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Key meeting sets stage for Ulhasnagar property regularization

ULHASNAGAR: In a significant move for the residents of Ulhasnagar, the Maharashtra government has commenced actions to address longstanding obstacles in regularizing encroached properties in the city. A high-level meeting, led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule upon request from BJP MLA Kumar Ailani, was convened at Mantralaya to examine the various challenges impeding the enforcement of a special law designed to provide ownership rights to residents of unauthorized properties. After detailed discussions, it was decided to regularize all unauthorized properties existing prior to January 1, 2011. The meeting also assessed the challenges citizens face in acquiring ownership documents, despite the…

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Ulhasnagar Prepares for Rain with 283 Risky Buildings

The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation has conducted a pre-monsoon survey that uncovered 283 hazardous buildings throughout the city. Out of these, six have been labeled as extremely dangerous and uninhabitable, leading to prompt evacuation efforts by civic authorities to avert any disasters during the monsoon season. The survey results are alarming: 34 buildings are earmarked for evacuation and significant repairs, while 227 require urgent attention, leaving only 16 buildings categorized as needing minor repairs. Adding to the concern, 144 buildings lack structural audit reports, which hampers the officials’ understanding of the safety and stability of numerous aging structures. A detailed breakdown…

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Ulhasnagar Residents Get Relief as State Begins Home Regularization

MUMBAI: Thousands of families residing in homes constructed in Ulhasnagar before 2011 may soon gain legal ownership rights, as the Maharashtra government has kick-started a significant regularisation process for longstanding residential encroachments. This initiative aims to tackle one of the most persistent housing issues in the city. A special review committee has been established for the 141 Ulhasnagar assembly constituency, with MLA Kumar Ailani appointed as chair. This decision provides much-needed relief to numerous lower- and middle-income families who have lived in uncertainty for decades. Many residents in Ulhasnagar’s old settlements and slums have faced challenges in obtaining legal property…

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Ulhasnagar’s UMC Offers 100% Property Tax Penalty Waiver

ULHASNAGAR: The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has initiated a special “Abhay Yojana” to alleviate the tax burden on citizens by waiving penalty charges on overdue property and water taxes for a limited time. This decision follows a request from MLA Kumar Ailani, who urged the civic body to introduce a relief scheme for residents struggling to meet their tax obligations. In response, Municipal Commissioner Manisha Awhale approved the scheme, which will be in effect from March 13 to March 16, 2026. During this period, citizens who settle their outstanding property and water tax dues in full will benefit from a…

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Ulhasnagar Civic Body Urges Citizens to Check Building Legality

ULHASNAGAR: To combat illegal constructions and safeguard homebuyers from fraud, the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) is urging citizens to verify the legality of buildings before purchasing flats or commercial spaces. The UMC has stressed the importance of confirming whether a structure is authorized or unauthorized by consulting the Town Planning Department prior to finalizing property transactions. The appeal, signed by Additional Municipal Commissioner Dhiraj Chavan, highlights the ongoing issue of unauthorized constructions in Ulhasnagar, which negatively impacts the city’s reputation. Many developers construct and sell flats without the required permissions from the municipal body, often deceiving buyers. When the UMC…