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How to buy the property that is declared red zone in India?


04-Jul-2024 (In Property Law)
What does 'red zone land' mean in Odisha? I want to buy property that has been declared a red zone. What should I do?
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Answer #1
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In land-use zoning, a "red zone" typically indicates areas designated for public and semi-public use, such as temples, schools, government buildings, and other community-oriented facilities. In cities like Bhubaneswar, red zones are marked accordingly on official maps to reflect their purpose. While the term "red zone" can sometimes imply unsafe or restricted areas, in this context, it mainly refers to land reserved for public infrastructure and services. Buying property in such zones is generally not advisable, as construction may be restricted and access to private civic amenities can be limited.

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Answer #2
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It is not at all advisable to buy property in red zone areas as these are considered unsafe zones and so have been declared by the government as no-development zones. The municipal corporation doesn't provide civic amenities there and also there have been reports that houses made in these areas have been razed at times.
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Answer #3
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opinion; The purchaser has to approach the government for lifting of red zone with proper application. It may be lift or not depend on grounds. The government has power to do it. otherwise the purchaser can use it for the purpose mentioned in the order. There is no bar to get register the same in the name of purchaser name.
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Answer #4
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a region that is dangerous or forbidden, or in which a particular activity is prohibited. These zones are land use zones. Yellow : Residential (however 33% commercial is permissible as per the by laws). The government has earmarked some safe distance around sensitive installations of the Armed forces like bomb dumps,airfields explosive storage area. Those area are not to have any sort of construction work to prevent any casuality in case of mishap in the depot. Security reasons also have made it necessary to have safe distances. Dehu has an ordnance depot,Similarly certain other places.Airports have funnel zones where height of buildings is restricted or construction not permitted. TingreNagar is an example only small building upto 4 stories is generally permitted. Check about the details of the property with the concerned authority with documents and consult advocate for legal opinion with the documents of the property
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