representative image Gurugram, Haryana The government on Tuesday introduced a policy to facilitate organized and safe housing projects senior citizens In the state.
According to the policy issued by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Town and Country Planning Department (DTCP) Arun Gupta, such residential projects will be allowed only in residential areas and their area can range between 0.5 acres to 10 acres.
The policy of dedicated housing projects was developed in response to the growing trend of smaller family units and an aging population. It is believed that this will benefit those who live alone or in nuclear families.
Each project must include a dining hall of at least 100 sq.m, a medical room and a recreation room of 500 sq.m. This should include space for gym, indoor games and community activities.
The services that will be essential include 24-hour ambulance service, physiotherapy and nursing facilities. In case of emergency the project management should tie-up with the nearest hospital.
CCTV surveillance and trained security guards are a must. Similarly there is power backup for each apartment and uninterrupted supply to critical areas like medical rooms.
As per the policy, each project site should be located along a road of 12 metres. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) allowed is 225, and ground coverage should not exceed 40%. Up to 4% of the total FAR can be dedicated to shops catering to daily needs.
The policy states that district-level monitoring committees will be set up to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with standards and facilities.
An online portal will be set up to allow residents to lodge complaints and access information, and their complaints should be addressed by the Deputy Commissioner or Municipal Corporation Commissioner.
A tripartite agreement is needed between residents, developers and service providers to clearly outline rights and responsibilities. To ensure transparency, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the Haryana Apartment Act, 1983 will be applicable to these projects.
