The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to invite public objections before moving ahead with the acquisition of approximately 153 acres of land under the Indirapuram Extension scheme. The move follows a direction from the Allahabad High Court, which instructed the authority to follow due process and compensate affected farmers at up to twice the 2014 circle rate. The notification for land acquisition in Mohiddinpur Kanawani village was issued earlier this week.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have rolled out a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy along the 45 km rapid rail corridor. This policy allows an increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) by 33-50% and permits mixed land use within a 1.5 km corridor on both sides of the rail line. The TOD zones cover key areas including Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Muradnagar, and Modinagar. Revenue from these zones is expected to grow over 200%, with funds shared equally between GDA and NCRTC and managed via an escrow account.Read more

Saya Group has partnered with Harmony Infra to develop an ultra-luxury residential project, 'The Horizon Residences,' in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Spread over 2 acres, the project will feature 264 premium flats priced between INR 6 crore and INR 8.5 crore. With an investment of INR 550 crore, excluding land acquired in 2018, the company anticipates sales revenue of around INR 1,600 crore. The project has secured RERA and other statutory approvals, and about 100 units have already been booked due to strong demand in the limited supply market.Read more

Ghaziabad authorities have formed a four-member committee to identify illegal permanent constructions on the Yamuna floodplain in Loni. Led by Additional District Magistrate Saurabh Bhatt, the team includes the SDM of Loni, a zonal officer from the Ghaziabad Development Authority, and an irrigation department official. They are tasked with submitting a report within a month for clearance and action. The initiative follows recurring floods that required the rescue of around 400 people from unauthorized structures this year, highlighting risks from encroachments in flood-prone zones.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is accelerating land acquisition for the Harnandipuram township project after slow progress through mutual agreements. Only 14 hectares have been acquired since March, prompting the authority to invoke the Land Acquisition Act for the remaining 507 hectares. The township, covering 521 hectares, is designed to accommodate Ghaziabad's growing population and strengthen the city's real estate landscape. By adopting the act, the GDA plans to simplify the acquisition process, ensure timely project execution, and offer housing options similar to the successful Indirapuram township.Read more

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the unified, GIS-based Master Plan 2031 for the Ghaziabad region, following a seven-year drafting process. This comprehensive roadmap for urban growth, covering 33,543 hectares, focuses on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Special Development Areas (SDA). The plan is designed to accommodate a projected population of 64 lakh by 2031 and is expected to spur both residential and commercial development. This initiative is a strategic move to reposition Ghaziabad as a self-sustaining growth hub, aiming to address the city's housing and infrastructure needs.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority has rolled out a new monthly grievance redressal mechanism, named RERA Samadhan Diwas, to address homebuyer complaints more directly and minimise escalation to UP RERA. The forum will convene every third Thursday at the GDA office, with its first session already seeing on-the-spot resolutions and withdrawals of cases from UP RERA. This step reflects the authority's growing accountability as a township developer under RERA and its effort to handle disputes efficiently while strengthening buyer confidence.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has transferred 76 supervisors this past week in response to growing complaints of their involvement in unauthorised construction. Residents alleged that some supervisors were working with contractors and taking money to ignore violations, including approval of extra floors in buildings. Illegal colonies have steadily expanded in recent years, rising from 321 to 351 across nearly 3,000 acres. By moving staff who had been posted in the same zones for years, the authority aims to break existing networks and restore tighter oversight of construction activities.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority has announced its intent to initiate legal proceedings against both serving and retired officials involved in allowing unauthorised construction in the Express Garden Housing Society, located in Indirapuram. A court-appointed panel revealed that 134 flats were built over and above the sanctioned 400, prompting recommendations for FIRs against the developer, architect, and officials. The developer has denied wrongdoing, citing internal reconfiguration of units. The issue is currently under the Allahabad High Court's review, with further hearings due in the coming weeks.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has filed a new FIR against Ansal Properties after a severe basement cave-in incident at Sushant Aquapolis township near Crossings Republik. Heavy rainfall led to water collecting in an unfenced 15-foot-deep pit, submerging vehicles parked near Tower 7. The builder had reportedly handed over possession without securing a completion certificate and failed to install key infrastructure. This comes as the latest in a string of FIRs against the company over project delays, forgery, cheating, and regulatory violations across Ghaziabad and Lucknow.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has identified 351 illegal colonies, covering approximately 3,000 acres, and is cautioning residents against investing in these properties. Many of these unauthorized settlements have emerged over the past few decades, with 30 new ones appearing since 2021. Despite regular demolition drives and the development of an AI-enabled detection system, GDA faces challenges, especially with older colonies, as buyers often misunderstand that property registration alone provides legal validity. This issue, exacerbated by middlemen, highlights a persistent legacy problem in urban planning and enforcement across Ghaziabad.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has temporarily halted its online building map approval system to implement the recently revised building bylaws issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. During this transition phase, all building plan approvals will be processed manually, significantly increasing the turnaround time from a few days to nearly a month. This move is expected to impact GDA's monthly revenue, which averages around INR 34 crore. The revised bylaws allow for higher floor area ratios and reduced plot size requirements for group housing projects, aiming to promote vertical development.Read more

A consumer forum in Ghaziabad has held a cooperative bank liable for losing a borrower's original property documents despite full loan repayment. The documents went missing during the bank's branch relocation from Ghaziabad to Noida. The borrower, who sought the return of his papers much later, was told they were untraceable. The commission has directed the bank to pay INR 25,000 for mental distress and INR 5,000 for litigation expenses. The bank must also assist in obtaining certified copies of the lost deed. This case reflects increasing regulatory pressure on lenders to maintain stringent safeguards over customer documents.Read more

UPSIDA has revitalised over 200 long-unused industrial plots in Ghaziabad, many vacant since the 1970s, by allowing partial resale under new policies. Owners of inactive units can now sell up to 75% of their land, enabling smaller businesses to acquire affordable parcels. With prices between INR 16,960 and INR 25,780 per sq m, this marks the first major land allocation in the region in two decades. UPSIDA has also allotted over 1,600 plots in three years and tripled its revenue since FY 2021-22. Backed by a INR 6,190 crore budget, the authority is investing in infrastructure and green initiatives, turning Ghaziabad into a hub for growing enterprises.Read more

Following a 2023 petition, the GDA has demanded demolition of 172 homes in Rajendra Nagar, alleging that the long-standing colony occupies former parkland. The NGT has required a detailed action report by late July, with the next hearing scheduled for 29 August. While authorities defend their actions based on a government-directed survey, residents argue that official approvals were granted decades earlier. The development highlights ongoing tensions between urban growth, environmental mandates, and housing rights in Ghaziabad.Read more

Ghaziabad administration has put its foot down on water conservation. Housing societies that haven't installed rainwater harvesting systems are now staring at fines of up to INR 300,000. This intensified action follows a National Green Tribunal order and growing concerns over groundwater depletion. Over 70% of groundwater sources in the district are already critically overexploited. The city's Municipal Corporation has started serving notices, with enforcement expected to expand across wards in phases. Authorities stress that compliance is not optional rainwater harvesting is now a must-have, not a good-to-have.Read more

GDA has successfully reclaimed a 10-hectare encroached land parcel in Kanawni, Indirapuram, worth INR 800 crore, after nearly a decade of delay. This forms a crucial part of the larger 34-hectare Indirapuram Extension township project. The authority has begun preparing detailed project reports and development proposals, aided by a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that resolved prior compensation disputes. The reclaimed land is earmarked for residential and commercial use and is expected to host a major affordable housing cluster.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced direct land purchases for its ambitious Harnandipuram township project, covering over 336 hectares across five villages. Farmers have begun receiving compensation at four times the notified circle rate, with a total payout exceeding INR 5 crore so far. The project also promises 10% of developed plots to landowners, setting a more inclusive precedent. A detailed project report is being finalised, while major connectivity upgrades, including elevated road extensions to the RRTS and Delhi-Meerut Expressway, are also in the pipeline. This marks GDA's most extensive land initiative since Madhuban Bapudham.Read more

Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has repealed a controversial property tax hike introduced on April 1, 2025, after facing public backlash and legal scrutiny. The increase had tripled or quadrupled tax rates, sparking opposition from resident and trader groups. Mayor Sunita Dayal convened a special board meeting where the hike was formally canceled. However, the decision awaits approval from the state government and the Allahabad High Court, where a related case is ongoing. The court had earlier received a petition citing rule violations and unfair uniform tax slabs. GMC has paused issuing revised notices and plans property inspections to resolve tax anomalies.Read more

The Uttar Pradesh government has trimmed the budget for Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation's new Arthala office from INR 110 crore to just under INR 100 crore. Despite the cut, the G+5 green building-spread across 21,000 sq.m-will retain core features like solar systems, rainwater harvesting, and space for 209 civic vehicles. The UP Jal Nigam will execute the project, slated for completion next year. This comes amid Ghaziabad's record-high civic budget of INR 3,722 crore, with major allocations for ward-level infrastructure, roads, drainage, and a new sports complex. The new headquarters is expected to enhance civic operations and address current space limitations.Read more