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Chandigarh admn mulls raising FAR for staff housing on industrial plots

Officials clarified that the proposal does not amount to permitting conversion of industrial plots into residential or commercial properties. (HT File)

Published 55 days ago

UP draft unified IDA rules 2026: 5 key proposals explained

The Uttar Pradesh government has released the draft Unified Regulations for Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs), 2026, inviting objections and suggestions. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Updated 84 days ago

Chandigarh: Major boost to industry as panel allows FAR to be hiked to 2

Industry representatives have also urged the administration to extend similar FAR relief to smaller plots ranging from five marla to one kanal, (HT File)

Published 92 days ago

Chandigarh: Sector-53 CHB project to have 6 floors, stilt parking

The board’s plan to monetise the 21-acre site had hit a roadblock due to a 2003 clause that barred CHB from selling the land to third parties for development. (HT File)

Published 94 days ago

Haryana revises retirement housing policy, raises FAR to 3.0: What it means

The Haryana Cabinet has approved a key amendment to the Retirement Housing Policy, including an increase in the permissible Floor Area Ratio (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated 94 days ago

Chandigarh: Blueprint to double the FAR in industrial areas gets panel’s nod

Floor area ratio (FAR) determines the permissible built-up area in relation to the size of a plot. (Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times)

Published 141 days ago

Chandigarh: Industry issues fall under UT, MHA’s jurisdiction, says ministry of MSMEs

It added that a proposal for amendment of penalty provisions has been forwarded to the MHA for consideration. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 151 days ago

Bengaluru set for tall buildings, high-rise developments in industrial corridors

Karnataka’s move to allow FAR of up to 5.2 in KIADB zones is set to drive taller, denser and integrated industrial, commercial and residential developments across Bengaluru’s industrial corridors. (Picture for representational purposes)

Updated 152 days ago

Chandigarh plans bigger floor area ratio to draw industrialists

The administration has also been considering doubling the FAR in Industrial Areas Phase 1 and Phase 2, from 0.75 to 1.50, a long-pending demand of industrialists. At (HT Photo for representation)

Published 169 days ago

Chandigarh administration mulls doubling FAR in industrial areas

Chandigarh currently permits FAR of 0.75 while in Mohali, it ranges from 2 to 3 depending on sector, while P’kula allows between 2 & 2.5. (HT File)

Published 181 days ago

Chandigarh moves to rationalise penalties in over 5,000 building violation cases

At present, more than 5,000 notices related to building violations are pending in the city, largely involving industrial units and commercial properties. Officials said that following the amendment, penalties in all these cases, as well as future violations, could be rationalised. (HT File)

Published 184 days ago

Haryana liberalises FAR, OC norms under major Building Code revamp

December notification eases compliance for commercial and industrial projects, expands self-certification, boosts data centres and mandates strict fire and parking norms. (HT Archive)

Published 196 days ago

Noida luxury tower row reaches Allahabad High Court: All you need to know

The Association of Allottees (AOA) of a Noida housing project in Sector 107 has moved the Allahabad High Court, challenging the developer’s plan to construct a new 46-storey tower with apartments priced from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 crore. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated 232 days ago

Chandigarh: CHB told to submit devp plan for vacant land by Dec 1st week

The administrator has also directed the architect to examine whether the land at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park can be sold as individual plots, instead of being developed for group housing. (HT File)

Published 237 days ago

Wait more for Sector 53 housing scheme: Part of land may go to private developer

Established in 1976 to provide affordable and quality housing in Chandigarh, the CHB last successfully launched a housing scheme in 2016, when it offered 200 two-bedroom flats in Sector 51 at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>69 lakh each. (HT File)

Published 244 days ago

‘Neglect, outdated policies driving industry out of Chandigarh’

Industrialists have urged that the existing FAR be revised for smaller plots — 5 marla to 1 kanal — in line with the relief already extended to larger plots above 2 kanals. (HT File)

Published 258 days ago

Greater Noida authority proposes FAR revision for IT, ITES and Biotech plots

The allottees had suggested increasing the FAR as high as 4 to examine the matter, and the authority formed a committee of officials under the chairmanship of the additional CEO. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Archives)

Published 319 days ago

Gomti Nagar to have Lko’s first 42-storey residential building

The permissible FAR has increased from 2.5 to 4.0, and even 5.0 in undeveloped areas, particularly within 500 metres of Shaheed Path, Kisan Path, and Green Corridor routes, previously reported by HT. (File Photo)

Published 382 days ago

GDA eases industrial buildings’ FAR norms to boost growth

The GDA officials said that the amendments are meant to boost set up of micro, small and medium units which are established after necessary compliances and NOCs. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published 439 days ago

LDA raises floor area ratio for high rises

Buildings with more units can now come up near Shaheed Path and Kisan Path. (File)

Updated 668 days ago

Stilt plus four floors: ‘Haryana didn’t make efforts to augment, redesign sectors, despite windfall of revenue, finds report

While stilt plus four constructions were allowed with the intent of increasing the availability of housing at affordable prices, complaints started pouring in from residents who pointed out overburdening of the existing infrastructure, damage to adjoining structures, and congestion due parking of vehicles on roads. (HT File)

Updated 1106 days ago

Home developers’ body submits memorandum in support of fourth floor

Gurugram, India-January 13, 2023: A view of Indra colony Wazirabad village; MCG has allowed the subdivision of 100 sq yards plots and allowed registration of upto 50 sq yards in areas under its jurisdiction, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 13 January 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar)(Pic to go with Abhishek's story)

Updated 1194 days ago

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