Dharavi Project eases open space rules to boost development with a focus on safety and growth
Author : PNT Bureau
The Dharavi redevelopment project is introducing incentives to attract investment, including relaxed open space requirements in front of buildings, aimed at fostering a more usable urban environment. S.V.R. Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, has requested the authority to allow these relaxations without charging a premium, provided they do not compromise public safety. Adjustments will be considered in cases of demonstrable hardship, with the CEO required to justify any changes in writing. A proposed new sub-clause in the Development Control & Promotion Regulations 2034 seeks to clarify the implications for open space requirements, which currently mandate a 10ft setback....
Chhattisgarh Cabinet sanctions new urban development initiative
Author : PNT Bureau
Earlier this month, CM Vishnu Deo Sai presided over a cabinet meeting that approved amendments to the reorganisation orders for five major development authorities, including the Chhattisgarh State Rural and Other Backward Classes Development Authority. The cabinet also greenlit a new urban development policy focused on land reorganisation and development plan execution. This amendment broadens representation by allowing all cabinet ministers, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs, and district panchayat presidents to join the authorities. Furthermore, INR 4.56 crore was allocated from the CM's optional fund to benefit 262 individuals and organisations. The housing and environment department will issue guidelines to enhance public land use and civic amenities....
Residents to challenge Uruli and Phursungi demerger in HC over taxes and service issues
Author : PNT Bureau
A group of Uruli Devachi and Phursungi residents are preparing to challenge the recent decision to demerge the areas from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). They are worried about high property taxes and the lack of basic services. They believe creating a new municipal council won't fix these problems. They plan to take their case to the Bombay High Court. The locals plan to challenge the demerger notification in the HC. Protests have already taken place, and further legal steps are expected too....
UP- RERA cracks down on conditional possession practices in real estate sector
Author : PNT Bureau
The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) is addressing complaints from allottees regarding promoters offering conditional possession of units through agreements that undermine their legal rights. These agreements differ from the original sale contracts and often force allottees to sign under duress. Additionally, many projects are being marketed with unapproved facilities, unauthorised changes to plans, and delayed possession timelines. Promoters are demanding payments beyond agreed costs and pressuring allottees to accept incomplete units without necessary occupancy or completion certificates. UP-RERA is poised to take action against guilty promoters to protect the rights and interests of the allottees....
CAQM permits NCR developers to conduct non-polluting work during construction ban
Author : PNT Bureau
Real estate developers in the National Capital Region (NCR) can now conduct non-polluting construction activities during winter months when pollution levels typically rise. New guidelines from the Commission for Air Quality Management clarify prohibited activities, allowing developers to maintain at least 50% of their work and keep their labour force engaged. Industry leaders emphasize that this will help alleviate delays caused by construction bans and benefit daily wage labourers. While specific operations like brick furnaces and mining face restrictions, the guidelines enable developers to plan ahead, ensuring timely project completion amidst rising air pollution concerns....
Uttar Pradesh Housing Board approves merger of adjacent plots for same owner
Author : PNT Bureau
The Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board (Avas Vikas Parishad) has announced new policies benefiting property owners, allowing the merger of adjacent plots owned by the same person or immediate relatives. Residential plot combinations require a 2% fee, while commercial properties need a 5% fee for four plots. Additionally, government employees can now obtain property possession by paying 50% of the total cost upfront. A structural safety certificate will be mandatory for group housing projects over 15 floors. The board also approved a private developer's integrated township in Barabanki and agreed to compensate over 1 lakh farmers for previously acquired land....
Citizens Forum calls for scrapping of Sections 17(2) and 39(A) in Goa TCP Act
Author : PNT Bureau
The Pilerne Citizens Forum has taken legal action by challenging Sections 17(2) and 39(A) of Goa's Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act in the High Court. The forum, led by convener Prakash Bandodkar, argues that these provisions are being misused to convert green zones illegally, which poses a significant threat to Goa's environment. According to Bandodkar, the court has accepted the forum's application, and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday. The forum is requesting the court to annul these two sections and direct the government to draft a new, sustainable Regional Plan for Goa....
Union Finance Minister reviews capex plans to boost urban housing and transport initiatives
Author : PNT Bureau
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently reviewed the capital expenditure plans for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, emphasizing the need for timely and efficient use of the allocated INR 28,628 crore for the financial year 2024-25. She urged officials to meet the capex targets within the designated timeframe and fully utilize the budget by year-end. Additionally, Sitharaman highlighted the importance of urban transport, calling for progress on the Metro Rail and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) projects to address urban housing needs effectively....
Enforcement Directorate seizes over INR 4.2 billion in raids linked to Noida builder fraud
Author : PNT Bureau
The Enforcement Directorate's Lucknow unit conducted extensive raids on multiple premises linked to former Noida CEO Mohinder Singh and various builders as part of a money laundering investigation. Following the Allahabad High Court's directives, the ED focused on Hacienda Projects Private Limited (HPPL) and its promoters, who allegedly diverted investors' and home buyers' funds, failing to deliver promised flats. During the searches, assets worth approximately INR 4.256 billion were seized, including cash, gold, diamond jewelry, and property documents, highlighting the significant scale of the alleged fraud affecting home buyers of the Lotus 300 Projects in Noida....
SBI ordered to refund INR 6,628 for wrongful deduction in home loan case
Author : PNT Bureau
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II ordered the State Bank of India to refund INR 6,628 with 6% interest to Ravi Choudhary, who complained about improper deductions from his savings account. The commission found the bank guilty of "deficiency in service" and directed it to pay INR 10,000 in compensation. Choudhary's home loan application faced delays due to legal verification issues, and despite paying fees in cash, SBI deducted the amount without his consent. The bank claimed the fees were his responsibility, but the commission sided with Choudhary, emphasising consumer rights....
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