Gurgaon: For 29,000 voters in Ward 34, including upscale areas such as DLF-1 and 2, Golf Course, and MG Road, the late takeover of licensed colonies from developers and lack of infrastructure is one of the main problems.
, which fell emptiness after the death of RS RSHEE Hospital Board Member, was set for October 3 Bypoll.
Ward has a population of around 1.25 lakh, which is mostly a population of colonies plotted developed by DLF.
In 2018, the City and State Planning Department (DTCP) has approved the takeover of DLF-1, 2 and 3 by Corporation Municipal Gurugram (MCG) but because of the delayed infrastructure work, still in the process.
Former member of Rama Rani Rathee, a deceased council member who tends to contest at BHYPoll on BJP tickets, said that the colony was taken over, MCG would be responsible for road maintenance, water and sewerage systems, parks as well as other infrastructure work.
“We have increased the concerns of the population of the 34 ward with MCG.
Many of them have been resolved, but some of the main problems are still delayed,” he added on Friday.
Sector 28 Residents, Gautam Sharma, said infrastructure in the colony plotted burdened after the state government allowed the construction of the fourth floor in a residential building.
“With the increase in occupancy units, families have increased and have waste loads, drainage, and other facilities.
We hope this problem is taken by public representatives from our environment,” he added.
Other residents, who do not want to be named, said regardless of other problems, such as electricity and water supply, the takeover of colonies is needed.
“The authorities have delayed the process of more than two years.
We hope it will be handled soon,” he added.
At least seven to eight candidates, most of them are independent, tend to oppose Bypoll.
BJP, who has faced defeat in two consecutive body civic polls from Ward 34, meanwhile, is likely to bind with Rama Rani as a step to ensure victory.
Meanwhile, the District Administration has announced that the nomination will be submitted between 17 and 22 September and the last date to withdraw nominees will be September 25.
The officer who returned Satish Yadav said the Bypoll would be held on October 3 and count immediately afterwards.
Colony takeover, lack of key infra problem at Bypoll
