News articles tagged Land Use

Land Conversion from Agricultural Land to Residential Land

Converting agricultural land to residential or commercial in India requires navigating state-specific laws and obtaining approvals from revenue or planning authorities. The process involves fees and extensive documentation, with timelines varying by state.

56,000 Applications to Convert Agricultural land to Non-Agricultural use

Gujarat received 56,000 applications to convert agricultural land for non-agricultural use in 2019-2020, generating over Rs. 2,000 crore in revenue.

MDDCA include 10 villages in Master plan 2025

Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) incorporates 10 villages into master plan 2025 after public consultation, aiming to categorize land use and address local concerns about property price impact.

BMC considers possibilities to rehabilitate Campa Cola residents

BMC explores reclaiming part of Campa Cola premises due to illegal construction by the developer without proper approval. The land's use change and costs pose challenges.

HMDA rejects 65 colleges to regularize buildings

HMDA rejects BPS papers of 65 educational institutions in Hyderabad for non-compliance with regularization rules. Demolition possible, but officials are proceeding cautiously.

Karnataka issues ordinance to regularize illegal construction

Karnataka's government moves to regularize illegal buildings through the Akrama-Sakrama scheme, expanding the cutoff date for applications to end of 2013.

Ministry draft norms for SEZ land

Developers surrendering Special Economic Zones (SEZs) must pledge to adhere to government land-use guidelines. Respective state governments will oversee these lands for infrastructure projects aligned with original SEZ objectives.

Noida Land Order Got No Reviews from Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a review petition by Noida and Greater Noida authorities regarding NCR Planning Board approvals, delaying flat possessions. Relief for buyers as villagers' petition to quash land acquisition fails.

DLF requests Haryana to refund license fees

DLF seeks refund of Rs 235 crore license fees from Haryana government for various projects in Gurgaon to boost cash reserves.

Building Bylaws Violated In Jaipur

Rajasthan's 2000 regulation allows unauthorized constructions by paying penalties, impacting urban planning and leading to misuse of land for commercial purposes in residential areas.