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New Town Kolkata Issues Notices to 65+ Buildings

Representative AI image KOLKATA: In response to complaints about significant irregularities in the use of residential buildings for commercial activities without proper authorization, the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has issued stop-operation notices to 69 buildings following inspections in New Town last year. The authority is conducting a block-wise evaluation of nearly 1,000 buildings that were flagged for potentially violating the allowed 40% commercial use within residential structures. According to officials, around 1,200 buildings were identified as part of investigations into suspected violations that emerged from surveys conducted in late 2024. “Initial visits led to a reduction in the…

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Kolkata: NKDA Warns 13 Homeowners Over Commercial Use

Representative Image KOLKATA: The NKDA has issued notices to the owners of 13 residential buildings in New Town for unlawfully operating commercial establishments. Previously, notices had already been sent to a few other owners. These homeowners have been using their residences as guest houses, restaurants, private offices, and pre-schools without the required permissions. An NKDA official stated, “Most of these properties presented significant fire hazards and operated without NKDA approval. Some owners have even altered their approved building plans.” Published On Nov 12, 2025 at 06:00 PM IST Join a community of over 2 million industry professionals. Subscribe to our…

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West Bengal to Allocate 20 Acres in New Town for Development

AI-generated Representative Image KOLKATA: The Bengal government plans to release approximately 20 acres of land in New Town Action Areas II and III for various purposes including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. HIDCO will auction these parcels via e-auction next month. Two plots of 4.1 acres each in Action Area II and three additional plots measuring 7.3 acres, 3.2 acres, and 0.6 acres in Action Area III have been earmarked for this initiative. The starting bid for the 7.3-acre parcel is set at Rs 292.2 crore, while the smallest 0.6-acre plot starts at Rs 26 crore. Officials noted that New…