LDA plans Rs 431crore integrated divisional office in Gomtinagar

Time of India

5 days ago

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has proposed the construction of an integrated divisional office near Samta Mulak Chauraha in Gomtinagar. The project, modelled on similar facilities in Varanasi and Gorakhpur, is expected to cost around Rs 431 crore.
A detailed project report (DPR), which includes the proposed transfer of land currently under the irrigation department, has been submitted to the housing department for approval.
LDA was entrusted with preparing the DPR, conducting surveys, and assessing the current status of departmental offices. The aim is to bring major administrative offices under one roof to streamline inter-departmental coordination and improve service delivery.
In a survey of 63 departments, 54 divisional-level departments were found suitable for relocation to the proposed eight-storey building, which will feature double basement parking for around 900 cars.
The proposed site, currently owned by the irrigation department, was originally allotted to the UP-State Haj Committee in 2009 and has remained vacant for the past 14 years. The irrigation department has initiated the process to cancel the lease, citing violations of the allotment terms.
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According to the DPR, the complex will include centralised office spaces, a public grievance and help desk, conference halls, training facilities, green areas, and parking. Of the total cost, the govt is expected to provide Rs 50 crore as seed capital. LDA will contribute Rs 25 crore, while the remaining amount will be mobilised through the monetisation of existing departmental office properties and surplus govt land.
Three office sites marked for relocation could generate Rs 63.5 crore through monetisation. Additional land parcels identified by the district administration and the revenue department are expected to contribute Rs 466 crore. Some Nazul land is estimated to yield another Rs 24 crore.
According to LDA officials, "The proposal has been forwarded to the state govt. Approval is being sought from the Council of Ministers through the state-level committee, along with administrative and financial clearance for the seed capital and cancellation of the previous land allotment."