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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pre-bypoll push falls flat: LIT's dues settlement schemes see lukewarm response
Ludhiana: In a bid to woo voters ahead of the Ludhiana West bypoll, the administration rolled out two special policies under the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) — one for settling long-pending non-construction fees and another one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for allottees who failed to pay instalments for their allotted properties. But despite the seemingly generous offer, the public response has been underwhelming. With just 20 days left before the July 31 deadline, the response remains muted — only 155 applications have come in under the non-construction fee (NCF) policy and 100 under the OTS scheme. Officials had hoped for a better turnout but blame poor recordkeeping and lack of awareness for the disinterest. The policies were notified on April 17, but LIT officials now pin their hopes on a last-minute rush, saying beneficiaries often tend to settle dues closer to the deadline. In 2016, a one-time settlement policy had been notified for six months, during which 372 applications were received — a higher response compared to the current policy, which was open for a shorter period. Sources revealed that LIT officials lack accurate data on the number of defaulters for non-construction fees (NCF) or pending instalments. This is largely because records are not maintained plot-wise. Further, officials often don't know whether a plot is still with the original allottee or has been sold further — unless someone approaches the clerks in the sale branch directly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Sources added that this lack of proper recordkeeping has left LIT dependent entirely on defaulters to come forward on their own. In some cases, localities developed by LIT were later transferred to the municipal corporation (MC), resulting in incomplete or lost records. Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) chairperson Tarsem Bhinder admitted that they received fewer applications for the two policies, however, he claimed that he has asked the concerned staff to start contacting the defaulters to reap the benefit of the schemes. He highlighted that the LIT had lesser staff to handle additional tasks. Under the one-time settlement policy for the Non-Construction Fee (NCF), a 50% discount is offered on the total amount due (principal + interest) to allottees of properties under LIT development schemes — whether less than or more than 15 years have passed since the allotment letter was issued. For cases older than 15 years, the NCF is fixed at 5% of the applicable reserve rate. Additionally, senior citizens, women, and legal heirs of Armed or Paramilitary Forces personnel killed in action are eligible for an extra 25% discount on the already reduced NCF amount. After getting an exemption from the govt under the One-Time Relaxation Policy on the NCF, the allottee will be bound to deposit the amount and construct his property by getting the plan approved by Dec 31. Similarly, under the one-time settlement for pending dues where allottees have made some kind of payment, this exemption is applicable only in those cases in which the allottees have deposited 1/4th part of the amount after the allotment of the concerned property. According to this, the allottees will be able to regularise their property by depositing the remaining amount at the applicable rate (at simple interest) and restoration charges at the rate of 2.5 percent at the reserve rate for the year 2025-26 as per the rules issued from time to time. Complete exemption was given on penalty/penal interest.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ludhiana Improvement Trust seeks land for new schemes
LUDHIANA : The transfer of colonies from Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) to the MC was supposed to ease its burden. However, the LIT now struggles to remain relevant. With the trust handing over its remaining residential areas to the municipal corporation, and the MC starting the process of adopting these colonies, the trust faces a struggle for existence. As of now, except for the Atal Apartment project, the LIT has nothing major in terms of development of any area or scheme, in its itinerary. To rectify this, the trust plans to launch a new residential/commercial development scheme, for which its officials have started looking for land. The LIT administration has initiated efforts to arrange land through land pooling to develop a new commercial/residential scheme. The trust administration has issued a public notice inviting interested holders to give land for such a scheme on the condition that it should either be within MC limits or adjacent to it. Under the land pooling scheme, a commercial/residential scheme will be developed after taking possession of land. For every acre of land, a plot of about 1,100 sq yards will be allotted to the landholder. During the tenure of former LIT chairman Raman Balasubramanium, the proposal for a new residential scheme was sent to the government. At the time, the proposal for a new scheme in areas around Hambran Road was discussed but after change of power, the scheme came to a halt. After taking charge, LIT chairman Tarsem Bhinder has again started looking for land in areas around Sidhwan Canal, Lohara. Now, the trust administration has invited landholders, saying that if they want to cooperate in the development of a new commercial/residential scheme in the city, they should submit their application in a sealed envelope to the LIT chairman's office within 21 days. The process will be taken forward after checking the documents. LIT chairman Tarsem Bhinder said, "Property holders have been invited to pool land for development of a new scheme. The procedure will be completed after verification of documents and the proposal will be sent to the government. After getting government approval, a new scheme will be launched." He added that they wanted to develop a scheme for residents because no such scheme had been launched by the trust for a long time.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Struggle for survival? LIT seeks land for new schemes
Ludhiana: The transfer of colonies from (LIT) to the MC was supposed to ease its burden. However, the LIT now struggles to remain relevant. With the trust handing over its remaining residential areas to the municipal corporation, and the MC starting the process of adopting these colonies, the trust faces a struggle for existence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As of now, except for the Atal Apartment project, the LIT has nothing major in terms of development of any area or scheme, in its itinerary. To rectify this, the trust plans to launch a new residential/commercial development scheme, for which its officials have started looking for land. The LIT administration has initiated efforts to arrange land through land pooling to develop a new commercial/residential scheme. The trust administration has issued a public notice inviting interested holders to give land for such a scheme on the condition that it should either be within MC limits or adjacent to it. Under the land pooling scheme, a commercial/residential scheme will be developed after taking possession of land. For every acre of land, a plot of about 1,100 sq yards will be allotted to the landholder. During the tenure of former LIT chairman Raman Balasubramanium, the proposal for a new residential scheme was sent to the government. At the time, the proposal for a new scheme in areas around Hambran Road was discussed but after change of power, the scheme came to a halt. After taking charge, LIT chairman Tarsem Bhinder has again started looking for land in areas around Sidhwan Canal, Lohara. Now, the trust administration has invited landholders, saying that if they want to cooperate in the development of a new commercial/residential scheme in the city, they should submit their application in a sealed envelope to the LIT chairman's office within 21 days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The process will be taken forward after checking the documents. LIT chairman Tarsem Bhinder said, "Property holders have been invited to pool land for development of a new scheme. The procedure will be completed after verification of documents and the proposal will be sent to the government. After getting government approval, a new scheme will be launched." He added that they wanted to develop a scheme for residents because no such scheme had been launched by the trust for a long time. Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) Struggles for Relevance Current Status: --LIT has transferred most of its colonies to the Municipal Corporation (MC), reducing its operational scope. --To regain relevance, LIT is planning a new residential/commercial development scheme. --It has issued a public notice inviting landowners to participate via a land pooling model Land pooling details: --Land must be within or adjacent to MC limits. —For every acre contributed, landowners receive a 1,100-yard plot Past & Present Efforts: --A similar proposal was made under former chairman Raman Balasubramanium but stalled --Current chairman Tarsem Bhinder has revived the effort, focusing on areas like Sidhwan Canal and Lohara. Next steps: --Landowners must submit applications in sealed envelopes within 21 days. --After document verification, the proposal will be sent for government approval. Major devp schemes --Since its inception in 1958, LIT has launched 33 development schemes across Ludhiana, covering approximately 2,850 acres --These schemes were aimed at planned urban development, including residential and commercial zones. Atal Apartments --One of the most recent and ongoing projects. --Focused on providing High-Income Group (HIG) and Middle-Income Group (MIG) flats. Community Centres LIT has also invested in building community centres, though many remain underutilised --Operational centres are located in H and I Block of BRS Nagar and Sant Singh Nagar --Idle or incomplete centres are located in C Block, BRS Nagar, Tajpur Road, Sukhdev Enclave, Hambran Road, Near Leisure Valley, Haibowal MSID:: 121235065 413 |
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
LIT urges property owners to avail of one-time settlement schemes
Ludhiana: Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) officials urged people to avail themselves of the scheme for one-time settlement policies, which provide relief to defaulters from non-construction fees and pending dues for the allotment of properties. In a press statement issued on Thursday, LIT Chairman Tarsem Bhinder said that the local bodies department issued two one-time relaxation policies for the allottees, those transferred, and owners of properties falling under development schemes of the non-construction fee policy, a 50% discount was given on the total amount of non-construction fee (principal amount and interest) due to allottees of properties falling under the development schemes of the trust, for which less than 15 years or more than 15 years passed from the date of issuance of the allotment letter. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far The non-construction fee due for more than 15 years was fixed at the rate of 5% of the reserve rate (applicable). Along with this, senior citizens, women, and legal heirs of soldiers of the Armed or Paramilitary Forces killed in action were also given an additional 25% discount on the above-given discount on the non-construction getting an exemption from the govt under the one-time relaxation policy regarding the amount of non-construction fee (NCF), the allottee will be bound to deposit the amount and construct his property by getting the plan approved by December 31. He said that under the one-time settlement for pending dues where allottees made some kind of payment, this exemption will be applicable only in cases in which allottees deposited 1/4th part of the amount after the allotment of property. According to this, allottees will be able to regularise their property by depositing the remaining amount at the applicable rate (at simple interest) and restaurant charges at the rate of 2.5% at the reserve rate for the year 2025-26. Complete exemption was given on penalty/penal said that if allottees, transferees, or owners of properties falling under the development schemes of the trust want to get the benefit under the one-time relaxation policy regarding the amount of non-construction fee (NCF) issued by the govt, they can get the benefit by submitting a request in person or via email at the trust office till July 31. If anyone wants to get any other information in this regard, they can come to the LIT office on any working day and get the information.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
New fire trucks parked safely, while Ludhiana burns
Ludhiana: As fire incidents spike with the arrival of summer, Ludhiana's fire brigade faces a dire shortage of operational fire tenders and staff — despite having two brand-new fire trucks parked unused for months. The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) purchased two fire tenders for the newly inaugurated Tajpur Road fire station . Yet the vehicles have been stationed at the Focal Point fire station since Feb, unused and without registration numbers. While fire officials blame the lack of registrations, sources said the real reason is political wrangling over who should preside over an official flag-off ceremony. Delays and Political Deadlock The Tajpur Road fire station was first proposed in Dec 2021, when the foundation stone was laid ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. However, a change in govt and ongoing vigilance inquiries slowed progress. The station was eventually inaugurated on Feb 1 this year. In anticipation, the LIT had purchased two fire tenders a year earlier: a larger vehicle with a 5,200-litre capacity and a smaller one with a 3,000-litre capacity. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience three trade fairs with just one ticket Undo automatica 2025 Undo Laser World of Photonics Undo World of Quantum Undo Visit automatica: June 24-27, Munich Undo Fire department officials, requesting anonymity, said the tenders have not been deployed because political leaders are locked in a dispute over the inauguration event. Without registration plates, the vehicles cannot legally operate on city roads. LIT chairman Tarsem Bhinder disputed this version, insisting that the fire brigade is free to use the tenders immediately and that a formal inauguration could take place later. "There is no condition that the inauguration must happen first," he said. Staff Shortages Compound Crisis Separately, one of the new fire tenders has been temporarily stationed at the Jalandhar bypass to cover the Bahadur K Road area, on the directions of Aam Aadmi Party's Ludhiana West assembly byelection candidate and Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora. Firefighters, however, have raised concerns, warning that staffing shortages already burden the department and reallocating personnel could further weaken their emergency response capacity. Infrastructure Deficiencies Beyond the shortage of vehicles and manpower, officials said critical firefighting supplies are depleted. Foam used to extinguish chemical fires ran out after a recent blaze at the 66kV power station at Tajpur Road, and many hoses are in poor condition. Without replenishment, the availability of new fire tenders alone offers little improvement, they said. box LPG blast in Labour Colony A fire broke out Sunday evening following an LPG cylinder explosion at a home in Labour Colony (Gali No. 6), Jawahar Nagar Camp. Fortunately, no one was inside the house at the time, and no casualties were reported. However, the home suffered significant damage, with the ceiling collapsing and several appliances destroyed. The blaze occurred around 5 pm. In response, Rajya Sabha MP and AAP's Ludhiana West assembly seat candidate Sanjeev Arora announced ₹2 lakh in compensation for the affected family. MSID:: 120667652 413 |
