04 Nov 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a 13-day special registration camp to fast-track pending property registrations through a single-window system. The initiative, directed by Vice-Chairman Prathmesh Kumar, will be held in the LDA committee hall, where officials will prepare documents during the first ten days, followed by on-site registry department officers completing registrations in the final three. Secretary Vivek Srivastava said the effort aims to clear the backlog of residential and commercial cases, while Deputy Secretary Madhvesh Kumar urged allottees who have paid most of their dues to participate. The camp seeks to reduce administrative delays and deliver a time-bound resolution for long-pending property titles.Read more

28 Oct 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has extended its festive discount offer on ready-to-move flats until early November, allowing homebuyers to avail direct price reductions ranging from INR 1 lakh to INR 2 lakh based on the unit cost. Nearly 589 flats have been booked so far, while more than 1,100 are still available. The flats, priced between INR 22 lakh and INR 1.08 crore, come in 1BHK, 2BHK, and 3BHK configurations across several housing projects. Buyers making full payments within 45-90 days can also avail additional discounts of 3-6 percent.Read more

13 Oct 2025

Earlier this week, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) announced that it would reopen registrations for some 500 residential plots under the Anantnagar Housing Scheme coinciding with Diwali. The project, spread across 785 acres, includes plans for an Education City and modern infrastructure. Plot sizes range across multiple categories, and rates remain fixed. Additionally, the state government has approved significant funding for two new LDA housing projects - Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar - set to further expand residential offerings in the region.Read more

10 Oct 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority's Atal Nagar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel housing schemes have drawn significant attention from buyers, reflecting a strong demand for affordable housing. Atal Nagar offers 2,496 flats in Devpur Para with prices starting at INR 9.82 lakh, while Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel provides 72 flats in Dalibagh at INR 10.70 lakh. Within three days, over 5,600 website visits were recorded, leading to more than 2,300 booklet purchases and 117 registrations. Online registration for both schemes is open until early November.Read more

07 Oct 2025

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) recently sealed Sahara Shaher, a 170-acre property in Gomti Nagar, citing alleged lease violations. The LMC claims the 30-year lease, which ended in 2024, was not honored, prompting cancellation of the lease and license agreements. Sahara India disputes these allegations, stating it invested over INR 2,480 crore, developed 87 residential and commercial buildings, and paid all dues including INR 17.58 crore in taxes. The company has moved the Allahabad High Court, challenging LMC's actions, which they describe as arbitrary and unlawful.Read more

30 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will conduct an e-auction for the Sahara Bazaar Complex in Gomtinagar on November 10. The complex spans 4,741 square meters and includes around 150 shops. Originally leased to Sahara Housing Corporation in 1987 for 30 years, the lease expired in 2017 and was not renewed. LDA took possession in June 2025 after canceling the lease. The reserve price, initially set at INR 85 crore, is being revised due to increased circle rates. The site will be converted to freehold, retaining its commercial land-use status, allowing redevelopment.Read more

30 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop new commercial and residential plots in the Basantkunj scheme using vacant and unplanned land near existing residential areas and green spaces. Vice-Chairman Prathmesh Kumar inspected plots in Sector-I (near Mango Park) and found illegal construction, leading to suspension of some officials. Identified sectors for new plots include J, K, I, O, and Sector A (survey to finish in two weeks). The scheme also includes beautification of parks, road repairs, and penalties for contractors where work is slow.Read more

23 Sep 2025

Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has introduced a digital system so that applicants seeking Building Map No Objection Certificates can receive them through WhatsApp. The new arrangement uses the authority's Enterprise Resource Planning system to coordinate approvals and communicate with multiple departments, reducing traditional delays. Alongside this, the LDA has digitised land use verification, enabling prospective land buyers in Lucknow to check land status online by submitting relevant documents and location data.Read more

23 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) carried out a demolition drive in Gomtinagar Extension, removing around 18 illegal constructions on land acquired in 2000 under the Amar Shaheed Path-Gomtinagar Extension scheme. Spanning approximately 10,500 sq meters and valued at about INR 150 crore, the encroached land had buildings on Khasra numbers 406, 407, 408, and 409 in Sector 6. Despite resistance from occupants, the operation was completed successfully. The reclaimed area is now being planned for residential and commercial development, with proposals under review by the LDA planning section.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) successfully raised over INR 300 crore through a recent e-auction of various properties. The auction included school plots in Basant Kunj, a commercial plot in the Central Business District, and residential plots in Gomti Nagar Extension. Competitive bidding and strong participation highlighted growing investor confidence in Lucknow's real estate sector. The LDA's transparent processes and organized site visits contributed to the successful sale of 50 properties, showing a rising interest in both residential and commercial developments.Read more

10 Sep 2025

The Anant Nagar Housing Scheme in Lucknow began its lottery process earlier this week, allotting more than 50 plots on the first day. Spread over 785 acres along Mohan Road, the project is designed to provide housing for around 1.5 lakh residents. The scheme features residential plots, commercial spaces, group housing, and PMAY-supported homes for EWS and LIG categories. Transparent lottery procedures and detailed planning for infrastructure, green spaces, and an Edutech City are part of the development.Read more

06 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Police have handed over most of the 293 FIRs filed against Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) to the crime branch for detailed investigation. These cases, dating back nearly two decades, involve allegations of organised fraud, forgery, land encroachment, and selling mortgaged or disputed land. The Lucknow Development Authority has claimed dues of about INR 400 crore, while RERA has registered over 2,200 complaints, with refund demands crossing INR 235 crore. The transfer of cases is aimed at ensuring a fair and consolidated probe into one of Uttar Pradesh's biggest real estate controversies.Read more

04 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a large township project called Varun Vihar, spread over 5,600 acres along the Agra Expressway. The plan includes a 300-acre logistics park with direct connectivity to the expressway and Kisanpath, more than 15,000 residential, commercial, and group-housing plots, and supporting facilities such as an inter-state bus terminal, an international-standard golf course, and a central park. Nearly 800 acres have been earmarked for green belts and water bodies. The project aims to create a balanced township with housing, infrastructure, and employment opportunities.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Lucknow Development Authority is preparing to hold a lottery for 332 residential plots in the Anant Nagar housing scheme, scheduled to take place later this week at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan and streamed live on the LDA's YouTube channel. Over 8,500 applicants had registered in the second phase, which offered plots ranging from 112.5 sqm up to 450 sqm. The township, spread over 785 acres, includes over 2,100 residential plots, 60 group-housing blocks with 10,000 flats, 5,000 units for EWS/LIG households, and 3,000 PMAY homes, along with modern infrastructure and a dedicated Edutech City.Read more

02 Sep 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority has rolled out a digital databank designed to centralise land records and ease the process of map approvals. The system integrates ownership details from bodies such as the district panchayat, Nazul, trusts, and the municipal corporation, enabling applicants to approach the correct department for no objection certificates. With a fixed two-week window for external approvals, the process is set to become quicker and more transparent.Read more

21 Aug 2025

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has ramped up its efforts to recover pending property taxes by sealing and attaching 24 buildings across multiple zones. The civic body's move comes in response to a continued backlog of unpaid dues, despite earlier initiatives such as online payment systems and one-time settlement schemes. The action targets high-defaulter properties and reflects LMC's stricter enforcement measures to improve revenue collection and ensure compliance among property owners.Read more

18 Aug 2025

The state development body has stepped in to complete a stalled township project after ending a decades-old agreement with the original developer, who failed to deliver promised infrastructure and became insolvent. The township spans over 2,000 homes in nine blocks, along with educational, commercial, and recreational facilities. With the developer no longer active on site since about 2010-11, residents have waited years for basic services. The authority now plans to fund completion of roads, drainage, parks and a community centre using assets still held by the builder, once necessary approvals and assessments are in order.Read more

17 Aug 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority has made it clear that no map approvals will be granted for housing in 241 unauthorised colonies, unless the 7.5-metre-wide roads are built by the government and are at least 200 metres in length. Despite discussions of relaxed norms, privately built roads in these areas remain ineligible. These colonies, first identified nearly 25 years ago, continue to lack basic infrastructure. Over time, regularisation efforts have repeatedly fallen short due to the stringent infrastructure criteria embedded in city planning frameworks. The LDA asserts that approving plans without proper amenities would fuel unplanned urban sprawl.Read more

15 Aug 2025

Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) commenced work on the Naimish Nagar model township project along Sitapur Road, designed to accommodate around 300,000 residents. The first site office is being set up in Purva village, with land acquisitions progressing under a consent-based policy across eighteen targeted villages. The township will feature residential, commercial, and public amenities while supporting industrial, healthcare, educational, and logistics growth. The initiative is also aimed at improving local infrastructure and creating significant employment opportunities for the region.Read more

11 Aug 2025

ITC Hotels' Fortune brand is expanding in Uttar Pradesh with a new property in Lucknow through a tie-up with CEM Hospitality, bringing its operational presence in the state to seven hotels. Located on Lucknow-Kanpur Road, the 93-room hotel will feature a multi-cuisine restaurant, rooftop dining, a bar, banquet halls, a swimming pool, gym, and spa. CEM Hospitality Chairman Indermohan Singh said the partnership leverages Fortune's strong brand and operational expertise. The group already operates hotels in Lucknow, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, and Noida, with new developments underway in Ayodhya and other locations, reflecting its strategy to strengthen its presence in high-growth destinations.Read more