A handbook to township building
He has seen from close quarters how Gurgaon has emerged as one of the most sought-after real estate hotspots in the country, in a short span of time.
He has seen from close quarters how Gurgaon has emerged as one of the most sought-after real estate hotspots in the country, in a short span of time.

As a proprietor of a leading real estate firm, he knows the nitty-gritties of the trade. He thought his four decades of experience would be beneficial for the coming generation of entrepreneurs and engineers.
Narender Kumar Sehgal, 74, started writing the book when he fell ill and could not devote much time to his business. He spent six months putting down his experiences in the field to bring out - Handbook on real estate: Township development.
Sehgal, who migrated from Pakistan in 1947, had studied at Allahabad and Delhi.
The book is a guide to civil engineers, real estate developers, architects and students for planning and development projects, operation and maintenance.
A guest faculty at Ansal Institute of Technology, Sehgal said Ansal institute and Amity University have included the book in their syllabus.
According to him, his experience will help students understand the concepts. The book talks about how developers plan townships, get licences from government and other micro issues such as documents required while selling and buying the properties and documents required for getting the completion certificate for built-up houses.
ABOUT THE AUTHORLeena DhankharLeena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More

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