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FIR Filed Against Builder for Open Waterlogged Pit in Greater Noida

NOIDA: An FIR has been filed against a builder and his project manager in Greater Noida’s Rabupura district for allegedly creating a hazardous situation by leaving a large pit filled with contaminated water near a public road, which endangers public health and safety, officials reported on Friday. The FIR was registered after a sub-inspector patrolling Sector 22D of Star City on January 28 discovered a “very large and wide pit” that had been excavated close to the road leading to Kherlibhav village. According to the FIR, the pit was dug using heavy machinery and had remained filled with stagnant water…

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No OTS Extension: 7,200 Plot Allottees Face Recovery by March 2026

NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has declined to extend the deadline for its one-time settlement (OTS) scheme. As a result, approximately 7,200 plot allottees who defaulted are at risk of recovery actions unless they settle their dues by February 28. This decision was made during YEIDA’s 88th board meeting on Friday, presided over by Chairman Alok Kumar, who is also the additional chief secretary for industrial development. Officials noted that YEIDA has previously conducted the OTS scheme seven times, and the latest opportunity, which commenced on December 1, is the final one. Of the total outstanding dues…

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Housing Dept Approved to Launch UP Redevelopment Plan

LUCKNOW: The state government has approved the housing department to proceed with the UP redevelopment policy. This initiative is designed to unlock key land parcels in urban areas, providing a framework for housing development authorities to process applications from private entities interested in redeveloping properties. Officials noted that numerous houses and buildings in prime locations remain underutilized due to factors like disputes, poverty, resource shortages, and decay. In many instances, tenants are left residing in dilapidated structures that urgently need repairs and upgrades. Private developers will have the opportunity to consult with stakeholders engaged in the redevelopment process to collaboratively…

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Aadhaar-Based Property Registration in UP Starts Feb 1

LUCKNOW: On Thursday, the state cabinet approved a proposal for an Aadhaar-based authentication system for property registration. Officials stated this initiative will combat land scams associated with fake registrations. State minister Ravindra Jaiswal mentioned that the decision was made during a review meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on August 28 of the previous year, with the new system set to launch in all sub-registrar offices starting February 1. Through a notification dated August 2, 2024, the UP Online Document Registration Rules, 2024 will be implemented. This will enable the electronic verification of Aadhaar holders using e-KYC, biometric authentication,…

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UP Plans Metropolitan Corp for Noida Following SC Ruling

NOIDA: The UP Industries Department has drafted a proposal for the establishment of a metropolitan corporation in Noida, pending consideration by the state council of ministers. This initiative would necessitate legislative changes, marking a significant shift in Noida’s governance. At present, Noida is administered by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida Authority), established in 1976 under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, functioning as an industrial township without a municipal corporation. The governance of notified areas solely rests with the Noida Authority. This proposal stems from a Supreme Court order issued in August of last year, following a…

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Noida Identifies 65 Unsafe Areas Following Techie’s Death

Representative AI image NOIDA: Following the tragic death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who fell into a water-filled construction trench in Sector 150, the Noida Authority has launched a citywide initiative for road repairs and enhancements in traffic safety. They have pinpointed 65 high-risk areas lacking fundamental safety measures and will issue notices to developers to improve protective measures at construction sites to avert similar accidents. According to authorities, many identified locations are associated with private developers and lack crucial safety features, including barriers, warning signs, reflectors, and proper road layouts. A survey has categorized these areas as major…

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Noida HC Upholds RERA Relief for Gaur City Centre Buyers

NOIDA: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed four appeals from Gaursons Hi-Tech Infrastructure concerning shop-buyer disputes related to the Gaur City Centre project in Greater Noida West. The court declined to intervene with the favorable orders issued by the UP-Rera and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) for the buyers. The court noted that the developer failed to provide reasonable diligence in approaching the court, with reasons cited for delays deemed “bald, unsupported, and unsatisfactory,” in some cases showing a “careless and reckless” attitude. This ruling enables the execution of RERA orders. In judgments delivered on…

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13 Builders Fined for Water Extraction; Noida Claims Legality

NOIDA: Contradictory statements have surfaced from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and Noida Authority in two separate affidavits filed with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding a plea for action against builders for illegal groundwater extraction in Greater Noida. The case is set for hearing on Tuesday. In an affidavit dated January 23, UPPCB referenced a letter from the Greater Noida Authority imposing a penalty of 1% of the project cost on 22 builders. Conversely, Noida Authority’s affidavit from January 24 stated that 13 of the builders purchased 3.80 lakh KL of STP-treated water worth Rs 19 lakh…

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Illegal Ads Removed from Barricades in Noida Sector 150

NOIDA: A commercial plot in Sector 150, where software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned on January 16, is now under scrutiny for civic lapses. The plot’s owner, Wiztown Planners, claims that the Noida Authority ordered the removal of barricades at the site in July 2021. “The area was previously barricaded. The Noida Authority intervened and instructed Wiztown to take down the barricades, which included advertisements for their project named Artham,” Wiztown’s counsel stated to TOI on Monday. Last week, Wiztown’s director, Abhay Kumar, was arrested and named in two FIRs—one for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and negligence, and the…

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90 Flats Auctioned in Omicron, Greater Noida

Representative Image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Authority will conduct an e-auction for 90 flats in Sector Omicron 1A on January 28. The reserve price for these flats ranges from Rs 73.2 lakh to Rs 74.3 lakh, based on the floor location. These flats are situated on the 1st and 15th floors, each offering a carpet area of 83.38 square metres and a super area of 104.7 square metres. Greater Noida Authority CEO NG Ravi Kumar has instructed the property department to expedite the allotment process to utilize the housing stock effectively, helping potential homeowners take advantage of this scheme. Interested…