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CASE STUDIES

Figure 7: Layout of 50 gaj (41.5 sq.m.) and 200 gaj (166 sq.m.) plots could be due to subdivision of
larger plots. Figure 9 depicts a
typical G+4 structure.

Figure 9: Facade of typical house
in the settlement

the Ghazipur drain (Figure like from labourers, auto-
8). The only mode of public rickshaw drivers, and
conveyance is e-rickshaws. The businessmen reside in this
colony came into existence in colony. The smell from the Ghazipur
1976 when a coloniser bought landfill site prevents new
land from the farmers and The settlement consists of migrants from settling here
sold plots of 41-83 sq.m. (50- G+2 and G+4 structures. The resulting in low rentals
100 Gaj) at low prices (Rs.150/ plots are mostly of 41 sq.m (Rs.2000-5000 per month).
Gaj; currently the same plots and 83 sq.m. However, 10-15 Although the sewer network
fetch Rs.25000/Gaj). People percent of the plots are smaller was laid in 2001, it is non-
of different income categories (around 21 sq.m.) which functional and the residents
depend on septic tanks.
Figure 8: Layout of Rajbir Colony Water supply from Delhi Jal
Board is intermittent with
water availability limited
to 2-3 hours in the morning
and evening. Proximity
to the landfill site have an
adverse effect on the health of
residents.

Chandan Vihar, Burari –
North Delhi: Chandan Vihar
is a 34 acre settlement located
in north Delhi (Figure 10). The
colony evolved in 1999 when

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