SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Delhi Development Authority’s land encroached upon by illegal occupants during the last two decades;
(b) whether it is a fact that a Media house had also encroached upon one such path of land measuring about 5500 sq. meters and it is being enjoyed by them for the last over two decades without any action being taken by the statutory authorities; and
(c) if so, the steps taken / being taken by Government in this regard?
ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. DEEPA DASMUNSHI)
(a) Sir, the Delhi Development Authority has informed that the land reported to be encroached as on 7.08.2013 is 4789 acres.
(b) A Media House is reported to be in illegal occupation of an Institutional plot of DDA roughly measuring 1823 sq.m. in Wazirpur Industrial Area. A status quo has been granted by a judicial court on 21.05.2013.
(c) Appropriate action regarding removal of encroachment and reclaiming the land is taken by DDA as and when encroachment on their land is reported.
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATIONbe pleased to state :- (a) whether the World Bank has advised India to stop neglecting urban poverty and expand the scope of some rural flagship schemes to urban development; and
(a) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATIONbe pleased to state :- (a) the details of programmes aimed for developing the slums in the major metro cities, across the country;
(b) the funds allocated by Government during the last three years State-wise for such projects;
(c) the complete details of spent/un-spent funds;
(d) whether there has been any mechanism to review the implementation of such programmes/projects; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (KUMARI SELJA)
(a) and (b): The Government launched the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) on December 3, 2005 aimed at provision of city-wide infrastructure and basic services to the urban poor especially slum dwellers. Under the Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP) component of JNNURM, Additional Central Assistance is provided to States/Union Territories for undertaking affordable housing and related infrastructure facilities in 65 select cities including major metro cities. Other cities/towns are covered under Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP). No year-wise, State-wise allocation has been made for BSUP and IHSDP during last three years. However, the details of funds allocated by the Government for Mission Period (2005-2012) under BSUP and IHSDP are annexed.
(c): The details of funds spent/un-spent funds under BSUP and IHSDP are as under:
(` Crore) Scheme Central share released Utilization Certificates submitted Balance for which UCS need to be submitted BSUP 6281.36 3297.14 2984.22 IHSDP 3732.01 797.49 2934.52 Total 10013.37 4094.63 5918.74
(d) and (e): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation undertakes periodic review of all Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) projects through review meetings at State, Regional and National level. In addition, a Mid-term appraisal study of the 11th Plan by the Planning Commission, which covers implementation of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) among other things, reveals that there is a renewed focus on the urban sector across the country due to schemes like JNNURM, which has allowed States and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to raise their aspirations. However, the need to raise capacity and investment resources is substantial.
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :- (a) the details of the contract awarded for building the Games Village for recently concluded Commonwealth Games;
(b) whether Government has received any complaints of alleged irregularities and deficiencies in construction of the village;
(c) if so, the details thereof and status thereof;
(d) whether it is a fact that there was bad delay in handing over the village to OC resulting in total disruption of installation of accessories like TVs, Washing Machine and Wi-Fi services; and
(e) the complete details of action taken/being taken by Government against the contractor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a) : Residential flats in Commonwealth Games Village was constructed on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The tender was awarded to M/s Emmar-MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd. by the Delhi Development Authority(DDA). Details of other works in Commonwealth Game Village costing more than ` 5 crore, as intimated by DDA, is annexed.
(b) & (c) : Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has informed that it has noticed a number of deficiencies and delays in the construction of flats by M/s Emaar MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd., to whom the tender was awarded by DDA for constructing Commonwealth Games Village on Public Private Partnership Mode. Such deficiencies pertain to basement, lift pits, non installation of required number of hydro-pneumatic pumps, water proofing of terrace, fixtures of glass in the balconies, faulty power connection, choking of pipes, incomplete landscaping, etc. The Project Developer has also deviated from the sanctioned plan. A Technical and Quality Audit Committee has been constituted by the Lt. Governor of Delhi. According to the report of DDA, the irregularities allegedly committed in the process of award of work “construction of Swimming Pool, Athletic Track, Training Hall and Fitness Centre at Games Village” to M/s Sportina Payce Infrastructure Limited were pointed out by the Chief Technical Examiner (CTE) of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in July, 2009. Even while these irregularities were under examination by the CVC, the work of M/s Sportina Payce Infrastructure Limited was found unsatisfactory and the contract was terminated in October, 2009. Consequently the Performance Guarantee & Security Deposit amounting to `5.00 crore was forfeited. Liquidated damages of `5.75 crore were also imposed. The work was later awarded to M/s Sam Builtwell (India) Private Limited and completed by 31.08.2010.
(d) : DDA has further informed that the handing over the apartment to OC started on 24.07.2010 & completed on 30.08.2010. There was no disruption of installation of accessories like TVs, washing machine & Wi-Fi services due to DDA.
(e) : For delays, deficiencies etc. action has been initiated by DDA against M/s Emmar MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd. Liquidated damages were levied and the performance security of `183 crore was invoked out of which `90 crore have been encashed. The Project Developer has moved the High Court and the matter is at present sub-judice. In respect of M/s Sportina Payce Infrastructure Ltd., consequent to termination of Contract Performance Guarantee & Security Deposit amounting to `5.00 crore was forfeited. Liquidated damages of `5.75 crore were also imposed.
SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Delhi Development Authority’s land encroached upon by illegal occupants during the last two decades;
(b) whether it is a fact that a Media house had also encroached upon one such path of land measuring about 5500 sq. meters and it is being enjoyed by them for the last over two decades without any action being taken by the statutory authorities; and
(c) if so, the steps taken / being taken by Government in this regard?
ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. DEEPA DASMUNSHI)
(a) Sir, the Delhi Development Authority has informed that the land reported to be encroached as on 7.08.2013 is 4789 acres.
(b) A Media House is reported to be in illegal occupation of an Institutional plot of DDA roughly measuring 1823 sq.m. in Wazirpur Industrial Area. A status quo has been granted by a judicial court on 21.05.2013.
(c) Appropriate action regarding removal of encroachment and reclaiming the land is taken by DDA as and when encroachment on their land is reported.
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATIONbe pleased to state :- (a) whether the World Bank has advised India to stop neglecting urban poverty and expand the scope of some rural flagship schemes to urban development; and
(a) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATIONbe pleased to state :- (a) the details of programmes aimed for developing the slums in the major metro cities, across the country;
(b) the funds allocated by Government during the last three years State-wise for such projects;
(c) the complete details of spent/un-spent funds;
(d) whether there has been any mechanism to review the implementation of such programmes/projects; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (KUMARI SELJA)
(a) and (b): The Government launched the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) on December 3, 2005 aimed at provision of city-wide infrastructure and basic services to the urban poor especially slum dwellers. Under the Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP) component of JNNURM, Additional Central Assistance is provided to States/Union Territories for undertaking affordable housing and related infrastructure facilities in 65 select cities including major metro cities. Other cities/towns are covered under Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP). No year-wise, State-wise allocation has been made for BSUP and IHSDP during last three years. However, the details of funds allocated by the Government for Mission Period (2005-2012) under BSUP and IHSDP are annexed.
(c): The details of funds spent/un-spent funds under BSUP and IHSDP are as under:
(` Crore) Scheme Central share released Utilization Certificates submitted Balance for which UCS need to be submitted BSUP 6281.36 3297.14 2984.22 IHSDP 3732.01 797.49 2934.52 Total 10013.37 4094.63 5918.74
(d) and (e): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation undertakes periodic review of all Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) projects through review meetings at State, Regional and National level. In addition, a Mid-term appraisal study of the 11th Plan by the Planning Commission, which covers implementation of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) among other things, reveals that there is a renewed focus on the urban sector across the country due to schemes like JNNURM, which has allowed States and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to raise their aspirations. However, the need to raise capacity and investment resources is substantial.
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :- (a) the details of the contract awarded for building the Games Village for recently concluded Commonwealth Games;
(b) whether Government has received any complaints of alleged irregularities and deficiencies in construction of the village;
(c) if so, the details thereof and status thereof;
(d) whether it is a fact that there was bad delay in handing over the village to OC resulting in total disruption of installation of accessories like TVs, Washing Machine and Wi-Fi services; and
(e) the complete details of action taken/being taken by Government against the contractor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a) : Residential flats in Commonwealth Games Village was constructed on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The tender was awarded to M/s Emmar-MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd. by the Delhi Development Authority(DDA). Details of other works in Commonwealth Game Village costing more than ` 5 crore, as intimated by DDA, is annexed.
(b) & (c) : Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has informed that it has noticed a number of deficiencies and delays in the construction of flats by M/s Emaar MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd., to whom the tender was awarded by DDA for constructing Commonwealth Games Village on Public Private Partnership Mode. Such deficiencies pertain to basement, lift pits, non installation of required number of hydro-pneumatic pumps, water proofing of terrace, fixtures of glass in the balconies, faulty power connection, choking of pipes, incomplete landscaping, etc. The Project Developer has also deviated from the sanctioned plan. A Technical and Quality Audit Committee has been constituted by the Lt. Governor of Delhi. According to the report of DDA, the irregularities allegedly committed in the process of award of work “construction of Swimming Pool, Athletic Track, Training Hall and Fitness Centre at Games Village” to M/s Sportina Payce Infrastructure Limited were pointed out by the Chief Technical Examiner (CTE) of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in July, 2009. Even while these irregularities were under examination by the CVC, the work of M/s Sportina Payce Infrastructure Limited was found unsatisfactory and the contract was terminated in October, 2009. Consequently the Performance Guarantee & Security Deposit amounting to `5.00 crore was forfeited. Liquidated damages of `5.75 crore were also imposed. The work was later awarded to M/s Sam Builtwell (India) Private Limited and completed by 31.08.2010.
(d) : DDA has further informed that the handing over the apartment to OC started on 24.07.2010 & completed on 30.08.2010. There was no disruption of installation of accessories like TVs, washing machine & Wi-Fi services due to DDA.
(e) : For delays, deficiencies etc. action has been initiated by DDA against M/s Emmar MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd. Liquidated damages were levied and the performance security of `183 crore was invoked out of which `90 crore have been encashed. The Project Developer has moved the High Court and the matter is at present sub-judice. In respect of M/s Sportina Payce Infrastructure Ltd., consequent to termination of Contract Performance Guarantee & Security Deposit amounting to `5.00 crore was forfeited. Liquidated damages of `5.75 crore were also imposed.
