Presentation by Housing & Urban Planning Department Govt. of Uttar Pradesh 16 th Dec., 2015 Major Policy Initiatives & Reforms to Promote Private Investment in Uttar Pradesh

1. Major Policy Initiatives 2. Legal & Regulatory Reforms 3. Affordable Housing Policy/ Samajwadi Awas Yojna Presentation Structure Presentation Structure

1. Hi-tech Township Policy-2003/ Integrated Township Policy-2005/ Integrated Township Policy-2005/ EWS & LIG Housing Policy EWS & LIG Housing Policy State Urban Housing & Habitat Policy Freehold & Redevelopment Policy Affordable Housing Policy Major Policy Initiatives

 Announced in 2003 & revised in 2007 for development of state-of-art townships with world-class infrastructure on minimum 1500 acres of land  13 Hi-tech township projects approved in the State involving acres of land area  8450 acres of land assembled by the developers till date  Development work in progress at Lucknow, Bulandshahar, Allahabad and Ghaziabad  An investment of Rs crore incurred till date

o Policy announced in 2005 & revised in 2014 to promote development of small townships-25 to 500 acres  33 licenses issued involving 5488 acres of land area  3696 acres of land assembled by developers till date  DPRs approved for 19 townships at Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Agra, Saharanpur & Mathura-Vrindaban  Development works in progress in 14 integrated townships  Total investment incurred till date-Rs Crore

Incentives to Developers under the Integrated Policy Exclusive development rights to within license area Exclusive development rights to within license area Jt. Venture may be formed with farmers to assemble land Jt. Venture may be formed with farmers to assemble land Flexible land use planning norms, higher density and FAR Flexible land use planning norms, higher density and FAR Exemption from external development charges Exemption from external development charges 50% rebate in CLU charges in towns below 5 lac 50% rebate in CLU charges in towns below 5 lac Extension of township area (equal to original) permissible Extension of township area (equal to original) permissible Developer may get more than one license in a city and can be member of more than one Consortium Developer may get more than one license in a city and can be member of more than one Consortium

Provision of minimum 20% houses for EWS/LIG (10% each) in all public and private sector new housing schemes with an area of 10 acres and more has been made compulsory Provision of minimum 20% houses for EWS/LIG (10% each) in all public and private sector new housing schemes with an area of 10 acres and more has been made compulsory In case scheme area is less than 10 acres, private developers may pay shelter fee in lieu of EWS/LIG houses In case scheme area is less than 10 acres, private developers may pay shelter fee in lieu of EWS/LIG houses Free FAR equal to total floor area of EWS/LIG houses is permissible to developers to enable cross-subsidization Free FAR equal to total floor area of EWS/LIG houses is permissible to developers to enable cross-subsidization Selection of beneficiaries and allotment of houses by a committee constituted by the State government Selection of beneficiaries and allotment of houses by a committee constituted by the State government 1.3 EWS & LIG Housing Policy

1. 4 State Urban Housing & Habitat Policy Provide affordable housing to all especially EWS/LIG Provide affordable housing to all especially EWS/LIG Redevelopment and densification of underutilized lands Redevelopment and densification of underutilized lands Conservation & improvement of existing housing stock Conservation & improvement of existing housing stock Promote Mixed Use and Transit-oriented Development Promote Mixed Use and Transit-oriented Development Adoption of land pooling schemes and TDR Adoption of land pooling schemes and TDR Reorientation of Master Planning approach Reorientation of Master Planning approach Promote PPP in housing & infrastructure development Promote PPP in housing & infrastructure development Conservation & improvement of environment Conservation & improvement of environment Capacity building & MIS development Capacity building & MIS development

1.5 Freehold & Redevelopment Policy Policy announced in Dec to enable freehold & redevelopment of lands occupied by sick/defunct/polluting industries and other vacant/underutilized lands within city core Policy announced in Dec to enable freehold & redevelopment of lands occupied by sick/defunct/polluting industries and other vacant/underutilized lands within city core Policy aims at augmenting buildable land for residential/ commercial/institutional/mixed use, green areas, parking & public amenities in the old built-up areas of cities Policy aims at augmenting buildable land for residential/ commercial/institutional/mixed use, green areas, parking & public amenities in the old built-up areas of cities Simplified procedure for conversion to freehold & developers offered incentives in the form of free conversion to higher land use, high density, free additional FAR & permission for amalgamation of properties Simplified procedure for conversion to freehold & developers offered incentives in the form of free conversion to higher land use, high density, free additional FAR & permission for amalgamation of properties

Revision of Building Bye-laws Revision of Building Bye-laws Planning Norms, Zoning Regulations & Bye- laws for Mixed Use & ToD Planning Norms, Zoning Regulations & Bye- laws for Mixed Use & ToD Revision of Purchasable FAR Bye-laws Revision of Purchasable FAR Bye-laws Amendment of Apartment Act & Rules Amendment of Apartment Act & Rules Amendment of Urban Planning Act Amendment of Urban Planning Act Strengthening of Awas Bandhu Strengthening of Awas Bandhu Major Policy Initiatives………………contd. 2. Legal & Regulatory Reforms

Policy aims to provide affordable housing to lower MIG & MIG categories which constitute about 60% of total urban housing demand during 12th FYP in the State Policy aims to provide affordable housing to lower MIG & MIG categories which constitute about 60% of total urban housing demand during 12th FYP in the State Minimum 2-room accommodation with kitchen, bath, toilet & balcony within a maximum ceiling cost of Rs. 30 lac Minimum 2-room accommodation with kitchen, bath, toilet & balcony within a maximum ceiling cost of Rs. 30 lac Minimize cost by providing incentives to the developers, easy access to cheaper land, liberal & flexible planning norms, use of cost-effective materials & technology, etc. Minimize cost by providing incentives to the developers, easy access to cheaper land, liberal & flexible planning norms, use of cost-effective materials & technology, etc. State Govt. has decided to implement Affordable Housing Policy under the banner of Samajwadi Awas Yojna State Govt. has decided to implement Affordable Housing Policy under the banner of Samajwadi Awas Yojna 3. Affordable Housing Policy/Samajwadi Awas Yojna

Area of scheme-minimum 5 Acres, maximum-100 Acres Area of scheme-minimum 5 Acres, maximum-100 Acres Minimum 60% area shall be used for affordable housing & carpet area of dwelling unit shall not exceed 75 sqm. Minimum 60% area shall be used for affordable housing & carpet area of dwelling unit shall not exceed 75 sqm. 40% area may be utilized for HIG, commercial, institutional, recreational & community facilities 40% area may be utilized for HIG, commercial, institutional, recreational & community facilities Minimum 20% houses shall be provided for EWS & LIG against HIG units but not compulsory in an exclusive affordable housing scheme Minimum 20% houses shall be provided for EWS & LIG against HIG units but not compulsory in an exclusive affordable housing scheme Ceiling cost of affordable house in NCR-Rs.3000, Metro Cities-Rs.2800 & other towns-Rs.2500 per sq.ft. on super built-up area (to be revised annually based on cost index) Ceiling cost of affordable house in NCR-Rs.3000, Metro Cities-Rs.2800 & other towns-Rs.2500 per sq.ft. on super built-up area (to be revised annually based on cost index) 3.1 Norms for Affordable Housing Scheme

Ground Coverage: Group Housing- 50%, Row Housing-70% Ground Coverage: Group Housing- 50%, Row Housing-70% Affordable Housing segment FAR-2.5 Affordable Housing segment FAR-2.5 Density-450 Dwelling Units per Hectare Density-450 Dwelling Units per Hectare Parking -01 ECS for every 100 sqm. of floor area Parking -01 ECS for every 100 sqm. of floor area Roads, parks/open spaces & community facilities & services shall be provided as per applicable Bye-laws Roads, parks/open spaces & community facilities & services shall be provided as per applicable Bye-laws Foot-paths & cycle tracks shall be provided as per norms Foot-paths & cycle tracks shall be provided as per norms Norms for Affordable Housing Schemes…………..contd.

Exemption from External Development Charge Exemption from External Development Charge Exemption from Stamp duty on purchase of raw land Exemption from Stamp duty on purchase of raw land Exemption from CLU charges-Agriculture to Residential Exemption from CLU charges-Agriculture to Residential Single window clearance for DPR through Awas Bandhu Single window clearance for DPR through Awas Bandhu High (2.5) FAR & high (450 DUs/Ha.) density permissible High (2.5) FAR & high (450 DUs/Ha.) density permissible Land Pooling and Developer Agreement permissible Land Pooling and Developer Agreement permissible Annual award for the best performing developer Annual award for the best performing developer 3.2 Incentives to the Private Developers

Private Developers shall register themselves in Awas Bandhu for implementation of this scheme Private Developers shall register themselves in Awas Bandhu for implementation of this scheme The developer shall execute Development Agreement with the Authority at the time of approval of DPR/lay-out plan The developer shall execute Development Agreement with the Authority at the time of approval of DPR/lay-out plan The developer shall commence execution of the project within one year from the date of its approval & complete all development & construction works within 5 years The developer shall commence execution of the project within one year from the date of its approval & complete all development & construction works within 5 years The developer shall carry out all development works at his own cost; if connectivity to trunk services is availed, the developer shall pay actual charges to the Authority The developer shall carry out all development works at his own cost; if connectivity to trunk services is availed, the developer shall pay actual charges to the Authority 3.3 Obligations of Private Developers

Land shall be assembled by the developers themselves Land shall be assembled by the developers themselves Construction of houses is compulsory in the affordable segment; plotting is not allowed Construction of houses is compulsory in the affordable segment; plotting is not allowed The developer shall not transfer or sub-lease the land without completing the development/construction works The developer shall not transfer or sub-lease the land without completing the development/construction works The developer shall not sell the affordable house above the ceiling cost and more than one unit to any person The developer shall not sell the affordable house above the ceiling cost and more than one unit to any person The developer shall enter into an agreement with the Authority for maintenance of the scheme The developer shall enter into an agreement with the Authority for maintenance of the scheme Obligations of the Developers………….contd.

Govt. Agencies will ensure availability of trunk services to the affordable housing schemes, if required Govt. Agencies will ensure availability of trunk services to the affordable housing schemes, if required Govt. will ensure time-bound resumption of community lands and exemption u/s-154 (2) of U.P. ZALR Act, 1950 Govt. will ensure time-bound resumption of community lands and exemption u/s-154 (2) of U.P. ZALR Act, 1950 Govt. & its agencies will issue necessary clearances/ NOCs in a time-bound manner Govt. & its agencies will issue necessary clearances/ NOCs in a time-bound manner Govt. will facilitate convergence with GoI sponsored AHP & other schemes of the State Govt. Govt. will facilitate convergence with GoI sponsored AHP & other schemes of the State Govt. Govt. will monitor the implementation of this scheme and address the problems of developers through Awas Bandhu Govt. will monitor the implementation of this scheme and address the problems of developers through Awas Bandhu 3.4 Obligations of Govt. & its Agencies

3.5 Status of Implementation ( ) Applications received for registration Applications received for registration95 Registration certificates issued Registration certificates issued72 DPRs Received in Awas Bandhu DPRs Received in Awas Bandhu22  DPRs approved/under process 20  Land purchased/assembled 200 Acres  Proposed affordable housing units in the private sector 19,000  Proposed affordable housing units in the public sector 23,000

Relaxation in experience clause for the new developers Relaxation in experience clause for the new developers Reduction of minimum scheme area norm (5) to 2.5 acres Reduction of minimum scheme area norm (5) to 2.5 acres Increase in ground coverage for Row Housing (70%) to 75% Increase in ground coverage for Row Housing (70%) to 75% Relaxation in minimum approach road width (18m) to 12m Relaxation in minimum approach road width (18m) to 12m 5% additional FAR for common areas & facilities 5% additional FAR for common areas & facilities 3.6 Proposed Amendments-Affordable Housing Policy

Increase in density from 450 to 500 DUs per hectare Increase in density from 450 to 500 DUs per hectare Relaxation in parking norms-1 ECS for every unit of 70sqm & above,1 ECS for every 2 units of 50-70sqm built-up area, two wheeler parking for units below 50sqm built-up area Relaxation in parking norms-1 ECS for every unit of 70sqm & above,1 ECS for every 2 units of 50-70sqm built-up area, two wheeler parking for units below 50sqm built-up area Simplification of land use conversion process-proposal to be forwarded to the Govt. for final notification after completing all formalities at the Authority level Simplification of land use conversion process-proposal to be forwarded to the Govt. for final notification after completing all formalities at the Authority level 15% land to be mortgaged or equivalent BG in favour of the Authority as Performance guarantee 15% land to be mortgaged or equivalent BG in favour of the Authority as Performance guarantee Proposed Amendments…………contd.