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Gurugram’s Planned Development a Top Priority for Haryana CM

File Photo GURUGRAM: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that cleanliness, beautification, and planned urban development in Gurugram are top priorities for the state government. During a meeting in Gurugram, he instructed officials from all construction agencies and relevant departments to ensure that Construction and Demolition waste is disposed of at designated sites, adhering to scientific standards. A total of 15 grievances were reviewed in the meeting, with 13 resolved immediately. Directions were given to hold off on two cases until the next meeting, with Saini asking for status reports on these pending matters. Highlighting the importance of addressing…

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Haryana Cities to Evolve for Future Needs: Chief Minister

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Tuesday plans for the development of cities in the state to meet future needs and streamline essential services, reducing the need for citizens to visit multiple offices for problem resolution. The Chief Minister made these comments during a review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, focusing on the Urban Local Bodies Department’s five-year roadmap and action plan under Haryana Vision-2047. He assessed the progress of announcements made by the Chief Minister, budget allocations, and commitments stipulated in the government’s manifesto pertaining to the department and instructed officials accordingly. To realize the…

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Panchkula to Take Over 11 HSVP Sectors

PANCHKULA: The Haryana government is set to transfer management of 11 sectors from the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to the Panchkula municipal corporation (MC) in a significant administrative reform. This change aims to eliminate long-standing jurisdictional overlaps and consolidate governance under one authority. Panchkula Mayor Sham Lal Bansal announced on Saturday that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved the consolidation plan. Saini has instructed that all independent public departments operating within municipal boundaries be completely integrated into the MC, ensuring clear accountability. The management of local services in Panchkula has historically been fragmented among the MC, HSVP, Panchkula…

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Owners Protest for PG Regularisation After Sealing in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Opposition to the Department of Town and Country Planning’s (DTCP) proposed sealing and demolition actions against illegally operating paying guest (PG) accommodations and guesthouses grew stronger on Thursday, as several operators and residents staged a protest march and mahapanchayat in DLF-3. DTCP is set to resume its sealing and demolition efforts starting July 1. The enforcement team has already begun distributing pamphlets instructing occupants of PGs and guesthouses to vacate by June 30. This protest occurs amidst ongoing actions against unauthorized constructions and commercial activities in residential areas of DLF phases 1 to 5, following directives from the Punjab…

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NCR to Develop 4 New Cities Along RRTS Corridors for Housing

The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has proposed the development of four new greenfield cities along the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridors, which experts believe will enhance affordability in the NCR’s real estate market. The initiative identifies the KMP–Eastern Peripheral Expressway area as Central NCR’s Ring of Opportunity, ensuring formal notification for all non-notified land within the CRE-I boundary. This new framework ends a lengthy period of regulatory uncertainty for land located between the jurisdictions of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, offering a structured path for FAR and land use permissions for the first time. “NCR is expected…

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Haryana Cabinet Greenlights Revised Gurugram Metro Costs

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the Haryana Cabinet sanctioned a revised budget for the Gurugram Metro project, which includes supplementary reports on integration with the Rapid Metro and the spur to Gurugram Railway Station. Funding for the soft loan aspect of the project will be sourced from the World Bank. This decision is a pivotal advancement towards enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Gurugram, expediting the long-awaited metro connectivity from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, according to an official statement following the state cabinet meeting. The cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, reviewed a detailed project report (DPR) for…

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Haryana Sets June 30 Deadline for Online Land Sale Actors

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for landowners to join the ongoing e-Bhoomi initiative, through which land is acquired with owner consent for urban, commercial, and institutional development throughout the state. HSVP (Haryana Shahari Awas Pradhikaran) is seeking to procure land to introduce new sectors. Notably, HSVP has not launched any new sectors in Gurgaon in the past 20 years. They have identified 1.7 lakh acres across 71 towns, marking it as one of the largest voluntary land procurement efforts in the state. The initial phase aims to acquire approximately 47,000 acres.…

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Haryana to Require Registration of Property Sale Agreements

GURUGRAM: Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a proposal to mandatorily register Agreements to Sell in order to enhance transparency and legal protection in property transactions during the budget statement. Currently, these agreements are often made on plain paper or notarized privately, without official documentation. This lack of registration exposes buyers to risks such as fraud, double-selling, delayed possession, and lengthy litigation, as unregistered agreements carry lesser evidentiary weight in legal disputes. By requiring registration, the government aims to ensure that all property commitments are formally documented, time-stamped, and recorded with revenue authorities. This will help verify ownership,…

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Developers to Fund 24m Road Land in Gurugram Colonies

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Monday that the Haryana government will begin land acquisition to construct long-awaited 24-meter-wide roads in licensed colonies, with costs to be recovered from builders. During his budget speech, Saini emphasized the need for a permanent solution to the issue of narrow access roads, which will be addressed in 2026-27. He pointed out that many licensed colonies currently depend on access roads that reduce to just two karam (approximately 3.3 meters) and four karam (around 6.7 meters) in some locations, creating difficulties for numerous residents. Saini explained that the problem…

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Haryana Budget: 100% Interest Waiver on Property Tax Until Mar 2025

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a complete waiver on outstanding interest on property tax up to March 31, 2025, as part of the 2026-27 budget. While presenting budget proposals in the State Assembly, Saini, who is also the finance minister, highlighted that over 41 lakh (41,70,749) property owners in urban areas have yet to pay their property tax along with the accrued interest. In another key announcement, Saini stated that residential properties will continue to be charged water fees at Rs 1 per kiloliter. Moving forward, metered residential properties covering up to 500 square yards will receive…