Indian Express 28.01.2010
Allow subdivision of plots: civic body to Centre
In yet another attempt to curb unauthorised construction in the city, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has decided to approach the Centre requesting it to allow subdivision of plots in the Capital.
The current building bylaws do not allow subdivision of plots thus making the sanction of building plans for such plots unauthorised.
According to the Corporation, with joint families on the decline, most residents wish to divide their properties and carry out different construction activities. The same, however, cannot be sanctioned because the subdivision of plots is not allowed. Besides, if subdivision is permitted, the MCD plans to use some of its plots for constructing new flats to help solve the housing problem in the city.
“Presently, plots cannot be subdivided and building plans also cannot be sanctioned for them as there is no such provision under the building bylaws,” said Ram Kishan Singhal, chairman of the Standing Committee of the MCD.
“We’re not able to process the building plans for such sub-divided plots and this leads to illegal construction. These days, constructing a number of flats on a single plot is the norm. In such a scenario, we must allow subdivision of plots,” added Singhal.
The civic agency claims that if permission is granted for the same, it will be able to earn an additional Rs 500 crore per year by constructing new flats.
