The Times of India             25.01.2014

MCG seeks nod to recognize small plots

GURGAON: The MCG has sent a proposal to the state government seeking permission to sanction building plans of plots that are smaller than 85 square metres.

Citing the example of Delhi, where civic corporations are allowed to sanction building plans of plots as small as 32 square metres, the MCG said the move could bring relief for hundreds of residents who at present are not able to carry out constructions on smaller plots.

The civic authorities, however, clarified that if the proposal is accepted, it will only benefit those living in regularized colonies across the city. "This proposal is not meant for those who have plots smaller than 85 square metres in unauthorized colonies," said Praveen Kumar, MCG commissioner.

"It is absurd that we are not allowed to sanction building plans of plots smaller than 85 square metres. It's unfair that despite having land in authorized colonies, many residents are not able to construct houses," the commissioner added.