CRDA releases notification for new zone for EWS housing in Amaravati
2 years, 1 month ago

CRDA releases notification for new zone for EWS housing in Amaravati

The Hindu  

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, on October 28, gave a notification for the creation of a new zone for affordable/ Economically Weaker Section housing. The notification mentions the required draft variation to the detailed master plan of Amaravati capital city. As per Section - 53 of the APCRDA Act, 2014, at least five percent of the total area taken, under the Land Pooling Scheme, was to be provided for affordable housing. Now, the government intends to make necessary modifications to the master plan as per the references made by the local bodies, or the special officers or persons in-charge on behalf of the respective local bodies where elected bodies do not exist, or suo motu propose modifications to the master plan or the zonal development plan.

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APCRDA to sign agreement with World Bank, ADB for Amaravati capital city loan
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APCRDA to sign agreement with World Bank, ADB for Amaravati capital city loan

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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AP HC Stays Construction of Houses for Poor at R-5 Zone in Amaravati
1 year, 4 months ago

AP HC Stays Construction of Houses for Poor at R-5 Zone in Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 5 months ago

AP will build Amaravati house even if centre stops funds: Sajjala

Deccan Chronicle  

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SLPs on R5 Zone of Amaravati: SC to hear pleas next week
1 year, 7 months ago

SLPs on R5 Zone of Amaravati: SC to hear pleas next week

Deccan Chronicle  

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HC allows AP govt to allocate house sites to poor in Amaravati
1 year, 7 months ago

HC allows AP govt to allocate house sites to poor in Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 1 month ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Governor’s assent to law for affordable houses for all in Amaravati
2 years, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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