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Prayagraj agency receives 63,000 PMAY home applications

PRAYAGRAJ: Over 63,000 individuals have submitted applications for homes through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), reported Pratibha Srivastava, project director of the District Urban Development Agency (DUDA). The agency aims to provide homes to 1.2 lakh residents of Sangam City, and is currently in the process of screening applications. Last year, 26,437 eligible applicants received housing under the scheme. Srivastava anticipates an increase in applicants. So far, 20,000 applications have been screened, with 70% deemed eligible. The screening of the remaining applications is ongoing, and DUDA will accommodate all eligible applicants. In addition to DUDA, the Prayagraj Development Authority,…

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Prayagraj to Implement Fixed Fees for Property Name Transfers

PRAYAGRAJ: In a notable decision made during the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) meeting on Thursday, a new sub-rule for property name transfer was approved, aimed at benefiting numerous citizens in the city. This new state government sub-rule aims to simplify the process of property name transfer, modification, and alteration within municipal limits, making it considerably more affordable. Currently, property owners in Prayagraj face name transfer fees ranging from 0.5% to 1% of their property’s value. This can impose a heavy financial burden, particularly on middle-class families. However, with the new sub-rule, fixed fees based on property value slabs will replace…

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Commercial Use of Properties on 42 Roads Allowed in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant policy change, property owners along 42 major roads in Prayagraj can now utilize their buildings for commercial activities. This includes well-known streets such as Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Sardar Patel Marg, Katju Marg, and Tashkent Marg, as outlined in the city’s Master Plan 2031. Previously, commercial activities along these roads were restricted. Under the former Master Plan 2021, only 29 roads were designated as market streets. The updated plan expands this list, adding several key roads, including Tashkent Marg and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg. Officials anticipate that this decision will foster commercial development and create new job…

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Prayagraj to Crack Down on Property Tax Defaulters

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to take stringent measures against numerous property owners who have been benefitting from civic amenities without paying property tax for several years. Officials disclosed that many building owners, including over 200 commercial entities like hotels, restaurants, and educational institutions, have not remitted any property tax despite multiple reminders. According to officials, these defaulters collectively owe approximately Rs 40–50 crore in unpaid taxes. Despite issuing notices for over a decade, these operators have continuously ignored the requests. Prime localities including Civil Lines, Katra, George Town, Mumfordganj, Sulemsarai, Phaphamau, and Teliarganj feature prominently on…

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Prayagraj: 9,000 fraudsters claim ₹1.2L PMAY subsidies

PRAYAGRAJ: A total of over 9,000 individuals have fraudulently claimed Rs 1.20 lakh each under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, despite already owning homes. Investigations have revealed the misuse of funds designated for this scheme, prompting authorities to take action to recover the disbursed subsidies. Moreover, instances of pension fraud have emerged across multiple government schemes, resulting in a loss exceeding Rs 40 lakh due to fraudulent claims, deceased beneficiaries, and cases of unreported remarriages. Officials acknowledge that the lack of recovery mechanisms complicates enforcement, highlighting the urgent need for policy reforms and enhanced verification processes. Under the PMAY scheme,…

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Prayagraj to Conduct Flat Allotment Lottery on August 5

Representative image PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) is set to conduct a transparent lottery for the allocation of flats in 12 residential schemes throughout various city locales. From June 25 to July 15, online applications were accepted, attracting 154 eligible applicants eager to secure a housing opportunity. The lottery draw is scheduled for August 5, commencing at 11:30 am at the PDA’s Indira Bhawan in Civil Lines. The lottery will be executed openly and fairly, guaranteeing equal chances for all registered applicants. The process will continue until all flats are assigned. Authorities urge all applicants who registered online to…

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Prayagraj civic body to update building ‘khasra’ after 23 years

PRAYAGRAJ: If you’re a homeowner in the city and your ‘Khasra’ (land record) hasn’t been created, there’s no need to be concerned. The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation plans to initiate the preparation of a new ‘Khasra’ for both new and existing buildings soon. The process is expected to begin within six months; the last update was made around 23 years ago. The absence of a new Khasra has led to significant discrepancies in house tax. To address these issues and boost the municipal income, a comprehensive new Khasra for building properties will be established. An agency will first conduct a door-to-door…

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Prayagraj to Launch Block-Level Mapping & Property Numbering

Representative image created by AI PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is launching a block-level mapping and numbering system to enhance property identification and streamline property tax collection. This initiative aims to simplify the process of locating individual houses and improve municipal services such as tax collection and property surveys. Under this plan, localities will be subdivided into smaller blocks, each containing around 100 houses. Depending on the size and population of each area, wards will likely consist of five to seven blocks. With 100 wards in the city, there could be a total of 3,000 to 4,000 blocks across Prayagraj.…

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Prayagraj Highrises to Face Mandatory Safety Audits

PRAYAGRAJ: New regulations are set to enhance the safety of high-rise buildings in the city, making structural safety audits mandatory. Under these guidelines, all buildings taller than 15 meters must undergo a safety audit 10 years after their completion, followed by audits every five years. This initiative comes in response to safety concerns and previous fire incidents in multiple high-rise structures in the area. In the last two decades, many tall buildings have been built in Prayagraj, yet most have never undergone formal safety assessments post-construction. Previously, only a single No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a structural engineer was required…

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No more approvals for small plot building plans in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: For those looking to build homes in Prayagraj, there’s good news. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the new Building Construction and Development Byelaws 2025. This means that individuals constructing homes on plots of up to 100 sqm will no longer need to seek approval for building plans. This initiative aims to make the construction process easier and will be implemented across various development authorities, including the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA). The new bylaws represent a significant relief for middle-class families in Prayagraj. They will no longer face a burden of approximately Rs 1.25 lakh for map approval fees,…