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Haryana Panel Mandates Full Development Before Plot Auctions

The Haryana Right to Service Commission has mandated that the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) must complete all development works before including any plot in an e-auction. This directive aims to ensure transparency and convenience for allottees, who participate with trust in the government. The commission also intervened in a specific case, ordering compensation for delayed possession and correction of faulty plot details shown as "clear" while adjacent land was under acquisition. It has brought the matter to the Chief Secretary's notice for administrative corrective measures.

Key Points: Haryana Panel: Complete Development Before Plot Auction

  • Mandatory development before auction
  • Compensation for delayed possession
  • Correcting faulty plot information
  • Administrative coordination stressed
  • Compliance report by Feb 5
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Complete all development works before plot auction, says Haryana panel

Haryana Right to Service Commission directs HSVP to finish all development works before e-auctioning plots, ensuring transparency and buyer convenience.

"is inherently necessary to ensure convenience for allottees and transparency in the process - Haryana Right to Service Commission"

Chandigarh, Jan 30

The Haryana Right to Service Commission, while reviewing an e-auction by the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran in Faridabad, on Friday, directed that completion of all development works is mandatory before including any plot in an e-auction.

It said this requirement "is inherently necessary to ensure convenience for allottees and transparency in the process".

A spokesperson for the commission has said the people participate in the e-auction process with trust in the government.

"In such circumstances, it is expected that the department concerned completes all basic infrastructure facilities and development works in a timely manner so that allottees can commence construction without any inconvenience."

During the hearing, the commission also took note of the fact that as per the terms and conditions of the allotment letter interest payable due to delayed possession was not paid on time.

Following the commission's intervention, necessary action was initiated in this regard.

The commission has directed the Estate Officer to pay the delayed interest amount due to the allottee, make the required correction in the date of possession, and refund the extension fee recovered, as per rules.

Instructions have been issued to submit a compliance report in this regard by February 5.

Upon examination of records related to the e-auction, it was also found that the plot was shown as "clear", whereas the land in front of the plot was under the process of acquisition.

The commission emphasised the need for greater caution and coordination at the administrative level in such matters.

Information regarding the entire case has also been brought to the notice of the state Chief Secretary Sinha K.A.P. Sinha so that necessary administrative corrective measures can be taken.

The commission has ordered compensation of up to Rs 5,000 to allottee Manoj Vashisht under the provisions of the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014.

The amount will be paid by HSVP within 15 days.

The department has also been granted the liberty to recover the amount from officials concerned as per rules.

The Right to Service Commission expressed hope that in future, HSVP will conduct e-auctions only after completion of all development works and will ensure strict compliance with the commission's directions so that the buyers do not face any inconvenience or mental distress.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Rs 5,000 compensation? That's a joke for the mental distress and financial loss people face. The interest on the home loan alone would be more. The rule is good, but the penalty on officials should be much stricter to ensure compliance.
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Aman W
Good move by the commission. The key is implementation. Will the HSVP actually follow this in all future auctions, or is this just for show? We need to see action on the ground. Hope the Chief Secretary takes serious note.
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Priyanka N
Transparency is the need of the hour. Showing a plot as "clear" when land acquisition is pending is a major flaw in the system. This directive will build public trust. More states should adopt such proactive measures.
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David E
As someone who works in urban planning, this is a fundamental principle that is often ignored. Selling undeveloped plots creates massive downstream problems. Haryana's commission is setting a good precedent for other development authorities.
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Karthik V
The part about recovering the compensation from concerned officials is crucial. Unless there is personal accountability, babus will keep passing files without care. Hope this becomes a norm across all government departments.

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