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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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No Bidders for Ludhiana’s ₹197-Crore Ghost Complex

File Photo LUDHIANA: A 77-unit neglected property attracted no bidders at auction, extending an 18-year failure streak for the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT), which had hoped for a valuation of ₹197 crore. The government-backed developer must now reevaluate the reserve price, while the 2.22-acre Rani Jhansi Road site remains an unappealing structure after local officials dismissed internal warnings about its excessive reserve price negatively impacting the sale. Local developers had previously shunned it, even with a reduced valuation of ₹154 crore under a prior administration. This inaccessibility has hindered the LIT’s latest revenue generation efforts. The prime commercial building has…

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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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Ludhiana Civic Body Plans to Sell Commercial Properties for Revenue

LUDHIANA: The cash-strapped civic body is now considering selling its commercial properties across the city to raise funds. According to sources, officials are currently determining the property values to prepare for an upcoming auction. These commercial properties have been identified, and there is optimism about finding buyers. “They have earmarked 65 shop-cum-offices for auction in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, situated opposite Keys Hotel. Some of these SCOs were previously auctioned, yielding significant revenue. Additionally, a commercial site of 268.44 square yards near Kailash Cinema Chowk, 10 shops in the Bearing Market near Jagraon Bridge, and a commercial property of 653…

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Ludhiana Trust Aims for ₹197 Crore in Auction of Abandoned Site

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUDHIANA: Officials are optimistic about the commercial real estate market as they seek a buyer for a dilapidated multi-storey building that has remained vacant for 18 years. The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) has set a reserve price of ₹197 crore for this 2.2-acre property located on Rani Jhansi Road, marking a renewed effort to sell this long-neglected landmark in the city’s commercial district. A previous attempt in 2022 under a different administration failed, even after lowering the price to ₹154 crore. LIT Chairman Tarsem Bhinder has indicated that the government has approved the…

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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…