Delhi-NCR
In Eastern Delhi the municipal corporation has cancelled all major projects sanctioned by the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board last year. Reason for this is that the Aam Aadmi Party disbanded the board during its stint in government and told the agency not to award any new work. Before the collapse of the AAP-led government, the [...] Continue Reading »
In respect of the property at Block No.48 in the Diplomatic Enclave at Sardar Patel Marg in Delhi, Urban Development Ministry today “strongly denied any wrongdoing” The UD Ministry had Okayed the construction of high-rise luxury flats near Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sardar Patel Marg despite objections from several agencies, according to media reports; including Intelligence [...] Continue Reading »
Shortage of funds has made it difficult to start with the conservation process of 16 unprotected monuments. With no government instated in Delhi currently, officials say clearances for Phase II of the project—conceived by Delhi government’s archaeological department and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach)—could take several months. Meanwhile, there have been [...] Continue Reading »
Some of the main reasons for fall in revenue collections in the National Capital are Spiraling cost of properties, high inflation rate, and worrisome slump in the economy owing to recession. This has resulted in buyers, especially from middle class, preferring NCR regions. The middle class are making a beeline to own property in the [...] Continue Reading »
Delhi’s development faces a hard time due to lack of full statehood. As per the new central law on land acquisition that was in effect from January 1 the union territories have to vest all powers in centre leaving authorization in land acquisition for projects. Therefore, there is a dusk of ambiguity over at least [...] Continue Reading »
With the ongoing work on the “Barapullah Elevated Corridor-Phase II” progressing at the snail’s pace, it seems the stretch that connects INA Market to Aurobindo Marg would take a long time to get completed. A stark contrast would be the hectic activity being carried out at the Delhi Metro construction site nearby. Former Chief Minister [...] Continue Reading »
Municipal Corporation has cancelled all major projects sanctioned by the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board last year. As a result, the development has come to a standstill in east Delhi. Aam Aadmi Party disbanded the board during its stint in government and directed the civic body not to award any new work. A lot of projects [...] Continue Reading »
Even amidst stiff opposition from within the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) and cautious notes from environment activists, the government went ahead to allow the construction beyond 0.5% and has given nod to tourism activities in nature conservation zones (NCZs). This was notably done only to accommodate the demand of Haryana government. It can be seen [...] Continue Reading »
In Delhi 123 properties, under the control of the Land and Development Office, have been denotified enabling transfers of title to Delhi Wakf Board. The board can take decisions regarding the properties including selling them. These are prime properties in the capital. Manish Tewari, Minister for Information and Broadcasting informed that the cabinet has approved [...] Continue Reading »
A proposed six-lane bridge across Yamuna, parallel to the existing Okhla Barrage, will be offered to the Commuters travelling between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad. Just two bids have been received by Noida Authority for its tender, one of which has failed to comply with the parameters set. The Authority has pronounced to recall the tenders [...] Continue Reading »
