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Pasarwadi Villagers Granted 2 Acres for New Homes in Malin

PUNE: The Ambegaon tehsil administration has allocated two acres of safe land for 34 tribal families residing in the Pasarwadi hamlet of Malin village to build new homes. This village, perched on the edge of a hill, faced soil cracks last year, raising concerns about potential landslides. The community remains anxious following the devastating landslide in 2014 that claimed 151 lives. Ambegaon’s Tehsildar, Sanjay Nagtilak, stated, “The new land is safe and appropriate for building houses. We will provide financial assistance through state and national welfare schemes, and we will also seek CSR funds to support the residents in home…

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Maharashtra to Notify Draft Rules for Housing Societies Soon

PUNE: The state government is set to introduce a new set of draft rules for cooperative housing societies within two weeks, confirmed officials from the cooperation department on Monday. The proposed amendments are aimed at minimizing conflicts, simplifying the redevelopment process, and enhancing transparency in the operations of societies throughout the state. A significant aspect of the draft includes a reduction in interest on maintenance dues from 21% to 12%—a change residents believe has been long overdue. Additionally, the rules will allow for hybrid AGMs, mandatory video recording of redevelopment meetings, and permit societies to secure redevelopment loans based on…

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Sudhanshu Infrastructure Faces Legal Action in Bhandup Case

MUMBAI: In a significant move against unauthorized construction and violations of urban planning regulations, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has filed a complaint with Bhandup police against Sudhanshu Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. and its representatives, including Abhayjit Dubey, for alleged illegal structural alterations and unauthorized occupancy of Aniraj Tower in Bhandup (West), Mumbai. According to Laxmikant Manekar, Assistant Engineer at the SRA, the developer improperly constructed a hall instead of a permitted shop on the 8th floor without the necessary approvals under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966. This construction violates the approved building plan. Moreover, the developer…