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Noida: Ajnara India fined ₹1.7L for flat handover delay

NOIDA: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) has ordered M/s Ajnara India Ltd, a Noida-based real estate developer, to compensate a customer with Rs 1.71 lakh plus 6% interest within 30 days, after they failed to deliver a flat booked in 2018 or refund the booking amount. The developer is also required to pay Rs 4,000 as a penalty for litigation costs and causing mental distress. The order, issued by Commission president Anil Kumar Pundir and member Anju Sharma on Saturday, stipulates that the interest on the outstanding amount will be calculated from the filing date of the complaint…

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Uttar Pradesh RERA Registers 106 Projects (Jan-Apr 2026)

NEW DELHI: The real estate sector in Uttar Pradesh has experienced consistent activity in 2026, with 106 projects registered in the first four months, up from 84 during the same period in 2025, as reported by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA). Project registrations have been on the rise, increasing from 197 in 2023 to 259 in 2024 and 308 in 2025. In terms of supply, there have been proposals for 33,206 residential and commercial units from January to April 2026, following 84,976 units in 2025, which was an increase from 69,365 in 2024 and 55,297 in 2023.…

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Noida Airport to Launch Commercial Flights on June 15

NEW DELHI: Commercial flights from Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, are set to begin on June 15, 2026. The inaugural flight will be by IndiGo, with Akasa Air and Air India Express likely to follow soon after. Airport operations will kick off once the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) approves the Aerodrome Security Programme (ASP). Developed by Yamuna International Airport (YIAPL), the airport currently features one runway and terminal, with a capacity for 12 million passengers annually. Plans are in place for expansion to accommodate over 70 million passengers in the future. Published On May 1, 2026…

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Allahabad HC Supports Noida Airport Expansion, Emphasizes Rehab

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has upheld the land acquisition for the expansion of Noida International Airport in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district, rejecting petitions from affected landowners. The court found that the acquisition process adhered fully to the 2013 land acquisition law, indicating no material irregularities. A division bench consisting of Justice M C Tripathi and Justice Kunal Ravi Singh, while addressing a collection of writ petitions, stated: “Based on the preceding discussion and the reasons provided, this Court finds no merit in the challenges raised by the petitioners regarding the notifications dated April 11, 2025, and October 24,…

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NGT Orders Greater Noida to Report Illegal Buildings Monthly

NOIDA: Illegal construction has persisted in the city, despite repeated affidavits and responses submitted by former municipal corporator Rajendra Tyagi to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), which is tasked with addressing such issues, has neglected to comply with multiple NGT directives and has received an additional four weeks to respond. The UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has indicated that a report from GNIDA is essential to determine if the contested constructions surpass the 5,000 sqm threshold that necessitates consent for establishment. Last July, the Authority’s representative assured a comprehensive affidavit within three weeks,…

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Noida: Mahagun Mywoods Residents Protest Builder’s Neglect

NOIDA: Residents of Mahagun Mywoods protested late Sunday, demanding prompt action from the builder regarding various unresolved issues, including sewage treatment failures, electricity dues, inadequate security, and malfunctioning lifts. This protest is part of a series of weekend demonstrations addressing these ongoing concerns, as previously reported by TOI. Residents highlighted multiple infrastructure problems, such as a non-operational sewage treatment plant (STP1), halted construction on STP2, faulty lifts, loose electrical fittings, and neglected common areas. They are also pushing for the completion of flat registries, resolution of unpaid water bills, a thorough safety audit, and accountability for alleged financial mismanagement. Security…

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FIR Filed Against Four for Building on Noida Airport Land

NOIDA: An FIR has been filed against four individuals for allegedly constructing illegal structures on land designated for the Noida International Airport expansion in Jewar, despite an official ban on new construction and transactions. The FIR was registered after lekhpal Niranjan Mishra conducted an inspection in Mukimpur Shiwara, roughly 4km from the airport site, and discovered extensive unauthorized constructions. This village is within the third phase of the airport project, which was officially announced by the state government on April 11 of the previous year. Mishra indicated that the affected land includes several villages, such as Rohi, Parohi, Banwaribas, Ramner,…

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ReaRCo Acquires KV Developers via Insolvency Process

NEW DELHI: ReaRCo Private Limited, a real estate asset resolution firm, has acquired KV Developers through the insolvency resolution process. This development offers renewed hope to nearly 400 homebuyers in Greater Noida who invested in the project back in 2013. The company has also secured ₹195 crore from the government-backed SWAMIH Fund to complete the project. “We are currently constructing 646 units across five towers, with the aim of enabling possession for existing homebuyers by the end of the year. The project has been significantly upgraded to enhance comfort and amenities for the residents,” stated Geetanjali Khanna, founder and managing…

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SC urges NCLAT to rule on 14 Supertech housing projects

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court urged the NCLAT to swiftly decide on the amalgamation of 14 remaining housing projects of the financially troubled real estate firm Supertech within a court-supervised framework, aiming to expedite completion and alleviate the concerns of homebuyers. Earlier, on February 5, the Supreme Court upheld an NCLAT order directing the State-owned NBCC to complete 16 out of 30 housing projects of Supertech Limited. The NCLAT is set to re-examine the issue on April 24. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the worries expressed by homebuyers…

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Uttar Pradesh’s Draft Code Ties FAR to Road Width

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has released a draft unified building code aimed at significantly altering project developments in Noida, Greater Noida, Yamuna, and other industrial development areas. The new regulations propose to consolidate separate rules for each development authority into a singular comprehensive framework. They also aim to increase floor area ratio (FAR) limits across various categories, link higher FAR to the width of adjacent roads, reduce setback requirements, and eliminate height restrictions except where safety or heritage guidelines apply. The draft of the Unified Building Regulations for Industrial Development Authorities is now available for public comment on the…