Building a house in Delhi becomes cheaper, CM Rekha Gupta changed IFC rules; Up to 70% relief in water-sewer charges
There is news of great relief for the people who dream of building a house in the capital Delhi. Delhi Government has made a major change in the IFC (Infrastructure Fund Charges) rules related to water and sewer, which is expected to benefit lakhs of people. Announcing the new rules, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that now IFC charges will not be decided based on the size of the plot, but according to the actual need of water. According to the government, this decision will directly benefit small plot owners, people living in small flats, unauthorized colonies and middle class families. Earlier, higher charges had to be paid based on larger plot size, even if the actual water consumption was less. The objective of the new system is to make the fee system more equitable and practical, so that unnecessary financial burden on the people can be reduced.
Under the new decision of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta government, now IFC charges will not be decided on the basis of the size of the plot, but according to the actual need of water. This will especially directly benefit small plots, small flats, unauthorized colonies and middle class families. Under earlier rules, larger plots were charged more, even if water consumption was less. For this reason, many families used to shy away from adding a new floor or repairing their house due to the fear of heavy charges. According to the government, in cases where earlier people had to pay IFC fees of Rs 15 to 16 lakh, now the same work can be done for around Rs 2 to 3 lakh. Apart from this, plots up to 200 square meters have been kept completely free from all charges as before.
The Chief Minister said that under the new policy, special concessions will be given to different categories of colonies. According to the new system, properties in E and F category colonies will get a direct rebate of 50 percent in infrastructure charges. Whereas residents of G and H category colonies will be given relief up to 70 percent. Giving additional relief to the middle class, the government has announced that if residential units (flats) of 50 square meters or smaller are built on plots larger than 200 square meters, then in such cases an additional 50 percent discount will be given. The government says that this will promote small families and affordable housing. Apart from this, it has also been decided to give 50 percent additional rebate in water and sewer charges to social, religious institutions and charitable trusts registered under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act.
promote environmental protection
Delhi government has also linked the new IFC (Infrastructure Fund Charges) policy to environmental protection and water conservation. The government has announced that institutions and commercial buildings that adopt Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system will be given a rebate of up to 50% in sewer infrastructure charges. The Chief Minister said that the objective of this initiative is to promote water conservation and water recycling, so as to ensure better utilization of resources in the capital.
However, the government has clarified that this exemption will be available only to those institutions whose sewage treatment plants (STP) are fully operational and meet the standards set by the Pollution Control Board. According to the government, if the STP of any institution is found closed during inspection, the exemption given to it will be withdrawn. Along with this, a penalty at the rate of 0.05 percent per day will also be imposed on the concerned amount.
Under the new system, infrastructure charges will now be applicable only on new construction or additions to old buildings. According to the government, if a person merely reconstructs his old house and there is no increase in water demand, he will not have to pay any new IFC fee. Apart from this, open areas and areas outside FAR (Floor Area Ratio) will also not be included in fee determination. The Chief Minister says that the objective of the new policy is to reduce unnecessary financial burden on the people and make housing construction easier.
Know the categories of colonies from A to H
The classification of colonies in Delhi is decided by the Delhi Revenue Department and the Municipal Corporation. It is used in determining circle rate and property tax.
The category of colonies is decided on the basis of their physical and social infrastructure.
Posh areas like Lutyens Zone and Greater Kailash fall in the A category.
Less developed and remote areas are kept in H category.
In areas ranging from A to D category, facilities like water, sewerage, wide roads and parks are considered better.
Government land rates (circle rates) are highest in A to D category areas, while H category has the lowest.
Most of the unauthorized colonies in Delhi are generally included in F, G and H categories, which the government is in the process of regularizing.
Big step towards creating a ‘global model’
According to the Chief Minister, under the new system the fee system has been made more practical, need based and citizen friendly. The government believes that this will provide great relief to the common people, especially the middle class and small landlords. He said that this policy will prove important in making Delhi a “global model” in the field of water management and sewage system. The government aims to develop modern and sustainable infrastructure, with special emphasis on water conservation, recycling and transparent governance.
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