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New Building Bylaws Face Roadblocks in UP Cities

LUCKNOW: Challenges have arisen in the enforcement of the newly notified building bylaws in several cities. Key concerns raised by housing development authorities to the government include the parking requirements for hotels, the calculation of open space in layouts exceeding 300 square meters on a telescopic basis, and the potential for establishing hospitality and hotel facilities on agricultural land, among other issues. Currently, the approval process for building plans submitted by property owners has stalled in some areas. On July 3, the state government approved new building bylaws designed to be implemented by housing development authorities within regulated areas. This…

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Varanasi Development Body Grants 82 Houses Under PMAY

Varanasi: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has allocated 82 houses under the Prime Minister’s Housing scheme as of Wednesday. The allocation was carried out through a lottery held at the Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Chowkaghat. The lottery involved a transparent allocation of 82 houses in the Harhua and Kurhua villages among a total of 642 beneficiaries. The process was conducted in the presence of beneficiaries to ensure fairness and transparency. VDA Vice-Chairman Pulkit Garg, additional district magistrate (Finance/Revenue) Vandita Srivastava, secretary Ved Prakash Mishra, and District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) project officer Nidhi Vajpayee were present at the event.…

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Varanasi Body Launches Campaign for New Building Bylaws

Representative image created by AI VARANASI: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is ramping up its initiative to educate the public about the UP Development Authority Building Construction and Development Bylaws-2025 and the Model Zoning Regulation-2025. After the state government endorsed the Building Construction and Development Bylaws-2025 designed to simplify the construction process, promote eco-friendly buildings, and support vertical growth, VDA Vice Chairman Pulkit Garg emphasized the agency’s commitment to spreading awareness through workshops and events aimed at informing builders and property owners of its benefits. Officials are also addressing concerns regarding provisions that require the approval of maps only for…