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Even on the 14th floor, residents can step out of their homes onto actual soil and grass. They can literally reach out and pluck mangoes and jackfruits right from their balconies. The air is filled with the scent of jasmine, hibiscus, rose, and trumpet flowers, creating a thriving habitat for butterflies and songbirds. In essence, it is a micro-village suspended in the sky.
A ship captain's apartment embraces a linear layout with abundant natural light and ventilation.
Earlier, the KSPCB had issued closure notices to several of these apartments, directing residents to vacate within 15 days to prevent environmental violations.
A structural column at a Kochi apartment complex crumbled, prompting the evacuation of 24 families as a safety measure
The high court issued the order on a petition moved by Col (retd) Ciby George, a resident of the army towers who has been alleging that the poor quality of the construction has left towers B and C of the apartment complex irreparable.
The welfare association presented a detailed plan for the restoration of the buildings, according to Major General (retd) Rajagopal, president of the Residents Welfare Association.
The stamp duty for registration of property within six months of the completion of the building construction has been hiked from 5 to 7 per cent.
As per a current KWA norm if the number of residential units is below 10, then each of it should be considered as a house and the charge should be imposed accordingly.
Stamp duty had been reduced in 2010 in view of the impact of global economic recession in the real estate sector.
The notice addressing bachelor tenants states that 'except blood relatives, no one from the opposite sex can enter the rented properties'.
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