urban capitalism
In a bizarre twist of urban capitalism, residents in Gurgaon have found a surprising new income stream—charging their neighbours up to Rs 40 lakh for a simple No Objection Certificate (NOC). The catch? It’s all tied to a recent change in construction rules that has quietly transformed relationships in residential colonies into transactional opportunities. As banker Sarthak Ahuja shared on LinkedIn, this booming side hustle stems from the Haryana government’s decision to re-allow the construction of stilt-plus-four (S+4) floors in licensed colonies and sectors, reversing its February 2023 freeze on fourth-floor approvals. The policy shift, which came after residents initially demanded a halt to such vertical expansion due to stress on civic infrastructure, now permits S+4 construction—but with strings attached. According to additional chief secretary (town and country planning) Arun Gupta, the new guidelines state that if a layout plan allows only three dwelling units per plot, a fourth floor can only be added if the plot is located on roads at least 10 metres wide. And that’s not all. In such cases, the owner must either obtain mutual consent from all adjoining plot owners (excluding those who’ve already received approvals for four floors) or maintain a 1.8-metre side setback from neighbouring plots on all floors.
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