Rajasthan: Flats on smaller plots may get dearer

JAIPUR: Flats on smaller plots are set to get costlier in the state after the implementation of proposed Rajasthan (Urban Area) Building Regulation, 2020.
According to the new rules draft proposal, a developer is only allowed to construct seven units (flats) on a plot size measuring up to 750sqm. This means the developer would construct five units lesser on a bigger plot size, if compared to the existing situation. At present, a small developer can construct 12 flats on a plot measuring between 350sqm and 500sqm.
Vikas Sharma, a developer, says, “As there will be a cap to construct number of flats on a 750sqm plot, even on a 60-feet road, the costing will increase. Supposedly, a 4,000sqft area flat is constructed in a building, buyer will not be able to afford it. Moreover, it will also not be feasible for a builder to develop only seven units on such a big plot.”
As per the 2011 rules, a developer is allowed to construct 6 units on a plot size measuring between 162 sqm to 225sqm. In all, eight units are allowed on a plot measuring 225sqm to 350sqm and 12 units can be constructed on plot measuring 350sqm to 500sqm.
In 2017, rules were amended and construction of six units on 350sqm plot and 12 units on plot measuring between 350 and 500sqm was allowed.
Before regulating the construction of residential apartments on small plots, the urban development and housing (UDH) department had invited suggestions and objections from residents. The last date for submission was August 12.
Developer Rajesh Dukiya said, “We have given memorandum to the state to roll back the decision. This will hit our industry and thousands of labourers and other related businesses, which are associated with it. Moreover, common man will not be able to buy a house in good location.”
To allow more construction on a plot, in the proposed bylaws, the height of the building under the under the high-rise category has been amended from 15 metres to 18 metres. The memorandum reads, “The common man will only get benefit of increasing the height, if the units are not increased on the basis of plot area.”