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Chhattisgarh Sees 45% Surge in Women’s Property Registrations

Representative AI image RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarh, a new policy aimed at enhancing women’s visibility in property records is reflecting positive results in recent data. The reduction in registration fees for properties registered in women’s names has elevated their share of registered deeds from 32% to 41% in less than two months. This increase indicates a meaningful shift in a region where land ownership has traditionally been associated with family authority, financial stability, and predominantly male ownership. Impact of fee reduction: From May 6 to June 30, the number of property documents registered in women’s names surged to 21,292 from 14,668…

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Chhattisgarh EOW Chargesheet: Loan Case Loss Soars to ₹104 Crore

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has submitted a chargesheet against three individuals in a 26-year-old case linked to fraudulent loans totaling Rs 1.86 crore. With interest, this has escalated into a bad debt of approximately Rs 104 crore, officials reported on Saturday. The extensive 15,000-page chargesheet was presented on Friday to a special court under the Prevention of Corruption Act in Raipur against Thawardas Madhwani, the former president of Adhunik Grih Nirman Cooperative Society Ltd, Pradeep Kumar Nikhra, the former manager of the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Housing Federation Ltd (MPSCHFL), and Basant Kumar Sahu, the former housing…

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EOW Charges ₹104 Crore Housing Loan Scam; Retired Seed Manager Arrested

RAIPUR: On Friday, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) intensified its efforts in two long-standing corruption cases. They submitted a 15,000-page chargesheet concerning a nearly 30-year-old cooperative housing loan fraud, which has escalated into a Rs 104-crore bad debt. Additionally, they apprehended a retired official from the Chhattisgarh State Seeds and Agricultural Development Corporation in a case involving disproportionate assets. In the housing loan fraud case, charges were filed in a special Prevention of Corruption Act court against Thawardas Madhwani, the former chairman of Adhunik Grih Nirman Cooperative Society in Raipur, Basant Kumar Sahu, the former housing supervisor of the Madhya…

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Over 1.1 Million PMAY Homes Ready in Chhattisgarh in 2.5 Years

RAIPUR: In the past two-and-a-half years, over 1.1 million houses have been constructed in Chhattisgarh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), recording the highest completion rate in the country, as noted by officials on Friday. During a recent event in Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented keys to several PMAY beneficiaries and released a progress report on the “Mor Gaon-Mor Pani” (My Village-My Water) initiative. Shortly after assuming office in December 2023, the state cabinet approved funds for 1.8 million PMAY houses in its inaugural meeting. Continued efforts have led to the completion of more than 1.1 million…

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Raipur: 77 Homes Demolished in Airport Anti-Encroachment Drive

Representative AI image RAIPUR: On Monday, authorities demolished 77 ‘illegal’ houses situated on government land near Raipur airport in Chhattisgarh, leading to protests from residents, including women who tried to block bulldozers. They argued that many of the structures were built under the PMAY scheme. The demolition was carried out by the revenue department, police, and Raipur Municipal Corporation in Sammanpur (Nakti) village within the Dharsinwa development block, a government official reported. The government land, approximately nine hectares, had allegedly been occupied illegally for an extended period, and the demolition was part of an anti-encroachment effort, according to an official…

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Chhattisgarh Housing Board nets ₹1,532 crore from 7,388 sales: CM

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced on Friday that the state’s Housing and Infrastructure Development Board has achieved a revenue of Rs 1,532 crore by selling 7,388 properties over the last two years, effectively overcoming financial obstacles and making a notable comeback. While inaugurating the new logo of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board (CGHIB) at the Circuit House in Nava Raipur, Sai stated that the board, previously limited to housing construction, will now significantly contribute to infrastructure development, invigorating the state’s progress. The Chief Minister emphasized the government’s dedication to fulfilling every family’s aspiration for a…

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Chhattisgarh CM Initiates Statewide Building Safety Audit

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a detailed review and safety audit of multi-storey residential complexes, commercial centers, coaching institutes, hotels, and other public buildings statewide, officials reported on Thursday. This directive follows several recent fire incidents nationwide, including a tragic blaze in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on June 22 that resulted in 15 fatalities. The building that caught fire in Lucknow’s Aliganj area included an animation center, and many victims were students. Taking these incidents seriously, the Chief Minister emphasized the necessity for strict adherence to safety regulations to avert future tragedies, according to an official announcement.…

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Raipur: 84,000 Tax Defaulters Targeted for ₹400-Cr Revenue

RAIPUR: As the June 30 deadline approaches for a 6.25% rebate for timely taxpayers, the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) is set to take strong measures against 84,000 property tax defaulters in an effort to achieve an annual revenue goal exceeding ₹400 crore. The RMC aims to surpass the ₹400-crore revenue target to enhance its financial independence. According to officials, recent recovery efforts have shown positive outcomes, with collections reaching ₹1 crore daily during peak times. The corporation is utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to identify remaining tax evaders among the city’s 3.46 lakh registered properties by comparing physical structures…

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Chhattisgarh: 50% Property Registration Rebate for Women

RAIPUR: In a significant move to bolster women’s ownership of assets, the Chhattisgarh government has introduced a 50% rebate on registration fees for properties registered in women’s names. This decision, endorsed by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, was officially announced in the gazette on Wednesday and takes effect immediately. According to officials, this initiative aims to motivate families to register immovable property under women’s names, enhancing their economic security and social status. The government anticipates that this rebate will gradually increase women’s participation in property ownership, an essential aspect of financial independence. Chief Minister Sai hailed the announcement as a…

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Chhattisgarh Cuts Land Fees for Women to Boost Economic Empowerment

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government announced on Wednesday a 50% reduction in land registration fees for properties registered in women’s names, aimed at promoting property ownership and empowering women financially. The cabinet also granted a 25% discount on stamp duty for active military personnel, veterans from the state, and their widows when purchasing properties valued up to ₹25 lakh within Chhattisgarh. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, according to an official statement. Fees for…