602 Flats on Mafia Atiq Ahmed’s Seized Land: PDA Readies DPR for Padmalok Apartments
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In a decisive transformation of confiscated underworld assets into public infrastructure, the Uttar Pradesh government is moving swiftly to construct the Padmalok Apartments on prime land reclaimed from slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed. The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) officially confirmed that the detailed project report (DPR) prepared by the designated consulting consortium has been received and approved for operational execution. Situated in the Shri Krishnapuri locality of Kasari-Masari, just steps away from Ahmed's ancestral base, the mega residential initiative will deliver 602 affordable modern flats across more than four hectares of high-value urban land, converting an emblem of regional extortion into an inclusive civic community.
Tenders Opening Within Seven Days: Fast-Track Rollout by PDA
The civic administration is moving at full throttle following high-level foundational approvals:
Completion of Detailed Engineering Report: PDA Vice President Rishiraj announced that technical consultants have finalized the comprehensive DPR, resolving site elevations, structural specifications, and service utility layouts.
Immediate Tender Notification: Official competitive tenders for civil foundation, structural engineering, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) works will be released in the public domain within seven days to enlist leading construction firms.
Swift Ground Execution: Ground excavation and civil construction will commence immediately upon financial and technical contractor evaluation, adhering to a strict time-bound completion matrix monitored directly by the state urban development ministry.
602 Flats Across Four Hectares: Modern Amenities and Dedicated Parking
The architectural layout for Padmalok Apartments is planned to avoid urban congestion and provide long-term convenience:
Expansive Four-Hectare Footprint: The complex spans over four hectares, allowing for wide internal roads, recreational open greens, and dedicated civic services for all residents.
Spacious Multi-Level Parking: Addressing common issues in public housing layouts, the blueprint features dedicated two-wheeler and four-wheeler parking bays to ensure smooth vehicular movement for all 602 prospective allottees.
Inclusive Civic Infrastructure: The gated community is designed to incorporate rainwater harvesting networks, energy-efficient power conduits, and safe children’s play zones, setting a contemporary urban living standard in the historic Sangam city.
Transforming Mafia Encroachments: Yogi Adityanath's Anti-Crime Model
The Padmalok project represents a key milestone in Uttar Pradesh's flagship policy of utilizing reclaimed mafia properties for public welfare:
Groundbreaking Ceremony by Chief Minister: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath formally presided over the bhoomi pujan and groundbreaking ceremony for Padmalok Apartments on October 15, 2026, ordering accelerated execution.
Symbolic Reclamation in Kasari-Masari: The fact that 602 low- and middle-income families will reside on land formerly encroached upon by Atiq Ahmed highlights a tangible administrative shift from lawlessness to the rule of law.
Replicating Proven Housing Models: Following the successful handover of 76 affordable flats built on reclaimed land in Prayagraj's Lukerganj area earlier, the massive scale of Padmalok marks the largest urban redevelopment project on freed underworld real estate in northern India.
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