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SC aids Supertech buyers, upholds NCLAT order for NBCC takeover

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has intervened to assist thousands of frustrated homebuyers who have waited nearly two decades for their dream homes. On Thursday, the court upheld an NCLAT directive for the state-owned NBCC to swiftly complete 16 housing projects by the financially troubled realty firm Supertech Limited. The court has prohibited all tribunals and high courts from issuing orders that could hinder construction efforts by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) Limited. A bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, affirming the December 12, 2024,…

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YEIDA Dismantles Illegal Colony, Clears 25 Acres Near Noida Airport

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: Representative Image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) took significant action on Monday, reclaiming 25 acres of land valued at Rs 400 crore from illegal housing projects near the upcoming airport. During the operation, officials demolished an unauthorized colony known as “Green City,” which occupied approximately 12 acres in Dayanatpur village. Additional encroachments spanning about 7 acres were also targeted, where illegal plotting was reported. Moreover, a 60-meter-wide road leading to the airport was cleared as well. In a concurrent operation, nearly 6 acres of encroachments were removed in Sabota…

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Ajnara Homes Fined by Greater Noida for STP Issues

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has levied a penalty of ₹50 lakh on Ajnara Homes in Sector 16B due to a malfunctioning sewage treatment plant (STP) and the discharge of untreated sewage. An additional fine of over ₹4 lakh was imposed for improper solid waste management. The residential society, consisting of approximately 2,300 flats, generates around 1.15 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage. During inspections, officials discovered that untreated sewage was being funneled into a drain and, following a blockage in that drain, it began flooding the basements of adjacent homes. Residents stated that the STP…

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Noida Techie Death: Planner’s Director Seeks High Court Relief

NOIDA: A Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court denied bail on Monday to Abhay Kumar, a director of MZ Wiztown Planners Pvt. Ltd., who was arrested in connection with the death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta. The court has extended Kumar’s judicial remand by 10 days, scheduling the next hearing for February 13. Despite the lower court’s decision, Kumar’s legal team filed a habeas corpus writ petition with the Allahabad High Court, and the case is set for a hearing on Tuesday. Counsel Swastik Verma stated that Kumar’s arrest by the Greater Noida police failed to adhere to “basic legal provisions,”…

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District Magistrate Questions Noida Authority on Condo Safety Reports

NOIDA: District Magistrate Medha Roopam has reprimanded the Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway development authorities for failing to submit required reports on fire preparedness and safety inspections of high-rise residential buildings, despite repeated reminders over the last two months. The deficiencies were highlighted during a District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Friday, where Roopam expressed strong dissatisfaction with the absence of senior officials from all three entities. She has requested written explanations from the chief executive officers regarding both the lack of compliance and the absence of senior personnel. Officials noted that the development authorities were instructed in…

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Bail Granted to Two Realty Employees in Noida Techie Death Case

NOIDA: A local court has granted bail to two employees of a real estate firm linked to the death of a 27-year-old software engineer earlier this month. According to lawyers, the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Surajpur granted bail to Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karanwal, employees of Lotus Greens Construction Private Limited, in connection with the drowning incident of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in a waterlogged pit near a construction site in Sector 150. The accused have claimed they did not commit any offense and are being falsely implicated. Advocate Manoj Bhati, representing the accused, stated that bail was granted…

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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,…