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Probe Ordered: 25+ Patna Builders Violated Bihar RERA Rules

PATNA: The district administration, in collaboration with the local municipal body, has initiated an inspection of housing projects in the city following satellite imagery that indicated 29 builders may be violating Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) regulations. This action was announced by District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S M during a coordination meeting at the Patna Collectorate on Friday, attended by officials from municipal bodies, the district administration, and RERA. Inspection teams have been instructed to assess key areas, including the Danapur–Shivala–Kanhauli road, Meethapur Elevated Bypass to Punpun via Sampatchak, and the AIIMS–Naubatpur corridor, and to report their findings quickly to facilitate…

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Patna Civic Body Approves Leasehold to Freehold Conversions

PATNA: The empowered standing committee of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a proposal to transition leasehold residential properties to freehold ownership. Residents in areas such as Rajendra Nagar, Shri Krishnapuri, PIT Colony, and Beur will be eligible for full ownership rights upon payment of a conversion fee set at 10% of the existing circle rate. This proposal was a key discussion point in the 23rd ordinary meeting of the empowered standing committee on Tuesday, during which members ratified 18 agenda items aimed at enhancing municipal administration. Led by mayor Sita Sahu, this policy seeks to address longstanding legal…

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Bihar CM: Build 11 Mega Parks, Create 50,000-Acre Land Bank

Representative AI image PATNA: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to design and develop 11 large industrial parks throughout Bihar, including food parks in all 38 districts, with the goal of boosting industrial expansion and increasing job opportunities. He emphasized the importance of ensuring sufficient land availability for industrial development and proposed creating a land bank of 50,000 acres to facilitate upcoming projects and meet investor needs. These instructions were given during a high-level review meeting of the industries department held at Sankalp Sabhagar in Lok Sevak Awas. Samrat stated that Bihar should become an attractive destination for investors,…

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Bihar Requests ₹1,600 Crore from Centre for Rural Housing

PATNA: The state government has officially requested the Centre to release ₹1,600 crore as a “Mother Sanction” under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). This move comes after the state’s Single Nodal Account (SNA) was fully depleted, requiring new funds to ensure the continued construction of rural housing. Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar stated that the request has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Rural Development for approval, allowing for central assistance to be released in one comprehensive approval. This would enable ongoing payments to eligible beneficiaries. As per the minister, Bihar has utilized ₹5,566.08 crore on PMAY-G initiatives…

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Bihar Requires Map Approval for Rural Multi-Storey Buildings

PATNA: The state government is set to make map approval mandatory for constructing apartments and multi-storey buildings in rural areas to regulate unplanned expansion across villages. The Panchayati Raj department is finalizing new rules that will require approval from the law department, a high-level committee, the state cabinet, and the legislature. Once in place, no multi-storey structure will be permitted in rural areas without an approved building plan. Panchayati Raj Minister Dipak Prakash stated, “Bihar is experiencing rapid urbanization along with increasing unplanned constructions in non-planned areas.” He noted, “These developments lead to violations of building by-laws and cause revenue…

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Patna offers ₹40 lakh rebate for early property tax payers

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has granted approximately Rs 40 lakh in tax relief to 35,948 property owners who took advantage of the early-payment incentive scheme from April 1 to May 7, 2026. According to the Bihar Municipal Property Tax Rules, 2013, the civic authority is offering a 5% discount on the principal tax amount for lump-sum payments made in the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year. This rebate will be available until June 30. During the initial five weeks of this scheme, the corporation collected nearly Rs 11 crore in property tax. Data from PMC reveals that…

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Bihar Cabinet Approves ₹4,750-Crore World Bank Aid for Urban Growth

PATNA: On Wednesday, the state cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved the government’s decision to raise ₹4,750 crore from the World Bank for projects under the Bihar Urban Transformation Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the economic foundation of selected cities and their adjoining areas through planned urban development and infrastructure creation, focusing on sustainable and environmentally sensitive growth. The proposal was initiated by the Urban Development and Housing Department. The cabinet also granted administrative approval of ₹15,967.03 crore to the Road Construction Department (RCD) for the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of 19,305.58 km of roads over the next…

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Bihar to Build 11 Satellite Townships via Land-Pooling Model

PATNA: A senior official announced on Monday that the development of 11 proposed satellite townships in Bihar will proceed through land-pooling under the Town Planning Scheme (TPS). On Wednesday, the state government approved the establishment of these greenfield townships and enacted a moratorium on land sales, transfers, developments, and construction activities in the identified regions. Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) principal secretary Vinay Kumar stated to reporters, “We aim to include everyone in the development process. The townships will be developed using land-pooling under the TPS, whereby 55% of the developed land will be returned to the farmers.” The…

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Bihar Cabinet Greenlights Satellite Towns and ITI Revamp

PATNA: In the inaugural cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday, three major proposals were endorsed. These include the creation of 11 satellite townships with new names, the establishment of a research park at IIT-Patna to transform it into a technology hub for Eastern India, and the upgrading of 75 industrial training institutes (ITIs) to enhance the skill set of youth. The cabinet also approved an additional 19 proposals, as stated by cabinet secretariat department’s additional chief secretary (ACS) Arwind Kumar Choudhary. For the 11 satellite townships surrounding key cities, urban development and housing department principal secretary…

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Patna Civic Body to Survey Properties to Boost Revenue and Curb Abuse

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is launching a comprehensive survey to address the significant disparity between electricity connections and registered properties in the state capital. This initiative aims to identify unregistered properties, verify self-assessments, confirm actual occupancy status, and uncover misuse of residential properties for commercial activities. According to PMC officials, there are over five lakh electricity connections in Patna, yet only around 3.06 lakh properties are registered with the municipal body. Alarmed by this inconsistency, the urban development and housing department (UDHD) has directed a thorough survey across all sectors under PMC jurisdiction to validate these records. This…