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Online Booking for 518 EWS Flats in Nagpur Begins Feb 24

NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the economically weaker section (EWS) of the city by launching online applications for 518 affordable housing flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. On Sunday, Mayor Neeta Thakre and Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari revealed that registrations will commence at 3 PM on February 24 and will close at midnight on March 31. Allotments will be conducted through a computerized online lottery system. The initiative will include 518 flats consisting of 210 one-bedroom-hall-kitchen (1 BHK) and 308 two-bedroom-hall-kitchen (2 BHK) units, situated at Mouza Nari in…

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Commercial Plots for Project-Affected Farmers in New Nagpur

Representative AI image NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule introduced a “historic” package for the New Nagpur initiative on Friday. He stated that landowners affected by acquisitions would now receive commercial plots alongside monetary compensation, as the government began gathering eligibility lists for a potential farm loan waiver. During a media briefing in Nagpur, Bawankule highlighted that the updated package represents a significant shift from the previous policy, which only provided financial compensation. Under the new framework, farmers in commercial zones will also receive developed plots, reinforcing support for the project and expediting the city’s growth. Additionally, the state launched…

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Nagpur’s Phase-III: 55km to Become Metro’s Longest Stretch

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The Nagpur Metro expansion will now include a 25km stretch along the Inner Ring Road, connecting Mankapur Chowk to Rachana Junction (Hingna T-point) as part of Phase 3. Shortly after MahaMetro issued a tender for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this phase, it was officially confirmed that this corridor would be a part of the plan. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also validated its inclusion during a press conference on Monday. This expansion marks Nagpur Metro’s largest undertaking to date, totaling an estimated 54.5 km, as outlined in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) approved last July.…

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Developing Areas Within 500 Meters of Nagpur Metro

Representative AI image NAGPUR: MahaMetro has launched Land Use Action Plans (LAPs) pursuant to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategy to convert Nagpur’s Metro corridors into dense, multimodal growth areas. This was stated by MahaMetro MD Shravan Hardikar during the second session of the Advantage Vidarbha event on Sunday. According to Hardikar, regions within a 500-meter radius of Metro stations will experience increased development density and enhanced land-use efficiency. The LAPs aim to transform station precincts into cohesive urban hubs, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved last-mile access. These zones will facilitate mixed-use development, bringing together offices, educational institutions, retail, healthcare, and…

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Over ₹303 Crore in Unpaid Property Taxes: Big Defaulters Hurt NMC

NAGPUR: The ongoing financial challenges faced by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) result less from inadequate revenue sources and more from its inability to address major tax defaulters. According to data from the property tax department, 474 commercial property owners in the city owe over Rs 5 lakh each, resulting in an alarming total outstanding amount of Rs 303 crore. This unpaid debt consists of Rs 137 crore in arrears, Rs 151 crore in penalties, and Rs 14.90 crore in current demands. These amounts suggest prolonged non-payment and ineffective enforcement measures. Despite ongoing claims regarding recovery initiatives, these high-value defaulters…

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HC Urges Nagpur Civic Body to Tackle Illegal Buildings by Vidhan Bhavan

NAGPUR: Following years of judicial scrutiny and administrative inaction, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated the demolition of unauthorized structures in two notable buildings — one located opposite the Vidhan Bhavan in Civil Lines and the other in Sadar. This decision follows pointed remarks from the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. During a court hearing on Thursday, the NMC, represented by counsel Jemini Kasat, announced that it had issued notices to the building owners, mandating the removal of illegal constructions within 15 days. Should they fail to comply, the NMC will proceed with demolition on the 16th…

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Nagpur: Deo Nagar’s Roads Blocked by Building Materials

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The unregulated dumping of construction materials has turned the inner lanes of Deo Nagar into daily bottlenecks, causing significant inconvenience for residents, pedestrians, and motorists. Large piles of sand, gravel, bricks, and construction debris from various ongoing projects have occupied substantial portions of the already narrow roads, raising serious safety concerns. A visit by TOI to the area revealed that many inner lanes are partially obstructed by heaps of unused construction materials piled alongside the road, with no barricades, warning signs, or clear demarcation. In several areas, loose sand has spread into the pathway, making it…

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Nagpur Land Deals Soar, Revenue Rises by ₹147 Crore

NAGPUR: In the last nine months, Nagpur has seen a significant increase in property transactions, reflecting a surge in investor confidence driven by extensive infrastructure projects and its emergence as a rapidly growing urban center. Data from the stamp duty department indicates that over 125,000 land transactions were recorded in Nagpur district, generating a revenue of ₹1,568.60 crore for the government in this timeframe. This represents an increase of over ₹147 crore compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring a consistent growth trend in real estate activities across both urban and rural sectors. Officials attribute this growth to several…

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Court Rules No GST on MIDC Plot Transfers to Third Parties

NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that transferring plots allotted by the Maharashtra Industries Development Corporation (MIDC) to third parties does not incur goods and services tax (GST). This decision aligns with a previous ruling from the Gujarat High Court concerning the transfer of land from the Gujarat Industries Development Corporation (GIDC) to a third party. The Gujarat court referenced a June 2017 notification that set a zero rate for a one-time charge on long-term leases (exceeding 30 years) by state government industrial development corporations to businesses. The court noted that if the original allottee…

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Nagpur Metro Phase III Extended to New Nagpur and Butibori

File Photo NAGPUR: The expansion of the Metro’s Phase 3 is set to exceed its original limits, with plans to extend the network to New Nagpur and add an additional 5 km stretch beyond Butibori MIDC, greatly expanding the city’s future mass transit infrastructure, according to senior officials from MahaMetro speaking to TOI. The updated plan has been integrated into the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) and submitted to the government. Initially, Phase 3 was designed primarily as a Sitabuldi-Koradi corridor to enhance connectivity between the city center and the rapidly growing northern region. Current plans include the addition of two…