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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Limit of other uses in homes raised in New Town
We often receive requests from residents of New Town as to whether they can use part of their homes for small business activities like copying centre, photo studio, beauty saloon, kid coaching etc. Existing ules permit 10% of the allowed FAR. In the Board meeting of NKDA held recently, this limit has been raised to 45% of FAR. However, there is a list of 29 specified activities that are only allowed. And a fee has to paid. A similar system prevails in Bidhannagar too.
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WBHIDCO & NKDA are doing an commendable job, given their constraints. But what I find surprising that they appear apologetic about them. Why not advertise the successes and developments? Bus stands on ground, not on maps. Plots in Financial Hub allotted in Round-I --- vast tracts of land in maps. Is there any way (apart from contacting the authorities) that an investor may know that there is a functioning bus stand and a planned Metro station near the Financial Centre? How does he know if the building is Wi-Fi enabled or not? A Technical training institute is near completion, but the world is totally unaware of it. Medical college-Hospital, Community markets and International Bus terminus in pipeline --- why not plot them as upcoming projects? A bi-annual updating of maps (official sites and the 'HIDCO Bhavan' map in google)will go a long way in changing public perceptions. Let people at large know that things are progressing.
ReplyDeleteVey very well said Himadri.
DeleteGood idea
Deleteneed badly in front of Akhanka a community market and a children's park.
ReplyDeleteany update on - Construction of Two Storied Community Market Complex AA-II C Plot No 1834/1 & premises No 62/1-0626 New Town, Kolkata-700156
ReplyDeleteSir is this near to Elements & Ambition?Not sure of the exact location from given picture and article.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely essential to have a bridge over the canal so that the people residing at Ghuni can easily come to the mall areas (Big-bazaar/Axis mall/DLF mall/Terminus mall). This is a must for the office going people to get a conveyance at late evening. More over as the govt. will collect a huge tax so the concerned authority should consider it seriously. A bridge over the canal with proper street lighting and a police kiosk is a must for the safety of the Ghuni residents specially ladies and children. Though there is a bamboo bridge - which I tried once and it was not a pleasant experience. I will rather like to walk 5km than to try that dancing bridge again.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, the bridge over the bagjola canal near ghuni, rajarhat is very,very essential
ReplyDelete1. Public transport not accessible - Even though there is New town bus stand within 1km the residents are unable to use it as the makeshift Bamboo bridge is highly unsafe for everybody especially for oldies, Child carrying moms and Childs. Many cars are plying through existing narrow road with shops on both sides may increase the chances of incidents or accidents.
2. All the salt lake, sector-v, DLF-1, Axis mall / Home Town (Spancers / Big Bazar / Reliance Fresh) bound cars are travelling minimum 8km extra every time they need to have anything from grocery, poultry, vegetables, medicine of going school, office etc apart from other activities of leisure or socializing. It has huge environmental impact....
3. Considering the under going + completed construction work (like Sunrise greens, Club town, PS Ixora etc) there would be approx 2000 flats or more. In coming days the current road capacity wouldn't be sufficient to manage high traffic unless diversified traffic route is envisaged.
4. People who lives without car it has been a very difficult situation for them because of following reason, you do not get any rickshaw, auto (they do not go to even main road), taxi. I had experience that at 7:00 PM taxi did not want to come from City Centre II. If you want to go Reliance Fresh where normally we get daily needs and even if you cross the bamboo bridge you are not sure that you will get rickshaw unless you are lucky. A permanent bridge will help immensely to all residents who are living in this side of the canal.
5. During rainy season, it becomes extremely unsafe for us as well as a lot number of people staying around PS Ixora, to cross the canal over the bamboo bridge. Anytime a big mishap can happen during this time !!
6. Access to treated surface water in future - As the water treatment plant is coming up on the other side of the canal we need a bridge to Pass the water pipe line to this side of canal to supply water to local households and housing complexes like Sunrise greens, PS Ixora, Club town etc. So the use of the bridge can be multipurpose.
Yes it's a big problem for all the residents staying in Sunrise Greens, PS IXORA and adjacent villages. We badly need a bridge over Bagjola Cannal. It will be of immense help if HIDCO can take care of this issue. During rainy season life becomes measurable to cross to Bamboo Bridge. it's extremely risky too.
ReplyDeleteAlso there is no street light from Jatrgachi more to Gouranganagr.
It's a request on behalf of all the residents of Sunrise greens and PS IXORA, please sir take some actions and give us a better life to lead.
Please look into the concerns we are facing sir.Without suitable bridge and wide road we are facing problems in commuting .Also for security concerns the wooden bridge must be replaced by suitable one and lightning arrangements .Street lights on canal bank road is need of the hour we feel.
ReplyDeleteThe bridge over Bagjola canal will undoubtedly support multiple residential complexes (PS Ixora, Sunrise Green, club town etc) to avail existing infrastructure (Bus Stand, Shopping Malls, Schools etc) of New Town and SaltLake with minimum transit time.
ReplyDeleteHIDCO has been doing commendable job in the development of Rajarhat area. An initiative towards building the bridge will be highly appreciable by the residents of Ghuni.
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteReally commendable step.
New Town is the emerging urban conglomeration which compares well with some of the best in the country. It will be really great if connectivity issues of the residents in New Town is addressed. I live in a new residential complex in Gouranganagar and commuting to office is extremely difficult due to lack of bridge over Bagjola Canal.
Regards
Santosh
Yes, it is absolutely necessary to have a bridge over the Bagjola canal to connect Ghuni and New Town. In this area, there are 3-4 big housing complex (including Sunrise Green, PS Ixora, Club Town etc) of total capacity more than 1000 families. Including localites this count can go well above 3000 (and Number of residents could be at least 2-3 times, if not more).
ReplyDeleteFortunately, the width of the canal is not very big and construction cost for a bridge over this canal should not be very high but can improve life of thousands people in all way.
We residents of Ghuni are always ready to co operate for any such construction and our urge to HIDCO is to consider this appeal and take some action to improve life of people of this area.
Congratulations & Thanks a lot to Mr Sen that he has started this Blog .. this gives the unique opportunity to New Town Residents to communicate to him directly .. & I have the complete trust that he can & will help us GHUNI residents to get our basic amenities .. 1) Bridge on Bagjola Canal 2)Street Lamps in the Canal Bank Road .. to Start with.I think the Forum Of Residents of this area will also go all out to provide any kind of support/assistance to the authorities ..
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteA bridge over the Bagjola Canal is very important for all the residents of Ghuni. The current bamboo bridge is highly risky for anybody to cross. Also there is no public transport from the other side of the bridge. It would be of immense help if HIDCO can kindly construct a bridge for movement of vehicles (possibly of the size of 2 cars to commute at the same time). This way, both cars and autos can commute to and fro to New Town bus stand. This would also reduce petrol/diesel consumption for regular usage (5 km to ~1.2 km).
The other point which I want to highlight here is that there is no street light from Jatrgachi More to Gouranganagar. This is highly risky for all residents to commute on the road after dark especially for women and children.
The above points are extremely essential and would really help all residents of apartment complexes and also local residents of the area.
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeletePlease consider building a bridge over the Bagjola canal to connect Ghuni and New Town so that people can commute easily to AA1. Also street lights on the canal bank road is necessary. In the current state my elderly parents cannot think of moving to our new flat in Sunrise Greens and I'm worried that the investment I made for them ultimately may not fulfil their dream.
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeletePlease consider building a bridge over bagjola canal near Sunrise Green,PS Ixora,Club Town Courtyard in Canal Bank Road.Ghuni is a beautiful place to live in and for ensuring security and safety of people residing there ,street lamps along canalside road and bridge are needed,sir.
Dear Sir, it is absolutely important to have a bridge over Bagjola canal, to connect Ghuni and New town. As for people who daily communicate from Gouranga nagar(Ghuni) lots difficulties we have to face each day , to come to many offices in Sector-V/other area/to access any kind of transport.We don't have a proper road and light in that area as well. It is impossible to cross the current temporary bridge specially during night and risky too (specially with baby).Can you please consider this request and do the needful. -Trina Bhattacharya
ReplyDeletePlease treat the mentioned bridge over Bagjola canal as part of basic necessities for Ghuni Residents. It’s not our aspiration for luxury but the only alternative for taking daily risk to commute. An applause for your commendable work as part of the “Neighborhood Development Program” .Our sole purpose of filling up this blog is to bring this canal bridge within the program.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeletePlease consider the bridge over bagjola canal issue a serious one. Around 2000 flats (Sunrise Greens, PS Ixora, Clubtown courtyard..etc..) are coming up by the canal bank road and a huge number of local villagers are already staying there. As a neighborhood development plan of Newtown AA1 this bridge is an absolute necessity. Not only the bridge, the street lighting, local transport, treatment of the canal, drinking water, electricity supply, Stationary shops, Medical shops, Sweet shops, Saloons, Laundries.. every single basic need should be taken care of for this area. Please look after the basic infrastructure for this area, sir. This area is so close to the market area of Newtown AA1 and the bus stand, but owing to poor access people are not being able to avail it.
One side of the canal will be bloomed and the other side will remain gloomed, it is not acceptable. Please connect the both side. We will make newtown a beautiful place for living.
There is Kestopur Canal around three sides of Salt Lake. There are only footbridges over it - one is near Lake Town. Let us think about it.
ReplyDeleteBut two bridges were built on the canal besides salt lake bypass in last few years .. one near Nicco Park, One in the stretch between Wipro & Technopolis .. & that made life enormously beautiful & Easy as compared to earlier times when there was no way of entering Salt Lake from south(Salt Lake Bypass).. Please include Ghuni in the Neighbourhood development Program of HIDCO ..May be in future this proposed bridge in Ghuni may act as a part of a road that may run parallel to Major Arterial Road for diversion, in case of exigencies ..
DeleteDear Mr. Sen, having the bridge over the Canal would complete the connectivity from AA I to AA III via the new bridge in Ghuni which is currently in construction to connect towards Ecospace.
DeleteAlso considering New Town is becoming a major hub of Kolkata, the decisions which were taken much later for SaltLake can be taken before hand for New Town which would help New Town grow much faster and better.
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DeleteDear Sir,
DeleteWe do not know how many bridges are there at Saltlake but within Saltlake all the basic amenities are there.Every day they do not have to cross bamboo bridge to get there basic requirments. But at Ghuni nothing is there,even to buy a small thing like toothpaste ,soap etc we have to cross the bamboo bridge and walk 2km to come to stores near Newtown AA1 busstand. Any day that bridge can breakdown.If there will be a permanent bridge then local transport can run from Newtown AA1 busstand to Jatragachi or gounangapur and we can avail those transport and it will be more safe for women,elders & children than walking on a lonely road.
Regards,
Sushmita Dutta Banerjee
Residenet of Sunrise Greens
Dear Mr Sen,
DeleteA 2 lane Bridge over the Bagjola Canal near Sunrise Greens / AA-1 St no. 100 is very very essential for commuting to Newtown Bus stand. Without this bridge it is like a village within Newtown and looks very backward compared to the other parts of the township. The bamboo bridge is very dangerous and can breakdown any moment. If something bad happens and people are injured or meet a fatal accident, then it will be the responsibility of HIDCO and local authorities.
When can we expect this bridge ?
Arnab Maitra
Resident - Sunrise Greens, Gouranganagar
Yes, Mr.Sen...we all think it's high time we look at it seriously...the permanent bridge on the canal is very much needed for communication. Also, it will increase the government and the State's revenue in lot of ways as it will help new businesses to emerge and flourish.
ReplyDeleteRespected Sir,
ReplyDeleteWe the residents in Ghuni (Sunrise Greens, PS Ixora, Clubtown Courtyard and also the locals) are privileged to talk to you directly on this forum. As the other members have already suggested there are a few points that we need to consider as soon as possible.
1. Transportation
-> Bridge over the Canal (http://bit.ly/17raAEe) - 2 way traffic
-> It is impossible for elderly people to walk over the bamboo bridge.
-> diversion of traffic from Gouranganagar, Ghosh Para, Gobinda Nagar, Ghuni to reach MAR and the proposed Metro - failing which the Jatragachi more is going to be a bottle neck.
2. Safety/Security of the residents
-> street lights
-> Police Kiosk
3. Widening of the road
-> with growing population the current road is becoming insufficient
4. Easy access to MAR
-> currently there is no smooth entry /exit to MAR
5. Fresh water supply
-> With complete/upcoming in the Adarshapally road, fresh water supply is a necessity.
-> All the residencies have to depend of deep tube wells.
Out of all of these, the bridge over the canal has become a necessity. This will not only improve the transportation, but will also help the economy of the area with Auto and Taxi service to NewTown bus stand and back.
Please consider this appeal from all of us. We are highly optimistic that we will hear a positive message from your side.
Thanks
Ujjal Bhattacharjee
(resident Sunrise Greens)
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteIts a matter of security and safety of school children and women residing in Ghuni Area. Kindly consider bridge over canal , street light along canal road and Police Kiosk on priority list..
Thanks,
Ashok
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeletePlease consider building a bridge over the Bagjola canal to connect Ghuni and New Town. It would be convenient for school going children/access to hospital. Currently no school bus is coming in Ghuni area due to “connectivity issue from New Town”.
Can you please consider this request and do the needful. –Abhijeet Ray
The bridge on the bagjola canal near ghuni is strategically very crucial for Rajarhat itself
ReplyDeleteSir,I am owner of a flat in Bengal DCL mallika in action area 2.Couple of days back I had gone to my flat,To my utter surprise in front of the lawn area they have started constructing mechanised car parking, Which was never in their plan.Entire beauty of the area has gone for a toss.I immediately complained to one Ms Hasi Maitra abt the same. This is gross violation and many of fellow flat owners are even not aware.
ReplyDeleteSir,Seek your intervention for the same. . .
Sir, Any progress or any discussion been held with your team and co-worker regarding the bridge construction, I am very much keen in knowing that, if the bridge would be constructed nothing like it.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteThere are two bridges which has reduced load on Saltlake area both at NICCO park as well as near Nayapatti but both are outside rajarhat. There are no bridges constructed yet on canal in rajarhat. Atleast one near Ghuni area will definetely reduce traffic & will increase safety for the people residing inside Rajarhat Appreciate you kind update on this.
Regards,
Mukesh
It would help me and all my fellow residents of Ghuni area Immensely if the bridge is built.....
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteI would like to reiterate the concerns raised by others earlier and urge you to look at the feasibility of a permanent bridge accessible to motor vehicles over the Bagjola canal so that the Ghuni apartments can be well connected to rest of New Town. Without this bridge it is very difficult for the residents of Ghuni to commute to their places of work, education etc.
Thanks for hosting this blog which gives us direct channel of communication with you. Hope you will take our collective concerns into perspective and help us out in this matter.
Regards,
Avik
I think it is absolutely essential to have a permanent bridge over the canal at Ghuni... It will go a long way in connecting the now New Town to the other side of the canal and will be a boon for the thousands of residents on both sides . The entire area can be a residential hub with a lot of high profile residential complexes coming up in the area. Also, I think taking a leaf out of the Aam Aadmi Party initiatives in Delhi, the HIDCO should consider calling a meeting of all stake holders on the issue and even ask them to collect(a part of) the funds required for this bridge to be constructed.
ReplyDeleteJust a permanent bridge on the canal can shape of the Area like never before even without Govt spending/intervention, make the life of residents better and make the area even more livable. Today when Govt. is planning to develop the City and particularly the Newtown/Rajarhat Area it can not leave one of the surrounding areas un/under developed. Rather we should look for inclusive growth of the entire area this needs to be initiated by the Govt as a facilitator and carried forward by the responsible residents by their contribution. The residents are all ready and enthusiastic about their plan and looking forward to Govt to lend its hand with a small help that will go a long way and may create a bench mark in Pvt Public coordination……. Others will follow.
ReplyDeleteCalling the meeting of all Stakeholders, a strong demand and may be contribution of Public/Govt. for this project can really be a better idea.
ReplyDeleteSir, Can we please consider any such probability if Fund is the only Concern. Or can we know of there is any other concern which is prohibiting HIDCO from building a bridge in Ghuni.
Well , in as much as I can imagine , there might be something rather sinister here...With the kind of infrastructure projects coming up in New Town , Parks, Swimming Pools, Stadiums, Subways, Malls, Hospitals etc, its doesn't take a genius to understand that this one single project can change completely and forever the total demographics of the most sought after part of New Town , the action area 1, With great residential projects having come up on both sides and the construction of the new Metro going forward full steam , there must be a very good, very very good reason for the government/developers not to make a small bridge and ease the thousands of residents from the other side of the canal to use these great facilities, after all , that is what the governments are for !! .. And with so much talk on the new masterplan etc, how can this rather glaring detail escape the planners?? I personally think that for all its shortcomings, the incumbent government and the authorities at New Town are actually a bunch of forward thinking people and seem to be very concerned with the development of the state, Kolkata and New Town in particular, which will be a real showcase for the whole of Eastern India, to that end , therefore they must also be sensitive to the residents who will after all sustain these developments, if a delegation is made to the authorities , I think they will take notice, provided however that they have some other reasons that have been written in stone already ...
ReplyDeleteWhat could be the reason which might have been written on Stone that restricts the residents of otherside of the canal to come and get benefit of the mainstream developmental program. Why the intention is to create a grade/discrepancy/difference among both the sides of the canal and deprive few to get the Govt benefits aimed for masses……
ReplyDeleteShould the system not permit a perticular section/area to develop or its in the minds of few policy makers to keep the houses dark for few areas for some benefits against the broader/larger goal ..... let's lead it publish it in all forums till it takes the shape of a movement.....
ReplyDeleteSir Everybody asking for bridge , light, transportation but there is no change inthe scenario. Sir please arrange a SMALL car service( The vehicle at least carry 8 to 10 people at a time with a interval of 15 mins from Jatragachi more to gouranga nagar bazar and so on to Kestopur. The only transport problem can solve other thing. Other wise bridge is useful to those who have own vehicle.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeletePlease make the bridge. Time is running out. So many families are being deprived of Newtown AA-1 facilities. The bamboo bridge is not safe and it is not prestigious for Newtown itself. For last few years I have seen that HIDCO is developing as per their own plans, not thinking about the facilities of local people's demand. Street lights are not operational at Street No98, 99 and 100 for last one year. Several requests has been made through forums, but no action. We are also citizen of newtown. Please think of us. Bridge was already sanctioned here, but what a shameful game of politics is this? We have seen that flags of all parties are hoisted there and people are forced to avail that bamboo bridge only. Is it expected from Newtown?
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteCan we inform it to our hon. min Fidhad Hakim on this issue as well. Please Sir help it on the bridge issue. At least you can reply on that. AA-1, AA-2 are getting lots of thing as well. But still we need your kind attention.
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteCan we inform it to our hon. min Fidhad Hakim on this issue as well. Please Sir help it on the bridge issue. At least you can reply on that. AA-1, AA-2 are getting lots of thing as well. But still we need your kind attention.
Dibakar Ghosh.
Software Professional.
NOC (No Objection Certificate from the concern Government authority such as Corporation/Municipality/Panchayet etc that compound and buildings are safe and complete in all respect as per approved plan design and ready to take position ) for Sunrise greens is still pending.Management of Sunrise Greens are silent about NOC but they are forcing to buyer of the flats to take position of the flat and deposit the balance payment.Even they have declared that compensation for let delivery of the flat they will not give further.Mater is very serious and illegal
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Dear sir, any update on that crucial bridge over bagjola canal,ghuni..? Now numbers of residents are growing in this part of newtown, we should approach political parties to get the result.
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