The Hindu        13.07.2012

Floor-wise regularisation of properties

North Delhi’s residents can soon apply for floor-wise regularisation of their properties pending a formal sanction by the civic administration. On Wednesday, North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s Standing Committee passed a resolution to commence regularisation of illegal constructions which conform to the Master Plan 2021.

The resolution initiated by Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee Vijay Prakash Pandey is a bid towards enhancing revenue for the North Corporation. “Several property owners have expanded their floor space exceeding the floor area ratio (FAR) approved under the previous Master Plan 2001. By sanctioning the illegal expansions that now fall under the new FAR approved by the Master Plan 2021, the Corporation can earn revenues up to Rs.1500 crore,” he said.

Leader of Opposition Mukesh Goel said applications for sanctions can be submitted along with the building layout plans. “Upon paying a regularisation fee, residents can get their properties authorised. This will benefit citizens and increase revenue collection of the Corporation,” he added.

The Standing Committee has proposed that the deadline to get the building layout plan regularised should be December this year.