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Indian Express 22.03.2010

Eco hurdle for Molarbund housing project

Express News Service Tags : projects, housing Posted: Monday , Mar 22, 2010 at 0047 hrs

New delhi: A Rs 43-crore Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing project proposed in Molarbund, South Delhi, has hit a roadblock, with a ‘green panel’ stating its parking plan is not in accordance with the Masterplan 2021.

Pointing out that its parking outlay design did not adhere to the relevant regulations specified under Masterplan 2021, the State Environment Appraisal Committee (SEAC) in a recent meeting also asked the housing agency to provide a detailed map of the actual plot and floor area, besides dwelling units, before seeking its approval for the project.

The DDA had approached the committee for eco clearance on the construction of 690 flats at Pocket-C in Molarbund. A hospital, a primary school and a shopping centre have also been planned in the complex. The underground parking will accommodate 450 vehicles. The SEAC has asked the DDA to begin planting trees by July, and plan a nursery school component as part of the proposed primary school.