Delhi: Move to regularise Sainik Farms remains in cold storage

New Delhi: The plan to regularise three affluent unauthorised colonies in the national capital, including Sainik Farms, has failed to take off as there is no unanimity on quantum of levy to be charged.The status quo will be maintained on the issue of regularisation of Sainik Farms, Anant Ram Dairy and Mahendru Enclave for some time, sources in the Urban Development Ministry said. The regularisation of these colonies is expected to escalate property rates, among other expected benefits to the area.However, the lack of regularisation is unlikely to pose a threat of demolition as the area is protected under National Capital Territory of Delhi Special Provincial (second amendment) Act 2011. The law ensuring protection of these colonies will be in force till end of the year.The UD Ministry has moved an inter-ministerial note detailing the proposal for regularisation of these three unauthorised colonies in July, 2013.[caption id="attachment_1063013" align="alignleft" width="380"]

Image used for representational purposes only. AFP[/caption]The note has been sent to eight ministries, including Finance, Law, Home and Defence, seeking their views on the issue. Views were also sought from the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on the issue.While some have responded, replies were yet to be received from all ministries concerned, including Defence Ministry, the sources said. There are also contrary views on the issue of levying regularisation charges. "There is no consensus on the issue.While some are in favour of levying market rate, others are not favouring the idea. There are also strong views against the proposal," a source said. The three colonies are home to several businessmen, politicians and retired bureaucrats.PTI