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AP Government Provides 50% VLT Relief to Stimulate Construction

VIJAYAWADA: In a notable policy shift aimed at alleviating the financial burden on property owners while boosting construction activity, the state government has decided to implement a 50% discount on vacant land tax during the construction process. This change was made in accordance with recent amendments to the existing legislation approved by the state assembly. According to the updated provisions, property owners engaged in construction will now only need to pay half of the vacant land tax during the construction period, effective from the start of construction until the occupancy certificate is issued. Officials believe this move will encourage timely…

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AP government accelerates LRS clearances before April 23 deadline

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: As the deadline for the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) approaches next week, the state government is increasing efforts to boost revenue by accelerating the processing of outstanding applications in urban local bodies. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana conducted a review with town planning officials and municipal commissioners via teleconference, urging them to immediately process all eligible applications. He emphasized that undue delays not only inconvenience applicants but also hamper the state’s revenue collection efforts. The minister stated that town planning officials and commissioners would be held accountable for any lapses in application processing.…

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TIDCO’s Vijayawada Colonies Introduce New Township Model

VIJAYAWADA: The urban housing landscape in Andhra Pradesh is experiencing a notable transformation as the Andhra Pradesh Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation (APTIDCO) introduces integrated living models for economically weaker sections. Instead of merely offering standalone houses, the state is now developing “mini townships” that blend housing with essential infrastructure, livelihoods, and social amenities. APTIDCO Managing Director Sunil Kumar Reddy highlights the shift in focus from mere construction to ensuring complete habitability. “In the past, housing projects often concluded with the handover of units. Today, our goal is to create fully livable colonies equipped with roads, water supply, drainage, lighting,…

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Vijayawada Civic Body Sees ₹267 Crore Tax Collection in FY26

VIJAYAWADA: The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has achieved a total tax collection of ₹267.10 crore for the recently concluded 2025-26 financial year. This marks an increase of ₹15 crore compared to the previous year’s collection of ₹252 crore. The city holds 2.27 lakh property tax assessments and 14,575 vacant land tax (VLT) assessments, with current demands of ₹172.60 crore for property tax and ₹22.98 crore for VLT assessments. The overall demand for property tax and VLT, including arrears, is ₹454.00 crore, of which ₹226.28 crore was collected during the financial year. As per the Revenue DCB (Demand, Collection, Balance) abstract…

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Amaravati Capital Resolution Draft

VIJAYAWADA: On Thursday, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a draft resolution set to be presented in a special assembly session on Saturday concerning Amaravati, the state capital. This resolution seeks to urge the Union government to amend the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSR) 2014 to designate Amaravati as the official capital. The proposed resolution aims to modify Section 5(2) of APSRA by substituting the phrase “there shall be a new capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh” with “the new capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh shall be Amaravati.” The amendment will also define Amaravati in the explanatory…

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EESL to Provide Energy-Efficient Solutions to PMAY in Andhra Pradesh

NEW DELHI: EESL Energy Efficiency Services has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Ltd (APSHCL) to implement energy-efficient solutions. As part of this initiative, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) will receive a starter package that includes four 5-star rated LED bulbs, two LED batten tube lights, and two brushless direct current (BLDC) ceiling fans, according to an EESL statement. EESL has partnered with APSHCL to launch a significant energy-efficiency campaign under the PMAY initiative, aimed at enhancing housing for all. Published On Jan 30, 2026 at 07:17 AM IST Join a community of…

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Andhra Pradesh Plans to Update Urban Land Values from Feb 1

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a revision of land market values in urban areas, effective February 1. The registration department has been instructed to assess market values and finalize the new valuations promptly. This revision follows nearly a year after the last update in February. Officials revealed that this initiative aims to align the official market values with the current market conditions, as there have been noticeable discrepancies between guideline prices and actual transaction amounts across various urban, semi-urban, and rural regions. Each district will have an evaluation committee led by the joint collector, including…

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Andhra Pradesh to Regularize ‘Sada Bainama’ Land Deals

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: The long-awaited resolution for land rights may soon materialize for millions of farmers in the state. The government has decided to regularize the decades-old ‘Sada Bainama’ agreements and issue land titles to these farmers. Previously, informal handwritten sale agreements known as Sada Bainama were commonly used in rural areas, based on mutual trust. However, land ‘owners’ could not secure title deeds or pattadar passbooks, as revenue and registration departments did not acknowledge their claims in the absence of formal documentation. Revenue Minister Anangani Satya Prasad stated, “The Sada Bainama transactions, which lacked registration, have significantly impacted…

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Andhra CM Aims for 17 Lakh Houses in Three Years

File Photo VIJAYAWADA: On Friday, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced an ambitious goal of completing 1.7 million houses within three years under the Housing for All initiative and urged officials to expedite the construction process. He proposed that mass housewarming ceremonies be organized every three months, commencing from Ugadi, with an objective of conducting 500,000 housewarmings quarterly. While reviewing the progress with TIDCO and Housing Department officials, Naidu reaffirmed the coalition government’s vow to fulfill its election promise of providing a house to every eligible family by 2029. “Since assuming power, we have initiated the construction of 2 million…

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Andhra Pradesh Extends Layout Regularization Deadline by 3 Months

Here’s a rewritten version of the content provided: Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: In light of inadequate public response, the state government has opted to extend the deadline for the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) by an additional three months. Initially announced in July, the scheme was set to conclude on October 31. With the new deadline, applications for the regularisation of plans can now be submitted until January 23, 2026. Sources indicate that the extension was prompted by a lack of interest from layout developers and plot owners. “The state government has decided to prolong the submission period for applications under…