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West Bengal Issues 3-Page SOP for Builders’ Construction Audit

KOLKATA: On Monday, the state government issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for builders, requiring them to complete a three-page application form detailing project sanctions, permit numbers, and essential personnel involved. Major developers in Kolkata have welcomed this decentralized approach, as they now need to submit forms to relevant borough offices rather than the civic headquarters. Projects located in Salt Lake, New Town, and Rajarhat will submit their documentation to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation. In contrast, those in Howrah and Bally will direct theirs to the Howrah Municipal Corporation. Additionally, projects in municipalities like Pujali, Baruipur, Budge Budge, Maheshtala, and…

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Shriram Properties Settles Kolkata Land Issues with WB Gov.

NEW DELHI: Shriram Properties (SPL), via its subsidiary Bengal Shriram Hitech City (BSHCPL), has successfully resolved a long-standing commercial dispute with the West Bengal government. The agreement includes the transfer of 42.37 acres of land in Uttarpara, West Bengal. “With the execution and conveyance of the land, BSHCPL is fully discharged of its obligations in this matter,” stated the company. The land parcel in Kolkata covers 314 acres, with 48 acres currently utilized for ongoing projects totaling approximately five million sq ft of development. SPL aims to initiate new projects over the next five years, encompassing five to six million…

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West Bengal CM: 2.26 Lakh Pattas Issued for Homes Statewide

BARDHAMAN: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, reaffirming her dedication to social welfare, announced on Tuesday that since taking office in 2011, her administration has distributed 2.26 lakh pattas (land deeds) to empower individuals with the right to their homes. Under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, the state has successfully provided water supply to 76% of rural areas and 78% of urban regions, aiming to cover the remaining areas soon. While addressing a public function regarding land deed distribution in Purba Bardhaman, the CM remarked, “We believe in fulfilling our promises.” “Since 2011, we’ve issued 2.26 lakh home pattas, 1.80…