Union Cabinet Amends Regularization Norms for Illegal Colonies

February 15, 2007	(Be the first to rate this story!)  Loading ...
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The Union Cabinet has given a nod to the guidelines for the regularization of 1,500 unauthorized colonies in Delhi, which would entail the payment of the cost of land along with some penalty, with respect to the colonies developed on the land pledged to Government. Such a decision is believed to pave the way for the growth of these areas thereby ensuring smooth flow of development activities.

A number of corrections have been brought in the penalty rates so as to place less burden on the weaker section of society residing in these colonies. Land rates released by DDA will be applied to all the Government Lands whereas no particular land rate has been proposed for colonies developed on private land. However, all colonies may have to pay charges fixed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).

Till now, no rule has yet been passed to regularize colonies developed by the prominent names. The example is ‘Sainik Farms’. The colonies falling under the category of reserved areas has not been considered to include under regularization norms.

The High Court will be moved for vacating its interim order, in CWP 4771/1993 “Common Cause Versus UOI & Others” in light of the fact that the Union Cabinet is bringing necessary amendments in the guidelines for regularization of colonies. The Government is also drawing up plans to add an array of basic amenities in these colonies in accordance with the orders passed by the Supreme Court. Incorporating the required facilities will raise the living standard of over 30 lakh people estimated to be residing in these colonies.

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