New building byelaws in Lucknow, JPNIC revival on the cards
Two of the proposals have even received approval from the state government, a LDA official said.
Taller buildings, high-rise audits
The proposed byelaws significantly ease height and density restrictions. The changes allow a higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR), enabling developers to build taller and denser buildings.
'These reforms are expected to increase housing supply, stabilise property prices, and improve urban affordability,' said a senior LDA official.
To ensure safety, LDA will begin mandatory structural audits of all high-rise buildings, both government and private, especially those over 10 years old, the official said.
'We have identified ageing buildings like Vikasdeep and Brahmkunj for priority inspection. The process will be carried out by empanelled structural audit agencies,' the official added.
JPNIC bidding
LDA will also place the proposal to initiate bidding for the stalled JPNIC project. On July 3, LDA was given charge of the 20-acre complex and directed to operationalise the centre through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
'The bidding plan is ready and will be presented at the board meeting. Once approved, we'll float tenders,' the official confirmed.
Sanctioned in 2013 with a budget of ₹864 crore, JPNIC has remained non-functional since 2017. LDA will recover the construction cost of ₹821.74 crore over 30 years, as was stated in an earlier HT report.
The third proposal involves amending the layout provisions of various residential colonies to align with the updated norms under the new byelaws. These revisions aim to streamline land use and future development planning.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Hans India
ULBs told to intensify revenue generation
Vijayawada: Urban local bodies (ULBs) must focus on bridging infrastructure gaps not covered under Central or external funding schemes and improve their financial self-reliance, said S Suresh Kumar, principal secretary, municipal administration and urban development. He stressed that ULBs should independently allocate funds to address local needs instead of relying solely on schemes like AMRUT, UIDF, or AIIB. Suresh Kumar made these remarks during a state-level video conference on Saturday, where he conducted a comprehensive review with all municipal commissioners. The meeting focused on enhancing financial discipline and revenue sustainability in ULBs. He underlined the importance of boosting statutory collections such as property tax and vacant land tax, and encouraged ULBs to adopt innovative funding models like Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to reduce reliance on government grants. As part of this effort, commissioner and director of municipal administration Dr P Sampath Kumar presented a detailed financial health report of each ULB for 2024–25, mapping their revenue potential, expenditure patterns, and fiscal goals. Dr Sampath Kumar urged ULBs to critically assess their budgetary performance, identify inefficiencies, and reorient their spending towards core services—especially sanitation. He said priorities should include solid waste management, scientific disposal, door-to-door garbage collection, and clean public spaces. Improving these areas, he noted, would enhance urban livability, public health, and environmental quality. He also advised municipal bodies to strengthen financial planning, control costs, and optimize resources to ensure long-term sustainability.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi govt takes a leaf out of Centre's book to revamp its housing colonies
Along the lines of the Centre's General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) project, the Delhi government is planning to redevelop its housing colonies on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, officials said. According to a senior official, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta discussed the matter in a recent meeting with Public Works Department (PWD) officials. Under the GPRA project, existing government residential colonies in Delhi are being redeveloped under the PPP model, primarily to modernise the houses and optimise land use. 'The Delhi government plans to redevelop housing colonies under the PPP model and recover the cost of the project by using the land space for commercial purposes… like building offices and retail spaces, or by selling land parcels to private developers or constructing housing units and selling them…,' said the senior official. 'The matter was taken up in the department's last meeting with the CM… The department has been asked to explore the possibility and appoint a consultant who will study the number of government colonies that can be redeveloped, how much space is available to build multi-storey buildings, and if there is space for commercial activities as well… The consultant will submit a detailed project report,' the official added. Officials said that while the plan is at a nascent stage, the tendering process will start so that a consultant can be appointed. At present, houses are allotted to Delhi government officials at 57 localities, including Daryaganj, Rajpur Road, Alipur Road, Satya Sadan, Shamnath Marg, Mayur Vihar, Commonwealth Games Village, and Vasant Kunj, among others. The allotment is done through the sarkari-awas portal. Officials said that most houses allotted to Delhi government employees — from senior bureaucrats to ministers and the CM — come under the PWD pool and are managed by the department. They added that the key aim is to redevelop old and dilapidated government houses and replace them with modern and sustainable infrastructure, creating self-sustaining urban space. 'Currently, most of these colonies are two- or three-floor towers or buildings… After conducting a feasibility study, a plan will be made for land utilisation so that multi-storey towers, having modern features like rainwater harvesting systems, among others, can be constructed. This will also help the government to meet its housing requirement and help save the cost of repair and maintenance… Further, the waiting period for government staff to get a house will come down,' said the senior official. In 2016, the Centre had approved the redevelopment of seven GPRA colonies in South Delhi — Sarojini Nagar, Nauroji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Sriniwaspuri, Mohamm-adpur and Thyagraj Nagar — to meet the housing requirement of central government employees. 'As these are big-ticket projects and cannot be constructed solely through public funds, the government has brought in the PPP model, where it gives contracts to private companies that will construct the houses and use the space available for official or commercial activities to generate revenue,' a senior PWD official said. 'Some land parcels were also sold for commercial purposes so the money could be used to construct the houses in other areas… For instance, while work at Thyagraj Nagar and Mohammadpur has been completed, no space is being used for commercial purposes. At the same time, as of now, the government is exclusively using Nauroji Nagar for commercial activities, where the World Trade Centre is coming up… This will ensure that while project cost is recovered, houses are also constructed,' the official added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
LDA to sell vacant shops on first-come-first-served basis
Lucknow: After multiple failed auctions, the Lucknow Development Authority is preparing to sell its long-vacant commercial units on a first-come-first-serve basis. The proposal will be placed before the board for approval in its meeting in Aug. Over 100 shops built under various housing schemes have remained unsold for nearly 15 years. Despite repeated auction attempts, buyers stayed away, citing high prices and the shabby condition of the structures. Markets developed in several LDA schemes across the city have struggled to attract commercial activity. An LDA official said the direct-sale model aims to revive these spaces and reduce the unsold inventory. This will also help the authority generate revenue. Further, LDA is set to revise the layout and land use of over 40 plots in seven housing schemes. These plots were earmarked for facilities like police stations, post offices, fire stations and community centres. Since these spaces remained unclaimed, they will now be opened for residential and commercial use. The proposal will be put in the board meeting for final approval. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo LDA is also preparing to push a record increase of Rs 12,504.97 crore in its budget. According to the proposed plan, several major projects have been outlined. The Varun Vihar Housing Scheme is projected at Rs 7471.93 crore while the Naimisharanya Town Plan is estimated at Rs 4785.34 crore. Apartment construction in Virajkhand and Gomti Nagar Extension are each expected to cost Rs 50 crore. Other residential projects include apartments at Aishbagh Mill Road also estimated at Rs 50 crore. A Mango Theme Park is planned at Basant Kunj with a budget of Rs 7.5 crore. The integrated divisional office has an estimated cost of Rs 50 crore.
