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28 Aug 2023
Thiruvananthapuram's Municipal Corporation is set to undertake a transformative Rs 20-crore housing initiative, targeting residents of Vikalanga Colony and those enlisted under the LIFE Mission. The project, located at Muttathara, aims to relocate approximately 100 families currently enduring substandard conditions. This move, coupled with the upcoming housing for the fishing community, underscores the city's determination to improve living standards for its marginalized communities.Read more
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22 Aug 2023
The Thiruvananthapuram High Court has issued an interim stay, pausing the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) decision to revoke the environmental clearance for Dragonstone Realty Private Limited's mixed land use project at Technopark phase 3. The NGT's order not only cancelled the clearance but also imposed a Rs 15 crore penalty on the project. The stay, granted for a month in response to Dragonstone Realty's writ petition, provides relief against the NGT's verdict. The NGT had cited a project split violation in its decision, prompted by an appeal from environmentalist Thomas Lawrence. The stay offers temporary relief while further legal proceedings unfold.Read more
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11 Aug 2023
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has finalized new property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Government office buildings will see a substantial 72.5% reduction in basic tax rates, while larger residential, commercial, and hospitality properties will face increased tax burdens. The proposed revisions, based on existing slabs, await approval in an upcoming civic body council meeting. Additionally, property tax calculations will include a 5% annual increment over five years, following state government directives based on finance commission recommendations.Read more
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03 Aug 2023
Thiruvananthapuram authorities have given the go-ahead for an innovative land swap agreement between Technopark and private landowners. This historic decision aims to facilitate the expansion of Technopark, a leading technology park in India, while revitalizing the entire region's landscape. By exchanging strategically located land parcels, Technopark can attract more technology companies and startups, generating employment opportunities and bolstering the state's IT sector.Read more
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03 Jul 2023
According to the master plan, the corporation secretary can grant approval for apartments in the core area zone with a maximum of 150 units, eliminating the need to involve the district town planner. This proposal aims to streamline the building approval process in Thiruvananthapuram, allowing quicker decision-making for smaller residential projects. By empowering the corporation secretary with this authority, it reduces bureaucratic hurdles and expedites the approval process, benefiting both builders and residents. This move reflects an effort to enhance efficiency and decentralize decision-making in urban development.Read more
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