Suncity takeover on cards, MCG seeks DTCP nod

GURGAON: MCG has written to Anand Mohan Sharan, principal secretary of the urban local bodies department, on the takeover of Suncity township by the municipal corporation. The letter, dated October 18, states infrastructure assessment in the residential area has been completed by the corporation, asking DTCP to provide its 'concurrence' in the matter.

The letter from MCG commissioner V Umashankar to Sharan further states that based on the assessment by the consultant, a report was submitted on August 20, following which it was placed in the public domain for residents and developers to access, analyse and file corrigenda if necessary.

"The final report states that a sum of Rs 18.58 crore is assessed as the cost of deficient infrastructure, additional infrastructure and maintenance costs, for a period of five years, the developer need to pay," states the letter. The reports now needs a nod from DTCP. In case there is a difference of opinion between MCG and DTCP, the matter will be referred to the DTCP principal secretary, and his decision shall be binding.

As per earlier announcements regarding the takeover, the commissioner had said the developer can either complete the infrastructure work within six months before handing over the area to MCG, or pay the corporation as per the cost estimate. Sources told TOI that the Suncity developer is likely to pay MCG instead of completing the infrastructure and maintenance work on its own, because of which the takeover process could be concluded early, by November.

For long, Suncity residents have been complaining of miserable living conditions. "We're glad things are moving at a fast pace and hope for better living conditions once the takeover process is complete," said VMK Singh, RWA member, Suncity.