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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha government notifies second amendment rules for urban development regulations
BHUBANESWAR : The state govt has officially notified the Odisha Development Authorities (Planning and Building Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in urban development regulations. According to experts, the new amendment is expected to resolve the long-standing issue of part plot registrations, which were at a standstill for quite a long time due to several litigations and other issues. The housing and urban development department issued the notification following a public consultation in March, where the draft rules were open for suggestions and objections. These new regulations supersede the previous 2020 rules and introduce several key changes. The new regulations introduce seven key provisions that streamline the plot sub-division process. Under the amendment, family sub-divisions are now exempt from standard layout provisions when divided among family members under relevant laws. Also, a one-time exemption has been granted for plots smaller than 500 square metres, allowing sub-division without authority's permission, provided they are not used for any kind of real estate projects. The amendment also addresses agricultural plots, exempting them from sub-division layout rules if they maintain their agricultural status and usage. For town planning schemes, the new rules waive open space reservation requirements for further sub-division of final plots in authority's schemes. One of the notable changes, includes the simplification of benchmark value calculations, allowing self-attested values downloaded from Inspector General of Revenue Odisha 's official website. This move is expected to streamline the fee calculation process significantly. For industrial development, the amendments establish a minimum road width requirement of 6 meters outside urban local body areas. The Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha (Idco) has been granted authority to exempt industrial buildings within their pre-2020 allotted plots. The new rules also remove ground coverage limitations for industrial buildings and modify parking requirements, including special provisions for buildings up to 300 sq metres within Idco allotted plots. Commercial building regulations have also seen substantial changes, with the removal of the ground coverage limitations and introduction of setback exemptions for plots up to 4,000 square metres. However, these exemptions come with specific restrictions on entry and exit points. "These amendments represent a significant step forward in urban development regulation. They will help create more organised and sustainable urban spaces while simplifying the development process for stakeholders, but there are still some confusions," said real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan. Experts say the new regulations are expected to have a far-reaching impact on urban development in Odisha , particularly in resolving the backlog of part plot registrations and streamlining the approval process for various types of construction projects.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt notifies 2nd amendment rules for urban devpt regulations
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The state govt has officially notified the Odisha Development Authorities (Planning and Building Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in urban development regulations. According to experts, the new amendment is expected to resolve the long-standing issue of part plot registrations, which were at a standstill for quite a long time due to several litigations and other issues. The housing and urban development department issued the notification following a public consultation in March, where the draft rules were open for suggestions and objections. These new regulations supersede the previous 2020 rules and introduce several key changes. The new regulations introduce seven key provisions that streamline the plot sub-division process. Under the amendment, family sub-divisions are now exempt from standard layout provisions when divided among family members under relevant laws. Also, a one-time exemption has been granted for plots smaller than 500 square metres, allowing sub-division without authority's permission, provided they are not used for any kind of real estate projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The amendment also addresses agricultural plots, exempting them from sub-division layout rules if they maintain their agricultural status and usage. For town planning schemes, the new rules waive open space reservation requirements for further sub-division of final plots in authority's schemes. One of the notable changes, includes the simplification of benchmark value calculations, allowing self-attested values downloaded from Inspector General of Revenue Odisha's official website. This move is expected to streamline the fee calculation process significantly. For industrial development, the amendments establish a minimum road width requirement of 6 meters outside urban local body areas. The Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha (Idco) has been granted authority to exempt industrial buildings within their pre-2020 allotted plots. The new rules also remove ground coverage limitations for industrial buildings and modify parking requirements, including special provisions for buildings up to 300 sq metres within Idco allotted plots. Commercial building regulations have also seen substantial changes, with the removal of the ground coverage limitations and introduction of setback exemptions for plots up to 4,000 square metres. However, these exemptions come with specific restrictions on entry and exit points. "These amendments represent a significant step forward in urban development regulation. They will help create more organised and sustainable urban spaces while simplifying the development process for stakeholders, but there are still some confusions," said real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan. Experts say the new regulations are expected to have a far-reaching impact on urban development in Odisha, particularly in resolving the backlog of part plot registrations and streamlining the approval process for various types of construction projects.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Bhubaneswar: Residents file complaint against builder for occupying common areas in project
BHUBANESWAR : Residents of a major housing project in Kalinga Nagar here have filed a complaint with the deputy commissioner of police-cum-executive magistrate of Bhubaneswar against their developer for allegedly forcibly occupying common areas that legally belong to the property's allottees. According to the complaint filed with the executive magistrate, the developer allegedly entered the premises on May 23 and demolished a boundary wall and gate in the common area. The residents claim this action was taken to create an access road for an adjacent project comprising around 600 housing units. "We are one of the first registered associations of allottees of any housing projects in Bhubaneswar. Under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act of 2023, common areas and facilities are legally registered with the association, and the builder has no right over these spaces," said Ajit Kumar Choudhary , president of the residents' association. The residents initially approached local law enforcement following the incident, but after receiving no response, they decided to pursue executive action. In response to their petition, the executive magistrate issued an interim order preventing both parties from altering the disputed common area until the next hearing on June 10. The magistrate directed the builder to explain why appropriate action should not be taken against them and instructed the inspector in-charge of Chandaka police station to investigate the May 23 incident and submit a report at the next hearing. Local police have been tasked with ensuring the disputed land remains undisturbed. A homebuyer from the project, which houses over 1,200 families, expressed frustration over the developer's alleged repeated violations. "The builder has been violating the norms frequently. First, they delayed handing over the common area, and now they are forcibly trying to take over the land. This is a sheer violation," the resident stated. The dispute highlights growing tensions between developers and homeowners over property rights and common areas in residential projects. The director of the project was unavailable for comment despite multiple attempts to contact them. "The case has drawn attention to the implementation of the new Apartment Act and its provisions regarding common area management in residential complexes. The wait is now for June 10. Let's expect a landmark judgement by the court," said real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Residents file complaint against developer for occupying common areas in housing project
Bhubaneswar: Residents of a major housing project in Kalinga Nagar here have filed a complaint with the deputy commissioner of police-cum-executive magistrate of Bhubaneswar against their developer for allegedly forcibly occupying common areas that legally belong to the property's allottees. According to the complaint filed with the executive magistrate, the developer allegedly entered the premises on May 23 and demolished a boundary wall and gate in the common area. The residents claim this action was taken to create an access road for an adjacent project comprising around 600 housing units. "We are one of the first registered associations of allottees of any housing projects in Bhubaneswar. Under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act of 2023, common areas and facilities are legally registered with the association, and the builder has no right over these spaces," said Ajit Kumar Choudhary, president of the residents' association. The residents initially approached local law enforcement following the incident, but after receiving no response, they decided to pursue executive action. In response to their petition, the executive magistrate issued an interim order preventing both parties from altering the disputed common area until the next hearing on June 10. The magistrate directed the builder to explain why appropriate action should not be taken against them and instructed the inspector in-charge of Chandaka police station to investigate the May 23 incident and submit a report at the next hearing. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Financie seu projeto e economize até 90% na conta de luz! Banco BV Saiba Mais Undo Local police have been tasked with ensuring the disputed land remains undisturbed. A homebuyer from the project, which houses over 1,200 families, expressed frustration over the developer's alleged repeated violations. "The builder has been violating the norms frequently. First, they delayed handing over the common area, and now they are forcibly trying to take over the land. This is a sheer violation," the resident stated. The dispute highlights growing tensions between developers and homeowners over property rights and common areas in residential projects. The director of the project was unavailable for comment despite multiple attempts to contact them. "The case has drawn attention to the implementation of the new Apartment Act and its provisions regarding common area management in residential complexes. The wait is now for June 10. Let's expect a landmark judgement by the court," said real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
3.36 lakh illegal part-plot registrations in urban areas over 12 years in Odisha, reveals IGR report
BHUBANESWAR: A staggering 3.36 lakh part plots in different urban areas of the state have been registered in contravention of law in the last 12 years. A recent report submitted by the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Board of Revenue to the state Revenue and Disaster Management department reveals that a total 3,36,631 sub-plots have been registered in urban areas without the approval of development authorities in their jurisdiction since enactment of the Registration (Odisha Amendment) Act, 2013. The IGR report even indicated that one ORERA officer, three additional district magistrates (ADMs) and some tehsildars, while serving as the sub-registrars in the past, were also involved in registration of these sub-plots in contravention to the norms of the Registration Act. As per the report, the highest number of such registrations has been made in the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) jurisdiction with about 39,216 registrations in Khurda in the 12 years. Jatni follows closely with about 35,869 registrations, followed by Khandagiri at 33,591 registrations and Berhampur-1 and Berhampur-II at 30,348 and 28,176 registrations respectively, during the period. While the Board of Revenue has furnished the information to the Revenue department for necessary action at the latter's end, Real Estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan sought to know why the data about registration from Sambalpur and Rourkela Development Authorities have not been furnished in the report. 'About 174 sub-registrars have done registration of 100 and above sub-plots during the period. This includes many big names too,' he added.
