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Delhi government probes building plans approved without IFC fee

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has initiated an investigation into residential, commercial, and group housing projects where building plans might have been approved over the past five years without the necessary payment of the Infrastructure Development Charge (IFC). Officials estimate this lapse has led to a substantial revenue loss, amounting to thousands of crores of rupees. According to DJB minister Parvesh Verma, the inquiry was prompted by allegations of irregularities. Initial findings suggest that numerous applicants secured building plan approvals from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) using official DJB letterheads instead of obtaining valid no-objection certificates (NOCs) to confirm…

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Delhi: Pay 25% Upfront for Provisional NOC on Homes

Sure! Here’s a revised version of the content: — NEW DELHI: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved significant reforms regarding infrastructure charge (IFC) payments, providing much-needed relief for property owners and developers in the capital. Individuals and agencies can now secure a provisional no objection certificate (NOC) by paying just 25% of the required infrastructure charges during the building plan approval phase. The remaining balance will be payable later, adjusted according to final applicable rates when a water connection is sanctioned. Officials believe this temporary arrangement will quickly revive thousands of stalled projects. Water Minister Parvesh Verma stated that…