Thane: Elected representatives of Thane demanded scrapping of the Housing Reservation Policy (ARP), alleging that it was implemented by the city development office without valid approval from the state government and deprived the corporation’s exchequer of any significant benefits. While only benefiting the developers.
the allegation was made by BJP corporator mrunal Pendse Referring to communication with the corporation, on Thursday, ahead of the Thane general body meeting, said the policy was introduced in Thane in 2018 without any approval from the state. He alleged that in the last four years, eight projects were implemented under the scheme without any state approval.
Pendse further pointed out that four projects under the policy have been put on hold by the present administration for a long time, probably due to some lapse in the project.
“The corporation, answering my question, said that the policy was never sent to the urban development department for its approval after the Thane general body cleared it in 2018. This means that the policy was put in Thane without state approval. has been executed, apparently for profit. Developers while the treasury of the corporation does not benefit. I have sought clarity on the same,” he questioned and urged House That this plan needs to be reconsidered and scrapped.
Mayor Naresh Mhaske Said that the issue would be discussed after consultation with experts.
Meanwhile, a TDO official informed that the housing reservation scheme was introduced in which developers could buy reserved plots and develop reservations on 40% of the land and exploit the remaining area commercially. The reservation once developed will be handed over to the corporation.
Speaking to TOI after the House proceedings were over, the official said, “This scheme is beneficial for the corporation as we get a reserved plot without the process of acquisition and the reservation is also being developed without any additional cost. ”
the allegation was made by BJP corporator mrunal Pendse Referring to communication with the corporation, on Thursday, ahead of the Thane general body meeting, said the policy was introduced in Thane in 2018 without any approval from the state. He alleged that in the last four years, eight projects were implemented under the scheme without any state approval.
Pendse further pointed out that four projects under the policy have been put on hold by the present administration for a long time, probably due to some lapse in the project.
“The corporation, answering my question, said that the policy was never sent to the urban development department for its approval after the Thane general body cleared it in 2018. This means that the policy was put in Thane without state approval. has been executed, apparently for profit. Developers while the treasury of the corporation does not benefit. I have sought clarity on the same,” he questioned and urged House That this plan needs to be reconsidered and scrapped.
Mayor Naresh Mhaske Said that the issue would be discussed after consultation with experts.
Meanwhile, a TDO official informed that the housing reservation scheme was introduced in which developers could buy reserved plots and develop reservations on 40% of the land and exploit the remaining area commercially. The reservation once developed will be handed over to the corporation.
Speaking to TOI after the House proceedings were over, the official said, “This scheme is beneficial for the corporation as we get a reserved plot without the process of acquisition and the reservation is also being developed without any additional cost. ”
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