The transfer of Mayfield Gardens to MCG has faced yet another obstacle as the developer has declined to sign the documents, saying it will transfer only 291 acres of the 327 acres of land. On Friday, an MCG team had gone to the residential colony to complete documentation for the handover.
According to MCG officials, the corporation is mandated by the department of town and country planning (DTCP) to take possession of 327-acre land belonging to the colony. As the developer is only willing to transfer 291 acres, MCG has now sought guidance from DTCP on discrepancies and is awaiting further orders on how to proceed.
“A team went to complete the formalities on Friday. However, the builder refused to sign the papers. We have written to DTCP informing it of the same and will act on its directions to proceed. We had directions that 327 acres should be taken over. But the builder is ready to transfer only 291 acres,” said MCG executive engineer Sanjeev Kumar.
During a grievance committee meeting on June 27, CM Nayab Singh Saini instructed officials to take over Mayfield Gardens. The CM also directed MCG to attach the developer’s property if the builder fails to pay development charges. On May 9, 2022, DTCP ordered the transfer of nine private colonies to MCG. While eight colonies were successfully transferred, Mayfield Gardens has yet to be handed over due to the builder’s reluctance.
“We have expressed our willingness to transfer 291 acres of land, which is fully developed, of the total 327 acres to MCG. We need to continue working on the remaining 36 acres, which is currently uninhabited. What is the utility of this area for MCG, given that it serves no residential purpose at present? Of these 36 acres, approximately 13 acres of land is EWS block where services are still to be laid.
This area is also uninhabited. Before handing over the remaining 36 acres, we have emphasised the necessity of completing infrastructure development in the area. This includes installation of essential amenities such as sewer systems, stormwater drains, water supply and road networks. Once these tasks are done, we will apply for a full completion certificate. We will only transfer the remaining land to MCG after obtaining the full completion certificate,” said Ajay Shokeen, general manager (marketing), Mayfield projects.
He also said the company will complete work on infrastructure deficiencies at its own cost instead of paying Rs 5.6 crore to MCG.
“The earlier estimate of Rs 16.2 crore was corrected and revised to Rs 5.6 crore by the corporation via its letters dated Dec 28, 2023 and Jan 31, 2024. A review petition has already been filed with DGTCP, pending for hearing at Chandigarh,” he added. Mayfield Gardens spans across sectors 47, 50, 51, 52, and 57. Residents have been demanding takeover of the colony by MCG, citing poor maintenance and condition of roads, which are riddled with potholes.
