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Nashik Scraps Proposed Greenfield Township at Makhmalabad

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has officially cancelled the proposed Greenfield township project in Makhmalabad, halting plans for a new township covering 753 acres on the outskirts of the city. Civic chief Manisha Khatri recently issued an order to scrap the project, which was initially proposed under the Smart City Mission. Sachin Jadhav, the executive engineer from NMC’s town planning department, confirmed the cancellation. “The commissioner has issued the order to cancel the Greenfield township project. This decision emerged due to strong opposition from farmers,” he stated, noting that related legal proceedings in the Bombay High Court also influenced…

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46,000 Unauthorized Properties in Nashik Face Tax Penalties

NASHIK: Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde informed the state legislature on Tuesday that 46,389 properties in Nashik city are currently occupied without authorization and are subject to penalties. In response to a starred question posed by MLC Prasad Lad and others during the monsoon session, Shinde stated that the Nashik Municipal Corporation has registered a total of 600,000 properties. A significant number are being utilized without the necessary building completion and occupancy certificates. He explained that actions have been initiated against these properties under Section 267(A) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, as well as following…

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Nashik Collects ₹76 Crore in Property Tax for April 2026

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has successfully increased its property tax collection, raking in Rs76.19 crore in April—a 61.71% rise compared to Rs49.99 crore during the same month last year. This surge is attributed to the introduction of an 8% rebate for taxpayers who pay their annual dues in a single installment within the first month of the fiscal year. Civic officials reported, “In April, approximately 1.55 lakh property owners took advantage of this scheme, receiving total rebates of Rs4 crore. This positive response has bolstered our confidence in meeting this year’s property tax goals.” The NMC has set…

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Nashik body moves to cancel 26 layouts tied to MHADA scam

NASHIK: The civic authority has initiated steps to revoke 26 preliminary layouts in the initial phase of actions related to the MHADA housing scam, following the police booking of 197 individuals and the establishment of a state-appointed special investigation team to probe the matter. Officials from the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) town planning department indicated that this action was prompted by reports from the land records survey department, which revealed that the tentative layout maps were absent from the department’s official base maps. “The cancellation process for all 26 layouts will begin and is expected to be completed within the…

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Nashik to Launch Drive for Rainwater Harvesting Checks

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to launch an inspection drive to verify the functionality of rainwater harvesting systems across the city. In line with current regulations, the installation of rainwater harvesting systems is compulsory for all buildings, both residential and commercial, on plots of 500 sqm or larger. Mayor Himgauri Aher emphasized this directive during a recent planning department meeting aimed at assessing the effectiveness of rainwater harvesting for groundwater replenishment. During the meeting, officials reviewed the enforcement of the mandatory rainwater harvesting requirement for buildings exceeding 500 sqm and evaluated the operational status of existing systems.…

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SIT to Probe EWS Quota Violation in Nashik: Maharashtra Minister

Nashik: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Saturday that the state government will soon establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) consisting of one IPS and two IAS officers to investigate allegations against 197 developers in Nashik. These developers reportedly evaded the mandatory 20% reservation for economically weaker sections by unlawfully splitting large landholdings into smaller plots. Bawankule revealed that numerous builders, developers, and government officials are suspected of colluding to illegally divide large land parcels to keep the total development area below 4,000 sqm, thereby circumventing the EWS reservation requirement. “Upon reviewing the case’s gravity, it seems evident that there…

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Nashik Offers 8% Property Tax Rebate for April 2026 Payments

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has introduced an 8% rebate for taxpayers who settle their annual property tax in one installment during April. This initiative aims to encourage prompt payments and enhance revenue collection. Civic officials noted that this incentive mirrors last year’s program, which offered rebates of 3%-8% in April and June. The earlier initiative helped the NMC garner over Rs 100 crore in property tax within the first three months of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Additionally, those who opt for online payment will receive a further 1% rebate, resulting in a total benefit of nearly 9% for…

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Nashik’s property tax revenue rises 10% to ₹287 crore

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has reported a 10% increase in property tax collection for the financial year 2025-26, achieving a record revenue of Rs 287 crore, compared to Rs 257 crore in the previous year. This marks the highest property tax collection in the NMC’s history, which spans over four decades. Civic officials attribute this revenue surge to various factors, including amnesty schemes, incentives for timely payments, and a steady rise in registered properties in the city. Of the six divisions, Cidco led with Rs 59 crore in property tax, followed closely by Panchavati at Rs 58 crore.…

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16,000 Old Properties in Nashik Redeveloped in 7 Years

NASHIK: Redevelopment in Nashik has gained significant traction over the past few years, with more than 16,000 old properties demolished and redeveloped in just seven years, according to data from the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). According to NMC, a total of 29,222 properties have been redeveloped in the last two decades. The last seven years alone saw 16,000 older properties being modernized, reflecting a notable upsurge in construction activities as both residents and developers choose to replace outdated structures with new ones, featuring advanced amenities. An annual average of about 2,500 structures, mainly old houses, bungalows, and small residential buildings,…

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Nashik Builder Arrested for EWS Quota Violations in 49 Projects

NASHIK: The Sarkarwada police have arrested a developer in connection with a cheating case involving 197 landlords, builders, and developers. They are accused of circumventing the mandatory 20% reservation for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in residential projects that exceed 4,000 sq m. The developer, associated with a project in Nashik city, was summoned for questioning on Monday and subsequently taken into custody. The court has remanded him to police detention until March 20. Senior officials from the Sarkarwada police station indicated they received a list of 197 individuals from the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the tehsil office, connected…