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Chhattisgarh: Builder Must Buy Back Plot at Double Price

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a builder to repurchase a plot from a consumer at twice its original price, citing unfair trade practices and service deficiencies. In 2015, Dayawati Chauhan acquired a 1,000 sq ft plot through a registered agreement with the builder, which included a buyback clause. This clause stipulated that if she sought to resell the plot after five to five-and-a-half years, the builder would repurchase it at double the purchase price. After the designated period, Chauhan requested the builder to honor the buyback clause, but her request was turned down. Initially, she…

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Godrej Properties buys 50 acres in Raipur

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL) has acquired 50 acres of land in Raipur, which will primarily feature plotted residential units with an estimated saleable area of 9.5 lakh sq ft. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of the company, stated, “This acquisition marks another significant step in our expansion journey as we aim to strengthen our presence in emerging real estate markets across India. It strategically aligns with our goal of entering high-growth cities through plotted developments.” Recently, the company secured an additional 43 acres of land for a plotted development in Sector 40, Panipat, with…

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Chhattisgarh Cabinet OKs Authority to Enhance Urban Growth

Representative image created by AI RAIPUR: On Friday, the Chhattisgarh cabinet approved a series of transformative proposals, highlighted by the establishment of the State Capital Region Authority (SCRA), modeled after Delhi’s NCR. This authority aims to manage rapid urbanization across Raipur, Durg-Bhilai, and Nava Raipur Atal Nagar through systematic and sustainable development. Chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Secretariat in Nava Raipur, the cabinet recognized projections indicating the region could accommodate nearly five million residents by 2031, emphasizing the critical need for efficient land utilization and environmental safeguards. A government statement revealed that the SCRA will prioritize…