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Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
After red flags, YEIDA green signal to new Film City plan
Noida: Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Monday approved the revised layout map for the Film City project, just days after raising multiple objections over land use violations and missing clearances. The Authority had on May 27 rejected the layout submitted by the Boney Kapoor-led consortium, citing violations of green area norms and lack of mandatory certificates. On Monday, however, officials said the developer had rectified land use discrepancies, provided a fire no-objection certificate (NOC) and structural safety clearance, and ensured 15% green cover as mandated — paving the way for the Rs 10,000-crore project to take off. "The revised layout plan now complies with all terms and conditions, including the requisite NOCs for fire safety and structural stability. It also adheres to the approved land-use plan. That is why we approved the layout," said Arun Vir Singh, YEIDA CEO. "Only phase 1 of the project, covering the industrial area, is being approved right now," he added. The first phase of development — spanning 80 acres — will focus on establishing a film institute and studios. The entire project, spread across 230 acres in Sector 21, has set aside 155 acres 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 other film-related facilities. The earlier layout had drawn criticism from authorities for altering designated green areas and proposing commercial constructions in zones meant for parks and open spaces. Under the concession agreement, large-scale commercial construction would be allowed only if 15% of the core film infrastructure — studios, production units, and the institute — is complete. These facilities must be ready in three years, according to the agreement. A senior YEIDA official said the developer must follow a phase-wise plan, ensuring that film-related facilities come up first. "No permission will be granted for commercial complexes, such as malls, hotels, or resorts, without it," the official added. Ashish Bhutani, CEO of the Bhutani Group, said development would proceed in keeping with the concession agreement. "We have addressed all concerns raised by the Authority earlier," he added. Bayview Bhutani Film City Pvt Ltd — the consortium of filmmaker Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Group — is planning to hold the groundbreaking ceremony before June 30. Kapoor said he was planning to invite CM Yogi Adityanath to the groundbreaking ceremony. "We have plans aim to complete the first phase within 18 months and begin shooting thereafter," Kapoor said. At the proposed institute and studio, local residents will be trained in various aspects of filmmaking, such as camera work, direction, art, costume and so on. "Moving a crew of 100 to 200 people from one location to another adds to production costs. If we can find trained professionals here in Noida, we can reduce the crew size to around 50. This will not only create local employment opportunities but also make film production more economical," he added. The Film City's strategic location, just 4km from the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, could prove to be a game-changer for the region's entertainment industry.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- 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.
