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Prayagraj: PDA Reviews 10-Year Property Notices for Regularization

Representative AI image PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has initiated a significant review of notices issued over the past decade regarding properties in violation of building bylaws, approved maps, land-use norms, and other development regulations. This exercise, directed by PDA Vice-Chairman Rishi Raj, involves a thorough examination of old records to identify buildings that may now qualify for regularization under the relaxed provisions of Master Plan-2031. As part of this process, the PDA is reassessing notices issued to over 30,000 property owners. Many of these properties were previously deemed in violation of construction regulations and could not be regularized…

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U.P. Cabinet Greenlights Funds for New Cities in Agra, Bareilly, Prayagraj

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet greenlit proposals to allocate funds for the planned and comprehensive development of new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion/New City Promotion Scheme. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as stated in an official announcement. For the financial year 2026-27, a budget allocation of ₹3,500 crore has been established for the scheme. As part of this initiative, seed funding of up to ₹355.06 crore has been sanctioned for agencies involved in the new city projects in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj, with ₹225…

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Prayagraj to launch OTS for house tax arrears in June 2026

PRAYAGRAJ: Over 90,000 property owners in Prayagraj are set to benefit from a significant relief in house tax dues as the Municipal Corporation gears up to introduce a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme in the first week of June. This initiative will waive interest on outstanding house tax amounts for both residential and commercial properties, offering substantial aid to many defaulters throughout the city. Officials estimate that nearly ₹90 crore in accumulated interest may be waived under this scheme, which will be available for four months until September. The city boasts more than three lakh registered properties; however, around two…

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Prayagraj launches OTS program for defaulters to clear dues

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has introduced a significant relief measure for numerous allottees in its housing and plot schemes by launching the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme aimed at clearing long-standing dues. Officials report that 317 defaulters owe a total of approximately Rs 41 crore. These defaulters are individuals who acquired flats or plots but have not adhered to their payment instalments. As a result, interest has accumulated, with some cases seeing the compounded interest nearly matching the original property costs. In many instances, the plot registries were completed, but the freehold processes remained incomplete, which caused further delays…

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Prayagraj: PDA Permits Family Members to Buy Flats Together

PRAYAGRAJ: In a pivotal move aimed at enhancing housing accessibility and encouraging the sale of unsold properties, the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has introduced the long-anticipated Model Costing Guidelines. This new policy permits multiple family members to buy separate flats or houses under its residential schemes. This change represents a significant shift from prior regulations that restricted allotments in PDA housing projects to just one family member. Officials pointed out that no significant guidelines governing property transactions in development authority schemes have been introduced since 1999. This reform is thus considered a landmark decision after 26 years, having been officially…

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Prayagraj Offers Property Tax Relief for New Buildings

PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant move for property owners, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to introduce tax benefits for newly constructed residential buildings in the city. A 25% tax rebate will be offered on the annual rental value assessment of these new properties, leading to a corresponding reduction in house tax for qualifying owners. The decision was made during a meeting led by Chief Tax Assessment Officer Sanjay Mamgai, involving tax superintendents and departmental staff. Officials were instructed to apply the 25% concession when evaluating even newly built houses. However, this benefit is exclusive to purely residential properties, excluding…

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Prayagraj Offers Tax Rebate Only for Resident Homeowners

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced that property tax exemptions will be available only to owners of self-occupied residential buildings occupied by their families. Properties that are rented out or generate income in any other way will not qualify for this exemption. PMC intends to begin verifying applications from eligible property owners within this month. According to PMC Chief Tax Assessment Officer Sanjay Mamgai, property tax exemptions have traditionally been available for self-occupied properties older than 20 years. Property owners must submit applications, followed by on-site inspections by municipal teams to verify claims. Mamgai noted that the municipality…

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Prayagraj to Establish Project Unit for Efficient Urban Development

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) is preparing to set up a project management unit (PMU) tasked with developing structured and technically sound plans for the ongoing and future residential projects. This initiative aims to integrate essential infrastructure—such as sewer lines, roads, and drinking water pipelines—right from the planning stages. Following the successful models implemented in cities like Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Agra, and Kanpur, the PMU will include professionals with strong backgrounds in civil engineering and urban planning. The authority plans to issue a tender to appoint the PMU for an initial one-year term, with the process expected to commence…

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1,000+ Flats for Urban Poor in Prayagraj Under PMAY

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj authorities are making strides to enhance housing for the urban poor by planning the construction of over 1,000 flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Phase II. Led by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA), efforts are underway to identify land which will be provided by the municipal corporation and district administration. The PDA has engaged with relevant departments to expedite the process. Several potential locations have been earmarked for the initiative, including a 4,000 sqm plot near Dhobighat, around four bighas in Peepal Gaon, and approximately 3,000 sqm in the Khuldabad area. Additionally, discussions are in…

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Prayagraj body to revise unsold flat rates and simplify rules

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has announced plans to adjust the prices of its unsold residential units to rekindle interest among potential homebuyers. This decision was made during the PDA’s board meeting on Wednesday. Chairing the session, divisional commissioner Saumya Agarwal instructed officials to review house pricing in line with government-issued costing guidelines and current market conditions. Previously, PDA had frozen the property prices, a move that did not attract buyers. The board has also endorsed proposals to amend discrepancies in the city’s Master Plan 2031. Currently, regulations in upscale neighborhoods like Civil Lines, Georgetown, and Tagore Town restrict…