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14. On account of urbanisation, there is heavy influx of people to the cities. On account of shortage of space, nowadays, the concept of individual building is disappearing slowly and gradually. On account of high cost of living, price rising and the fantastic rise in the price of land and building materials, it has become almost impossible for every individual to have his own individual bungalow and therefore, people are accommodating themselves in units known as flats. In a Cooperative Housing Society having individual building, normally there is a reserved common open plot or in view of the open space available, it would provide sufficient space for the people of the society for meeting each other; the bungalows having open space would provide sufficient space for children to play games and for other activities. In a high rise building, on account of shortage of space, parking, etc., it is impossible for the members to have a common place for meeting. Generally, it would not be possible for children to find out the place for playing even indoor games. Therefore, in high rise building, it was thought fit to reserve at least 5% of the total permissible F.S.I. for common amenities so as to see that sufficient space is made available for common amenities and residential quarter for a watchman. People who are buying the properties are required to pay the cost for construction of the building and that includes this common amenity. Obviously, members would pay this cost of F.S.I. Reservation is made for the benefit of the residents of the high rise building and not for an outsider and the benefit, which is there, cannot be taken away by an outsider. For the benefits of occupiers of the building, common amenities and parking are to be provided. By showing in a plan that the common amenities and parking are to be provided and the plan, if approved on this condition, in conformity with the regulations, builder/developer cannot dispose of the area reserved for common amenities and parking to others by making unauthorised construction. In earlier days, a bungalow with open space was occupied by a family. Meaning thereby, very limited number of people were occupying a bungalow. Now, at the same place, multi storied buildings have come up having some shops and parking space and number of families are residing therein. Therefore, obviously, the question would be, where children would play and where young people would meet to discuss their common problems. In the absence of club house, where the housewives or the members will meet? It is for their enjoyment and for their better living conditions, the persons occupying the building have to contribute 5% of F.S.I. for common amenities. In fact, there is no restriction put on the rights, but, it is put to common use and that too, a limited portion is reserved for all, at the cost of all, for the purpose of all and for the use of all. It is always not possible for the local authority to provide better living conditions for the people in a vast area. Those who are enjoying their properties for having better living conditions have to contribute and keeping these aspects in mind, the provisions have been made. By this provision, property is not taken away, but use is regulated in the interest of occupiers in all such buildings.