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UP Government to Streamline RERA Regulations

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ease legal aspects concerning corporate restructuring, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and real estate transactions under RERA, aligning the legal framework with evolving economic and business needs. During a review of the Stamp and Registration Department’s operations, Adityanath emphasized that, “Given the state’s rapidly growing economy, investment activities, and urbanization, the department must become more transparent, tech-savvy, accountable, and citizen-focused.” He noted that “Registration offices interact directly with the public, so their processes need to be modernized, streamlined, and user-friendly,” according to an official statement. Adityanath also advocated for the…

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Uttar Pradesh Allocates ₹350 Crore for Fire Tenders in 11 Cities

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh housing department has allocated ₹350 crore for the purchase of advanced fire tenders with hydraulic platforms to enhance firefighting capabilities in high-rise buildings. This move addresses concerns from residents of multi-storey housing societies regarding fire response for upper floors. These funds will be distributed through housing development authorities and provided to the fire department for acquiring modern tenders in 11 rapidly developing cities: Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ayodhya. Officials indicate that the aim is to bolster equipment suitable for taller residential developments as urbanization increases across the state. Ghaziabad,…

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EOW Arrests Director in ₹100-Crore Real Estate Scam; 5 Still Missing

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has apprehended Mahipal Singh, a director involved in a suspected multi-crore real estate scam linked to Karmabhoomi Real Estate Company Limited. The company is accused of defrauding numerous investors across various districts. Five other directors and associates are still at large, according to police officials. Singh, aged 50 and hailing from Chhatikara in Mathura, was arrested on June 6 during a state-wide crackdown on economic offenders ordered by senior EOW officials. He had been evading arrest in relation to Investigation No. 44/2023, which originated from Case Crime No. 03/2023 filed at…

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UP to create GIS master plans for 93 tier-II towns

LUCKNOW: In an effort to foster organized growth, the state government is developing master plans for tier II towns with populations ranging from 50,000 to 100,000. A total of 93 towns have been selected for inclusion in the initiative, with master plans based on geographical information systems (GIS) to be created. These plans will outline land use and crucial future projects for government agencies and stakeholders interested in these towns. A budget allocation of Rs 45 to 50 crore will be set aside to engage private firms for compiling the master plan. Officials from the housing and urban planning department…

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Uttar Pradesh Acquires 100 Hectares in Ghaziabad for Industry

Representative Image GHAZIABAD: The district administration has acquired about 100 hectares of land in Modinagar’s Niwari for the establishment of an industrial hub, to be developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA). On Monday, officials confirmed that the land acquisition process has concluded, with farmers receiving compensation at four times the prevailing circle rate. This acquisition is a crucial advancement in the state government’s efforts to enhance industrial infrastructure, attract new investments, and create employment opportunities in the rapidly evolving NCR region. Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition) Avaneesh Kumar informed the TOI that approximately 91 hectares were…

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Jhansi Greenfield Industrial City Receives Environmental Clearance

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the environmental clearance for the greenfield industrial city project initiated by the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The project, part of the BIDA Master Plan for 2045, will span 253.33 sq km (62,599.20 acres) across 33 villages in the Jhansi tehsil, with an estimated investment of ₹1,51,571 crore. The project is anticipated to create jobs for over 5.6 lakh individuals, as stated by the authority. The ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee evaluated the project framework on June 30, 2025, leading to initial approval on July…

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Prayagraj to launch OTS for house tax arrears in June 2026

PRAYAGRAJ: Over 90,000 property owners in Prayagraj are set to benefit from a significant relief in house tax dues as the Municipal Corporation gears up to introduce a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme in the first week of June. This initiative will waive interest on outstanding house tax amounts for both residential and commercial properties, offering substantial aid to many defaulters throughout the city. Officials estimate that nearly ₹90 crore in accumulated interest may be waived under this scheme, which will be available for four months until September. The city boasts more than three lakh registered properties; however, around two…

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UP Cuts Development and Building Permit Fees in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The UP government has further reduced development and building permit fees in multiple districts, including Ghaziabad. Previously, the fee in Ghaziabad increased from Rs 2,500 per sqm to Rs 4,170 per sqm in January. The new order has slightly decreased it to Rs 4,165 per sqm. In January, Ghaziabad experienced the highest hike, with a surge of over 66%. Despite the recent reduction, the city retains the highest development fee in the state. As per a GDA official, the fee in Loni, Muradnagar, and Modinagar has been reduced from Rs 1,510 per sqm to Rs 1,450 per sqm. New…

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Uttar Pradesh RERA Registers 106 Projects (Jan-Apr 2026)

NEW DELHI: The real estate sector in Uttar Pradesh has experienced consistent activity in 2026, with 106 projects registered in the first four months, up from 84 during the same period in 2025, as reported by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA). Project registrations have been on the rise, increasing from 197 in 2023 to 259 in 2024 and 308 in 2025. In terms of supply, there have been proposals for 33,206 residential and commercial units from January to April 2026, following 84,976 units in 2025, which was an increase from 69,365 in 2024 and 55,297 in 2023.…

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Uttar Pradesh extends housing scheme to all scheduled tribes

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has broadened the scope of the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana-Gramin to encompass all remaining Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the goal of achieving universal housing coverage for tribal communities in the state. This decision follows a proposal from the Rural Development Department as the earlier targeted groups under the scheme neared saturation. Initially, the scheme included select communities such as Musahar and Vantangia, covering 18 castes and tribes from 2020-21 to 2025-26. According to the order, various tribal communities, including Bhotia, Jaunsari, Raji, Gond (along with its sub-groups Dhuria, Ojha, Nayak, Pathari, and Rajgond), Kharwar, Khairwar, Parahiya,…