Hyderabad authorities move to prevent illegal constructions in lake buffer zones
Author : PNT Bureau
To combat encroachments on water bodies, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has requested the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to stop issuing property assessment numbers for constructions in lake Full Tank Levels (FTL) and buffer zones. HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath emphasized the need to halt property assessments and construction permits in these areas and has also sought the denial of electricity and water connections for illegal structures. Restoration efforts are underway, with model lakes being developed to showcase how clearing obstructions can enhance water flow and storage. This initiative aims to set a precedent for water conservation and sustainable urban planning in Hyderabad....
DTPE reseals properties in Palam Vihar after illegal de-sealing by owner
Author : PNT Bureau
The Department of Town and Country Planning recently sealed a building in Palam Vihar's C-2 Block after the owner illegally de-sealed it. The property, previously sealed for unauthorized construction, is part of ongoing enforcement actions amid a high court case addressing violations of the Haryana Building Code. The court has demanded responses from relevant authorities, highlighting concerns from the local Resident Welfare Association regarding illegal constructions in the area....
BBMP extends deadline for new PG accommodation guidelines to September 21
Author : PNT Bureau
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has extended the deadline for revised guidelines on paying guest (PG) accommodations to September 21, offering relief to PG owners. The guidelines, which require 70 square feet per person and 90-day CCTV footage retention, face opposition from the PG Owners' Welfare Development Association, which seeks more lenient regulations. BBMP officials are considering the association's concerns, and a meeting is planned to finalize the guidelines and the future of PG facilities in the city....
AISECT partners with NeGD to provide over 300 Government Services via UMANG portal
Author : PNT Bureau
AISECT has partnered with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to integrate over 300 government services through the UMANG portal, available via aisectonline.com and ASK centres across India. This initiative aims to enhance access to essential services like birth certificates, driving licences, and ITR filing in rural and semi-urban areas. AISECT's efforts support local entrepreneurs, foster economic growth, and bridge the digital divide. The partnership seeks to empower communities by providing easy access to vital services, driving digital inclusion....
Supreme Court orders BMC to provide fair compensation for land surrendered for public use
Author : PNT Bureau
Due to "delay and laches," the Bombay High Court in 2018 dismissed builders' compensation claims against the BMC for land turned over for public use. This ruling was reversed by the Supreme Court because it was deemed unfair. The BMC was instructed by Justices B.V. Nagarathna and N.K. Singh to promptly furnish more buildable area and Transferable Development Rights (TDR), valued at approximately INR 500 crore. Despite the BMC's appeals, the Supreme Court maintained the High Court's previous decision mandating compensation. The court decided that under Article 300-A, previous statutes that guaranteed just compensation could not be superseded by modifications that denied compensation....
Maharashtra Deputy CM announces construction of 12,000 Homes under PMAY
Author : PNT Bureau
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently unveiled a housing project to build 12,000 homes for dabbawalas and cobblers under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) over the next three years. The initiative, overseen by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), will be supported by a memorandum of understanding with developers. Priyanka Homes Realty will provide a 30-acre plot, and Naman Builders will develop the project on a no-profit-no-loss basis. Each 500 sq ft home will be priced at INR 25 lakh, making homeownership more accessible for these communities and improving their living conditions....
Bombay High Court orders demolition of seven illegal floors in Khar building
Author : PNT Bureau
The Bombay High Court ordered the demolition of seven illegal floors of an eight-storey building in Khar, rejecting a plea for regularisation. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was instructed to complete the demolition within three months, based on its 2018 notice. The court found that the commencement certificate issued in 1994 only allowed construction of the basement and first floor, but additional floors were built unlawfully. A fine of INR 50,000 was imposed on the petitioner for misleading the court. The HC referenced previous rulings against regularising illegal constructions, emphasising strict adherence to building regulations and minimal leniency....
Safety audits required for all buildings over 15 metres in Lucknow
Author : PNT Bureau
In a recent LDA board meeting led by Lucknow Commissioner Roshan Jacob, it was decided that safety audits would be mandatory for all buildings over 15 metres tall, following a deadly building collapse. Costs for the audits will be covered by building owners or Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs). A private firm will handle the audits, which are due to be completed by October. The LDA also approved high-rise developments in Transit-Oriented Development zones with higher Floor Area Ratios (FAR). Other updates included transferring management of the Ambedkar Auditorium, creating new sub-centres in Gomtinagar, and revising land acquisition plans for the Wellness City project....
S+4 policy in Haryana on hold despite no court-imposed ban, DTCP awaits final decision
Author : PNT Bureau
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently clarified that it had not issued a stay on the construction of stilt-plus-four floors. However, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has put the policy on hold pending a final decision. The court is reviewing a petition from the Gurgaon Citizens Council (GCC) questioning the policy, and a hearing is set for 23rd October. Despite the policy's suspension, guidelines for S+4 construction were issued in July, leading to further debate. Developers hope for revised regulations soon, balancing urban development in Gurugram....
NGT issues notice over Kusumpur Pahadi redevelopment, citing environmental concerns
Author : PNT Bureau
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to key authorities, including the Delhi Development Authority and the Lieutenant Governor, in response to a petition alleging that the Kusumpur Pahadi redevelopment plan violates the 1992 Aravali Notification. The Society for Protection of Culture, Heritage, Environment, Traditions, and Promotion of National Awareness (SP-CHETNA) argues that the redevelopment, which proposes 2,800 new units, threatens a protected forest and exacerbates groundwater depletion in nearby Vasant Vihar. The NGT, in a September 10 order, highlighted potential environmental impacts and instructed the respondents to provide their responses by December 6, ahead of the December 13 hearing....
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