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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt offers 75% rebate on conversion fee, devpt charge for pvt bus stands
Lucknow: To attract investments in public transport sector, the housing department on Tuesday announced that a 75% rebate on land conversion fee and development charges will be offered to people interested in setting up private bus stands over plots that are 2 acres or larger. The decision was taken to promote the Uttar Pradesh stage carriage bus stand establishment and regulation policy. Only one-fourth of the amount due to the local housing development authority will have to be paid to undertake such projects. Notifying the state carriage bus stand policy on May 7, the objective of the transport department was to create space for parking city and long-distance buses engaged by various govt agencies and corporations, as well as private and contractual ones. On a public-private-partnership model, infrastructure will be developed on plots measuring 2 acres to create space for parking buses. In turn, the operators of parking complex would be able to command fees from users. As land conversion and development charges could account for 30% to 40% of the land value, offering a rebate was deemed necessary to attract private investments and improve the financial viability of the PPP mode-based projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get Your Personalized IQ Certificate Today Try Now Undo Issuing directions to the vice-chairmen of the 29 development authorities and the housing commissioner, principal secretary, housing, P Guruprasad on Tuesday said that a 75% rebate on both components needs to be passed on to entrepreneurs interested in setting up carriage bus stands under the policy. To avail of the benefits, the operations will have to be continue for 10 years, and a necessary bank guarantee will be pledged to the agency concerned.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP gives nod to acquire landfor township in Gorakhpur
Lucknow: Clearing the final roadblock, the housing department has given its go-ahead to the Gorakhpur Development Authority to initiate the land acquisition exercise to set up a new township in the prime city of eastern UP. The plan is to acquire a total of 252 hectares to set up a greenfield township (New Gorakhpur Scheme) that would cater to the growing housing needs of the local population. The authority would enlist independent experts to prepare a social impact assessment report to ascertain how many families would be affected by the project. According to the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, instituting a social impact assessment study is crucial to understanding the estimated cost and benefits to the families affected by the acquisition. Planned over a 622-acre area, the township would span Gorakhpur Sadar and Chauri Chaura sub-divisions. As per a preliminary survey, three villages, including Koni, Takiya Medinipur, and Madapar, among others, are involved. Principal secretary of the housing department, P Guruprasad, issued directives to the district magistrate of Gorakhpur to prepare the preliminary outline for the land acquisition process. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The Yogi Adityanath govt in April 2023 introduced a new township policy to address the housing needs of the state. The level of urbanisation in UP, being 23.50%, is on the lower side compared to the national average, which is over 31%. The state govt has agreed to provide the seed fund or the initial capital to the concerned development authority to cover the initial cost required to acquire and float the scheme.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Housing dept notifies new building byelaws
Lucknow: The new building byelaws that govern construction activities in key cities of the state were notified by the housing department on Friday. Going forward, the 29 housing development authorities and UP Housing Board (Awas Evam Vikas Parishad) will implement and enforce the provisions mentioned in the new building byelaws that were notified by the state. Principal secretary of the housing department, P Guruprasad, in his order, also mentioned that the 20 previous rules and regulations framed by the state in the past are now ineffective, and the new byelaws are to be adhered to. While allowing construction activity within the regulated areas under their jurisdiction, the development authorities will approve the building plans and maps as per the 2025 Uttar Pradesh Building Construction and Development Byelaws. Guruprasad said that the new laws will promote vertical development and also result in increased economic activity and revenue generation for the state.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Mini-stadium, astro lab to charm up JMP
Lucknow: An astronomical observatory pavilion , mini sports stadium and an enlarged rose garden will soon be added attractions to the city's Janeshwar Mishra Park as it goes for infrastructural and recreational expansion. These were approved during the recent board meeting of the Janeshwar Mishra Park Committee, chaired by P Guruprasad, principal secretary, housing and urban planning department. Astronomical Pavilion will be developed in the park's amphitheatre area and will include an elevated viewing platform with a tensile cover and high-resolution telescopes. Designed in collaboration with the Council of Science and Technology, UP, the pavilion will enable students and public to observe lunar phases, planetary positions and constellations. It will include a mini museum displaying vintage telescopes and educational panels on astronomy. The project has a proposed budget of Rs 2 crore and a request for proposal is being prepared. A 20-acre mini stadium , at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore, will promote sports activities at the park. Vice Chairman of LDA Prathamesh Kumar said the stadium would feature dedicated zones for cricket, football, badminton, lawn tennis, volleyball and skating. LDA VC Prathamesh Kumar said, "JMP is set to become a landmark destination that combines education, sports and recreation under one roof. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo The new astronomical pavilion will bring wonders of the universe closer to the public, while the mini stadium and expanded rose garden will offer enhanced facilities for fitness and leisure. " The upgrade is developed on a public-private partnership model and is expected to generate Rs 35 lakh per year in revenue for the park authority. The bidding process is underway. Another major development is planned expansion of the rose garden along the park's water body. Once complete, it will house 2,369 varieties of roses, making it the most diverse rose collection in the country. The Rs 5-crore project includes walkways, seating, lighting and landscaping to improve accessibility and aesthetics. Adventure Sports Zone will offer activities such as ziplining, high rope cycling, mirror maze and a shooting range. A service provider has already been selected for its operation. Other infrastructure work includes a 435-metre synthetic jogging track near Gate No. 6 (Rs 1.62 crore), rubber padding in the children's play area (Rs 1.67 crore), and the installation of a public announcement sound system between Gates 4 and 6. LDA officials said tenders have been floated for multiple projects and construction is expected to begin soon.
