India, Aug. 27 -- The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) officials, with regard to the redevelopment plan for the Tulsi Niketan housing scheme, has said that "status quo" will be maintained about the occupancy rights of residents/occupants.

The redevelopment plan is required as the flats in the scheme have become unfit for occupancy and are in dilapidated condition.

Developed in 1989-90 by the GDA, the scheme spreads over 56,639 square metre (sqm), and is located adjacent to the Wazirabad Road (near Delhi border) and a low-lying area. The flats here have become dilapidated due to waterlogging during monsoon and lack of maintenance, the officials added.

A recent GDA survey in August indicates that out of 2,292 residential flats, only...