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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,…

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Prayagraj Unifies Property, Water & Sewer Taxes into One Bill

PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant step towards enhancing the taxation process for local residents, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to roll out a unified billing system. This new system will merge property tax, water tax, and sewer tax into a single bill. The implementation of this system is projected to occur within the next week, after the successful completion of the software’s final testing phase. PK Mishra, the chief tax assessment officer, indicated that all necessary data from the municipal and water departments has been integrated, with essential updates made to the corporation’s official website and mobile app. This…