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Tamil Nadu: TNUHDB to tear down unsafe building and construct a new one in Trichy

Author : PNT Bureau
The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) is set to demolish a 40-year-old residential building in Marsingpet, Trichy, after residents raised concerns about its safety. During a recent site visit, Mayor Mu Anbalagan highlighted the need to expedite the demolition and the construction of a new ground plus three-story building featuring 84 units. Although residents were asked to vacate in 2022, four families still live there. TNUHDB plans to start construction within six months, with existing residents guaranteed housing in the new development. The Trichy corporation has committed to providing essential amenities for the project....
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Hyderabad: CM Revanth Reddy promises housing for families displaced by Musi riverfront demolitions

Author : PNT Bureau
In a recent review meeting, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy assured that no impoverished families would be left homeless due to the demolition of illegal constructions in Hyderabad's water body buffer zones. The demolitions, led by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HYDRAA), aim to protect and restore water bodies, including those within the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The government will provide double-bedroom (2BHK) units to displaced families, with 16,000 units allocated for the Musi riverfront development. Compensation will be offered for landowners in buffer zones, while non-landowners will receive housing. To prevent future encroachments, CCTV cameras will monitor water bodies, linking to a central control centre....
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Mumbai architects call for protection of public spaces amid growing infrastructure projects

Author : PNT Bureau
The Mumbai Architects Collective, comprising 92 architects, planners, and designers, has written to the BMC commissioner, raising concerns about the increasing allotment of parks and open spaces for infrastructure projects, commercial purposes, and parking. The letter specifically addresses the threats to spaces like the Hanging Gardens, Racecourse, Aarey forest, and the salt pans. The collective praised the recent efforts to protect Raosaheb Patwardhan Park and Pushpa Narsee Park from parking lot construction, highlighting the need for preserving open spaces for public use and safeguarding the city's environmental, social, and economic future....
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Belagavi Development Authority encounters setback in 29 acre land dispute

Author : PNT Bureau
The Belagavi Urban Development Authority (BUDA) has faced another setback in the High Court concerning 29 acres of land designated for Residential Scheme No. 16 in Kanabargi, stalled for 17 years due to a legal dispute with farmers. A previous ruling favoured the farmers, who own several residential buildings on the land. BUDA's commissioner acknowledged a technical issue and indicated a potential appeal. Meanwhile, farmers of the remaining 131 acres have agreed to proceed with the project, urging BUDA to move forward. Under pressure, BUDA recently called for tenders, stating there are no current obstacles to implementation....
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NMMC initiates demolition of illegal building in Airoli following High Court Order

Author : PNT Bureau
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has taken decisive action against unauthorized constructions in the Airoli division, specifically targeting an RCC building at Sagarnath Rama Madhvi in Diva Village. Despite issuing a notice under Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional Planning and Town Planning Act, 1966, the unauthorized construction continued. Following a High Court order, the demolition of the fifth floor began, utilizing manual tools due to site access limitations. This operation was supported by a team of laborers and officials from the Airoli Division, highlighting the Corporation's commitment to enforcing regulations and addressing illegal constructions effectively....
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HSVP blacklists 18 architects over illegal OCs, tightens controls on building approvals

Author : PNT Bureau
The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has blacklisted several architects for illegally certifying four-storey residential buildings in violation of government regulations. These architects issued Occupation Certificates (OCs) for buildings with stilt parking, bypassing the 2023 restrictions set by HSVP. They used the Self-Certification Rules to approve these structures without adhering to proper norms, including failing to pay required fees like Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and External Development Charges (EDC). Legal action was initiated after 58 homes were found violating the rules, and the architects' IDs have been removed from the online building approval system pending further investigation....
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Indore District begins process to grant land ownership rights to 29 villages

Author : PNT Bureau
The Indore district administration has launched an initiative to grant land ownership rights to residents of 29 villages incorporated into the municipal corporation in 2014. This move addresses long-standing challenges faced by residents without formal land ownership documents, which hindered property sales and access to loans. Under guidelines from the Revenue Department, eligible residents can apply for a 30-year lease, simplifying property transactions and development. Camps will be set up at tehsil offices to collect applications on September 29, 2024. Required documents include utility bills, census records, and voter lists. This initiative aims to formalize land rights and boost economic development in the area....
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Greater Noida Authority approves registration of 800 apartments after 27-year delay

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After a 27-year legal impasse, the Greater Noida Authority has approved the registration of 800 apartments in the Senior Citizen Home Complex Welfare Society, providing relief to homebuyers who have lived without formal ownership. The delay stemmed from internal disputes within the society, preventing the issuance of a completion certificate essential for property registration. Following intervention by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in December 2023, the authority resolved the issues and issued the certificate. The process will allow homeowners to officially transfer ownership titles, marking a major milestone for residents awaiting legal ownership since 1997....
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Piyush Goyal pledges to advocate for easier financing and faster approvals for real estate sector

Author : PNT Bureau
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has pledged to support easier financing for the real estate sector, advocating with the Reserve Bank of India and local governments for faster project approvals, contingent on transparency and zero corruption. Highlighting the benefits of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), he emphasized the improved trust in the sector and banks' renewed confidence in financing. Addressing concerns raised by CREDAI President Boman Irani, Goyal committed to tackling financing challenges with the RBI and finance ministry, while calling for a pledge against shortcuts in the industry....
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Bengaluru urban district faces critical backlog of 16,355 land dispute cases in revenue courts

Author : PNT Bureau
Bengaluru Urban District is struggling with a significant backlog of land dispute cases in revenue courts, totalling 16,355 unresolved cases, many of which have been pending for over three years. Administrative challenges hinder prompt resolutions, with 10,324 cases concentrated at the Assistant Commissioner level. The Revenue Department has implemented regular hearings to rush the process and mandated that pending appeals be distributed among parallel teams for resolution within six months. Despite efforts, the situation remains critical across various courts, including the Deputy and Assistant Commissioner courts, with thousands of cases still awaiting final decisions....
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