Development work will begin in 105 “unauthorized” colonies and villages – a regular initiative

The urban local bodies (ULB) department has directed the civic authorities to start providing essential infrastructure — water supply, sewerage lines and road networks — in 105 colonies and villages that have either been regularized or included in the city limits in the last three years.

Since 2021, 81 unauthorized residential colonies have been settled, and 24 villages have been included in the competence of the public body. However, the work to install the basic infrastructure has reportedly been delayed due to issues such as budget constraints, technical surveys and the electoral process this year.

The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) has been directed by the ULB to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to take up the project. Sources in the civic body said the DPR could take three to four months to prepare, but a consulting firm already hired by the MCF has been asked to work on the report and budget.

Haryana ULB Minister Vipul Goel arranged a meeting with department officials on November 22 and directed them to start infrastructure work in the newly settled colonies without further delay. A senior official said while partial works like installation of connecting tiles were being carried out in some areas, full-scale infrastructure work is expected to begin by the end of March next year.

According to officials, 22 colonies were included in the initial regularization list and another 59 colonies were added in July last year. The infrastructure works planned for these colonies include the installation of sewer lines, water supply systems, road construction and the development of parks, street lighting and community centers.

A survey conducted by the District Town Planning Department (DTP) has identified around 553 illegal colonies. However, based on eligibility criteria, the number was reduced to 418, with 81 colonies selected for regularization in the first stage.

Work is also ongoing in 24 villages that were included in the city limits in 2021. Residents of these villages, such as Jaswant Yadav of Chandavali village, have expressed frustration over issues such as poor sanitation, lack of potable water, drainage problems and inadequate garbage collection and sanitation services.

MCF Chief Engineer Birender Kardam confirmed that the task of preparing the DPR has been entrusted to a consulting agency.