The transfer of Mayfield Gardens to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has stalled due to a dispute over a 327-acre land area. While MCG, following the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) directives, seeks the entire 327 acres, the developer, Mayfield Projects, is only willing to hand over 291 acres, citing that the remaining 36 acres are undeveloped and lack essential infrastructure. The developer challenges MCG's INR 5.6 crore charge for infrastructure repairs. This impasse leaves residents facing poor road conditions and awaiting improved maintenance. A DTCP decision or a phased handover agreement is expected soon.
The transfer of Mayfield Gardens to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has hit a snag. An MCG team arrived last week to finalise handover paperwork, but the developer, Mayfield Projects, refused to sign. The crux of the issue is a discrepancy in land area. While DTCP mandates MCG to take over the entire 327 acres, Mayfield Projects is only willing to hand over 291 acres.
According to MCG officials, they are bound by DTCP's directive to acquire the full 327 acres. Faced with the developer's resistance, MCG has sought guidance from DTCP on how to proceed with the remaining land.
Mayfield Projects justifies their position by stating the remaining 36 acres are undeveloped and currently unoccupied. They question the immediate utility of this land for MCG since it lacks residential infrastructure. General manager Ajay Shokeen elaborated that a significant portion (around 13 acres) is designated for an EWS block but lacks essential services like sewer systems and water supply.
Shokeen emphasised the need to complete infrastructure development on the disputed land before handover. He assured that Mayfield Projects would handle these upgrades themselves, contesting the INR 5.6 crore charge levied by MCG for fixing existing infrastructure issues. They have challenged this cost with a review petition currently pending before DGTCP.
This delay in transfer has significant consequences for residents of Mayfield Gardens. They continue to grapple with poor road conditions and a multitude of potholes due to the lack of MCG oversight. Residents have been urging MCG to take over the colony for quite some time now, hoping for improved maintenance.
The coming weeks are likely to be crucial. A decision from DGTCP on both the land dispute and the review petition regarding development charges is awaited. Alternatively, MCG and Mayfield Projects might reach an agreement on a phased handover contingent on infrastructure completion in the disputed area. Mayfield Gardens spans sectors 47, 50, 51, 52, and 57. Only time will tell how this situation unfolds and when residents of Mayfield Gardens can finally expect improved living conditions.
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