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The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has introduced a special amenity fee for commercial and mixed-use properties within 500 meters of the Namo Bharat and metro corridors, under the UP Urban Planning and Development Rules 2024. This fee, set at 25% of the development charge, applies to shops, malls, and other commercial establishments near transit hubs, promoting transit-oriented development (TOD). Developers can pay in installments for plots over 10,000 sq meters, with interest rates of 12% annually and 15% penalty for late payments. The initiative aims to boost revenue and support urban infrastructure and commercial growth along key transport corridors.
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has introduced a special amenity fee for commercial and mixed land-use properties within 500 meters of the Namo Bharat and metro corridors. This new charge is part of the UP Urban Planning and Development (Assessment, Levy, and Collection of Special Amenity Fee) Rules 2024, established by the state government through a government order (GO). The fee aims to generate revenue from prime locations near transit systems while fostering commercial and service hubs as part of the transit-oriented development (TOD) policy. Advertisement
Applicable to shops, malls, and various commercial establishments, the special amenity fee amounts to 25% of the development charge imposed by the GDA. This levy extends across different development areas in the district, affecting both small business owners and large-scale developers. The regulation ensures that the fee does not exceed the prescribed 25% limit of the development charge.
The GDA categorizes fees under multiple heads, including the development fee, building permit fee, and inspection fee. The development fee varies based on land size: INR 10,000 for plots up to 1 hectare, INR 20,000 for land between 1 and 2.5 hectares, and INR 30,000 for areas spanning 2.5 to 5 hectares. Additionally, for every 5-hectare increment beyond this range, an extra INR 15,000 is levied. These charges are imposed on developers undertaking construction, redevelopment, or any structural modifications.
As per the special amenity fee regulations, property owners are required to pay the entire fee amount levied by the development authority. However, for plots exceeding 10,000 square meters, the vice chairperson of the GDA may allow installment payments over a maximum period of two years. These installments will be subject to a 12% annual simple interest rate. In case of delayed payments, defaulters will incur a penal interest rate of 15% per annum, compounded annually.
The TOD policy emphasizes maximizing the economic potential of land near transit networks, thus integrating commercial growth with transportation hubs. The development fee, which serves as the basis for calculating the special amenity fee, covers expenses related to building engineering works and any material changes to existing structures, including redevelopment projects. By linking the special amenity fee to this charge, the government ensures that property owners contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of urban infrastructure.
Overall, the introduction of the special amenity fee marks a significant shift in urban planning in Ghaziabad, aligning property development with transit accessibility and economic growth. The initiative is expected to generate substantial revenue while supporting the modernization of commercial spaces along key transportation corridors.
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