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UP-RERA Holds Weekly ‘Samvaad’ for Homebuyer Grievances

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) hosted its weekly ‘RERA Samvaad’, a virtual interaction designed to address homebuyers’ concerns and provide guidance on legal remedies. The session, led by Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, saw participation from 24 pre-registered homebuyers. Participants from locations including Dubai, NCR, Ranchi, and Prayagraj raised concerns primarily about delays in apartment possession, where developers had failed to deliver despite significant payments. Officials outlined the available legal options, such as filing complaints with RERA, taking action against non-compliant developers, and utilizing online platforms for grievance resolution. UP-RERA’s…

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40+ AOAs in Noida Protest FIRs for Disputes and Accidents

NOIDA: Over 40 Apartment Owners Associations (AOAs) from various high-rises in Noida convened to protest against recent FIRs filed against them regarding incidents occurring within their residential complexes. These protests were prompted by FIRs against Amrapali Platinum, Supertech Capetown, and others over injuries caused by planter falls or disputes among residents. On August 16, a 12-year-old girl sustained severe head injuries when a piece of plaster from the 25th floor of Amrapali Platinum fell on her. Her grandfather claimed that there were no safety barriers, netting, or warning signs, leading to an FIR against the association for negligence. Ajit Kumar…

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Gaurs Group Purchases 12 Acres at Yamuna Expressway

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Gaurs Group has acquired a 12-acre land parcel in Sector 22-D along the Yamuna Expressway to develop a residential project, with an investment of approximately ₹1,400 crore. Manoj Gaur, CMD of Gaurs Group, stated, “The Group has secured possession of the plot and is in the process of obtaining map sanctions and other necessary approvals. The project will go through the RERA registration process after receiving all requisite approvals, and sales will begin once the RERA registration number is obtained.” The upcoming development will feature ultra-luxury high-rise residences, with a projected topline of…

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Noida: Strike by Guards, Housekeepers Locks Ecovillage-1 Gate

NOIDA: Approximately 250 housekeeping staff and security guards at Supertech Ecovillage-1 in Greater Noida West began a strike on Tuesday morning, leaving over 20,000 residents facing issues related to sanitation and safety. The protest commenced around 8 AM, driven by claims from workers that they had not received their salaries for two months from the outgoing maintenance agency, Gravity. Agitated workers blocked all three gates of the society at the start of the protest. While two gates were reopened after an hour, the main entry, Gate No. 1, remained closed until the afternoon, causing residents to take longer routes to…

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Noida Authority Targets Illegal Constructions with FIRs

Representative image created by AI NOIDA: The Noida Authority has instructed officials to file FIRs for illegal constructions and to follow up on pending cases where police have not yet acted. Additionally, a comprehensive database will be created to track enforcement actions, including notices issued, complaints filed, FIRs registered, and buildings sealed. According to officials, this database will enable senior officers to monitor progress and identify any delays or lapses. A strict approach will be taken towards those showing negligence in following up, with individuals held accountable for reporting encroachments. During a review meeting on Monday, CEO Lokesh M emphasized…

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Uttar Pradesh Creates Panel to Resolve Land Issues for Industry

Representative image created by AI NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a high-level committee to devise a strategy for the effective utilization of land designated for industrial and urban development under the jurisdictions of Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway Authority. This decision comes after a presentation by the state’s industrial promotion agency, Invest UP, which highlighted significant discrepancies between land that has been notified, those included in master plans, and what has actually been acquired for development. According to the findings, over four lakh hectares have been earmarked for industrial and urban growth in the area. However,…

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Greater Noida Authority Lets Buyers’ Group Complete Sampada Livia

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) board has given in-principle approval to prolong map validity and grant permission to mortgage (PTM) to the SLB Welfare Association. This buyers’ group is now steering the long-delayed Sampada Livia housing project in Sector Chi-5, which has been stalled for a decade. This decision, made under the Legacy Stalled Real Estate Projects Policy introduced by the UP government in December 2023, offers crucial institutional support to a homebuyers’ association struggling with legal, financial, and regulatory challenges to complete their homes. It will allow financial institutions to provide loans to buyers and help…

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CAG Criticizes Greater Noida for Farmhouses on Hindon Floodplain

File Photo NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is facing criticism from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for permitting construction on the Hindon floodplain, which is designated for natural conservation. The CAG audit revealed that rather than protecting these vital green areas, GNIDA has facilitated the development of farmhouse plots in restricted zones, leading to serious environmental and regulatory violations. In 2011, GNIDA initiated the ‘Institutional Farmhouses’ scheme, followed by the ‘Krishi Farmhouses’ scheme in 2015, both contravening established regulations. These initiatives, intended for temporary structures, evolved into permanent homes, businesses, and even polluting workshops. In Haibatpur…

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Noida’s Metro Council Transformation Requires Legal Changes

NOIDA: If the UP government considers restructuring Noida Authority into a metropolitan council, as directed by the Supreme Court, it must amend the UP Industrial Area Development Act of 1976, which established the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida). Such an amendment would be intricate and time-consuming, necessitating extensive consultations and relying heavily on the political commitment of the state, according to former officials. The Supreme Court instructed the UP government on Wednesday to evaluate the transition from the industrial development authority to a metropolitan council aimed at promoting people-centric governance. This recommendation stemmed from a report by a Special…

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SC urges UP to transform Noida into a metropolitan council

NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years after the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida) was established, the Supreme Court urged the Uttar Pradesh government to contemplate the establishment of a metropolitan council aimed at enhancing citizen-centric governance. This directive stemmed from the findings of a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which presented a critical report about Noida Authority, identifying that decision-making is overly centralized among a limited number of officials. A bench composed of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi endorsed the SIT’s recommendations, stating: “To promote transparency and fairness in the daily operations of Noida, we instruct the UP…