PNT Reporter

31 Mar 2023

The combination of an 18% GST and an increase in the Jantri rates has deterred potential buyers from participating in the recent plot auctions organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The auctions featured seven plots in prime locations within the city, with a base price of Rs 499.72 crore and a 99-year lease. The plots were situated in Bodakdev, Thaltej, Vastral, and Nikol. However, none of the developers showed any interest in purchasing these plots.Read more

PNT Reporter

31 Mar 2023

The Greater Noida Authority plans to upload details of 197 group housing projects on its official website to enhance transparency and protect investor interests. This move follows the Noida Authority's recent update of 115 projects. The information provided will help homebuyers make informed decisions while holding developers accountable for project completion and financial obligations. Currently, builders owe over Rs 14,500 crore to the Greater Noida Authority, and around 1 lakh homebuyers are facing difficulties registering their flats.Read more

PNT Reporter

31 Mar 2023

In response to a fake call centre racket in New Town, Kolkata, Bidhannagar Police have requested updated tenant lists from local Residential Welfare Associations (RWAs). Authorities plan to conduct surprise visits to verify tenant information, ensuring occupant safety and addressing system vulnerabilities. The recent bust, which exposed fraudulent operators running schemes from residential properties and recovered nearly Rs 4 crore in illegal funds, has prompted the need for an updated tenant database. Local residents have welcomed the initiative for improved community security.Read more

PNT Reporter

30 Mar 2023

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, recently announced that the state government plans to introduce a new policy to expedite Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects. According to Fadnavis, builders will be invited through a tender process for the construction of buildings while the government will handle preliminary work, such as clearing plots and determining eligibility of slum dwellers.Read more

PNT Reporter

30 Mar 2023

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is exploring the option of a one-time settlement scheme to recover over Rs 4,450 crore in dues from 14 builders, which could pave the way for at least 10,000 registries. The dues include Rs 2,753 crore in land premium, Rs 1,408 crore in additional compensation for farmers, and Rs 296 crore in lease rent. If the scheme is implemented, it could facilitate the completion of projects, issuance of occupancy and completion certificates, and execution of registries, which has been a cause for concern for thousands of homebuyers across the National Capital Region.Read more

PNT Reporter

30 Mar 2023

On the occasion of Bihar Diwas, several programmes were organized in Saran, Bihar. The District Magistrate Rajesh Meena distributed land papers to 194 landless persons of Sadar, Marhoura, and Sonepur subdivisions and greeted people with good wishes on this historic day. The distribution of land papers to landless individuals is an important step towards addressing the issue of landlessness in the state. The initiative will also help in reducing poverty and providing employment opportunities to the beneficiaries.Read more

PNT Reporter

29 Mar 2023

An expert committee has requested reports from the chief town planners of various areas in Haryana regarding the approval of building plans for stilt-plus-four-floor buildings in residential areas. The committee was established on March 16 to examine the complaints and concerns raised by various residents and RWAs on the matter, and to assess the pros and cons of such approvals granted in the past and its implications.Read more

PNT Reporter

29 Mar 2023

Members of the State Housing Federation, with assistance from the Cooperation Department, have introduced a mobile phone application to assist housing societies in understanding the process of performing conveyance deed or deemed conveyance. According to state officials, out of the 1.15 lakh registered cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra, more than 60,000 still need to perform conveyance deed or deemed conveyance. The ‘Housing Co-op Master’ app is available for free download from the Google Play Store.Read more

PNT Reporter

29 Mar 2023

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has been identifying unsafe buildings every year and serving notices to owners to renovate if the building is structurally sound. However, many owners turn a deaf ear to the notices due to lack of financial means or emotional attachment to the buildings. The recent building collapse in Ramajogipeta that killed three people has prompted the GVMC to take action by serving notices to owners of old buildings.Read more

PNT Reporter

28 Mar 2023

The Noida Authority, which is responsible for the development and management of Noida, a city in India, has recently formed a five-member environmental panel to monitor sewage treatment plants (STPs) installed in group housing societies. The panel will ensure that the STPs are functioning properly and not causing any harm to the environment. The Authority has hired a Delhi-based company to inspect the STPs and provide expert guidance to the panel.Read more