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Ranchi Civic Body Warns 232 PMAY Beneficiaries for Illegal Rentals

RANCHI: This Tuesday, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) initiated a campaign against the misuse of welfare housing. They issued show-cause notices to 232 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) for unlawfully renting out their designated properties. The enforcement action was prompted by reports of unauthorized subletting within the residential complex at the Light House Project in Dhurwa, developed under the housing scheme. A preliminary investigation by civic officials uncovered that many recipients were not residing in their allocated flats, undermining the primary goal of the initiative and converting the subsidized housing into rental ventures. Authorities stated that this…

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Jharkhand’s building regularisation portal sees 4,000 applications

RANCHI: The state government’s ambitious initiative to regularize building structures has started off slowly, with approximately 4,000 applications submitted since its launch on May 14. The application period will conclude on July 13. The scheme, introduced under the Jharkhand Unauthorised Constructed Building Regularisation Rules 2026, aims to benefit around 700,000 homeowners statewide who have constructed homes without approved building plans. As of Thursday, Ranchi district has submitted the highest number of applications, totaling 1,704, with 1,272 from the Ranchi Municipal Corporation area and 432 from the Ranchi Regional Development Authority (RRDA). Following this, Dhanbad reported 482 applications, while Bokaro recorded…

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Ranchi gives 7-day deadline for fire NOC; Bokaro orders audit

RANCHI | BOKARO: Following the tragic fire in a residential building in Lucknow on June 22, which resulted in multiple fatalities, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has instructed property owners to secure Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) within seven days or face immediate sealing of their properties. In a similar vein, the Bokaro district administration has mandated a thorough fire safety audit for coaching centers and other establishments. The RMC specified in a public notice that this directive encompasses all buildings within municipal limits that must comply with fire safety regulations outlined in the Jharkhand Building Bye-laws, 2016. The emphasis…

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Ranchi Cracks Down on Illegal Buildings Over Water Bodies

File Photo RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its efforts to clear water bodies and drainage channels of encroachments, conducting a series of demolition and survey operations to ensure these areas are free from illegal occupation. The latest action took place on Monday at Bandhgari in Ward 6, where five illegal structures on government land and drainage channels were demolished. The obstructive structures hindered natural water flow and occupied public land. The demolition was executed by RMC’s enforcement team, which also restored the drains to their original alignment. This operation followed a significant crackdown around Kanke dam, where…

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Jharkhand Housing Board Revokes Trade Licenses in Colonies

RANCHI: Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that requires municipal bodies across all states and Union Territories to assess residential properties being utilized for commercial purposes and submit affidavits by May 15, traders operating in Bariatu and Argora housing colonies are worried about their means of livelihood. Binay Lakra, secretary of the Jharkhand State Housing Board (JSHB), remarked, “These properties were assigned for residential use, meaning that commercial activities cannot be allowed. We have asked the Ranchi Municipal Corporation to revoke such trade licenses.” Bariatu Housing Colony consists of over 500 housing units. “These were allocated by JSHB under various…

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Ranchi: Harmu Housing Colony Targets Commercial Establishments

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) is under scrutiny as it issues notices to businesses in Harmu Housing Colony for operating in residential areas, sparking concern among both traders and locals. With eight enforcement teams actively monitoring the area, officials have asserted that the colony is designated solely for residential purposes. JSHB Secretary Binay Lakra emphasized, “All these properties were allocated for residential use exclusively, and therefore, commercial establishments cannot be allowed.” Despite this claim, many businesses in Harmu have been operating for years, effectively transforming the area into a self-sufficient community. Currently, over 150 commercial units, ranging from grocery…

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Ranchi Civic Body Takes Aim at Illegal Businesses in Homes

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a city-wide initiative to address the illegal operation of commercial establishments within residential properties in Jharkhand State Housing Board (JSHB) colonies. This includes door-to-door surveys and the cancellation of trade licenses, following directives related to Supreme Court land use regulations. Eight enforcement teams have been assigned to inspect areas such as Harmu, Bariatu, and Argora, where significant illegal commercial activities have been reported, despite land allotment norms favoring residential use. Officials confirmed that this enforcement drive commenced this week and will be executed in phases. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Gautam Prasad Sahu stated,…

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Ranchi Civic Body Achieves ₹108 Crore in Tax Collection

RANCHI: In a significant milestone, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has reported a collection of Rs 108 crore in taxes for the current financial year, with property tax generating Rs 100 crore, making it the largest source of revenue. Officials noted that this development marks a notable change, as property tax has not been the primary revenue source in earlier years. RMC’s Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Gautam Prasad Sahu, stated, “We have surpassed Rs 100 crore in property tax alone, while the total collection is around Rs 108 crore. We anticipate collecting over a crore on the final day.” Additional income…

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RMC’s Tax Sweep Uncovers Extensive Property Fraud in Ranchi

Representative AI image RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) is accelerating its revenue collection efforts across all wards, focusing on holding tax payments to meet the target of Rs 100 crore for the current financial year. This intensified initiative has started to yield results, as field inspections have uncovered significant under-assessment and misreporting of property details in various city wards. RMC revenue teams conducted thorough checks on commercial and residential properties, evaluating declared areas, usage types, road widths, basement usage, and rainwater harvesting setups. Inspections revealed that many properties were paying taxes based on significantly lower areas or incorrect classifications.…

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Ranchi Civic Body to Impose Strict Rules on Businesses

RANCHI: Sushant Gaurav, the administrator of Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC), convened a high-level review meeting to evaluate the management of revenue-generating assets, regulate unauthorized commercial activities within residential areas, and strategize upgrades for bus stands and market infrastructure within municipal boundaries. The market section presented its revenue collection and accrual report, following which the corporation called for a thorough physical inspection and numbering of all hoardings and monopoles across the city. According to an official statement released on Tuesday, the inspection records will include updated details on the location, permitted size, validity period, agency or occupant name, and outstanding dues.…