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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,…

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NGT Warns on Yamuna Pollution and Illegal Constructions

Representative AI image AGRA: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sent notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, the Uttar Pradesh government, the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation, and other agencies regarding severe pollution in the Yamuna River and illegal constructions along its banks. This action comes after a petition by Vijay Kishore Goswami of the Braj Vrindavan Devalaya Samiti, who raised concerns about untreated sewage, industrial waste, and encroachment on floodplains. Despite NGT’s 2021 orders for improved sewage treatment and ecosystem protection, violations reportedly persist. The petitioners provided a comprehensive 95-page affidavit that included water quality reports and geo-tagged photographs demonstrating…

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Uttar Pradesh’s Draft Code Ties FAR to Road Width

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has released a draft unified building code aimed at significantly altering project developments in Noida, Greater Noida, Yamuna, and other industrial development areas. The new regulations propose to consolidate separate rules for each development authority into a singular comprehensive framework. They also aim to increase floor area ratio (FAR) limits across various categories, link higher FAR to the width of adjacent roads, reduce setback requirements, and eliminate height restrictions except where safety or heritage guidelines apply. The draft of the Unified Building Regulations for Industrial Development Authorities is now available for public comment on the…

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Allahabad HC Halts Demolition of 48 Auraiya Properties

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has temporarily halted the demolition of 48 houses and shops in the Dibiyapur region of Auraiya district, instructing authorities to maintain the status of the disputed properties. A division bench, consisting of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Vivek Varma, issued the ruling and scheduled the next hearing for April 29, requiring the state government to submit its counter affidavit within a week. The court mentioned that an urgent appeal was made before the Chief Justice on April 15, noting the imminent demolition of 48 residential and commercial properties in the Nahar Bazar area, set…

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Noida’s Stamp Duty Hits Decade High, But Property Sales Slow

NOIDA: The Stamp and Registration Department has achieved a revenue of Rs 4,498.7 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking its highest collection in a decade. The district reached 87% of its total target of Rs 5,180 crore, despite a decline in property registrations, as reported by officials. A total of 1.6 lakh properties were registered in FY 2025-26, down from 1.7 lakh in the previous fiscal year. Among these, there was an increase in registrations under concessional categories, with transactions availing discounts rising from 8,976 in FY 2024-25 to 9,899 in FY 2025-26. AIG-1 Arun Sharma credited this uptick…

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Noida Airport to Drive Real Estate Growth in NCR, Yamuna Expressway

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated phase-I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, at an estimated cost of ₹11,200 crore. This initiative is expected to significantly transform the real estate landscape of the National Capital Region (NCR). The airport, situated along the Yamuna Expressway, aims to enhance connectivity in western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR, linking important urban and industrial centers such as Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Aligarh. Modi noted that the project represents a pivotal advancement in Uttar Pradesh’s development and will bolster India’s aviation capabilities. He stated, “Airports are…

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U.P. Cabinet Approves Ordinance for Easier Land-Use Change

LUCKNOW: On Monday, the state cabinet approved an ordinance to amend Section 80 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006. This amendment simplifies the land-use conversion process in areas governed by development authorities, industrial authorities, regulated zones, and the UP Housing and Development Board. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna stated that this change removes the necessity for a separate land-use conversion application when shifting land from agricultural to non-agricultural use. Khanna explained, “Once a building plan is approved by the relevant authority, it will automatically be recognized as land-use conversion.” An official highlighted that the previous system involved a two-step process:…

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Uttar Pradesh Stamps Dept Launches Revenue Boost Campaign

LUCKNOW: As the financial year approaches its conclusion, the Stamp and Registration Department has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at increasing revenue. This includes expediting the registration of unregistered properties, resolving pending stamp cases, and recovering outstanding stamp duties. The department is also reviewing stamp rates to adjust the minimum market value of properties. An official stated that unregistered properties from development authorities, the Housing Development Council, UPSIDC, and other institutions are being prioritized for registration. Additionally, the department is evaluating projects from development authorities and government agencies to ensure timely stamp duty payment. In Gautam Budh Nagar, it’s anticipated…

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Uttar Pradesh Introduces OTS Scheme for Property Defaulters

LUCKNOW: The housing development authorities in Uttar Pradesh are set to introduce a one-time settlement scheme aimed at allowing defaulters the opportunity to settle their debts. The cabinet has given the green light for this scheme, which is designed to stimulate the real estate market and recover overdue payments from buyers who owe money to organizations such as the Lucknow Development Authority and Kanpur Development Authority. This scheme will be applicable for settling debts that have accrued from the purchase of various types of properties, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional sectors. Currently, there are 18,982 pending default cases with…

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UP allocates ₹425 crore for townships in 8 cities

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹425 crore for the development of new townships in eight major cities. Under the Chief Minister’s New Township Scheme, development authorities submitted proposals for funding to the state government. This allocation will act as seed capital for townships in Bareilly, Varanasi, Orai, Chitrakoot, Banda, Pratapgarh, Ghazipur, and Mau. The initiative aims to promote organized development in response to the rapidly expanding urban population and to offer improved housing options for residents. The government will provide up to 50% of the costs related to land acquisition as seed capital, available for a maximum duration…