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Realtors ask for a revision in price of affordable housing in Gurugram

Developers said that the CM assured them that the government will look into the matter and find a possibility of linking the price of the houses with the annual wholesale price index.

Updated on: Jan 9, 2020, 14:43:38 IST
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Realtors in the city have called for a revision in the price of affordable housing units in view of the increase in the cost of inputs, particularly construction material and labour. The developers said that the price, fixed at 4,000 per square foot in 2014, is yet to be revised and is burdening them.

The developers also asked the government to ensure that land for 24 metre roads in new Gurugram is acquired on a priority, as basic infrastructure is non-existent due to the absence of these roads. (HT Representationalism Photo)
The developers also asked the government to ensure that land for 24 metre roads in new Gurugram is acquired on a priority, as basic infrastructure is non-existent due to the absence of these roads. (HT Representationalism Photo)

Developers also raised several other issues pertaining to the realty sector during the pre-budget consultative meeting, chaired by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Pradeep Aggarwal, chairman, affordable housing council, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), an industry body, said that the government needs to devise a mechanism so that rising input costs are factored into the pricing.

Developers said that the CM assured them that the government will look into the matter and find a possibility of linking the price of the houses with the annual wholesale price index.

The developers also asked the government to ensure that land for 24-metre roads in new Gurugram is acquired on a priority, as basic infrastructure is non-existent due to the absence of these roads. “Several projects could not offer possession due to non-construction of these 24-metre wide roads. Integrated development of sectors, including services, is also hampered due to non-development of these roads,” Praveen Jain, vice-chairman, Naredco.

The chief minister asked the department of town and country planning to conduct a detailed feasibility survey on the basis of which final plan would be created to ensure that these roads are built, said DTCP officials.

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    Abhishek Behl

    Abhishek Behl is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Gurugram bureau. With over a decade of experience in journalism, he reports on Gurugram's rapid urban transformation, covering the city's changing infrastructure, governance, and planning landscape. His reporting spans major civic agencies, such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Behl has reported on key urban development issues such as RRTS projects, metro expansion, road and highway projects, water supply, drainage, mobility, environmental concerns, land use planning, affordable housing, and the city's real estate sector. He closely tracks policy decisions, infrastructure implementation, and their impact on the city and its residents. He also covers regulatory action against illegal constructions, urban flooding, traffic management, and initiatives aimed at improving civic services and sustainable development. Behl has also written on political developments in south Haryana, focusing on elections and governance. His journalism is driven by fact-based reporting, ground-level coverage, and an understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Gurugram. Apart from work he is a cyclist and a cricketer and a resident of Palam Vihar since 2010.Read More