The housing department in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has made a significant decision that could impact numerous families living in urban areas. They Ends Regularization of Property Portions in violation of building bylaws. This means that no additional built area beyond what was originally sanctioned will be allowed to be compounded or regularized.
This decision follows directives from the Allahabad High Court, which ordered the state to stop the practice of regularizing unauthorized constructions that violate building bylaws. Until now, compounding of additional built-up area on a plot was being done under the self-assessment compounding scheme introduced in 1997.
In response to the High Court’s order, the additional chief secretary of the housing department, Nitin Ramesh Gokarn, instructed the vice-chairmen of 29 development authorities to permit construction on a plot only as per the sanctioned building map, ensuring no deviations are allowed.
Previously, development authorities were allowing compounding of up to 40% increased construction on the front setback and an additional 10% on the rear side, along with 25% of the side setback and basement regularization, upon payment of charges based on the circle rate of the area.
During the 2023-24 financial year, the 29 development authorities in the state disposed of nearly 1,800 cases of compounding, generating Rs 200 crore as compounding fees. In Lucknow alone, the development authority dealt with 156 cases, collecting Rs 22.5 crore in charges while regularizing additional construction during the same period.
Officials are currently examining the High Court’s order, with the legal cell of the state government considering whether to file a review petition or challenge the order based on legal experts’ opinions.
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