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Nashik Sees Redevelopment Surge as Residents Exit Aging Buildings

Representative AI image NASHIK: The city is poised for a significant redevelopment initiative, with thousands of aging housing societies and apartment complexes set to be reconstructed over the next three to five years to meet the growing demand for modern residences, improved amenities, and safer buildings. This trend is already apparent in the applications received by Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC)’s town planning department, with redevelopment projects now accounting for approximately 20-25% of all building plan proposals submitted for approval. To prepare for expected increases in residential density, NMC is simultaneously planning infrastructure upgrades to cater to the city’s needs over…

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Nashik Civic Body Plans to Raise ₹1,000 Crore via ADB Loans

NASHIK: The civic body plans to secure Rs 1,000 crore in loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for various infrastructure projects ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, set for 2026 to 2028. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has submitted a proposal to the state urban development department for approval. A senior civic official informed TOI, “Upon receiving approval, we will begin the process to raise Rs 1,000 crore through a loan from ADB.” An official mentioned that the state government will back the loan repayment to ADB. This initiative is part of NMC’s strategy to fund its share…

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Nashik Launches Tax Rebate Scheme for Property Defaulters

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced an amnesty scheme for property tax defaulters, starting Monday, September 1. This initiative aims to recover a substantial part of the total outstanding property tax, which is estimated to be Rs784 crore, including Rs327 crore in penalties accumulated over the years. The scheme offers a significant waiver on penalties for those who clear their dues. Defaulters who pay off all outstanding property tax between September 1 and October 31 will receive a 95% waiver on the penalties. For payments made in November, the penalty waiver will be reduced to 85%. The NMC…