Government’s Decision: Embracing Legitimization Over Demolition for Haryana’s Unapproved Colonies
Empowering Communities Through Legalization: An Unconventional Solution
In a groundbreaking move, the Haryana government has unveiled a transformative strategy for dealing with the issue of unauthorized colonies. Rather than opting for demolition, the government is poised to grant these settlements full legal recognition, contingent upon residents’ acceptance of specific terms and conditions.
Gurugram’s Urban Landscape: Reshaping the Future of Unauthorized Colonies
The challenge of managing 59 illegal colonies within Gurugram, Haryana, has spurred a paradigm shift in the state’s approach. Among these, 26 colonies fall under the jurisdiction of the Gurugram Municipal Corporation, while the remaining 33 are governed by the Manesar Municipal Corporation. Notably, both municipal bodies have conducted comprehensive surveys to streamline the regularization process for these settlements.
From Proposal to Transformation: A Novel Path to Urban Progress
With a forward-thinking proposition in the works, set to be presented to the urban local authority, the government is charting a novel course of action. This approach seeks to confer legal status upon the colonies while outlining specific conditions, fostering citizen empowerment and sustainable urban development. This groundbreaking strategy is anticipated to establish a new precedent for the treatment of unauthorized settlements, harmonizing developmental imperatives with community needs.
Expanding the Scope: Comprehensive Inclusion of Colonies Under Legal Umbrella
Recent developments indicate a widening of the initiative’s scope. Previously, three colonies within the Manesar Corporation had been legalized. Now, the government is set to extend this recognition to an additional 33 colonies under the Corporation’s jurisdiction. In parallel, the Gurugram Municipal Corporation has compiled a list of colonies slated for government review and approval.
A Transformational Journey: Improving Lives Through Regularization
An impressive tally of 103 unauthorized colonies within the Gurugram Municipal Corporation’s domain is on track for regularization. Survey reports for 63 of these colonies are en route to headquarters from the Municipal Corporation, marking a significant step towards their regularization. The move promises to provide essential amenities to the inhabitants of these colonies, transforming their quality of life through access to basic facilities provided by the government.
Several colonies have undergone surveys by the Municipal Corporation, including Shyam Kunj, Ganga Vihar, Sahib Kunj, Mayur Kunj, SPR Colony, and others. With meticulous assessments completed, the process paves the way for their formal recognition.
Facilities on the Horizon: Transforming Lives Through Legal Status
Residents of these unauthorized colonies, long deprived of municipal benefits, are on the cusp of transformation. Upon regularization, the Municipal Corporation will extend services like road infrastructure, sewage systems, drinking water facilities, street lighting, park development, and systematic waste collection. This strategic shift underscores the government’s commitment to improving living conditions and fostering holistic urban development.
In a milestone decision, the government instituted rules to manage these colonies until 2022, with a subsequent revision in April 2023. The comprehensive assessment of illegal colonies spanning the state’s districts underscores the commitment to equitable urban development.
Source: Haryanaupdate
