DTCP notifies new rates for affordable housing projects
Hindustan TimesThe department of town and country planning on Thursday notified new rates for affordable group housing projects, increasing the price of affordable flats from ₹4,200 per square foot to ₹5,000 per sq ft in Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula, Pinjore and Kalka. DTCP notifies new rates for affordable housing projects The rates of balcony have also been increased from ₹1,000 per sq ft to ₹1,200 per sq ft. The rates in hyper and high potential zones -- Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula, Pinjore-Kalka-- has been increased to ₹5,000 per sq ft on carpet area from the existing rate of ₹4,200 per sq ft. Real estate experts said the price hike is steep and unjustified. Pradeep Aggarwal, founder and chairman, Signature Global Ltd, said, “The increase in rates for hyper and high potential zones such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula by ₹800 per sq ft on carpet area makes affordable housing projects more viable for developers.” Ashwani Kumar, Pyramid Infratech, said, ”This decision reflects the government’s proactive approach to tackling the real estate market challenges and providing adequate housing options for the people of Haryana.