LDA Warns of Plot Cancellation for 292 Transportnagar Allottees with Missing Documents

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced that the allocation of 292 plots in the Transportnagar scheme may be canceled  due to missing official records. These plots, part of a scheme initiated in 1980, are predominantly used for warehouses and agencies. 

The LDA has asked current occupants of these plots to submit their original allocation documents for verification. If the documents are found to be valid, the current occupants will retain ownership. However, failure to provide valid documentation within a month will result in the plots being declared vacant and made available for e-auction.

The Transportnagar scheme comprises around 1,900 plots, with sizes ranging from 50 to 1,000 square meters. The LDA's decision follows a recent investigation into 17 fraudulent registrations, which revealed that 13 were fabricated. This led the LDA to file an FIR and prompted a review of the entire scheme. Residents, who had been demanding the conversion of plots into freehold properties, contributed to the investigation's findings. As part of this review, the LDA uncovered that 292 plots lacked proper documentation.

In response to the discovery, LDA issued a public notice urging the occupants to submit original documents that prove their claims to the plots. The notice has been posted on the LDA website, and hoardings have been placed around Transportnagar to raise awareness among the residents. 

Gyanendra Verma, the LDA’s additional secretary, confirmed that the deadline for submitting documents is set for one month from the notice. Occupants who fail to meet this deadline will forfeit their claims, and the plots will be auctioned online.

The issue of missing records highlights a broader concern about the management and verification of land allocations in older schemes. The LDA’s move to clear up discrepancies within the Transportnagar scheme is a response to the increasing number of fraudulent claims that have surfaced in recent years. These developments come at a time when there is growing pressure on the LDA to streamline its processes and ensure that allocations are transparent and well-documented.

In addition to the current dispute, the residents of Transportnagar have been vocal about their desire for the plots to be converted into freehold properties. This request has been a point of contention for some time, and the LDA’s recent actions to clear up land ownership issues are expected to play a role in addressing these concerns. By resolving discrepancies in documentation, the LDA aims to bring clarity to ownership and potentially move toward granting freehold status to the plots in the future.

The ongoing scrutiny of the Transportnagar scheme also comes at a time when similar issues of land fraud and improper documentation are being seen in other parts of the city. The LDA’s actions in this case could set a precedent for how other such schemes are managed and reviewed. The issue of fraudulent registrations, combined with calls for changes to land ownership laws, is creating a more complex environment for urban planning and land management.

Residents of the affected plots must promptly submit the required documentation to the LDA to safeguard their property rights. The deadline is approaching, and failure to comply will result in the plots being reallocated to others via e-auction.

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