Construction Of The First Phase To Start This Month-End

The much-delayed SmartCity project received a shot in the arm after the single window clearance board, which met in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, granted building permit for the construction of first IT building.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) wants the state to create a framework that will make it mandatory for all buildings to strictly adhere to safety norms laid down by the Bureau of Indi

Coming down heavily on the East Delhi Municipal Corporation’s report in an unauthorised construction case and saying that deliberate attempts are made to pass of new constructions as old, Delhi Lok

After a contempt notice was shot off to Delhi Development Authority vice-chairman and Delhi chief secretary over encroachments on two water bodies, DDA and Delhi government are trying desperately t

The Union Environment and Forest Ministry has approved the diversion of 1.80 hectares of forest land in the Sultilla area of Nurpur for constructing the proposed building of the local Arya Governme

Residents of Carleston Nest, a 10-flat apartment on Lloyd Road, Cox Town, got a shock after their water bill for July shot up 171 per cent.

Reason: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) had quietly issued a government notification on June 13, 2013, increasing water and sanitation charges for bulk consumers, including residents of high-rises, multi-storey buildings, villas and government housing complexes.

Over the past decade, builders have complained that procuring environmental clearances for their projects is one of the biggest rackets.

Central Circular Doesn’t Specify Action If Deadlines Aren’t Met

The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) wants environmental approvals for building and real estate projects to be granted within three-and-a-half months of the plans being submitted to the state bodies responsible for clearing them. All projects involving built-up area of 20,000 square metres or more require green clearance.

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to implement a proposal to allow online approval of building plans.