Indirapuram has been grappling with poor civic amenities due to an elongated deadlock between the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) over the handover process. However, there are signs of resolution as a joint committee has been formed to assess the town's condition and determine the cost for the handover. With the final survey nearing completion, the handover could take place by July's end, paving the way for the release of development funds and improvements in infrastructure like roads, drainage, and garbage management.
Indirapuram, a town located near Delhi and Noida, has been facing challenges in maintaining its civic amenities due to a long-standing dispute between two government agencies, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC). However, there are signs that this deadlock may soon come to an end, potentially leading to improvements in the town's infrastructure and services.
The dispute revolves around the handover of Indirapuram from GDA, the development authority responsible for building the township, to GMC, the municipal corporation responsible for its maintenance and development. This handover process has been stalled due to disagreements over the cost and responsibilities involved. In an effort to resolve the issue, a joint committee comprising officials from both GDA and GMC was formed in May 2023. This committee has been conducting a comprehensive survey of Indirapuram, including a drone survey, to assess the town's current condition and determine the required work and associated costs. The committee has already received reports from various departments, such as civil, horticulture, and health.
However, the report from the water works department is still pending. Once this report is submitted, a final cost estimation will be prepared, paving the way for the handover process to be executed, potentially by the end of July 2023. One of the main points of contention has been the amount of money GDA would need to pay GMC for the handover. Earlier estimates suggested that GDA would have to pay around INR 365 crore (approximately $45 million), but GDA officials have stated that this demand should be reasonable and valid, considering the authority's financial condition. GDA currently has around INR 70 crore in its coffers. The GMC board has authorized the mayor and municipal commissioner to decide on the final amount, which will be determined once the joint survey is completed. Both parties have expressed their commitment to reaching a consensus, which will be vetted by the state government.
The resolution of this deadlock is crucial for the residents of Indirapuram, as the lack of funds and coordination between the two agencies has led to neglect of the town's infrastructure. Roads have become overcrowded messes due to encroachments and unregulated parking, while drainage, garbage management, and road maintenance have been ongoing struggles. With the handover process finally showing signs of progress, the residents of Indirapuram can look forward to improvements in the town's civic amenities. The resolution will also allow GMC to allocate development funds to each ward, ranging from INR 50 lakh to INR 1 crore, enabling the undertaking of much-needed development work.
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