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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
50 LDA plots, 2 complexes on e-auction
Lucknow: At least 50 residential plots in Basant Kunj Scheme and two major commercial complexes have been listed for e-auction by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). According to LDA officials, 252 square metre plots located in Sector-G near Gau Ghat, adjacent to the Green Corridor, have been put up for auction for the first time. The base rate was fixed at Rs 32,955 per sqm. These plots, with an estimated collective value of Rs 310 crore, were planned in a prime residential area. Additionally, several high-value properties identified through a land audit were also included. A 2.5-hectare plot near SSB in Gomti Nagar Extension, valued at nearly Rs 100 crore, was selected for e-auction. Commercial and nursing home plots in Vishal Khand, Gomtinagar, measuring 1800 sqm, have also been listed. Two multi-storey commercial complexes constructed earlier by the authority have been put up for sale. The five-storey Ratan Khand complex (6729.6 sqm) was valued at Rs 87 crore, while the Mansarovar complex (1586.43 sqm) was valued at Rs 15.27 crore. Both were included in the current auction. Officials have been asked to prepare plans for high-rise residential buildings on LDA-owned land near Balu Adda (4200 sqm) and Bhadeva in Aishbagh (5000 sqm), which were identified through the same land audit process.
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
LDA seals 52 properties across various schemes
LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has sealed 52 properties across various schemes during several operations against illegal commercial buildings across multiple schemes in the provincial capital. According to the LDA on Monday, the properties sealed include private schools, clinics, cafes, grocery stores, salons, workshops, shops and offices. An indiscriminate operation was conducted on the instructions of LDA Director Tahir Farooq. The LDA Town Planning Wing mobilised against illegal commercial structures and fee defaulters. The LDA teams carried out operations in several schemes, sealing 19 properties in Faisal Town, seven properties in Gulshan Ravi for illegal commercial usage and non-payment of fees, and 26 properties in Wahdat Road and Sabzazar during a recovery operation. Commenting on the operation, the LDA DG said the LDA was committed to taking strict action against illegal commercial buildings and those failing to pay commercial fees. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
LDA starts 1st phase of Gomti biodiversity park
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) kicked off the first phase of the Gomti Bio-Diversity Park, which is set to be completed within a year. Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob inaugurated the project on Friday by planting saplings at the site. Other officials also took part in the plantation drive. LDA vice-president Prathamesh Kumar said 75 acres of green belt land, previously leased to the Sahara group, was reclaimed. In the first phase, 25 acres will be developed at a cost of ₹14 crore, with guidance from experts behind Delhi's Yamuna Bio-Diversity Park. Located between Dayal Paradise Intersection and Janeshwar Mishra Park Gate No. 5, the park will feature a boundary wall, parking area, entry gate, office, walking tracks, children's play area and a watchtower. Endangered plant species from the Gomti river basin will be preserved. To encourage the arrival of native and migratory birds, a variety of grasses, shrubs, and trees will be planted. The park will also house a fruit orchard, a medicinal plant section, and a butterfly garden. A Natural Interpretation Centre (NIC) is also planned, where field biologists will educate students about local biodiversity. The aim is to make the park a hub for eco-tourism and learning. District magistrate Vishak G and LDA decretary Vivek Srivastava were present.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
LDA to develop industrial township along Agra e-way
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop an industrial township along the Agra Expressway for which it held a meeting with farmers at Dona village in Kakori on Friday. The meeting, attended by village heads and district panchayat members from 12 identified villages, focused on land acquisition. LDA joint secretary Sushil Pratap Singh said the industrial township will be developed over 5,610 acres in Sadar and Sarojininagar tehsils, covering villages like Bhalia, Adampur Indwara, Bahru, Jaliyamau, Madarpur, Ibrahimganj, Naktaura, Gehalwara, Tejkrishna Khera, Rewari, Sakra and Dona. The plan includes residential facilities for over 2 lakh people and is expected to boost investment and create largescale employment in the industrial, health, education and logistics sectors. Farmers raised demands for infrastructure such as internal roads, drainage, health centres, schools, parks, cremation grounds and water bodies, which LDA agreed to consider. Concerns over land record errors and illegal plotting by some property dealers were also addressed, with officials assuring corrective measures and action through joint teams. The plan is being finalised under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion Scheme, and LDA is engaging directly with villagers to ensure smooth implementation.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Flower valley near police HQ to be city's new eco-tourism spot
1 2 3 Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop a flower valley on 5 acres of green belt land near the police headquarters on Shaheed Path that will serve as an eco-tourism destination and leisure space. The project costing at Rs 10 crore will feature a water body, observation tower, stepped landscaping, moon gate, floating island bridge and seasonal flowering trees and plants. It will also include elements like a root bridge and pavilion to enhance its appeal. LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar visited the site on Thursday and directed officials to begin project implementation. A team of architects, horticulture experts and landscape designers prepared the initial concept and tendering is underway now. Alongside the green project, the LDA is preparing for a major housing initiative. Kumar also inspected 51 acres of land in Malesemau village, located behind the police headquarters. Surface dressing, cleaning and road development are currently in progress. LDA plans to develop group housing on the site through the public-private partnership (PPP) model at an estimated cost of Rs 2,500 crore. The plan includes around 4,000 residential units in three clusters, with a mix of 1 to 4 BHK flats, penthouses and apartments for EWS and LIG categories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Given the location's proximity to the Gomti River, all apartments are expected to have a river-facing view. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be floated later this month. Meanwhile, the LDA will digitise 1.7 lakh files related to Nazul land, trust properties, maps, and other documents stored in its old office in Lalbagh. During his inspection of the premises, Kumar instructed officials to dispose of redundant documents post-digitisation and auction off junk furniture. Additional staff will be assigned to speed up record organisation. Chief engineer Navneet Sharma, executive engineers Ajit Kumar and Manoj Sagar, and deputy secretary Madhvesh Kumar were present during the inspections.
