Residents of BPTP in Gurugram oppose revised building plans, ET RealEstate
GURUGRAM: Residents of BPTP Park Prime and The Mansions in Sector 66 have strongly opposed the in-principle approval granted to the developer for revised building plans, alleging the developer “fraudulently secured permissions” to revise the layout and merge floor area ratios (FAR) of two separately licensed plots.
“Over 230 owners have already filed formal objections to the extension of the licence and the in-principle approval of revised plans. We are seeking immediate cancellation and a complete halt to all construction,” Rajiv Kapur, a resident, said. Senior town planner Renuka Singh confirmed that in-principle approval was issued, adding, “As per the policy, the developer is required to invite objections through public notices.”
Repeated requests by TOI failed to elicit response from the developer.
The residents have written to the chief minister, the department of town and country planning and HRERA, seeking their intervention in the matter. The residents have said no consultation was carried out with them, which is in violation of govt norms. The residents have raised concerns about potential environmental and fire safety hazards, loss of privacy and a severe dilution of open and green spaces within the housing complex.
Calling the FAR merger illegal, the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) alleged the new construction plans would lead to the misuse of existing infrastructure and amenities, which were designed to support the original layout. “No further construction should be allowed without written consent from at least two-thirds of the residents,” said the RWA, which has called for a fresh environmental impact assessment for the proposed additions. Acting president of the RWA Sanjay Sapru said, “We will not allow our community to be compromised by fraudulent approvals and coercive tactics. We have already escalated the matter to regulatory bodies, and if required, we will knock on the doors of the judiciary.”
The association has also accused the developer of failing to deliver on several promised facilities such as a clubhouse, a 33 KVA switching station, service roads, and solar infrastructure. The group housing project was launched in 2008, with phased possession handed over between 2014 and 2020. Residents say that despite a long wait, essential infrastructure remains incomplete.
Renuka Singh said, “After the stipulated time , we will review objections received. The allottees and the developer will be granted a hearing. The proceedings, along with the objections, will be submitted to the authority. The approval for the revised plan will be decided on the merit—or unmerit—of the objections,” she said.
