constructions, the municipal corporation (MC) sealed three illegal shops and a building in Zone B on Monday. Additionally, an under-construction commercial building near Mohar Singh Nagar was demolished. The illegal shops were located in Nirankari Mohalla, while the building was in Narinder Nagar. This action follows directives from MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal. Regarding the action in Mohar Singh Nagar, officials noted that the owner was unlawfully converting a residential building into a commercial space. The unauthorized section of the building was demolished. The civic body urged residents to initiate construction only after securing approval…

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Ludhiana Civic Body Set to Take Over GLADA Colonies and Sites

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) is currently pursuing plans to take over colonies and sites from the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada), even as efforts to acquire areas from the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) continue. Glada has been attempting to complete the takeover for over ten years but has faced numerous challenges. MC officials have stated they are holding discussions and will soon make a decision at the house level. The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority has proposed to transfer several schemes and areas, including Sector 32A, Sanjay Gandhi Colony (25 acres), sectors 33 and 38, Chandigarh Road…

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Ludhiana Suvidha Kendras Open on Weekends for Property Tax

LUDHIANA: The MC Suvidha Kendras will be open during regular hours on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, to assist residents in claiming a 10% rebate on property tax for the current financial year. This 10% rebate on property tax payments for the fiscal year 2025-26 can be availed until September 30. No penalties will be applied for tax payments made between October 1 and December 31. However, a 10% penalty will be assessed for payments made from January 1 to March 31. If property tax is not paid by March 31, a penalty of 20% will be imposed.…

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Illegal Colony Demolished in Mundian Kalan, Ludhiana

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The municipal corporation has taken action against an illegal colony in Mundian Kalan as part of its ongoing effort to combat unauthorized construction. This demolition occurred on Friday, focusing on the developer and multiple buildings on the premises. Under the orders of municipal commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, the MC’s Zone B building branch executed the demolition. Officials indicated that the developer was unlawfully constructing the colony, leading to the removal of all illegal structures on site. The MC has been actively monitoring and addressing illegal construction throughout the city. Earlier this week, they took action against four…

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Ludhiana Civic Body Urges Timely Property Tax Payments

LUDHIANA: The municipal corporation is making a final push to collect outstanding property tax payments. Residents are invited to take advantage of a one-time settlement (OTS) policy that eliminates all penalties and interest. The deadline for this scheme is Sunday, August 31. To facilitate last-minute payments, the city’s citizen service centers, or suvidha kendras, will open on Saturday and Sunday. Mayor Inderjit Kaur stated that this initiative aims to assist residents and encouraged everyone to seize this opportunity to settle their dues. “This is a golden chance for residents to pay their outstanding property tax free of interest and penalties,”…

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Tax Settlement Scheme Deadline in Ludhiana Extended Again

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: The deadline for the one-time settlement scheme for property tax dues has been extended for the third time, allowing residents to settle outstanding dues without any interest or penalties until the end of August. The municipal corporation has so far collected ₹19 crore from this scheme. However, against an annual property tax target of ₹160 crore for this fiscal year, officials have collected ₹43 crore to date. They aim to enhance the collection efforts next month when individuals are expected to pay their taxes for the current fiscal year to benefit from a 10%…