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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 Trust Holds Lottery for 179 Atal Apartment Flats

LUDHIANA: On Tuesday, the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) conducted a draw for the final 179 flats under the Atal Apartment scheme, coinciding with the Baisakhi festival. Local bodies minister Sanjeev Arora was present at the event held at Nehru Sidhant Kendra, where LIT chairman Tarsem Bhinder assured successful allottees that they would receive possession of their flats by the end of this year. Bhinder reported that construction at the site in Karnail Singh Nagar on Pakhowal Road is progressing rapidly. He noted that the Trust has received 571 applications for 43 high-income group (HIG) flats and 963 applications for 136…

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Ludhiana Developers Demand Action on Illegal Colonies

LUDHIANA: Local real estate developers have called on district officials to take action against the rapid growth of illegal colonies, arguing that these unauthorized developments lead to financial losses for legitimate builders, reduce government revenue, cause long-term difficulties for residents, and promote unplanned urban expansion. Industry stakeholders point out that once illegal colonies are set up and residents move in, reversing the situation becomes extremely difficult. Actions such as demolition can result in homelessness for families, creating complex legal and social issues. Developers questioned the lack of proactive measures by authorities to prevent these projects before they begin, suggesting the…

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Ludhiana Demolishes Seven Illegal Structures

Representative image LUDHIANA: In a decisive move against illegal constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC) building branch demolished an unauthorized colony under construction in the Peeru Banda area on Friday. However, sources indicate that officials encountered significant political pressure and public backlash, forcing them to halt operations temporarily. The demolition included roads and other civic amenities related to the illegal site. In addition, seven unauthorized structures across different locations in Zone C—including Eastman Chowk, Jaspal Bangar, and Daba Road—were also addressed. The operation was initiated under the guidance of MC Commissioner Neeru Katyal Gupta and Joint Commissioner Deepjot Kaur. Out of…

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Atal Apartment Scheme Draw by Ludhiana Trust on April 14

Representative image LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) has announced a public notice for applicants of the Atal Apartment scheme. They are invited to Nehru Sidhant Kendra on April 14 for a draw of the remaining flats. The LIT has received an impressive number of applications, totaling over 1,500. Specifically, LIT received 566 applications for High-Income Group (HIG) flats and 974 for Middle-Income Group (MIG) flats, making a total of 1,540 applications. After careful scrutiny, these applications were posted on the office notice board on March 23 and on the LIT website. The final list has been revised and updated…

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TDI Infratech, DC Group to invest ₹750 crore in Ludhiana project

NEW DELHI: Realty company TDI Infratech announced a partnership with DC Group to develop a 150-acre township in Ludhiana, with an investment of ₹750 crore. The upcoming township will feature luxury housing, residential plots, and low-rise independent floors, catering to both end-users and long-term investors. The total developable area will exceed 6 million square feet. As per their statement, “TDI Infratech, in collaboration with DC Group, has announced its venture into Ludhiana through the establishment of an integrated township spanning approximately 150 acres.” Akshay Taneja, Managing Director of TDI Infratech, emphasized that Ludhiana stands out as a high-potential market with…

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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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Glada Dismantles 13 Buildings, Ruins Roads in Three Colonies

LUDHIANA: Planning authorities launched a significant enforcement drive on Wednesday, demolishing 13 unauthorized structures and dismantling the infrastructure of three illegal housing colonies throughout the district. This initiative, spearheaded by the regulatory branch of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada), focused on unapproved developments in the villages of Dhandra, Manakwal, and Mehmoodpura. Enforcement teams, backed by police and a duty magistrate, tore down buildings and dismantled roads constructed without proper permissions. Glada’s chief administrator, Sandeep Kumar, stated that this “special drive” forms part of a larger punitive strategy against developers who entice residents with cheap plots in colonies that…

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Ludhiana: 1,500+ Compete for LIT’s Atal Apartment Scheme

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) has seen strong interest from residents for the remaining 179 flats under the Atal Apartment Scheme. The draw is scheduled to take place around April 14, and officials have posted the final list of applicants on the LIT website. Some applicants, however, have been asked to submit pending documents. The LIT received approximately 1,539 applications for the remaining flats—973 from the middle-income group and 566 from the high-income group. Among these, the available flats include 43 high-income group and 136 middle-income group units. Applicants are optimistic that the construction will be completed on time,…

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Ludhiana Trust Lacks New Affordable Housing Plans for 20 Years

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is experiencing a significant slowdown in urban development, having not introduced an affordable housing scheme for residents in nearly two decades. Once the leading force behind Ludhiana’s residential projects, the trust has now shifted its attention to small-scale developments under municipal jurisdiction. With the Atal Apartment project, delayed for years, expected to wrap up by December 2026, officials caution that LIT may soon be left with no active projects. This lack of government-supported options is pushing residents toward expensive private developers or illegal colonies. Two Decades of Inaction The glory days of LIT’s planning…