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120 Unsafe Buildings Found in 18 Odisha Districts: Survey

BHUBANESWAR: Recent government assessments presented by Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan in the ongoing Budget session have identified 120 unsafe buildings across 18 districts. According to the Minister, Cuttack has the highest number of unsafe buildings at 22, followed by Bargarh with 11. Various structures, including school buildings, hospitals, staff quarters, and government offices, have been marked as unsafe, prompting local authorities to take necessary action. The Minister urged local bodies in districts like Khurda, Ganjam, Rayagada, Nuapada, and Bargarh to intensify field surveys of aging government quarters, school buildings, and private commercial units to propose demolitions or reconstructions of identified…

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Odisha Housing Minister Discloses ORERA Case Backlog

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has registered a total of 4,334 cases against 714 builders since its establishment in 2017. Out of these, 1,028 cases are still pending resolution, as reported by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra in the state assembly. The minister addressed a question from MLA Mangu Khilla regarding ORERA’s operational effectiveness. Khilla also inquired about the government’s actions to enhance ORERA’s functions. Mahapatra stated that the government has increased staffing and oversight, but various external factors continue to obstruct timely justice for homebuyers. He indicated that procedural and legal hurdles, rather…

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Odisha Officials Visit Chennai for Affordable Housing Insights

BHUBANESWAR: A delegation from the Odisha government recently visited Chennai to explore affordable housing and urban habitat programs backed by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), according to an official statement released on Friday. Led by Usha Padhee, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, the team aimed to understand successful models of affordable housing delivery, institutional strengthening, innovative financing frameworks, and sustainable urban habitat development in Tamil Nadu. During their visit, Padhee, along with officials from the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), engaged in detailed discussions with senior representatives from the Tamil…

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Odisha RERA to Hold Weekly Meetings for Timely Project Registrations

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) plans to undertake visits to Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to study successful practices in the timely issuance of registration certificates for real estate projects. Additionally, ORERA will hold weekly meetings with its officials responsible for registration to discuss and resolve issues, ensuring that property registration certificates are granted within the mandated 30-day timeframe. This decision comes after ORERA received criticism for delays in issuing registration certificates, which are crucial documents affirming the authenticity of projects. The certificates are granted following a comprehensive review of land ownership and layout plans. While the…

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Odisha Drafts Law to Simplify Land Management

Representative image BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government is set to introduce a new land management law in the upcoming assembly session, aiming to replace multiple existing Acts related to land administration, as stated by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday. A consultative meeting regarding the proposed legislation, known as the Odisha Govt Land Management Act, was conducted on Monday. “The draft is ready, and we anticipate introducing the Bill during the next session of the Vidhan Sabha,” Pujari informed the media. The proposed law aims to replace outdated and overlapping revenue statutes with a more cohesive legal framework.…

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Over 70 Realty Projects Missed Registration Deadline: RTI Reply

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: BHUBANESWAR: Concerns are rising among promoters and homebuyers due to delays in the issuance of registration certificates by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). An RTI response has highlighted significant lapses from the approved timelines. As per the Odisha Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, intended to safeguard homebuyers’ interests while regulating the sector, the authority is required to process registration applications within 30 days of receipt. Currently, many approvals are taking much longer than this timeframe. The RTI response indicated that 72 projects have yet to receive…

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Odisha to Finish 48,000 Pending PMAY-U Homes

BHUBANESWAR: The housing and urban development department plans to construct over 48,000 incomplete houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U), with the scheme deadline extended to December 31, 2025. The Union housing and urban affairs ministry informed the state that the PMAY-U was launched on June 25, 2015, to provide durable houses with essential amenities to eligible urban populations nationwide. The ministry noted, “The implementation period of the PMAY-U scheme, previously ending on March 31, 2022, has been extended to December 31, 2025, allowing sanctioned houses to be completed without altering the funding framework and implementation strategy.” As per…

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Odisha Minister Delivers PMAY-U Work Orders in Sambalpur

SAMBALPUR: On Friday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan issued work orders under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and distributed welfare scheme benefits at an event in Sambalpur district. He announced that 855 urban poor families would receive work orders totaling Rs 2.5 lakh each under PMAY (Urban) to build safe and quality homes, marking a significant step towards inclusive urban development. During the event at Gangadhar Meher University auditorium, benefits of the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana were also distributed. Attendees included Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra, District Collector Siddheshwar…

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Fixed Fee for Transferring Common Areas in Odisha Flat Sales

BHUBANESWAR: To facilitate smoother sale deed registrations for apartments, the revenue and disaster management department has issued an important notification establishing a fixed fee for the transfer of common areas to the association of allottees under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023. Through this notification, amendments have been made to the Registration Act of 1908, introducing a fee of ₹20,000 for the transfer of common areas during the sale deed execution between the promoter and the association of allottees. Previously, the lack of a defined fee led to confusion and issues surrounding property registrations in the state. The…

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Odisha Govt Amends Stamp Rules to Simplify Property Valuation

BHUBANESWAR: The government has announced revisions to the Odisha Stamp Rules of 1952, designed to enhance property valuation and improve transparency in stamp duty assessments. These amendments, issued by the revenue and disaster management department under Section 75 of the Indian Stamp Act of 1899, are known as the Odisha Stamp (Amendment) Rules, 2025, and will take effect upon publication in the Odisha Gazette. Officials indicated that the modifications aim to ensure more scientific and equitable property valuations. According to the updated regulations, the sub-district valuation committee will utilize plot-wise fair market value data provided by tehsildars. In urban areas,…