(a) whether a large number of markets under the control of Directorate of Estates have been confirmed with ownership rights;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number of markets that are yet to be granted ownership rights;
(d) whether the Government intends to grant ownership rights to such markets;
(e) if so, the time by which the process is likely to be completed; and
(f) if not, the reasons for not granting ownership rights of such markets?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )
(a)to(c): Yes, Sir. There are 47 Markets under the control of
Directorate of Estates. It has been decided by the Government
to grant ownership rights to the shopkeepers of 26 markets.
(d)to(f): The ownership was not granted to the shops in left
over markets due to a number of reasons like existence of
Government shops on ground floor and General Pool Residential
Complex/ Office Complex on upper floors; their non-conformity
to the Zonal Development Plan etc. However, it has now been
decided to dispose off all shops which will fall vacant in
future through the process of auction on lease basis.