The uncertainty surrounding the stilt-plus-four floors policy in Gurugram is causing distress for plot owners and homebuyers. The policy's approval has been on hold since February, hindering construction plans for residential buildings. Despite receiving recommendations from an expert committee to revise building codes and address concerns back in February, the government's decision remains pending. This indecision impacts those who purchased plots under the policy, leaving them in limbo. Additionally, developers are raising concerns about lacking infrastructure upgrades in licensed colonies, compounding the challenges faced by residents. The delay underscores the need for a timely resolution to provide clarity and enable property development in the region.
Thousands of plot owners and homebuyers in Gurugram are facing uncertainty as the state government continues to delay its decision on the stilt-plus-four floors policy. This indecision comes two months after an expert committee presented its recommendations on the matter. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar recently stated that discussions are ongoing.
The policy, which permits the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in residential buildings, has been in a state of limbo since its approval was put on hold in February of this year. Consequently, those who purchased residential plots through auction by the Harvana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) are currently unable to proceed with building plans aligned with the four-floor structure.
HSVP has allocated more than a thousand plots in Gurgaon through e-auctions, each adhering to a floor area ratio (FAR) of four floors with stilt parking. However, the current impasse prevents the approval of building plans following this specification, leaving allottees in a state of uncertainty.
The government-appointed expert panel, after thorough consultations with the public, representatives, builders, and relevant authorities, submitted a comprehensive report. The report emphasized the necessity for revising the Haryana Building Code of 2017. It called for attention to ground coverage, FAR, and structural safety concerns, while also addressing the misuse of stilt areas and parking difficulties.
The committee suggested the formation of a panel led by the Director General of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) to review building norms. Despite these recommendations, the government's stance remains unclarified.
Developers are also raising concerns about inadequate infrastructure upgrades. While the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has taken over several licensed colonies in the past year, infrastructure development has yet to commence in these areas. Residents are grappling with issues related to utilities, sewage systems, drains, and road renovations.
Back in 2019, the state government had granted permission for the registration of the fourth floor as an independent dwelling unit. However, the current delay in deciding on the stilt-plus-four policy is leaving many stakeholders in a state of limbo, eagerly awaiting a resolution that would allow them to proceed with their property plans.
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