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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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NKDA Sends Notices to 37 New Town Buildings in Kolkata

Representative image KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has issued stop operation notices to the owners of 37 residential buildings in New Town for illegally operating hotels and guest houses without the required permissions. According to the list of buildings receiving these notices, 19 are situated in various blocks of New Town Action Area I, while 18 are in Action Area II. Officials reported that these residential premises were functioning as guest houses, hotels, and banquet halls without the necessary approvals from relevant authorities. “These operations violate a notification from the state urban development department issued in 2015,…

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Kolkata: Pay ₹1 lakh for littering in New Town vacant lots

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) is putting up display boards in vacant plots around New Town to discourage illegal dumping, with fines ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹1 lakh. Residents have noted that many vacant areas in New Town have turned into dumping grounds and breeding sites for mosquitoes. NKDA is also planning to implement a redressal system for the effective removal of construction and demolition waste. Residents can notify authorities of any C&D waste in the area for swift cleanup. “A dedicated helpline will be established to handle complaints about construction and demolition waste, particularly in Action…