‘Once a site for multiplex, now a garbage dump and criminals’ den but civic authority aloof’

Gurgaon: A dilapidated, under-construction building on around 1.5 acres of commercial land lying vacant for more than a decade in Sector 23A has turned into a garbage dump, attracting strays and pests. Despite several complaints, local residents claim, the civic authorities have not initiated any corrective measures.
The land, which was supposed to be developed into a multiplex and was auctioned by the HUDA (now HSVP) in 2007 to a former state cabinet minister, who had constructed two storeys and the roof but later surrender the land in 2009. The dense undergrowth and stagnant sewage or rainwater now pose major safety and health concerns for the local residents, Neeru Yadav, RWA president sector 23 A east zone said.
“The abandoned building has also become a den of anti-social elements. We have alerted the police several times about the ongoing criminal activities. Illegal vendors have also mushroomed in this area. We fail to understand why the HSVP can’t auction this land,” Yadav said.
Bhawani Shankar Tripathi, a resident of the sector, said the commercial land is located in of the prime areas of the city and was worth crores. “If HSVP auctions this land, then it would not only come as a relief for residents but add to the body’s revenue. At least, they should protect their own land so that it does not become a public health and safety hazard,” he said.
When contacted, estate officer-1 Vikas Dhanda said they are aware of the matter. “This site is earmarked for a hotel or cinema hall. Now, this land has become a property of HSVP and we are soon going to auction it.”
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