In a significant move for the real estate sector, Shri JP Dalal, Town and Country Planning Minister,
Government of Haryana, has announced the government’s approval for builders to construct buildings
with stilt and four floors in designated residential sectors. This policy is set to create new opportunities
and address housing needs in the state.
Under the new policy, the state allows the construction of four floors with stilts in sectors where the
layout plan accommodates four dwelling units per plot. Additionally, plots adjacent to 10-meter roads,
where the layout plan allows for three dwelling units per plot, can also benefit from this policy, provided
a mutual consent agreement is in place with all adjoining plot allottees. The policy also extends to
licensed DDJAY colonies, which provide affordable housing schemes for low-income groups in urban
areas.
Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman of Signature Global (India) Ltd, expressed his views, stating,
“We welcome the Haryana government’s decision to reinstate the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in
residential sectors as this will provide massive opportunities for the aspirational homebuyer segment.
India’s real estate sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in the wake of the Covid
pandemic, and this decision will have the dual benefit of enhancing independent floors with higher
property valuations while also opening the premium housing segment to higher quality development.
The decision, based on expert committee recommendations, shows prudent forethought by the
policymakers.”
Aggarwal further highlighted that developers would now have the permit for constructions to
accommodate either four dwelling units per plot or three dwelling units per plot, as per the design
layout plans, ensuring adequate aeration and sunlight. He emphasized that this policy aligns with the
Haryana Building Code, making it beneficial for both developers and the State Government, as funds
from infrastructure augmentation will bolster urban infrastructure. He confidently added, “We are
confident that the policy to reinstate the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in the residential sector
will help address the state’s housing needs, increase housing options, and enhance urban living
standards, while incorporating a sustainable approach towards responsible infrastructure
development.”
Kusgahr Ansal, Director of Ansal Housing, echoed similar sentiments, stating, “The Haryana
government’s decision to grant the construction of stilt-plus-4 floors will not only fulfill people’s dreams
but also act as a catalyst for the affordable housing segment. After a 16-month ban on all such
constructions, this approval is a positive step towards meeting housing demands and promoting
economic development. Notably, this time, the permission comes with certain provisions, including the
requirement that the existing infrastructure can support the additional load.”
Rajjath Goel, Managing Director of MRG Group, also praised the decision, noting, “The decision by the
Haryana government to permit the construction of stilt-plus-4 floors while fulfilling people’s dreams will
also boost the housing sector, especially in cities like Gurugram, where the demand is huge. Earlier, the
state had permitted such constructions. However, about a year and a half ago, it had implemented a ban
on all such construction. What is also notable is that unlike the permission granted earlier, this time, the
construction of the fourth floor is subject to the fulfillment of certain provisions that include, among
others, the capability of the existing infrastructure to bear the additional load.”
The stilt-and-4-floors policy is expected to play a crucial role in addressing the housing needs of
Haryana, promoting economic development, and enhancing urban living standards. The real estate
Sector’s positive response to this policy underscores its potential to create a significant impact on the
State’s housing landscape.