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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Yeida rejects Boney Kapoor firm's Film City layout plans; seeks revisions
GREATER NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Tuesday said it has rejected the Boney Kapoor-led firm's latest request for approving its layout plans to set up a Film City in Sector 21 along the Expressway, citing violations of the laid down rules, and issued it a notice to revise it. Yeida found that the layout in the present form lacked fire no-objection certificate (NOC), structure safety certificate, and it also violates the land use by planning commercial work on a green area. Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited, a consortium led by filmmaker Boney Kapoor and the Bhutani Group -- submitted its layout plan three days ago for the proposed 230-acre Film City, prompting Yeida to raise multiple objections, citing major deviations from the approved land use, said Yeida officials. 'The authority's main concern is the proposed alteration of designated green areas, originally earmarked for parks, playgrounds, and multi-purpose open spaces. Instead, the consortium has planned to construct film studios with accommodations and related infrastructure on this land. This move, officials said, is not in line with the sanctioned land use,' said Yeida chief executive officer (CEO) Arun Vir Singh. Yeida said the layout plan (submitted by developer) includes multiple commercial buildings within the industrial zone—another clear violation. 'Warehouses, hotels, and staff housing have been proposed on industrial-use land, contrary to zoning regulations. The consortium has also failed to submit key documents, including the fire safety NOC and structural stability certificate. Only the layout for the film institute and film studios will be considered for approval at this stage under phase I. The authority has made it clear that no permissions will be granted for commercial developments—such as malls or resorts—until the developer completes at least 15% of the film institute and studios constructions,' the CEO added. As per the approved land use, 155 acres are reserved for industrial purposes and 75 acres for commercial use. Of the industrial portion, 21 acres are earmarked for the film institute and 134 acres for film-related facilities, said Yeida officials. 'The plan fragments the designated green belt instead of maintaining a consolidated area. The green cover constitutes 15% of the total site, but the builder's plan falls short of expectations,' the CEO said. The authority has directed the consortium to revise the proposal and submit a phase-wise development plan at the earliest. Only Phase 1, covering the industrial zone, will be approved for now. However, Phases 2 and 3 must be clearly indicated in the revised plan, officials said. 'The commercial activities will be permitted only after 15% of the project facilities are developed. The first phase, focused on building the film studios, is expected to take three years, with a total project completion timeline of eight years,' said Singh. Bhutani Infrastructure chief executive officer Ashish Bhutani was unavailable for comment despite repeated attempts.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Filmmaker Boney Kapoor submits layout maps of Film City: Yeida
GREATER NOIDA: Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and his team have submitted a building layout map for approval to begin development work at the Film City project site in Sector 21, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) said on Monday. The submitted layout plan includes a grand convention centre for film events and a museum dedicated to Indian cinema. A specialised film festival district featuring guest houses and auditoriums is also proposed. Additionally, the plan outlines accommodation for artists and compact studio units. The facility will also feature large sound stages and a dedicated underwater shooting studio. The move came weeks after Yeida stated that permission could not be given to start work until the layout map was first approved. On Monday, Kapoor visited the authority office to seek approval for the layout, and also discussed the ground breaking ceremony date with Yeida officials. 'The authority had sought that the concessionaire first secure approvals for its core components — film studios and an institute — and then proceed with construction at the ground. The directive, issued through a letter on May 2 to Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited stated that construction must begin within a year of signing the concession agreement, which happened on June 27, 2024. It also said non-compliance will attract a daily penalty of ₹1.5 lakh until construction starts,' said Yeida chief executive officer (CEO) Arun Vir Singh. Yeida, earlier this year, had approved the land use map for the 230-acre project and the authority also made it clear that work could not proceed on the ground without Bayview getting detailed layouts of its buildings approved for the first phase. It included no objection certificates for parking and landscaping plans aligned with the authority's building bylaws. On Monday, Kapoor said the groundbreaking ceremony for the International Film City project in Sector 21 of Yeida region will be held before June 30. 'This timeline aligns with the concession agreement signed on June 27, 2024, which mandates the commencement of construction within one year of the official allotment date,' he added. The filmmaker, who met Yeida officials, said that construction will strictly adhere to the terms of the concession agreement, which stipulates that work on core film infrastructure—such as studios and a film institute—must begin first and be completed within three years. The clarification addressed speculation that commercial development might commence alongside film-centric components. 'Two days ago, we submitted the detailed building layout plans for the approvals that are likely to be issued as per the law. We are eager to start work at the site, and also organise foundation laying event very soon as the state government finalises the date,' said Ashish Bhutani, chief executive officer, Bhutani Infrastructure Limited that will develop the Film City. Yeida CEO, meanwhile, said that they made it clear that only components aligned with the concession agreement will be approved. 'Any deviation in the layout plan will not be approved. The authority has directed the concessionaire to obtain necessary approvals for detailed parking, landscaping, horticulture work, and to develop the project in a phased manner,' he added. The International Film City, a flagship project of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to transform the state into a major hub for film production, media, entertainment, and tourism. The project is located near the upcoming Noida International Airport along the Yamuna Expressway, covering a total area of 1,000 acres. Phase 1 of the project will span 230 acres, with an estimated investment of ₹1,510 crore over eight years. Around 155 acres have been allocated for the core film industry, which will include film production studios, sound stages, post-production units, and related infrastructure. This area is divided into four campuses. A commercial hub—comprising retail spaces, office buildings, and entertainment complexes—will also come up on 75 acres in the first phase. The Film City project is expected to create around 500,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly, and significantly boost the state's economy.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Yeida asks firm not to build film city without layout nod
GREATER NOIDA The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Monday said it has asked the developers of the upcoming Film City project to first get approvals for the layout and building plans of the film studios and film institute before initiating any construction or planning a foundation-laying ceremony at the plot in Sector 21 along the Yamuna Expressway. In a letter to the concessionaire (concession holders) —Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited, a consortium led by filmmaker Boney Kapoor and the Bhutani Group, Yeida has directed to adhere strictly with the concession agreement terms. Yeida stressed that the construction must begin with the two core components of the film city project that includes film studios and the film training academy. As per the terms signed with Yeida, the developer is to complete these two things, within the first three years. 'The concession agreement was signed on June 27 last year and mandates the commencement of construction within one year. If they fail to start construction on time, a penalty of ₹1.5 lakh per day will be imposed until the work begins. We have through an official letter directed the developer to adhere to the terms before indulging in the construction at the site. Also, we have made it very clear in the letter that it cannot organise foundation laying event without having the requisite building layout maps,' said Yeida chief executive officer (CEO) Arun Vir Singh. In January, Yeida had approved the land use map of the 230-acre first phase, of the 1,000 acres film city project in Sector 21. The authority in this letter has clarified that no physical work can begin without the layout and building plans for the first phase. These plans must include detailed configurations for the studios and institute, parking layouts, landscaping, and other building-level permissions, all in line with YEIDA's building bylaws, said officials. The authority underlined that the primary objective of the Film City is to build world-class filming infrastructure and a film education centre, and not just commercial or entertainment spaces. It also warned the developers that they must obtain green building certifications—either a GRIHA 4-Star or an IGBC Gold rating—for both the master layout and individual structures. The project is divided into industrial and commercial zones. Of the total 230 acre, 155 acres are allocated for industrial use, which includes the studios and institute, while 75 acres are for commercial use. The developers are expected to invest ₹1,510 crore over eight years, with a minimum of ₹50 crore in the second year, ₹75 crore in the third, and ₹100 crore annually from fourth year through eighth.
