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Gurgaon RWA sought charitable trust registration with rental and maintenance income; ITAT Chandigarh rejected RWA’s appeal for this reason

RWA earned rent by letting out common areas and collected maintenance from residents and seeked charitable trust registration; ITAT Chandigarh rejects RWA’s appeal. Laliet Kumar, a Judicial Member and Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, an Accountant Member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Chandigarh gave this judgement.

The Economic Times

Delhi govt to give above Rs 2 lakh a year for senior citizen centres inside RWAs, housing societies and village chaupals where seniors can meet their friends to play games

Delhi government will provide Rs 2.4 lakh a year to eligible senior citizen centres set up inside RWAs, housing societies and village chaupals. The free neighbourhood spaces will let people aged 60 and above meet friends, play games, practise yoga and meditation, and take part in health and recreational activities.

The Economic Times

Forget rising fuel costs, Delhi-NCR apartment residents may soon face higher maintenance bills

Housing societies across NCR are reassessing maintenance charges after revised minimum wages significantly increased manpower costs for security guards, housekeeping staff, gardeners, electricians and other workers. While RWAs and AOAs say the hikes are necessary to comply with wage rules, many residents are demanding greater transparency before agreeing to pay…

The Economic Times

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Illegal distribution of money ‘rampant’ ahead of elections

Political parties are giving away ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 per vote, say sources; ESMS data suggest seizure of ₹2.57 crore cash, liquor worth ₹1.77 crore, ₹88.62 lakh worth gold and other metals ahead of elections in Nellore district

The Hindu

Universities, RWAs plan unique programmes to promote voting in Bengaluru

Going beyond the usual registration drives, educational institutions and resident welfare associations (RWA) in Bengaluru have planned multiple events and programmes to fight urban apathy when it comes to voting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26.

The Hindu

Zomato says its new ‘pure veg’ fleet will continue to wear red instead of green as originally announced

Zomato introduces pure vegetarian delivery fleet in red uniforms to cater to specific dietary preferences.

The Hindu

Why pet owners still struggle to find acceptance within their communities

Every pet owner seeks a friendly, accepting community, but one rarely finds it in Bengaluru. Though the Karnataka Animal Welfare Board and animal rights activists are attempting to promote more positive attitudes, it appears to be an ongoing battle.

The Hindu

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‘A move to encourage a sense of belonging’

CHENNAI Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Managing Director M. Govinda Rao refuted the alle

The Hindu

Initiative on upkeep of tenements gathers pace

Nearly 400 residents welfare associations formed so far at TNUHDB’s behest

The Hindu

Hyderabad: GHMC fails to constitute ward panels, RWAs launch signature campaign

HYDERABAD: Residential Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Greater Hyderabad have launched a signature campaign demanding that ward committees be constituted immediately to implement good governance in GHMC.

The Times of India

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar orders immediate MCG takeover of 9 colonies

GURUGRAM: Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday asked the MCG to immediately take over nine licensed colonies in Gurugram— Malibu Towne, Ardee City, Rosewood City, Greenwood City, Mayfield Garden, Uppal Southend, Vipul Garden and Sushant Lok 2 and 3. The takeover has been pending since November 2019.

The Times of India

Bengaluru: Allowing commercial entities to operate 24/7 will disturb lives, say resident welfare associations

BENGALURU: The state labour department’s decision to allow commercial establishments which employ more than 10 persons to operate 24/7 throughout the year has miffed resident welfare associations (RWAs) across the city. The move is a violation of citizens’ right to sleep and sound health, the RWAs claimed.

The Times of India

Residents oppose demand for eateries to be open 24/7

The Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels’ Association had recently appealed to the Police Commissioner for the extension

The Hindu

Ease norms in sealed zones: RWAs to Delhi LG Anil Baijal

NEW DELHI: Over 60 residents’ welfare associations in Delhi on Tuesday wrote a joint letter to lieutenant governor Anil Baijal seeking relaxation in containment zone norms.

The Times of India

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