The Hindu 01.12.2010
Builders approach SCB to stop demolition
Staff Reporter
Wants Board to implement new bye-laws to accommodate deviations
HYDERABAD: Worried over loss of revenue, builders on Tuesday appealed to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) to stop demolition of buildings that were constructed with deviations, till the new Buildings bye-laws were implemented. In the last few days, SCB authorities demolished few buildings that were constructed with deviations in violation of laws.
Mere demolition of buildings with deviations would not serve any purpose. Instead, if the Board implements new Building bye-laws, it would generate nearly Rs.300 crore through regularisation of such structures. Builders are willing to pay the penalty fees for deviations as prescribed by SCB authorities, said Secunderabad Builders Association (SBA) president S.V. Prithvinath.
“There is a provision in the SCB rules. As per the Cantonment Act 2006, Board authorities can implement new Building bye-laws similar to those in the surrounding municipalities after seeking approval from the Centre. Meanwhile, the association appeals to the Board not to demolish structures,” says Mr. Prithvinath.
There are few reasons for builders to construct buildings with deviations. While approving building plans, SCB authorities included stilt floor and cellar floor space in the floor space index, which eventually results in less built-up area. In an effort to cover up this loss, builders constructed structures with deviations, explains Y. Devender, a SBA member.
