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Mysore Urban Development Authority to develop housing with land holders

Author : PNT Bureau
The Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is proposing to develop residential areas on approximately 1,000 acres of land through a joint agreement with farmers and landowners. After encountering some obstacles with their original plan to develop sites at Ballahalli, MUDA has now selected 250 acres in Daaripura village in Jayapura hobli and 750 acres in Bommenahalli village in Yelwal hobli. Many farmers have agreed to participate in the development project with MUDA under a 50:50 ratio....
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Mumbai Railway Land notified under SRA for Dharavi Redevelopment

Author : PNT Bureau
A decree from the Maharashtra Urban Development Department has now placed 19.7 hectares of prime railway land located in Dharavi slums under the jurisdiction of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority. The state government is said to have paid Rs 800 crore to the Indian Railways in 2019 to purchase a total of 47.5 acres of land, which includes the 19.7 hectares to be included in the rehabilitation of Dharavi. Due to the 19.7 hectares of property owned by the railways and not under the control of the state government, efforts to rehabilitate Dharavi had previously failed. Adani Realty placed the highest bid at Rs 5, 069 crore, winning the much-coveted Dharavi redevelopment project....
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Maharashtra readies homes for Raigad village hit by landslide in 2021

Author : PNT Bureau
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced plans to construct 231 earthquake-resistant independent houses for the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of over 80 people. These 2-bedroom homes, measuring approximately 600 square feet, are being built in the Taliye village in Raigad district and are being constructed to provide a safe and secure living environment for the affected individuals. The cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 77 crore, with each house costing Rs 20 lakh, and will be fully funded by MHADA. The government agency is working to ensure that possession of 66 houses is given by April 2023, with the remaining houses being given in phases....
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UP Government expands the YEIDA territory by 55 villages

Author : PNT Bureau
Earlier last week, an official representing the Uttar Pradesh Government announced that the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) will now include 55 villages from the Khurja and Secunderabad tehsil divisions in the Bulandshahr district. The YEIDA now has 1,242 villages that have been notified in total. The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), New Noida and the railway between Delhi and Howrah have all been included to the authority's domain....
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NGT imposes Rs 113 crore environmental compensation on Wave City's builder

Author : PNT Bureau
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently imposed an environmental compensation of INR 113.25 crore (approximately USD 15.2 million) on the developer of Wave City, a residential project located along National Highway 9 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The developer has been given three months to deposit the fine with the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). A three-member bench of NGT, led by Chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel, passed the order after a report was submitted by a joint team of UPPCB, Central Ground Water Board, and the forest department officials....
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Go-green fever catches up with Real Estate big wings in India

Author : PNT Bureau
The trend of sustainability in real estate is rapidly growing in India. In the past five years, the market has witnessed a 37% rise in the supply of certified buildings. The cost difference between conventional and green buildings has decreased, making it easier for developers to maintain profitability while incorporating green building practices. Also, homebuyers today are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, which in turn is driving the shift towards a more sustainable real estate market in India....
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NGT orders probe into hill cutting and tree-felling for a project

Author : PNT Bureau
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken serious action regarding the deforestation and hill-cutting for a real estate project in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The NGT has ordered the local administration to investigate and has asked the officials, including the deputy commissioner, divisional forest officer, and others, to submit their replies within a month. This action was taken after a complaint was filed by Una resident Bhavak Parasher in November of last year....
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Uttar Pradesh Government set to introduce green building code

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In a bid to encourage and regulate green construction and technology, the Uttar Pradesh Government is set to create a specific set of guidelines and a framework to recognize energy-efficient buildings. The green building code will require buildings to adhere to specific norms, which will be formulated and approved by the Housing and Urban Planning Department. At present, the Indian Green Building Council provides ratings for green buildings in Uttar Pradesh. The council has already audited, examined, and certified over 130 buildings in the state as green building projects, with the majority being in the cities of Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad....
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Mumbai Metro Lines 2A & 7 to strengthen neighbouring real estate markets

Author : PNT Bureau
According to experts, the most recent expansion of the metro network in the western suburbs is likely to improve accessibility, cut travel time in half and improve connectivity in the area. Line 2A runs from Dahisar to DN Nagar and Line 7 runs from Dahisar to Gundavali, Andheri (E). Experts believe that will these new lines now functional, the demand in the nearby micro markets will experience a 2-5% price increase. Some of the biggest builders in Mumbai such as Kanakia Spaces, Lodha Group, Adani Realty and more have ready and under construction projects along close to these metro stations....
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FSI set to increase for properties along Chennai Metro, MRTS Corridors

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The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) in Tamil Nadu is considering a proposal to increase the floor space index (FSI) for properties located along the Chennai Metro Rail and MRTS corridors. For the first time in the state, the FSI is being proposed to be raised to 6.5, which is a significant increase from the previous maximum permissible limit of 4.87. This move is aimed at promoting commercial development along transit lines, improving accessibility and mobility for employment, and creating affordable housing opportunities in transit-oriented development zones....
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