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Two Illegal Colonies Razed in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: As part of its ongoing campaign against unauthorized real estate developments, the building branch of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation demolished two illegal colonies that were under construction in MC Zone B on Tuesday. The demolitions took place in Sukhdev Nagar and near Trikona Park, behind Onkar Vihar. Assistant Town Planner (ATP – Zone B) Nirwan remarked that the developers had continued their unauthorized construction despite multiple warnings from the municipal body, making the demolition necessary. In response to these actions, the ATP issued a public advisory encouraging residents to be cautious of fraudulent developers. He urged potential buyers to…

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Ludhiana’s Property Plates Project Stalled for 12 Years

LUDHIANA: Efforts to modernize the city’s property tracking system have been stalled for a decade due to two unsuccessful attempts at installing unique identification plates across the area. The municipal corporation’s initiative, proposed in 2014, aimed to assign a permanent UID number and QR code to every residential and commercial property, enabling officials to instantly check for unpaid taxes, water bills, and sewage dues. After 12 years of planning and failed implementations, the project lacks a clear timeline for progress. Most recently, the effort under the Smart City Mission failed due to a conflict between the municipal body and its…

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Over 140 Eligible for ₹50 Lakh Housing Repair Aid in Ward 72

LUDHIANA: The state government will allocate financial aid to 144 beneficiaries from economically weaker sections to refurbish their homes through the Rangla Punjab scheme. Each beneficiary, mainly from the Jawahar Nagar camp in Ward 72, will receive Rs 35,000 for roof repairs, amounting to a total expense of Rs 50.4 lakh. The proposal was recently sanctioned by the finance and contracts committee of the Ludhiana municipal corporation after officials assessed the poor conditions of the homes. Beyond the damaged roofs, inspectors also discovered several houses with broken floors and door frames. As part of the wider Rangla Punjab initiative, six…

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Ludhiana Yet to Recover Dues from 100,000 Property Taxpayers

LUDHIANA: As the deadline approaches for property tax payments this fiscal year, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) is still awaiting tax contributions from approximately 100,000 taxpayers. To date, they have collected over ₹147 crore against a target of ₹160 crore, but the pressure remains high as the internal target stands at ₹180 crore. In previous years, tax collection efforts have exceeded expectations, and officials are hopeful of reaching at least the budgeted target this year. Significant targets have already been set for the next fiscal year. MC Superintendent Vivek Verma expressed optimism, stating that taxpayer dues will be collected with…

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Ludhiana to Collect Property Tax Door-to-Door

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) is set to launch a groundbreaking “doorstep tax collection” service to address outstanding municipal dues. This new initiative will see civic employees using handheld point of sale (POS) machines to visit residential and commercial properties for on-the-spot tax calculations and collections. This approach shifts to a “service-at-your-door” model, aimed at assisting those who have not managed to settle their dues at MC offices. Smart assessment and real-time tracking The MC has acquired 48 POS machines, distributing 12 units across each of the city’s four zones. While water supply dues are fixed, property tax calculations…

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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…