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Odisha: 244 Acres for Jeypore Airport Expansion

KORAPUT: The state government is progressing with plans to upgrade Jeypore Airport, which is anticipated to boost regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth in southern Odisha. Jadumani Nayak, the sub-collector of Jeypore, announced that approximately 244 acres have been identified across three villages for acquisition to elevate the airport from Category 2B to 3C. A detailed land schedule has been submitted to the government for notification, and the acquisition process will commence upon approval. Jeypore Airport, which commenced operations on October 31, 2022, under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, currently facilitates two nine-seater flights daily between Bhubaneswar and Jeypore, in…

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Kantabada Panchayat Opposes BDA Housing Project in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: In a landmark move, the Kantabada panchayat has turned to the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) to contest the Bhubaneswar Development Authority’s (BDA) approval of a private housing project, claiming it encroaches on the panchayat’s jurisdiction without proper authority. The tribunal supported the panchayat’s appeal, reversing an earlier decision by the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) that had dismissed the grievance on the grounds of maintainability. OREAT determined that the definition of “aggrieved person” under RERA should not be limited solely to allottees, promoters, or real estate agents. The conflict revolves around a three-storey residential development comprising…

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Odisha Registers 7,037 Flats in Three Years: Revenue Minister

Representative image BHUBANESWAR: The revenue and disaster management department has recorded 7,037 flat registrations across Odisha over the past three years. This initiative has enhanced legal ownership for buyers and improved the government’s land records system, according to a recent assembly statement. During the 2024 financial year, a peak of 4,712 flats were registered. However, this number fell sharply to only 593 in 2025, as noted by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari in his written response to the assembly. Data indicates that 1,732 flats were registered in 2023, followed by a significant increase in 2024, largely due to greater compliance and…

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Odisha Developers Call for Land Conversion Reform

BHUBANESWAR: Leading real estate developers in Odisha are calling on the state government to reform its land conversion framework, asserting that the current, outdated system causes project delays, increases costs, and hinders urban development, especially as other states modernize their processes. This appeal comes in light of recent policy changes in Maharashtra and Karnataka, where the need for separate non-agricultural (NA) conversion approvals has been eliminated. In Karnataka, for example, land conversion is now automatically approved during the building plan sanctioning phase, while Maharashtra has completely removed NA permission requirements. “In Odisha, the scenario is markedly different,” the developers stated,…

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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…