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Haryana directs RERA to expedite grievances and monitor builders

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has instructed RERA authorities in Gurgaon and Panchkula to expedite the resolution of grievances and enhance oversight of developers, following a review led by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. Officials noted that Haryana represents nearly 10% of the pending RERA complaints in India, despite having fewer project registrations compared to other states. This discrepancy is largely due to the size of projects in Gurgaon, which range from 5 to 100 acres, unlike the smaller, often one-acre projects seen elsewhere. To tackle the backlog of complaints, RERA Gurgaon has established a help desk. Additionally, RERA authorities have been…

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Panchkula: Just 24,000 of 100,000 pay property tax

PANCHKULA: Despite having over 100,000 registered property tax assessees, only around 24,000 property owners in Panchkula met the payment deadline for this financial year by July 31, according to official data. The Municipal Corporation anticipated collecting over ₹155 crore in property tax, yet only ₹6.62 crore has been collected so far. This indicates a significant disparity between the number of taxpayers and assessors, as well as between the projected revenue and actual collections. No rebates will be applicable after the July 31 deadline, and defaulters will incur interest on the unpaid principal amount. The Municipal Corporation is still attempting to…

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Illegal Structures Demolished in Panchkula Urban Areas

PANCHKULA: The District Town Planner (DTP) has initiated a significant enforcement operation in Panchkula’s urban region. Recently, 15 unauthorized Damp Proof Course (DPC) constructions were demolished in Barona Khud village, located in Tehsil Raipur Rani, with more sites currently being identified for similar action. This operation was conducted with senior officials present and a substantial police presence to maintain order. Detailing the operation, DTP Babita Gupta mentioned that the department had issued prior notices before the demolitions. Since the defaulters failed to take action on their own, the department was forced to act decisively. She emphasized that any construction or…

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Panchkula Sees 10-50% Increase in Card Collector Rates

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula administration has proposed significant increases in collector (circle) rates for the 2025-2026 period, ranging from 10% to as much as 50%. According to the current draft, residential and industrial property rates could increase by up to 50%, based on location and intended use. Official documents indicate that in key residential sectors like 4, 5, and 6 (MDC) as well as sectors 6 to 11, the collector rate is projected to rise by 50%, from Rs 66,000 to Rs 99,000 per square metre. Rates in sectors 10 and 11 are also expected to go up by 50%, moving…

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2,000 Ashiana Flats in Panchkula to Get Makeover

Representative image created by AI PANCHKULA: The much-anticipated renovation of 2,072 Ashiana flats in Panchkula is finally commencing, offering hope to residents who have dealt with subpar living conditions for years. Originally constructed by HSVP to house below-poverty-line (BPL) families, the buildings have deteriorated over time, suffering from structural damage, crumbling walls, and overgrown parks and pathways. HSVP has allocated funding for the renovation, which the municipal corporation (MC) will supplement with external civic enhancements to rejuvenate the housing complexes. Two major renovation projects have been approved by HSVP. The first project, estimated at Rs 1.88 crore, will refurbish 960…

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Sealing of Illegal Commercial Properties in Panchkula Villages

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula municipal corporation has decisively moved to seal illegal hotels and commercial properties in village areas that lack the necessary permissions or Change of Land Use (CLU) approvals. This decision came during a revenue realization committee meeting chaired by Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal and Committee Chairman Suresh Verma. To facilitate inspections, a building inspector and two assistant program officers (APOs) have been assigned the task of surveying the affected villages and compiling a report within a week. Properties found without approved building plans or CLU will be sealed, with applicable CLU charges to be collected from the owners. These…