Time limit for construction on Improvement Trusts plot relaxed

The Haryana Urban Local Bodies Department has decided to extend the time limit for construction on residential or commercial plots in development schemes of Improvement Trusts beyond the stipulated period of three years.
Stating this here today, a department spokesman said as per provision of Rule- 24 of the Town Improvement Trust Land Disposal Rules, 1976, the allottee of a plot is required to complete the building within the prescribed period, to be fixed by the Trust in each scheme or extended period and or in accordance with the conditions set forth in the agreement.
In case of failure, the security amount deposited by the plot holder shall be forfeited.

He said although Improvement Trusts are empowered to take the decision for allowing the time extension as per the provision, presently there is no comprehensive and uniform policy in the Department, with regard to granting extension of time period beyond the stipulated period, as mentioned in the allotment letter, and charging of requisite fee.
He said in the absence of such comprehensive and uniform policy in the state, the extension cases are generally pending for decision, resulting not only in revenue loss to the Trusts, but also harassment to the allottees.
In case the period of construction has expired before October, 2013, the allottee of a residential plot in the schemes developed by an Improvement Trust, who has failed to construct the building within the stipulated time limit would be, henceforth, allowed to construct the building subject to payment of extension fees/charges.