All buildings in Lucknow that are 15 meters or higher will undergo a safety audit. This will include buildings that are more than five years old and will be audited every five years. The decision was made at the LDA board meeting. Lucknow commissioner Roshan Jacob chaired the meeting with LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar and other officials.
LDA secretary Vivek Srivastava said the cost of the audit will be covered by the building owners. For residential buildings, Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) will bear the cost. If an owner fails to pay, the LDA will initially cover the cost and then seek reimbursement from the builder or RWA.
A private company will conduct audits which are expected to be completed by Oct. The city has over 5,000 buildings which are of 15 metres or more. However, many older, taller commercial buildings in areas like Hazratganj and Aminabad will not be included due to their height being less than 15 metres. High-rise building development: The LDA has approved the development of high-rise buildings within 500-metre radius along the Shaheed Path, Kisan Path, and the Green Corridor.
These areas have been designated as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) will increase from 2.5 to 4.0 in developed areas and to 5.0 in undeveloped areas. Developers will pay for additional FAR, which will generate revenue for the LDA and support planned growth. The LDA will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a consultant for preparing the zonal development plan as per the Lucknow Master Plan-2031.
A proposal has been approved for transferring land leased by the Lucknow Improvement Trust. Leaseholders can renew their leases twice, each for 30 years, with a 50% increase in the annual rent after 30-year period. When current lease expires, a proposal will be made to allow transfer of property rights. Removal of Squatters: Fourteen families illegally occupying land on Rani Lakshmi Bai Marg in Cantonment will be relocated to Basant Kunj and Sharda Nagar Extension under a govt relocation scheme.
