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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
AP govt issues LRS guidelines, extends cut-off to June 30
Vijayawada:The state govt has directed municipal commissioners and vice-chairpersons of urban development authorities to resolve all pending applications under the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS). Following the cabinet's recent approval of the proposal, the municipal administration department has issued detailed guidelines for implementing the LRS rules. Plot owners in unauthorised layouts covering around 18,000 acres across the state are expected to benefit from the move. According to reports, the director of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) submitted a report to the state govt stating that nearly 14,535 unauthorised layouts, covering approximately 78,452 acres, were uploaded to the UCIMS app by the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities (UDAs). Subsequently, real estate bodies such as CREDAI and NAREDCO requested the govt to initiate a fresh layout regularisation scheme by extending the cut-off date to accommodate unauthorised or unapproved plots. The DTCP noted that several unauthorised layouts and buildings had emerged over time, leading to substantial revenue loss. Many individuals could not apply for plot regularisation due to a lack of awareness about the scheme, and are now facing difficulties in obtaining building permits. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Passive Income Ideas Sitting at Home Mone Undo The director recommended amending the Andhra Pradesh Regularisation of Unapproved Layouts and Plots Rules, 2020 (LRS-2020), by extending the cut-off date to June 30, 2025. This, she noted, would help mitigate revenue loss and bring unauthorised developments under legal and planning frameworks, ensuring orderly urban growth. After reviewing the DTCP's report and appeals from real estate associations, the government amended the LRS-2020 rules. The new rules extend the cut-off date to June 30, 2025, to bring unauthorised layouts and plots into the planning domain, said principal secretary S Suresh Kumar. He added that the updated rules will apply to all existing unapproved sub-divisions, layouts, and ventures promoted by landowners, private developers, companies, property developers, or societies, where the plots were registered by sale deed before June 30.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
13 illegal colonies, road networks built on 40 acres demolished in week-long drive in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Department of town and country planning (DTCP) has carried out a series of demolition drives — covering 13 unauthorised colonies — across the city. Supported by local police, DTCP, in a major crackdown on unauthorised urban development, cleared over 40 acres of illegally carved out colonies and razed more than 50 structures. The enforcement action, conducted in three phases between July 18 and July 23, targeted these 13 unauthorised colonies under the jurisdictions of Sector 65, Rajendra Park and Bhondsi police stations. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Officials said these colonies were being developed without any layout approval, zoning clearance, or licences from the DTCP, in clear violation of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975. A senior DTCP officer said, "These actions are part of our ongoing drive to curb illegal plotting and protect planned urban development in the city." The most recent operation took place on Wednesday, when DTCP teams demolished four illegal colonies spread over eight acres in the revenue estate of Kadarpur village, falling under Sector 65 police station. The demolition included 13 structures such as damp proof courses (DPCs), partially built buildings, and two permanent structures, in addition to clearing the entire internal road network constructed to facilitate illegal plotting and sales. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo On Tuesday, officials carried out a similar drive in the revenue estates of Dhankot and Kherki Majra Dhankot, under the jurisdiction of Rajendra Park police station. The team cleared four unauthorised colonies measuring 7.7 acres, demolishing 27 structures, including DPCs, boundary walls and illegally constructed houses that cropped up in recent months.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Panchayat president held on bribery charges for DTCP approval
A 45-year-old president of Mel Sandakuppam village panchayat, falling under Madhanur panchayat union near Ambur town in Tirupattur, was arrested by sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹2 lakh for Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) land approval. DVAC sources said that the complainant K. Srinivasan (48), a real estate agent, and his family had been living in Vaniyambadi town for many years. He owns seven acres of his ancestral land in Mel Sandakuppam village. Being a real estate agent, he decided to convert the unapproved open land into a DTCP-approved residential plots for sale. Accordingly, Srinivasan met panchayat president B. Sivakumar at the panchayat office a few weeks ago and requested him to grant the panchayat council nod for securing DTCP approval for the land. Srinivasan told DVAC officials that Sivakumar allegedly demanded a sum of ₹12 lakh for the purpose. Initially, he was reluctant to give a bribe. However, he managed to mobilise ₹10 lakh and gave it to Sivakumar recently. Subsequently, Srinivasan secured DTCP approval for the seven acres of land from the civic body. A few days ago, Sivakumar insisted that Srinivasan pay the remaining amount as promised. Srinivasan pleaded that he was not left with any money Sivakumar was unrelenting in his demand. So, Srinivasan filed a complaint with the DVAC.. A seven-member team led by K. Raji, Deputy SP, DVAC (Tirupattur), laid a trap and caught panchayat president Sivakumar. A case has been registered against the panchayat president. Later, he was arrested and lodged at a sub-jail in Tirupattur town. Further investigation is under way.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Robert Vadra received Rs 58 crore as proceeds of crime in Haryana land deal: ED Charge sheet
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Robert Vadra , husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , received ₹58 crore as "proceeds of crime" in the Shikohpur, Haryana land deal case. The federal agency last week filed its prosecution complaint (equivalent of a charge sheet) against 11 individuals and entities, including Vadra under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for their alleged involvement in the Shikohpur case. This is ED's first charge sheet against agency, in its prosecution complaint, has alleged that Vadra received ₹58 crore of proceeds of crime via two channels, people in the know told ET. The agency has claimed that ₹53 crore was routed through M/s Sky Light Hospitality Private Limited (Vadra's firm). Another ₹5 crore was allegedly routed through M/s Blue Breeze Trading Private Limited (BBTPL), ED has has further submitted in its prosecution complaint that these proceeds of crime were allegedly utilised by Vadra to acquire immovable properties, make investments, advance funds/loans, and settle liabilities of his various group companies. The agency has further alleged that its probe has uncovered "significant irregularities" in the commercial licence granted to Vadra's company M/s Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd. (SLHPL).ED has claimed that despite the application stating 3.53 acres, only 1.35 acres were available for commercial licensing, below the 2-acre minimum. Nevertheless, Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) officials in Chandigarh proceeded with the application by including land designated for a sector road, people in the know part of its investigation, ED has recorded statements from DTCP officials, who in their testimonies have told the agency that pressure was exerted from higher authorities to accelerate the process. "The file also showed backdating and alterations to the sector road plan to help M/s SLHPL qualify for the license," people quoted above regard to the alleged offence pertaining to evasion of alleged stamp duty, ED has highlighted that the sale deed for the Shikohpur land transaction contained a false statement regarding the payment, stating it was received via cheque when it was it has invoked Section 70 of the PMLA, 2002, which pertains to offences by companies. Vadra has repeatedly denied the allegations against Wednesday, the agency also provisionally attached 43 immovable properties amounting to ₹37.64 crore linked to Vadra and his entities, i.e, M/s SLHPL & case dates to 2018 when an FIR was registered against Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana chief minister from 2005 to 2014, as well as against Vadra and real estate companies DLF and Onkareshwar Properties on charges of alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, fraud and forgery under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ACB busts land scam, 4 nayab tehsildars & patwari among officials charged with corruption
Gurgaon: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered a scam involving fraudulent sale of prime govt land, implicating four nayab tehsildars and HSVP officials among others. The 1.5-acre prime land, situated near Hero Honda Chowk and earmarked for developing Industrial Sector 37 and widening Badshapur drain, was allegedly sold by a DLF-1 resident identified as Rakesh Batra in collusion with four nayab tehsildars of Kadipur tehsil, a patwari and HSVP officials. The revenue officials involved have also been accused of causing financial losses to the exchequer by collecting lower stamp duties. The scam came to light when Praveen Rao, a resident of Rewari, filed a complaint with ACB in May 2024, supported by documents. He alleged that in 2022, Batra in collusion with officials and employees of MCG, Kadipur tehsil and HSVP illegally subdivided and sold land that had been acquired by HSVP for development projects. Batra, who owned the adjacent land, sold more plots than he legally possessed, effectively selling property belonging to HSVP, formerly known as HUDA. The land was acquired by the govt agency in Khandsa, Kadipur and Naharpur in 1988 for developing the sector. Approximately 3 acres of Batra's nearly 4-acre landholding were included in this acquisition. Batra challenged the acquisition in Punjab and Haryana high court in 1990, but the court dismissed the petition in 2001, and the land was subsequently handed over to HSVP. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon In 2001, Batra applied to the department of town and country planning (DTCP) for a change of land use (CLU) for the remaining land. By 2004, he had secured the CLU in the name of Shanti Ispat Ltd for 26,771 square yards of land. However, according to revenue records, after the 2001 land acquisition, he only had 22,365 square yards remaining. Batra managed to obtain a CLU for an additional 4,406.25 square yards by misleading HSVP and DTCP. In 2009, HSVP acquired another half acres of Batra's remaining land in Khandsa for widening of the Badshapur drain. In collusion with naib tehsildars from Kadipur tehsil, Batra subdivided approximately 5 acres of land into 22 plots and sold them to various people through eight registries, according an ACB officer. Also, seven different parts, totaling 11,759 square yards, were transferred to his brother Pawan Batra and son Aman Batra. According to regulations, a plot with change of land use can't be subdivided and sold. Batra sold most of the plots allegedly to the family of Gulshan Kumar, a HSVP senior. Kumar purchased plots in his wife Vandana's name and registered two deeds. In total, Batra transferred and registered 25,102 square yards of land, effectively selling 7,712 square yards of HSVP's land. HSVP's estate officer-1 became aware of Batra's activities and wrote to the Kadipur tehsildar in April 2022, highlighting that attempts were being made to sell HSVP-acquired land. The letter emphasised that the land was part of a govt-approved development plan and requested that registration of sale deeds for this land should not occur without a No- Objection Certificate (NOC) from the district town planner and HSVP. The letter also stated that HSVP should be informed if any sale deed was executed. Despite these warnings, approximately 7,712 square yards of HSVP land were divided into eight plots and sold without obtaining the NOC. The property ID of the adjacent land owned by Batra was used to execute the sale deeds. "The naib tehsildar of Kadipur didn't adhere to the circle rate while registering the deeds and collected the stamp duty at a rate of Rs 10,000 per square yard. As a result, the revenue department suffered a loss of Rs 1.6 crore in stamp duty for registering these eight deeds. According to the town planner's report, no NOC was taken before registering the plots," said the ACB official, adding that following an investigation, all allegations were found to be true, and a case was registered under sections 120B, 218, 409, and 420 of IPC and Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at the bureau's Gurgaon office against Batra, nayab tehsildars Satish Kumar, Parush Pahal, Neha and Akhtar Hussain, patwari Suratmal and Gulshan Kumar from the revenue office among others.
