GHAZIABAD: A consortium of Crossings Republik developers, which was developed under the state govt’s integrated township policy, has sought an extension of five years from the state govt to complete pending work related to civic amenities in the township. The consortium made a presentation to the principal secretary of housing and urban planning, seeking the same.
The Integrated Township Scheme, which was launched in 2005, lapsed in 2022.
According to Manoj Gaur, director of Crossings Infrastructure Private Limited (CIPL), when the township was initially developed, 360 acres of land was to be acquired with the administration being the mediator. However, only 280 acres of land could be acquired at the time.
“As a result, the development was not fully carried out. A land parcel is needed to construct a drainage system, as well as EWS and LIG flats. This is the case with not just Crossings Republik, but with all the townships across the state which were developed under said policy. So, a presentation was made with P Guru Prasad, who is the principal secretary of the housing and urban planning department, in which a five-year extension has been sought,” Gaur explained.
Speaking on the matter, CIPL CEO Sumit Agarwal said, “CIPL is in need of a continuous land parcel between 7,000 sqm to 7,800 sqm and has suggested that land be provided to them in exchange for GMC land. The land parcel thus acquired will be used for constructing a drainage system, EWS and LIG flats, and other civic amenities like schools, hospitals, parks, drainage systems, etc, as per the need of the population residing in the township.”
Crossings Republik is the state’s first township to have come up under the Integrated Township Scheme in 2005. Under this policy, CIPL were given a leeway through which they could get their map passed if they owned a minimum of 60% of land. As they owned 75% of the land so their map was passed.
Meanwhile, the township is currently facing connectivity problems which are affecting about one lakh residents in the township.
“There are two roads through which people can approach the township – Shahberi Road and NH9. Shahberi Road is too narrow and, because of traffic congestion, high-mast barriers are erected during peak hours, which in turn restrict the entry of school buses. The other road is NH9 itself, but that is not feasible for school buses because of the distance,” said Ravi Agarwal, a Crossings Republik resident.
Agarwal went on to add, “The road through Richpal-Garhi-village is the best available option, but the existing road is not only narrow but during monsoon it gets inundated and a part of the road is also not developed, as a result of which it cannot be used for heavy vehicles. But if the road is developed, it will provide direct connectivity to Noida and will spare residents from using busy NH9 or congested Shahberi Road. These are two issues which need to be addressed on an urgent basis.”
On the connectivity issue, Gaur commented, “This needs to be developed by GDA and I am given to understand that the development authority has initiated a land survey on Shahberi Road which will be acquired and road width will be increased.”
Source Homevior.in
