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No Retaining Walls in High-Risk River Zones, Nagpur Homes

Representative image created by AI NAGPUR: The rapid urban development near the Nag, Pili, and Pora rivers in north, east, and south Nagpur has put numerous new settlements at risk of flooding due to a lack of retaining walls. In response, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has proposed a ₹57 crore funding request to the state government for flood mitigation efforts, aiming to construct retaining walls in these vulnerable areas, as confirmed by NMC’s chief engineer, Manoj Talewar. Although the state government has approved the NMC proposal “in principle,” the funds have yet to be released. The proposal identifies critical…

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Nagpur fines 4,890 for blocking public spaces with material

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has intensified its efforts against public space encroachments, taking action against 4,658 individuals and 232 builders over the past six months for unauthorized placement of construction materials on roads, footpaths, and vacant lots. This activity resulted in an average of one to two actions against builders every day from January 1 to June 30, 2025. The civic authority has collected Rs1.16 crore in penalties during this period, targeting builders as well as citizens who left construction debris and materials in public spaces beyond the allowed time. Municipal regulations stipulate that such materials should be…

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Maharashtra Extends Nazul Land Amnesty Scheme for One Year

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has decided to extend its special amnesty scheme for nazul land leases for another year. This move comes after Nagpur Central MLA Pravin Datke emphasized the positive public feedback and significant revenue generation from the scheme. The extension was confirmed during a meeting led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule at the state legislature on Thursday. Initially launched on March 16, 2024, the scheme enables residents in the Nagpur and Amravati regions to convert nazul land leases into permanent Class-1 ownership rights by paying only 2% of the current market rate, a decrease from the previous 5%.…

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Nagpur: 158 of 212 MahaMetro Commercial Spaces Remain Vacant

Representative image created by AI NAGPUR: MahaMetro is focusing on maximizing its commercial properties to enhance non-fare revenue; however, a significant portion of its assets remains underutilized. Of the 212 commercial spaces across the active metro network, only 54 have been leased, leaving 158 units empty. This situation presents both challenges and opportunities for the transit authority, according to data from MahaMetro. These commercial spaces are distributed across stations and land parcels, including approximately 140 small units, 40 larger properties, and various kiosks and shops. Despite the low occupancy rate, MahaMetro generated Rs137.81 crore in non-fare revenue for the fiscal…

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Maharashtra Minister: No Zudpi Jungle Homes to Be Demolished

File Photo NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s revenue minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, stated that no homes built on shrubland forest (zudpi jungle) areas, which have been taxed by local bodies, will be demolished. He emphasized the importance of this for the dignity and survival of nearly 200,000 families, especially in Vidarbha. Bawankule chaired a meeting at Mantralaya to tackle this ongoing issue, warning revenue and forest department officials against delays in the regularization of these homes. “These individuals have lived on these lands for generations. Gram panchayats and relevant authorities acknowledge their presence, taxes have been collected, and their names appear in the 8A…

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Nagpur Civic Body Gathers ₹89 Crore in Q1 FY26 Tax

NAGPUR: In the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, approximately 22.98% of the 8.36 lakh property owners in Nagpur took advantage of the rebate scheme introduced by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). This scheme offers a 15% rebate for online payments and 10% for offline payments. From April 1 to June 30, a total of 1,92,324 taxpayers contributed Rs 88.85 crore in property tax. Among these, 96,993 property owners utilized online platforms—including the NMC website, the My Nagpur mobile app, and a WhatsApp chatbot—contributing Rs 49.92 crore. The remaining 95,331 taxpayers paid Rs 35.97 crore at zonal offices and…